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DanceBlue gets running start with annual 5K For The Kids fundraising effort kicks off at Kroger Field

By Bailey Vandiver news@kykernel.com

JOSH MOTT I STAFF Mia Cinelli is a Professor of Digital Media and Design in University of Kentucky’s School of Art and Visual Studies studies in Lexington, Kentucky.

UK professor talks typography in TEDtalk

By Sarah Ladd news@kykernel.com

n antique handwriting in Fayette, Michigan, lives on because of a UK faculty member.

Assistant Professor of Art and Studio Design Mia Cinelli is the artist and designer behind “Fayette,” an elegant typeface based on handwriting she saw in Fayette, Michigan, in 2012.

“I knew in my heart of hearts that I needed to make this into a typeface,” she said of what she considers the most attractive handwriting she had ever seen.

She spent the next month and a half developing the typeface that she named after the town she found it in.

In April 2016, Cinelli described how “Fayette” came

to be in a TEDx talk called “A New Type of Superpower.”

She shares in her talk how her background in design and graphic communication

I knew in my heart of hearts that I needed to make this into a typeface.

MIA CINELLI changed her life.

“Most people are walking around the world thinking about what they want to eat for lunch or what they’re doing at work, but designers are walking around the world looking at everything,” she said.

The curiosity sparked

from noticing the way things are designed and presented is a designer’s superpower.

Typography is the way letters are positioned next to each other and on a page.

“Type exists everywhere,” Cinelli said in her talk, explaining that the hardest part of her superpower is the inability to turn it off.

“I find that I get lost pretty easily,” she said. “People will ask, ‘Weren’t you looking at the signs?’ and I say, ‘Yes, of course I was looking at the signage, but I was so interested in the type that I might not have actually read it.’”

She said she can rarely read a book in peace.

“I do appreciate when publishers list the typefaces used,” she said.

Her TEDx experience at the University of Michigan, her alma mater, was full of

See TEDTalk on page 6

Whether it’s 24 hours of dancing or running 3.1 miles, DanceBlue does everything For The Kids.

While some people may think of DanceBlue as a once-a-year event, that is not the case, according to Operations Committee Chair Tyler Ward.

“DanceBlue is 365 days a year,” Ward said.

Ward, who is a pre-law junior studying economics and history, said that preparations for the next year begin right after the dance marathon ends.

In the fall, DanceBlue committee members are busy with events like DanceBlue U, the DanceBlue silent auction, and mini marathons at elementary, middle and high schools around the state.

The DanceBlue 5K is quickly approaching. It begins at noon at Kroger Field on Oct. 1.

It is DanceBlue’s biggest event leading up to the dance marathon, according to its website.

The DanceBlue Operations Committee is in charge of the logistical planning for the 5K, as well as for the dance marathon.

The first DanceBlue 5K was in 2011, Ward said.

This year, the 5K will kick off UK’s Homecoming Week.

“My hope is that we will increase our number of participants from the 760 that we had last year to 1,000+ this year,” Ward said.

PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF University of Kentucky students line up during DanceBlue 2016 for a picture on Feb. 27, 2016, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Ward said the entire DanceBlue committee will be working the event, stationed throughout the course.

“I will be directing the committee members to different stations and making sure that the event is running—no pun intended— smoothly,” Ward said.

Kinesiology sophomore Lilly Bradley volunteered for DanceBlue last year because of the impact that DanceBlue has on those involved.

This year, she will run in the 5K. “I’m passionate about DanceBlue because of the joy it brings to those who are part of it,” Bradley said.

“Sometimes it may seem like our world is so corrupt, but with this event, I felt a sense of love on a new level that I didn’t even know existed.”

Bradley asked her sisters in Alpha Gamma Delta if they wanted to train together to run in the 5K. She said

they meet once a week to run a couple of miles, which helps them grow as sisters while helping DanceBlue.

“Running is not the most fun thing to do, but when you’re doing it with other people, it makes it so much easier,” Bradley said.

People who don’t want to run can still be involved with the 5K, Ward said. Anyone can show up to the race and support the runners, or spread the word and encourage more people to register.

“To me, DanceBlue is an opportunity to make a huge difference through a series of small actions made by hundreds of selfless individuals,” said Ward, who has been involved with DanceBlue since his junior year at Apollo High School.

Registration for the race ends Sept. 27 and can be done online at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DanceBlue5K. Donations are also accepted on this site.

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Changes to campus parking are underway

By Jasper Jones news@kykernel.com

The start of the fall semester is likely the most challenging point of the year with respect to both traffic and parking for many UK students.

This year, parking is even more challenging with a large number of new students, staff and faculty navigating the campus at the same time.

“It wasn’t this bad last year, but this year it’s been horrible,” said sophomore Micheala Just. “It’s just

bad­– like I’ll just have to move my car or come here because I commute. I commute from Frankfort so then I’d have to – say my class is at 9 a.m., I’d have to wake up at probably 6 a.m. to get a parking spot.”

Worry not: UK Transportation Services is taking steps to alleviate the issues, specifically in the Kroger Field area.

A number of things are currently underway to ensure a smoother process for everyone, according to UK Personal Relations Executive Director Jay Blanton.

Students may be able to save time and help with these efforts, Blanton said.

As a reminder to all students, staff and faculty, K permits are valid in the Red, Blue, Greg Page Overflow and Soccer/Softball Lots.

“The lots tend to fill in the order listed, so we recommend that those who arrive later save time by skipping the first lots on the list,” Blanton said.

Transportation Services has placed members of its staff on site to assist students with finding available parking spots. These staff mem-

bers are wearing neon yellow shirts and standing near the entrances to the lots, so they are easy to spot.

“They are here to help, so we hope students will use them,” added Blanton.

An opportunity for a limited number of residential students to change their K permits to a remote (X) permit is being offered currently.

In addition to accommodating parking needs for the residents of south campus graduate and family housing areas, remote parking may be an ideal option for other

on-campus residents who infrequently use their automobile or are seeking a cheaper campus parking alternative.

These limited remote permits will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to students with housing assignments in Greg Page and Shawneetown, in addition to 200 on-campus residential students with housing assignments for all other residential facilities.

By choosing this option, students will avoid having to relocate their vehicle on days of home football games, save money (as much as $124 for

Resident Advisors bring sense of family to dorm life

By Cathryn Perini news@kykernel.com

Dorms are a college student’s home away from home, and game nights are an essential in this household.

Resident Advisors are required to plan events, also called “programs,” for their residents.

RA’s are students who are employed in residence halls around campus. There are typically two to four RA’s on each floor, depending

on the size of the hall.

RA’s have a heavy workload, both as students and as student employees. However, many still manage their academic and social lives with ease as they transition into being an RA. “It’s just different because I used to be in the library all the time last year, but now I just kind of do my work behind the desk, but it’s not affecting anything. It’s just a different way of doing it,” said Ryan Bass, an accounting sophomore and first year

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RA in Boyd Hall.

This year, each RA is required to plan six events, all centered around themes such as academics, financials, wellness, belonging and engagement. RA’s in Boyd Hall are encouraged to keep the events casual and social. For each “pillar,” a Residential Life term for the topics covered in the meetings, RA’s have a broad range with what they can do.

RA’s have to fill out forms similar to lesson plans that detail the program they’re planning and if they

require any compensation for food or other supplies.

“I try to come up with some ideas that if I were a resident I think I would enjoy,” said Marlaina Parker, a psychology junior and second year RA in Boyd Hall.

The programs’ turnout varies throughout the semester, but there is a common theme of more people coming toward the beginning. RA’s seem to have no hard feelings about less people coming toward the end of the semester.

those who purchased permits for the entire year), and benefit from a more predictable parking option, according to Blanton.

Remote parking is served by the Green Route connector shuttle, which provides access to campus via a bus transfer to the Blue and White routes, according to Transportation Services.

They are also in the works to finalize some parking lot improvements and efficiencies, which will result in the addition of approximately 365 spaces for students, faculty and staff.

“By the end of the semester, we’re tired. We know that y’all are tired,” Parker said.

Programs that come highly suggested from residents include puppies, painting and movie nights. The success of the programs depends on the dynamic of the floor, how well people get along and whether they are willing to interact with one another, according to Parker.

Parker said her floor last year consisted of mostly sophomores, juniors and seniors, while her floor this year is mostly freshmen. She expects her floor of freshmen to attend events

See RA EVENT on page 14

Monday, September 18, 2017

Unpopular Opinion: College is not the best years of your life — Don’t believe the hype, get out as fast as you can.

KELSEY MATTINGLY Assistant Opinions Editor

College is supposed to be the best four (or five-ish) years of your life, filled with memories and friendships to last a lifetime. The popular opinion is that everyone should spend as much time as they can living the college dream and avoid the reality of adulthood. But the truth is, adulthood is where the fun is at.

For starters, college is notorious for draining your funds. Tuition, room and board, books and a social life all start to add up when it’s continuous for four or more years. The best solution is to get out as quickly as possible and avoid the buildup of debt.

Is college fun? Yes. But what is more fun is actually having money to fund your lavish excursions (i.e. a meal that is not Ramen Noodles).

For the most part, the adults that college students become are ones with decent paying jobs. That means even though you will have adult responsibilities like paying for insurance and cleaning up after yourself, you also have money to do fun adult things.

Gone are the days of Natural Lite and Andre champagne.

Graduating early and becoming an adult means you get an upgrade to craft beer and Cook’s.

Being an adult is also not as bad as it sounds because nobody knows how to have a good time quite like they

do. Grownups these days are throwing better parties than Fiji Islander, which sounds borderline impossible, but it’s true. With the money your big kid job provides, your gatherings will go from the swaggiest in town to the swankiest.

Don’t believe the hype when you hear adults telling you to stay in college as long as you can. Their agenda is to have less adults who are younger and more hip than they are competing for

Grownups these days are throwing better parties than Fiji Islander, which sounds borderline impossible, but it’s true. their jobs and party planning skills. So do what you have always done and stop listening to your parents’ advice when they tell you to stay in college forever. Save yourself some money, graduate a semester or two early and get out in the real world.

The point is, in college you will experience some of the best days of your life. But who are you kidding? Getting done with 8:00 a.m. finals and group projects as quickly as you possibly can is the smartest thing you will ever do. The best years of your life are right around the corner.

Grab your diploma and run.

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Tips for managing stress in college BLAKE BLEVINS Opinions Editor

It’s no surprise that the ‘best four years of your life’ can also be the most stressful. Between social pressure, classes, exams and the need to take care of yourself, students often feel overwhelmed, frustrated and anxious.

Aside from campus resources such as the UK Counseling Center, there are a few ways students can manage their stress or relieve stress they are already feeling.

Setting aside specific times for work and school and others for relaxation and self-care is a great first step toward managing stress.

With a clear division between when obligations are being dealt with and when you are your number one priority, students can feel more in control of the world around them.

Having someone to talk to about problems and worries is crucial for managing stress. It may be some’s natural inclination to recede and internalize their stress, but negative emotions have to be released somehow.

Having a close friend to vent to and get advice from is imperative in having good mental health.

Having goals and tasks that are not work or school related is a good way to focus energy without adding to stress. Hobbies such as running, working out, or even DIY Pinterest projects all work well. An outlet that does not relate to or contribute to stressors can make the

difference in a breakdown and a productive break.

Distance is another way to manage the pressure of college. Taking a weekend

Having someone to talk to about problems and worries is crucial for managing stress. to get away to a place where you feel separated from triggers allows students to take a step back. Whether your ‘happy place’ is home, a friend’s place, the lake, or simply a coffee shop off campus, it’s easier to deal with your stress when you’re not surrounded by it.

However, there is a thin line

between distancing yourself from stress and avoiding problems, so be careful.

If physical distance is not an option, students can still find ways to ‘clock out.’ For example, music can be an excellent escape. Never be ashamed to take a day to stay in bed with some snacks and a pair of headphones. When you get up, you’ll be better equipped to tackle the tasks at hand.

There are many ways to handle stress, but students should maintain a healthy level of self-awareness in order to determine what levels of stress are manageable independently and when professional help is required. There is no shame in whatever way you choose to manage stress, and there is absolutely no shame in seeing a counselor or therapist. Students’ health should be their main concern.

Interview preparation key to student success SIERRA HATFIELD Kernel Columnist

I recently had the pleasure of playing the role of the interviewer rather than interviewee. As I met with students who wanted to work in SGA’s Campus Services, I came across many of UK’s best, brightest and most motivated students. This gave me the opportunity to offer pieces of advice to students preparing for their next interview.

First, students should always come prepared to an interview with thoughtful questions about the position

or the organization. Asking questions demonstrates a genuine interest and leaves a great first impression.

If a student is comfortable enough, it is a good idea to ask the interviewer about their experiences in the organization. This makes the interview feel more relaxed and opens the door for personal stories or observations.

Next, it is best to always be prepared for the question, “Why do you want to be here?”

Too often, students know they want a position but are less able to articulate why. It may be tempting to be honest and gush about how neat the title sounds or how well the job pays, but that won’t work.

A student should have a

rehearsed statement or story that illustrates what interests them about the position, how it ties into their previous ex-

Asking questions demonstrates a genuine interest and leaves a great first impression. periences, and what they hope to gain from it.

Having this pitch in your applicant arsenal will help prevent any awkward fumbling of words during the

most important question of the interview.

Finally, a student’s resume is the key to the kingdom.

The format of a resume is very important. Color and well-organized sections make a resume pop, while a three-page bullet list of every honor held in high school and beyond will get it dropped.

For additional help in giving a resume a professional makeover, students should check out the Stuckert Career Center or the Gatton College of Business and Economics.

Above all, students should remember to be yourself, be confident and to always send a thank you following every interview.

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By Megan Brown

Underground UK: Turn alternative music on and conventional music off with WRFL

features@kykernel.com

In true radio fashion, it is becoming nearly impossible to flip through radio stations without hearing the same two songs on repeat.

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato’s revenge track “Sorry Not Sorry” are staples that are overplayed on radio stations across the country.

However, WRFL is working to provide an alternative to the mainstream media broadcasted around Lexington.

Located in the basement of Whitehall, the college radio

underground uk station plays anything from rock to jazz to funk.

The slogan “Your only alternative left” enhances the stations mission statement of not playing music that has been on the top 40.

Since 1988, WRFL has

played non-stop music 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year without interruptions with a human in the studio at all times.

WRFL has over 10,000 items in the studio and double that in storage.

“If you were to play all the albums through 24/7, 365 you wouldn’t be able to listen to all our music in your lifetime,” said Maya Collins-Paterson, WRFL General Manager.

Working to foster creativity and art in the Lexington community, WRFL allows up and coming bands to play and speak about their music during sets.

Students can find more information about these bands on the blog section of WRFL’s website which features bios, upcoming concerts and reviews of bands.

The radio station also hosts free concert series such as the Sunburn Series which featured four bands throughout the summer and on Oct. 8 through Oct. 14 WRFL will be hosting a weeklong event called Queerslang celebrating the LGBTQ community.

To become a new DJ, students will have to attend a “DisOrientation.” The appropriately named opposite of conventional orientations are

held throughout the semester and provide prospective students with free food and information about volunteering at the station and becoming DJ’s.

After this there are three training sessions, four studio observations and a written test.

WRFL also has regularly scheduled podcasts including “Trivial Thursday’s,” “TEKtalks,” “quedUpRadio” and “Philosophy Bakes Bread.”

Besides podcasts, WRFL also has genre shows throughout the week such as “Old School Hip-Hop,” “Good Vibrations” and “The Weekend Wave” on Friday. A unique thing about their radio station

is that DJ’s also have the creative freedom to create shows based around them.

For example Aug. 29, 2017 was the one year anniversary of “Colonel Kisling’s Sound Brigade,” so anniversary songs were played throughout the show such as “Another Year” by JoJo Mayer & Nerve and “Anniversary” by The Cure. Finally, a news segment called “Democracy Now!” occurs between 9 and 10 a.m.

Monday through Thursday.

The next time you are in the car or simply just want something to listen to during a long study session, turn WRFL on and conventional music off.

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informative, humorous and personal, without sounding prewritten.

Cinelli offered advice for students who struggle with wanting their dreams to manifest immediately.

“It’s always important to trust yourself. It’s never too late to turn around if it doesn’t feel like it’s a worthwhile thing to do,” she said. “But if you know it’s something you want to do, just stick to it. Effort is more important than time.”

Cinelli is enjoying her first semester at UK. She previously taught at Defiance College, according to her website.

“Teaching is a great joy in my life,” she said. She

said the UK School of Art and Visual Studies is a great school.

For now, she is personally distributing copies of Fayette and hopes to publish it someday. She began working on a new typeface called “Enrica” last year and will continue to develop it.

Cinelli is excited to be teaching a Special Topics in Typography class at UK in the spring of 2018. This class, AS 390 Section 1, will be open first to Digital Media and Design majors. The administration expects it to fill up quickly.

To follow Cinelli’s work, visit her website www.miacinelli.com and watch her TEDx talk on YouTube.

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Her talk was not scripted; instead, she worked with two speech coaches for months.

As a teacher, Cinelli said she was more accustomed to giving lectures that get content across to students. At her TEDx experience, however, her delivery had to be more about storytelling.

“You have to get the information across, but in a way that really makes sure the audience is with you. You don’t want your audience to fall asleep,” she said.

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BY BAILEY VANDIVER | NEWS@KYKERNEL.COM

“There are hundreds of stumps on the UK campus, but only one of them is 230 million years old.”

So began the front-page story of the November 29, 1961, edition of the Kentucky Kernel.

More than five decades later, that stump could still be found on UK’s campus, in front of White Hall Classroom Building.

But students returning to campus for the Fall 2017 semester found not a stump there but another sidewalk. Were students now walking over the stump’s grave to get to class?

No they weren’t. The stump was removed from its long-time location, but is being relocated.

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UK ARCHIVES George Whitfield donated the petrified stump to the UK Department of Geology in 1961, and it has called its location near White Hall Classroom Building home until its relocation over the summer.

The Stump’s Past

The stump has been on UK’s campus for a long time, but it is a fraction of the stump’s history.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, the stump was a tree in a swamp.

The swamp developed across parts of eastern Kentucky, according to Earth and Environmental Sciences professor Frank R. Ettensohn.

Within the swamp was decaying organic matter that eventually became coal.

A lycopod tree grew on top of that matter, sending its roots down into it, Ettensohn said.

Upper parts of the tree eventually died, but sand filled the area and buried the trunk.

The organic matter decayed, but the bark remained, leaving an open cast of the tree trunk.

That cast was then filled with silt, forming an internal mold.

Over the years, “everything lithified,” Ettensohn said, meaning it became more rock-like.

Fast forward millions of years. What was once a swamp had become Harlan County, Kentucky, and the economy de-

pended on coal mining.

The Clover Fork Coal Company, managed by George Whitfield, was mining the coal under the stump in 1938. The stump then fell from the mine roof, leaving a scar called a kettle bottom, according to a Kentucky Geological survey pamphlet.

The company widened the mine passageway and built a special car to transport the stump out of the mine.

La Donna Leavelle, a Kernel staff writer, reported in 1961 that the trunk’s diameter is 42 inches, while the attached roots’ diameter is 16 feet.

For more than 20 years, the stump was displayed in Kitts, Kentucky, an unincorporated coal town in Harlan County.

But in 1961 it found its way to UK, when Whitfield donated it to the UK Department of Geology. That department is now part of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

“It would be very controversial today,” said Terry Birdwhistell, UK Senior Oral Historian, of a university receiving a gift from coal miners.

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UK’s campus in 1961 looked very little like it does today.

There was no White Hall Classroom Building, but there was its namesake, the White Hall men’s dorm. It was located where Patterson Office Tower is today, according to Birdwhistell.

There was a library, but not today’s beloved William T. Young Library. An engineering complex was located near the stump, but it was not the sprawling group of engineering buildings on campus today.

The Main Building and Miller Hall saw the addition of the stump, and they remain standing.

Birdwhistell said the main changes to campus since the stump arrived came in the late 1960s, when several buildings were torn down. White Hall Classroom Building and Patterson Office Tower were completed in 1968, according to UK’s website. “(The stump) did see a lot of changes,” Birdwhistell said.

In addition to seeing buildings built and demolished, the stump saw some burn.

In May of 1970, UK students protested the shootings at Kent State University. During the protests, the ROTC building at the time was destroyed by fire, according to Explore UK. The cause of the fire was never officially determined.

The Administration Building came to campus almost a century before the stump, but the stump outlasted it. In 2001, UK’s “oldest and most historic building became engulfed in flames and smoke,” according to the UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center.

The stump was at UK for 11 of the 42 years that Adolph Rupp was, and for four NCAA men’s basketball national championships. It wasn’t far from the Grehan Journalism Building when the Kernel became independent from the university in 1972. It was there in 1962 when a mandate required that UK form a community college system.

The stump has called UK its home for more than a third of the time that there has been a UK.

The Present

“It’s a different kind of landmark,” Birdwhistell said.

He said he wouldn’t put the stump on the same landmark list as Memorial Hall and Memorial Coliseum, for example.

He said he can’t be sure if something like the stump is unique to UK’s campus, because “there’s something weird on most campuses.”

“Let’s put it this way: I don’t think any other campus has a petrified stump of a tree that fell through the ground of a swamp and ended up in a coal mine and was discovered by coal miners,” Birdwhistell said. “I think we’re pretty safe on that one.”

Birdwhistell said the stump’s presence on campus reminds him of President Eli Capilouto’s calling UK the university for Kentucky.

“This shows the reach of UK that somebody in Harlan County would want to give that to the University of Kentucky,” Birdwhistell said.

Birdwhistell said the stump is something that UK students from Harlan County could be proud of.

Currently, the stump is wrapped up in storage.

The Future

In late October, the stump will be installed at

UK PUBLIC RELATIONS The stump was removed over the summer to be relocated to the entrance of

the Mining and Minerals Resources Building.

its new home, the entrance of the Mining and Minerals Resources Building, according to Mary Vosevich, Facilities Management Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer. The new location is currently being prepared.

“The decision was made to move the stump to protect and preserve it,” Vosevich said. “Over the years, there has been some deterioration and cracking. It was overdue for attention.”

Vosevich said UK hired a preservation company to relocate the stump. She said several classes use the stump for various purposes.

Because of its relocation, this piece of Kentucky history will be preserved for future students to study or simply walk past on their way to class.

The November 29, 1961, edition of the Kernel boasted that the “stone age lives again.” In part because of the stump, so do the last 56 years of UK’s history.

“Let’s put it this way: I don’t think any other campus has a petrified stump of a tree that fell through the ground of a swamp and ended up in a coal mine and was discovered by coal miners.”

Terry Birdwhistell UK Senior Oral Historian

UK ARCHIVES The new addtion to campus gave students and researchers an opportunity to study the petrified stump.

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Despite youth, Facusse shows elite talent for UK men’s soccer

By Mohammad Ahmad sports@kykernel.com

As the UK men’s soccer team is off to a hot start, many people look at the different factors that contribute to the team’s success. Whether this comes from the clutch scoring of several stars, or the gritty and tenacious leadership by several seniors, there is something that should not be overlooked.

Although the goalkeeper stands alone, his performance can make or break the game regardless of how the others do. With his quick movement, keen eye coordination and confident playmaking ability, freshman Enrique Facusse has shown that he’s a force to be reckoned with.

Before stepping onto the scene for the Wildcats, Facusse came from a relatively stellar yet lowkey background. Facusse hails from Tegucigulpa, Honduras, where he played club soccer for Universidad Pedagogica de Honduras. He later settled in Monteverde, Florida, with his family where he played high school soccer. While playing goalkeeper for Monteverde Academy, he caught the attention of college scouts, including those at Kentucky.

Coming into Kentucky, he was profiled as an athlete with mental agility, motivation and unparalleled focus. In his personal statement for the NCSA, Next College Student Athlete, he stated that he understands the importance of working as a team in games. To him, this shows that team chemistry is the primary catalyst that drives success.

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Freshman goalkeeper Enrique Facusse watches from the box during the game against UAB on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won the match 1-0.

tegral part that is important to the team’s success. Although he is focusing on bettering himself to go hard during games, he is ultimately fo-

With his quick movement, keen eye coordination and confident playmaking ability, freshman Enrique Facusse has shown that he’s a force to be reckoned with. cused on how the Wildcats perform. His leadership and positive outlook help drive both himself and his teammates to win.

Seeing that the Kentucky Wildcats are rolling this year and turning many heads in the C-USA, the team has obviously shown team chemistry. Not only is this reflected by the

stats of those defending and scoring on the field, but Facusse’s numbers easily speak for themselves.

In the Wildcats first three matches this year, he has only allowed one goal (against Eastern Tennessee State), and has 11 saves and two shutouts. Against Marquette, he had a season-high six saves, and carried a 91.7 percent save percentage on the year.

Facusse ranks second in the C-USA in total shutouts and total saves among individual goalkeepers. He also ranks fifth in average saves per game.

In order for this team to continue the success it has, Facusse needs to keep it up with his solid performances.

Although the Wildcats were able to win two of their first three games this year in overtime, those would be meaningless without the perseverance and attention of Facusse in the goalpost. If he stays the way he does, he could come out to be the top goalkeeper in the C-USA this season.

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Edmond’s offense and energy brings a lot to the floor

By Keyera Jackson sports@kykernel.com

Leah Edmond had a big season last year, finishing her freshman season on the UK women’s volleyball team as an AVCA Third-Team All American, the SEC Freshman of the Year, a member of the All-SEC Team and SEC All-Freshman Team. Now, she is ready to go big this season.

Edmond earned all those honors by being an offensive powerhouse for the Cats, averaging 4.25 kills per set, leading the Cats. That stat also ranked second in the SEC and 33rd in the nation.

Edmond’s impressive numbers earned her a spot on team USA for the U20 FIVB Volleyball World Championships hosted in Mexico. Edmond ranked 17th out of all players in points, collecting 76 kills, nine blocks and two serving-aces.

“It was a completely different volleyball from college, internationals is a lot faster, and some of these girls have been training for a lot longer,” Edmond said.

Edmond learned a lot from her

HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF Outside hitter Leah Edmond digs the ball during the match against the Georgia Bulldogs on Sept. 21, 2016, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won the game 3-0.

experiences in Mexico, including playing with different players at a different pace of the game.

On top of learning adaptability, another takeaway skill Edmond

learned was, “keeping the ball up and not being afraid to go after it.”

Edmond is always looking to improve her game and learn from the best above her, and the experience

on team USA will benefit Edmond as she continues her sophomore season of volleyball at UK. Now, with the experiences with team USA and her freshman season, Edmond is trying to improve in an area where she didn’t excel as much last season, on the defense.

“I want to be more involved on defense, I have been working a lot on my blocking, and back row defense with getting big balls,” Edmond said.

Whether Edmond contributes offensively or defensively for the Cats, her presence on the floor alone is energetic. When she is on the floor, her celebrations not only for herself but also for her teammates are often the driving factor for the team. Her teammates feed off of Edmond’s burst of energy and this momentum that she creates has been a successful part in big plays created by the Cats and even bigger finishes.

Her energetic energy has especially rubbed off on the freshmen as they find their role on the team like Edmond did last year.

“They add so much to our team, they push all of us from sophomores

all the way up to seniors to be our best at all times,” Edmond said.

This year’s freshmen group is often considered calm and collected, but on the floor, it’s a different story.

These freshmen are adding to that burst of energy that Edmond presents and they are bringing a different level to the team.

Edmond’s burst of energy does not start randomly every game. She has a game day preparation that assists with her level of energy.

“It starts with a meal, and I am very specific. I have to have a bunch of proteins and I have a playlist of 200 songs, I have to get through half of them, and I have to listen to 10 specific songs” Edmond said. “I hang out with the team and we listen to music and then go and play.”

Edmond described her and the team as “underdogs” and she feels that the team is still underestimated because of their young age group.

“Watch out for us because having that young edge can really help us win games,” Edmond said.

Edmond is ready to continue her sophomore season with the Cats and the underdogs are ready to compete.

Q&A with Florida student newspaper’s sports editor, Matthew Brannon

By Chris Leach sports@kykernel.com

As the UK Football team returns home from their trip to South Carolina, they will start preparing for one of their toughest opponents of the 2017 season, the Florida Gators.

The Kentucky Kernel sports staff spoke to Matthew Brannon, the Sports Editor for The Independent Florida Alligator, about the game before the anticipated matchup at Kroger Field. Here is what Brannon had to say.

Q: Florida has a lot of question marks surrounding their quarterback situation.

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By the time the Gators travel to Lexington, do you think they’ll have a No. 1 quarterback picked out? If so, who do you see filling the role?

A: Not having a game this week (due to Hurricane Irma) certainly doesn’t help Florida separate Feleipe Franks and Malik Zaire. But, I think Jim McElwain has all but

decided to make Franks the starter. I think he threw Zaire in against Michigan just to see if he was missing out on anything. McElwain said this week that Franks would start against Northern Colorado and that Zaire would play, as well. But if UF went through all the trouble of getting the SEC to change the transfer rules for Zaire and he still hasn’t won the job by now, that’s a pretty good indicator that the starting QB job is Franks’ to lose at the moment.

Q: Florida’s defense has a difficult task of replacing seven starters from 2016 and Marcell Harris due to

PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Florida quarterback Will Grier commands the offense during the game against the Florida Gators on Sept. 19, 2015, in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida defeated Kentucky 14-9.

the summer injury. How do you feel the Gators have done replacing all that production and who has stood

out on the defense so far?

A: Florida did a pretty bad job on defense against Michigan.

A few of the freshmen defensive backs (Marco Wilson,

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Banking Easier Than Syllabus Week CHET WHITE I UK ATHLETICS The University of Kentucky football team lost a heartbreaker to Florida 36-30 in triple overtime on Sept. 13, 2014, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.

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Anyone who follows college football, especially SEC football, likely knows about Florida’s 30-game win streak over Kentucky.

However, not all of Florida’s 30 victories have been blowouts, as the Cats have had many opportunities in the past to end the losing streak.

Here are the five games where UK was close to beating Florida and ending the losing streak, but couldn’t finish the job.

No. 5, Oct. 20, 2007 Just one week after knocking off No. 1 LSU in three overtimes, the Cats were hoping to have another big game and end the 20-game losing streak to the Gators. However, UK couldn’t replicate magic for the second week in a row and fell to Florida 45-37.

Quarterback Andre Woodson gave UK a chance by throwing for 414 yards and four touchdowns, but his opponent Tim Tebow threw a career high four touchdowns

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himself, and rushed for another touchdown.

The Cats only trailed by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but Florida got the ball back and Tebow ran for the game-sealing touchdown with 1:33 remaining.

No. 4: Nov. 12, 1988 In 1988, the Cats didn’t know that this rivalry with Florida would result in 30 straight losses, but they could’ve prevented the losing streak if it weren’t for a defensive collapse.

With three minutes left in the third quarter, the Cats led 6-0, but Florida went on to score 24 points in 15 minutes to take an 18-point lead.

UK generated a comeback themselves by scoring two touchdowns in forty seconds, coming within five points of Florida’s lead, but a failed onside kick attempt shutdown the Cats’ chances of completing the comeback.

No. 3: Sept. 27, 2003 Heading into the final quarter of this 2003 matchup, the Cats were beating the Gators

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21-3 and feeling confident that the 16 game losing streak to Florida would end.

However, freshman quarterback Chris Leak led the Gators on a comeback that chomped the lead down to five with 4:54 remaining. On the next drive, quarterback Jared Lorenzen threw an interception to Johnny Lamar, who returned it to UK’s one-yard line.

Two plays later, the Gators would score a touchdown, and convert a two-point conversion to take a three-point lead. UK had a chance to tie it with 44 seconds remaining, but a 49yard field goal was missed by Taylor Begley and the Gators went on to win.

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However, Florida got the ball back with just enough time to score, and that’s exactly what

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Getting your blood pumping in the middle of the day can help you clear your mind and it might just give you that burst of energy you’ve been needing.

Relax when you leave workSometimes, work absolutely cannot be left at work, but try to leave it there if you can. On your own time after leaving the workplace, try to do something relaxing. Transition your mind from work mode to play mode. Some helpful tasks to do to accomplish this are to watch TV or go to a gym.

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Fall, Football and Fashion: How to dress for the tailgating season BECKY FAULCONER Kernel blog writer

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any cause, according to the Mayo Clinic. So, how can you manage your health and your work?

With autumn here, tailgating season has fallen upon us.

It’s time for barbeque, all day parties, and of course celebrating your favorite team.

Tailgating is so much fun and a great time to put together chic outfits while still cheering on the Cats. Here are the must-have classics to incorporate into your tailgating style.

Chunky sweaters This is the easiest item to wear for a few reasons. The first and most important rea-

son is that it’s super comfortable and warm. Football lasts all of autumn and the weather has already begun to drop pretty quickly, so it’s important to be bundled up. It’s also easy to find cute sweaters in your school’s colors. Whether it’s solid blue, striped, or even a cool vintage sweater, pair this with any outfit to stay warm and cozy.

Denim With UK’s colors, blue denim is easily incorporated into an outfit for a casual and festive look. Pairing a jean jacket or denim skirt with UK blue is a great way to make your outfit edgier while still showing support for your team.

Monochrome This look could be worn if

you’re trying to look more sophisticated. Wearing all one color (blue or white in our case) with a statement piece of jewelry or bag can really make you stand out in the cowboy-boot-wearing crowd.

Dresses Dresses are a great option for tailgating and the one piece you’ll probably see the most of. They can be dressed up or down and there are endless possibilities of styles and patterns you can find at local boutiques around Lexington. You can also layer your dress with tights or a jacket so you can stay warm when the weather cools down. From a simple t-shirt dress to peplum, dresses are sure to give you a win on game days.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Shawn Davis) got burned on deep balls. UF’s run defense was a shell of what it was last year. UF gave up 215 rushing yards to Michigan, including six or seven runs of more than 12 yards.

Whenever Michigan’s backs got outside the hashmarks, UF’s linebackers were out of position and couldn’t catch up. It’s mostly veterans who were serviceable in that first game like Jordan Sherit and Nick Washington. Freshman CJ Henderson and senior Duke Dawson deserve credit for their pick-sixes against Michigan, but they were both pretty lucky plays.

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With three seconds remaining, Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel found Chris Doering wide open for a 28yard touchdown to give Florida the four-point victory.

Wuerffel threw three of Florida’s interceptions, but his biggest pass of the game was the one that gave Florida their sixth consecutive victory over the Cats.

No. 1: Sept. 13, 2014 Arguably the closest UK

Q: Since there are so many roles to fill, who have been some impressive freshmen or new players that have stood out in practice so far this season?

A: Not too many freshmen have stood out on offense.

Kadarius Toney can play a lot of positions and make tacklers miss, but UF didn’t feed him much against Michigan. There are a few freshmen running backs like Malik Davis and Adarius Lemons who look good. That depth at RB will be essential without Jordan Scarlett, who is in limbo with his suspension right now. WR James Robinson has looked good and was supposed to play his first game this weekend after a one-game suspension, came to beating Florida came in 2014, when it took three overtimes for Florida to win the football game.

Austin MacGinnis tied the game and forced overtime when his 51-yard field goal sailed through the uprights with 3:52 remaining in the fourth quarter.

In the first play of overtime, Stanley “Boom” Williams took a handoff 25 yards to the end zone to put the Cats up 27-20. This was Kentucky’s first lead since 0:25 was left in the third quarter, and many fans felt like the losing streak to Florida might come to an end.

but had a heart issue that McElwain seemed to consider fairly serious like it could keep him out for a while. On defense, DBs Henderson, Wilson, Donovan Stiner and Quincy Lenton will probably play a lot against Tennessee, along with LB Lacedrick Brunson depending on what Florida’s depth looks like next week.

Q: Florida’s 30-game win streak over Kentucky is often thought of when Florida football is mentioned on campus. How often do you think the football players, and the students at UF think about the streak?

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 more often than her older residents this year, but she did have a consistently good turnout to events last year.

If RA’s put in so much work to planning events, who is appreciating them?

Many RA’s feel the best way for residents to show their appreciation is to simply show up to events.

“It’s weird how we communicate and we send out fliers and stuff but you can

Q: Predications for the game, including final score?

A: It usually only gets mentioned when Florida fans feel like it’s in danger. It’s cer-

A: If there was a year Kentucky could win, it’d be this year. But I don’t think Florida’s defense will let Kentucky run all over them like Michigan did. I see it being a close, low-scoring game with the Gators barely pulling it out, something like Florida 13, Kentucky 10.

However, on Florida’s next possession, Kentucky was just one play away from winning the game when Jeff Driskel completed a touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson on a 4th and 7.

The play obviously devastated UK fans, but what made the play hurt more was the controversy surrounding it. Driskel appeared to snap the ball after the play clock struck zero, but no penalty was called. The SEC reviewed the play after the game and determined the right call was made.

The game eventually made it to the third overtime, where

MacGinnis missed a 41-yard field goal and Florida running back Matt Jones scored the game-winning touchdown on the Gators’ drive.

This was the closest the Cats have come to beating Florida during the 30-year losing streak and it was a great game for the Cats, but fans will only remember the controversial call and how UK just couldn’t get the job done.

The Cats will have a chance to put the losing streak behind them, and start a more-positive streak when the Gators come to Kroger Field on Sept. 23.

still forget,” said Josh Lewis, a Russian studies junior and first year RA in Body Hall.

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tainly not out of the question for UK to win this year based on how Florida’s offense looked in the season opener. I don’t think the football players use it as any sort of motivation because we ask them about stuff like that all the time and they insist that they don’t think about it.

Lewis became an RA to explore leadership opportunities and to preserve the part of the college experience that living on campus has to offer. He finds that the most rewarding part of being an RA is when he gets to connect with new students and freshmen.

“I think it’s rewarding for as much work as you put in, if you’re forming relationships with people, you’ll get

that back,” Lewis said.

Many residents feel the same way about their RA’s, building a family in their home away from home in the process.

“She’s always someone to talk to if we don’t know what to do. She’s always there. She always gives good advice,” psychology freshman Kara Sanator said. “She’s not always trying to get us in trouble because she understands that we’re freshmen in college.

She’s like our big sister.”

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