KENTUCKY KERNEL THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2009
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Students undecided on health care reform By Kirsten Clancy
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The words “health care” and “death panels” have been swarming national headlines lately. While some UK students feel strongly about the issue, others are not even aware of the current reform. “I listened to talk radio over the summer, but I haven’t done any personal research,” said Claire Heitzman, a classics sophomore. Those who do know of the reform believe, good or bad, change will come. “I think all the good doctors are
going to move away because the government isn’t going to pay them what they deserve,” said James Isaac, a mining engineering freshman. President Barack Obama is pushing a health care reform act, which would allow new buyers to purchase insurance through a public, government-funded exchange. To fund this reform, the president plans to tax the upper class and companies who do not offer their employees approved insurance. “Health care is a right, not a privilege,” said Nichole Stark, historian of the College Democrats and a political
Fire at Greg Page displaces students
science and social work senior. A recent study performed by the United Nations World Health Organization reports that health care in 2007 cost $7,439 per capita. Health care costs are rising faster than wages, according to factcheck.org. Opposition to the bill comes partially from those who fear the loss of competition among private insurance companies, as well as those who fear an increase in the national deficit. Support for the bill comes partially from those who feel the new taxes would be sufficient to pay for the plan
and those who believe the plan has the potential to bring positive change. “Health care is going to raise taxes … It’s going to hurt small businesses and our economy,” said Steve Smith, chairman of the College Republicans and a political science senior. “We don’t have the infrastructure to do it … we’re already trillions of dollars in debt.” The debate is stirring within the older generation, but according to an ABC News report, young activists who were a large part of Obama’s support base feel detached from the issue.
The National Coalition on Health Care reports that college graduates are the least likely group to have health insurance. Roughly 67 percent of college students were covered under their parents’ employee health insurance plans in 2006, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. UK offers insurance through Aetna Student Health. “I do believe (Obama’s) plan is going to work,” said Clif Banks, a political science freshman. “It is going to be universal. It’s not just for younger people.”
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
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An apartment fire was reported around 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Greg Page Apartments on Alumni Dr., Lexington Fire Battalion Chief Harold Hoskins said. There were no injuries. Scotty Adkins, a resident of the apartments, said his neighbor came over to his apartment to tell him she had seen smoke around 4 p.m. When Adkins went next door to help his neighbors get their belongings out of the apartment for caution, he said he didn’t see any fire, but saw smoke coming from Building 13 of the complex. Three apartments were deemed unlivable and about seven people had to be displaced, Hoskins said. UK Vice President for Auxiliary Services Ben Crutcher said because the apartments are for UK graduate students, there was about one graduate student in each of the affected apartments and there was one resiSee Greg Page on page 5
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Nursing sophomore Stephanie White pets Officer Joe Warren's horse, Ranger, as he and fellow Officer Heather Catt and her horse, Panzer, patrolled campus Wednesday afternoon.
Progress made in campus safety By Cassidy Herrington news@kykernel.com
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Kayla Adkins, 9, stands under the shade of a tree while firefighters continued to search a Greg Page apartment building that was damaged by fire on Monday.
In the event of a toxic chemical permeating the realm of the Chemistry-Physics Building, there may be a comprehensive plan underway for evacuation and response. A year after examining the security plan of campus buildings, the Emergency Management Office is making final reviews over drafts for building safety plans. Anthany Beatty, vice president for Campus Services, said, “There is a new security plan in terms of how campus and police react.” The department’s Web site states: “Building Emergency Action
Plans have been developed for a number of buildings and will be completed for all buildings. Evacuation plans for University buildings, including residence halls, are in place and have been reviewed.” Last fall, 90 percent of the buildings on campus did not have a safety plan, and over the summer, the department made significant progress. Christy Giles, emergency management director, said more than 60 drafted building plans are under review from the last month and a half. Giles did not know the number of completed plans. The buildings on campus will receive a specific to-the-building Building Emergency Action Plan, or
BEAP. These act as a response to threatening situations such as chemical spills, severe weather conditions or shootings. “The plans are directed toward the people within the campus community to protect themselves,” Giles said. “These are the actions building occupants take in response to an emergency.” The plans will not be posted, but rather, each building will have its own respective building emergency coordinator who communicates the appropriate action to the building occupants. “The coordinators will provide access to this information through documents, e-mails or handouts,”
Giles said. The plans are an independent effort of the campus police force and serve as an immediate response by the community. “The police are going to respond to the emergency,” Giles said. “These plans are designed for before the responders arrive.” The plans are implemented after revision, and Giles said the new strategy is catching on with other universities. “A lot of schools are in the process of doing this,” Giles said. “People are doing this across the nation.”
TallyCats rewards students Ky. federal judge Thapar to address law students for campus involvement By Matthew Stallings
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This fall, UK students will have the potential to score some serious swag. With the new Student Government initiative TallyCats, students will be eligible to win prizes ranging from season basketball tickets to a semester’s worth of free books in exchange for one thing: campus involvement. “With TallyCats, we want to better the student quality of life and the overall student experience at UK,” said Ali Adkins, TallyCats co-coordinator. Beginning Sept. 9, students will earn points for attending various athletic, campus and organization events. By swiping their WildCard ID on special scanners upon entering certain events on campus, students have the chance to get rewarded for their involvement, said
Student Government President Ryan Smith. “There are only 350 schools in the whole world that offer a program that rewards students for attendance, but TallyCats is the only (one) that does it on such a large scale,” Smith said. The idea of such a program has been talked about for years, yet the plans began to take action during last year’s University Leadership Summit, where 100 of UK’s most involved students got together to figure out ways to motivate and improve student life, said Chrissy McAteer, TallyCats co-coordinator. “I think that seniors are going to be a lot more willing to go if there are incentives, and we are poor college kids, and we could all use some extra help,” said Tara Perdue, a senior sociology major. “Swipe it, sign in, score swag” are the easy-to-remember steps
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that SG is using to promote the new program, according to the TallyCats brochure. “Everything has been made as easy as possible so that every student can get involved,” McAteer said. “The students already have everything they need, their Wildcard ID and Linkblue account.” Students can access their points and information by logging into the TallyCats Web site with their Linkblue username. They can also check the calendar of events and watch the Top 20 Leaderboard on the TallyCats’ Web site, which will be fully running on Sept. 9. “When I was a freshman, I would have been more likely to go to events if I knew there was a chance to be rewarded for it,” said family science junior Justin Bowling. “There is no catch, we want See Tally Cats on page 5
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A rising star will be making an appearance on campus, but don’t expect to see his name in a major motion picture anytime soon. The UK Federalist Society is bringing District Judge Amul Thapar to speak at the UK College of Law Courtroom at 4 p.m on Thursday. David Newton, president of the society, has been keeping a close eye on Thapar since he was appointed to the federal bench in 2006 as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. “He is the youngest federal judge and also the first federal judge of South Asian descent,” Newton said. Prior to his appointment as a U.S. District Judge, Thapar was assistant U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., from 1999 to 2000, and assistant for the Southern District of Ohio in 2002. Thapar will be speaking to law
students to offer advice and tell of his experiences to help them plan for their future, said Joe Bilby, vice president of the Federalist Society. Bilby said he was thrilled when Thapar agreed to speak at UK. “Law and law enforcement students couldn’t ask for a better speaker,” Bilby said. The Federalist Society was able to reach Thapar with their invitation through Chad Meredith, a UK law graduate who was working as one of Thapar’s clerks. Although the society debates current political hot topics to better understand the law and its various applications, Thapar is not expected to jump into the fray. “As a federal judge, (Thapar) is expected to remain impartial on issues so his judgement isn’t compromised,” Newton said. The UK College of Law Courtroom is on the first floor of the law building located on South Limestone.
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CALMING WATERS
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While I was living in Buffalo, N.Y., over the summer, I often visited a peaceful lake in Delaware Park. I enjoyed the simple beauty of this guy in his boat. Hopefully you will too.
Why Bradley chose Renée T w o months after Cooper is seen out with Jennifer Aniston, the actor is kissing Renée Zellweger in a Spanish church. In the end, it took a very un-Hollywood woman to win his heart. Bradley Cooper All eyes were on Zellweger as she cheerfully glided through a crowded party August 15 in Wainscott, N.Y., posing for pictures and greeting guests at a screening of her film “My One and Only.” Clad in jacquard Carolina Herrera (the designer also hosted the gathering), the Oscar winner cut a pretty path, chatting amiably with the press about road trips and even quipping about kids, "Maybe in the future. We'll see!" A partygoer says, "She looked radiant — very relaxed and happy!" And why wouldn't she? Zellweger's Hamptons jaunt came hot on the heels of a PDA-filled five-day trip to Spain with actor Bradley Cooper, 34. "It's on!" a friend of the actress, 40, says of this hot new rela-
tionship — a statement made glaringly obvious by photos of the two eating intimate breakfasts at the five-star Hotel Arts Barcelona (they shared his suite) and kissing and holding hands as they lit candles inside the gothic Santa Maria del Mar church. Says a pal of the pair, who met filming the thriller Case 39 in fall 2006: "They've been friends the whole time and decided to take it to the next level. They're really happy!" And what of Jennifer Aniston, 40, who had a dinner date with the box-office hunk in New York City on June 18 — and was shooting her new movie The Bounty in NYC while the new couple cavorted in Spain? An Aniston source says she feels rejected and upset: "She wanted to turn her date with Cooper into something ... She honestly feels screwed over. She doesn't see what Renée has that she doesn't." Indeed, while Aniston seems to be defined by her relationship status, even calling herself in September's Elle "the emblem for 'This is what it looks like to be the lonely girl getting on with her life,'" Zellweger operates on a different level. Says one pal, "Guys like her because she's so no-drama. She just does her thing, has her friends and her life and is cool. She's really happy and doesn't need anyone to feel complete." Adds a second, "She isn't absorbed by Hollywood. That makes her really attractive to men. And she's so down-toearth: She'll show up wearing a sexy dress and Louboutins but will still order a beer and rattle off the dirty jokes."
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Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Others are making changes, sometimes to your benefit, sometimes not. Try to be in the right place at the right time.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — You may be tempted to take a risk with your savings. Don't do it now. Investigate. You'll find a pail of worms. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — It's easier for you to learn now, and you're eager to do that. Your best bet is to spend extra time doing homework. Cancer (June 22-July 22) —
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Today is a 7 — A new procedure at work isn't quite de-bugged yet. Do what you know will produce results, even if it's dated. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Are you stirring things up? Somebody is. Any new opportunities? You're also lucky in love, by the way. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — You're trying to keep a lid on things. It may be impossible. Unfortunately, you're not in control of the situation. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — We're moving into confusion again, temporarily. Take it one step at a time. Protect your interests. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Not a good day to gamble, take risks or buy real estate. Stick with what you have. It'll go up in value.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — There's a shake-up going on. You may be an instigator. Keep your objective in mind. You're easily distracted. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Overdue and rush orders are piling up. What to do? Get help as soon as possible. Somebody you trust is standing by. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Are you instigating changes? Are you encountering resistance? Give clear instructions and listen to concerns. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — You and your associates haven't worked out all the bugs. Keep arguing and listening; eventually you'll find a way. (c) 2009 Tribune Media Services
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Music mash-up DJ Girl Talk creates art amid controversy By Roy York
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A nearly pitch-black ballroom filled with 1,300 bodies pressed together dancing and dripping sweat. Walls rattle with bass hits. The hiss of high-hat cymbals dictates the swinging of hips. Multicolored lights illuminate one man mixing music from over 300 artists to create a one-of-a-kind sound that entrances his audience. He may only be wearing his boxers. This is the scene the Student Activities Board might set by bringing Girl Talk, the stage name for DJ Gregg Gillis, to perform on campus. Gillis will be showcasing his musical styling in the Harris Grand Ballroom Thursday at 8 p.m. with opening act Grand Buffet, a DJ duo from Pittsburgh. Pictures of Gillis in just his skivvies are easily accessible on the Internet, but his wardrobe is not the only thing unique about his performance. Gillis creates his sound by combining certain melodies and elements taken from pop music to form a song unlike any other. Imagine the lyrics to Ludacris' “Pimpin' All Over the World” laid over the bass guitar riff from Boston's “Foreplay” all wrapped around percussion lines that could be from any hip-hop track. That is what you get from Girl Talk. “He's definitely electronica,” said
WRFL General Manager Ainsley Wagoner, an interior design senior. “He plays to the Twitter generation. He condenses dance tracks into just the hooks.” Gillis has been mixing music since he was in high school, but DJ was not always his career of choice. Gillis studied biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleve-
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versy concerning how he creates his music. One group that may not be jumping to Gillis' jive is the artists whose music he samples to create his albums. Critics have chastised Gillis since the beginning of his career claiming that he violates copyright laws by using other artists’ material to turn a profit. Gillis contends his music is protect-
(DJ Gregg Gillis is) definitely electronica. He plays to the Twitter generation. He condenses dance tracks into just the hooks.”
— Ainsley Wagoner, WRFL general manager
land, Ohio, and held an engineering job before his music career exploded. Since college, Gillis has released four albums through the record label Illegal Art under his stage name Girl Talk, and performed at major music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Coachella. In addition to money and notoriety, Gillis has attracted some contro-
ed by the fair use doctrine on the grounds that the amount of material he pulls from each song is not large enough to constitute copyright infringement. The fair use doctrine contains four main pillars, and Gillis must be able to argue that he is protected against the other three to be safe from lawsuit. Courts take into account whether the in-
fringing work is being used for profit, the nature and content of the infringing work, and the effect on the market value of the copyrighted work. Gillis' argument has the edge in the legal community, and he has yet to be the target of a copyright lawsuit. Peter Friedman, a University of Detroit Mercy Law School professor, said in a July 2009 article on the Web site techdirt.com that he would advise the RIAA not to sue Gillis. “Gillis' argument that he has transformed the copyrighted materials sufficiently that his work constitutes non-infringing fair use is just too good,” Friedman said in his article. “I don't think that Greg Gillis is making any claims that he wrote the songs he uses,” Wagoner said. “Clearly using the artists' work is credit enough.” Gillis released his latest album, “Feed the Animals,” on a pay-as-youlike basis, allowing fans to download his music for free. SAB, however, invites students to profit from Girl Talk's talent by giving students the chance to dance on stage while Gillis performs. “Girl Talk will be picking people to go up onstage on the basis of who is dancing well,” said SAB Concert Director Chris Duncan, an ISC junior. See Girl Talk on page 4
Expect extra safety precautions at DJ dance party By Roy York
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The arrival of Girl Talk on Thursday night will carry an added pressure on the Student Activities Board to ensure student safety. Girl Talk's concerts are often unpredictable and have encountered such mishaps as stage collapses and police intervention for disorderly conduct. The SAB will be employing a combination of steel barriers, UK Police and volunteers to control the audience and maintain a safe environment. Interim Police Chief Joe Monroe said six to 10 officers will be stationed inside and outside the ballroom. Officers will be performing bag checks to prevent illegal substances from entering the venue and will also be screening attendees to prevent disor-
derly conduct. Duncan said tickets will be checked by SAB board members at the door to prevent those with fake tickets from entering the venue. Shaun Cooper, a secondary education senior and fan of Girl Talk, said DJ Gillis’ shows have components that incite many concertgoers to use party drugs, such as Ecstasy or LSD. “I won't be on drugs for the show, but I know my friends are definitely planning on it,” Cooper said. Lacey Hehl, a sociology senior, will be experiencing Girl Talk for the second time Thursday night. Hehl attended Girl Talk's show at the music festival Bonnaroo this summer and said the audience was full of people dancing, waving glow sticks and some using drugs. “I don't think that Girl Talk is about Ec-
stasy,” Hehl said. “I think this concert would be like any concert at UK — kids will get wild.” Monroe said the police presence is merely a precaution and he is hopeful that police involvement will not be necessary. “We encourage students to have fun and be responsible. We will leave them alone if that happens,” Monroe said. “Students found in possession of illegal substances or under the influence will be removed from the event and may be cited, arrested or referred to the dean of students.” Duncan does not expect any mishaps Thursday night, but said SAB decided to increase security after speaking with other colleges who have hosted Gillis as a performer. Even with the added security, Duncan said Gillis will be given a certain degree of See Security on page 4
If you go What: Girl Talk When: Thursday at 8 p.m. Where: Student Center Grand Ballroom Admission: Sold Out
ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN LINNE | STAFF
From high school to college: Skillet ‘Awake’ on latest album Growing up, letting go As the end credits prepare to roll on any of the thousand teen romance movies we all have suffered through in our time, the same scene is witnessed over and over. The popular guy realizes he is KATIE in love with the girl-nextSALTZ door, chases her to the airKernel port and then gives some columnist stock speech about how “You see the real me” and blah blah ... It’s endearing to believe those two high school seniors grow old together, but we never see what happens after the movie ends. Nobody makes the sequel where
the two lovebirds go off to college and the girl wanders into the dorm one day to find sweetie doing a sorority chick, or the drawnout terrible realization that you both have grown up and — painfully — grown apart. Moving off to college has many terrifying components. Leaving the family behind, moving away from friends and familiarity — it makes sense that you want to cling to a high school romance. But you will find a lot of that baggage won’t fit in your ridiculously tiny dorm room closet. Grab any college senior on campus and ask if they are the same person now they were four years ago. The answer will almost See Saltz on page 4
From time to time a band’s talent far exceeds their recognition, keeping them under the radar much longer than they deserve. Skillet is one of these bands. Lineup changes and sonic evolution may be to blame for the bands inability to lock down a permanent fan base. The once post-grunge band MATT replaced half of its memMURRAY bers in 1999, turning Kernel their sound to electronic columnist rock. Elements of metal would infuse itself on following albums, until finally Skillet would build their foundation on hard rock. Their latest album, “Awake,” is no exception. Skillet’s genre hopping has given them an uncanny ability to write a diverse span
of songs across a single album. “Awake” features plenty of straightforward rockers, but each one is laced with an entirely unique sound underlying its melodies. “Awake and Alive” is accompanied by a string section, and does so without losing its edge. Much of the thickness in Skillet’s sound is sustained by lead singer John Cooper’s versatile voice. He has the strength behind his vocals to carry a fist-pumping rock song just as well as he can pour out lyrics in a sentimental ballad, as he does on “Don’t Wake Me.” It’s this diversity that makes “Awake” the type of album that one can listen to from beginning to end without skipping a single track. But the diversity of sound, melodic hooks and Cooper’s vocals aren’t the only reasons to check out “Awake.” In See Murray on page 4
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GIRL TALK Continued from page 3 Girl Talk concerts are known to be dance-a-thons, and Duncan said SAB will also be providing a “hydration station”
filled with bottles of Vitamin Water to keep students energized. In addition to a night of dancing, students can expect a hardcore party atmosphere with deafening music and even louder fans. There might even be a half-naked DJ.
SALTZ Continued from page 3 always be “Absolutely not.” The difference between 17 and 21 is astonishing for most people. Your priorities change, your view of the world expands, and (hopefully) your emotional self has grown older. I’m not saying that it’s impossible for high school relationships to transcend to the college level. But it is difficult. People don’t realize how much a person can change and grow during their time as an undergrad. Maybe the best way to mature is to let go of certain adolescent attachments. Allowing yourself to be open to new people and new experiences is vital for success in college. And if you allow yourself to remain in
MURRAY Continued from page 3 an age where rock music is burdened with the stigma of being centered on dark lyrical material, Skillet’s lyrics are instead uplifting, positive messages, which is refreshing in and of itself.
SECURITY Continued from page 3 freedom and will be allowed to move into the crowd if he wishes. SAB maintains they are prepared for the concert and have taken every possible measure to avoid accidents.
the comfort of familiar company, you might miss out. Some of you might be offended — “Oh my gosh, we’re not breaking up just because we’re in college. We were voted cutest couple junior year!” You don’t have to immediately dump your significant other. I would never make that recommendation. Some people are lucky enough to find their soul mates at 16, and those are the people that Molly Ringwald made movies about. But new students who came to college attached need to recognize the danger of that comfort zone. Talk it over with your partner before you leave for school — whether you are going to the same college or moving hundreds of miles apart. Don’t ditch going out with new friends to make your Skype date. Make sure you go to a UK football
game instead of visiting your sweetheart every single weekend. Giving each other the space to do some self-discovery will benefit both parties in the long run. It takes a lot to make a relationship work and if college is new territory, be ready to adjust your relationship to the landscape. More freedom means less trust for a lot of couples. But no matter how much you miss your heart’s homecoming queen or king, try not to deprive yourself of the college experience. Katie Saltz is the Kernel’s relationship columnist. Email her your thoughts or relationship questions at theheartbeat@kykernel.com. Questions may be used in future columns.
The encouraging lyrics aren’t a surprise seeing as before their arrival to Lava/Atlantic records, Skillet was on a Christian record label. “Awake” certainly has its share of spiritual content, but not enough to turn off the secular listener. Skillet may have been handed the opportunity for its first breakthrough, as the song “Hero” was featured in
an NFL promo for the upcoming Steelers-Titans game this season. Skillet has been flying under the radar for the past decade, but “Awake” certainly should be throwing up some blips for those who have been missing out. Matt Murray is a journalism junior. E-mail mmurray@kykernel.com.
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beat Extra weight means extra precautions when exercising By Emilie Le Beau McClatchy-Tribune
Athletes in television commercials aren't shown to scale. Most are tall and slender, their muscles flexing as they swing a tennis racquet, cycle down a mountain or swim laps. In real life, most adults are overweight or obese. The national obesity rate climbed to 26.1 percent in 2008, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This means many adventure buffs are ... well, not that buff. Many outdoor and adventure participants are packing a few extra pounds. Obese adults can also join the fun but they need to take special precautions when starting a new sport or fitness program.
GETTING STARTED:
Obese participants should check with their physician to gauge their fitness level and understand what realistically can be performed, said Kathy Weber, a sports medicine physician and director of the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Ill. Selecting appropriate gear is also important before beginning a new sport or fitness program. Shoes must be supportive and activity appropriate. "It's really important because they may have excess weight on their limbs, they need to make sure they have a supportive shoe to absorb the impact," Weber said. Obese participants should consciously select activities that will be less strenuous on joints. Some movements create a tremendous force that is partly absorbed by the body. Walking, for example, generates a force that is about four times the person's body weight. Running creates a force about eight times greater. "Your body is under a lot more stress when you have more weight so higher impact activities would not be the first choice for an overweight individual," Weber said.
Low impact activities such as swimming, walking or hiking are recommended. Weber also advises obese participants to consider the surface in which the activity is performed. Soft surfaces such as a treadmill or padded track will absorb more force than hard concrete. Cycling or skating is an appropriate activity if the participant does not have a distorted center of gravity which could cause imbalance and risk of injury, Weber said. Once an activity or fitness program is determined, obese participants should set realistic goals. Setting obtainable goals is helpful in creating an exercise habit, said Chuck Barnard, national fitness director for Tennis Corporation of America and general manager of Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, Ill. A goal of twice a week for the first two weeks, followed by three times a week for the next two weeks can help obese participants ease into the habit of exercising, Barnard said.
STAYING SAFE:
Obese participants should exercise during a cooler point in the day or take their workout indoors to a climate controlled setting. "They don't want to overheat, they have excess adipose tissue, they may overheat quicker," Weber said. Hydration is important but water should be consumed instead of sports drinks. "We typically tell people 12-16 ounces every 20 minutes," Weber said. Obese participants should also be aware of the activity's impact on their body and stop if joint pain is experienced, Weber said.
STAYING MOTIVATED:
Positive thinking is crucial for continuing with exercise or sport participation. Eliminate discouraging thoughts such as 'This won't make a difference' or 'I can't do it'. Barnard recommends replacing these thoughts with encouraging ideas. "'I'm going to enjoy it', 'I'm going to establish this as something I'm going to do', 'I can do this.' Just having a thought process of being positive, that goes a long way," he said.
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Textbook rental, exchange offer options for students By Jennifer Hilinski jhilinski@kykernel.com
To buy books for the fall semester, students are either crowding local bookstores or ordering textbooks online. With no local bookstores offering a rental program or book exchange, students spend hundreds of dollars on books each semester. However, Web sites such as Cengagebrain.com, Chegg.com and Swaptree.com are designed to provide students with a cheaper alternative to get their books. Cengage Learning, one of the nation’s largest textbook providers, now offers a rental program for students and is the first higher education publisher to rent textbooks directly to students. The Cengage Learning rental option rents books at 40-to-70 percent less than the sale price. Buyers gain immediate access to the first chapter of the book electronically and have a choice of shipping options for the printed book. If students choose to rent, a rental period of 60, 90 or 120 days is offered, and students can print a return label from the Web site and return the textbook, or they can buy it. Students who rent their books do not have to worry about whether the bookstore will buy them back at the end of the year, said Lindsay Brown, director of Corporate Communications at Cengage Learning. “Benefits of renting directly from us, the publisher, is that students are guaranteed that the Cengage Learning books
they need will be in stock and that they will get the correct edition upon providing the ISBN number of the materials being used in their class,” Brown said. UK students can use the Cengage rental program if their class uses the publisher’s book, Brown said. Swaptree.com is a book exchange program that allows students to get their textbooks for free. Instead of purchasing books, UK students can trade their old textbooks for the new ones they need. Buyers list the textbooks they want to trade as well as the items they want in exchange, and the site finds all of the items that they can receive for the items they have. Mark Hexamer, co-founder of Swaptree.com, said the site requires users to only pay for postage, which is around $2.50. “Swaptree is a great way to refresh your many media collections by getting rid of the old and bringing in the new, without wasting your weekly paycheck,” Hexamer said. As the rental program continues to gain popularity, UK students have yet to see any local bookstore that offers such an option. David Wade, manager at Wildcat Textbooks, said the bookstore does not have a rental program but does not object to the idea if it benefits everyone involved. “If a rental program were to become an attractive option, we’d certainly pursue it. However, it’s my understanding that for those programs to work for all parties, faculty members must commit to
use the same text for several semesters,” Wade said. Some bookstores have not offered rental option because of how often professors upgrade to new editions, some every two years. Kathleen Wheeler, a UK art history professor, favors the renting program if it means saving students money and helping promote the recycling and reuse of textbooks. “I do tend to use the same textbook for multiple years, but this would likely not be the case for many other instructors and professors on campus,” Wheeler said. Professors like James Krupa, who teaches biology, agree the price publishers are asking for books are quite an expense. “I don’t use textbooks, as they are expensive, contain more information than can be taught correctly in a class in one semester, and are generally useless,” Krupa said. Wade said students who shop at Wildcat Textbooks spend an average of about $342 for a full semester’s worth of books. Many students resell textbooks at the end of each semester, feeding the used-book market. “Our customers receive on average about $130 when selling back a semester’s worth of books,” he said. Business senior Elizabeth King said she wondered if expensive books were even worth purchasing. “If renting is available at a lower price, more people would have books and probably be better prepared,” King said.
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A group of UK officials, including Ben Crutcher, Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services, second from left, and UK Public Relations Director Kathy Johnson, center, stand behind a police line outside a Greg Page apartment building that was damaged by fire on Monday.
GREG PAGE Continued from page 1 dent manager. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but it originated on the second floor
and burned through to the first floor, Hoskins said. UK Housing and Community Services is working to get the displaced residents places to stay while they get back on their feet, Hoskins said. UK Auxiliary Services
will put the displaced residents wherever there is room, Crutcher said. If apartments are not available for them, auxiliary services will provide hotel rooms for the residents, Crutcher said. UK Dining Services was
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sity at home. “Making the schedule harder ultimately makes your team better,” Williams said. “The only way to be a great team is beating other great teams, and this year, I feel this team is capable of that.” With the Cats flirting with post-season success, the team has one goal and one goal only: winning the C-USA Tournament. “In the past, we have had a good year and always banked on other factors to get us into the NCAA Tournament,” Collins said. “But, winning the C-USA Tourney automatically gets us into the postseason.” By bringing in a good class of freshmen, returning solid contributors, toughening its schedule and being utterly focused on winning the C-USA, the Cats have put a great deal of pressure on themselves to perform well in 2009. “This is the best quality team I have had in all my four years at UK,” Rice said. “Personally, and I’m sure the other guys would say this as well, anything other than a championship will be very disappointing.”
each student to get the most out of their UK experience,” Smith said. TallyCats hopes to contribute to Provost Kumble Subbaswamy’s “War on Student Attrition,” a plan to heighten the student retention rate. “One of the biggest complaints of the past was that UK students didn’t feel at home,” McAteer said. “We feel as though TallyCats will make the students feel more welcomed and involved.” Different areas, which include Subbaswamy’s office, President Lee Todd’s office, UK Public Relations and the athletic department pitched in to purchase the eight hand-held scanners, costing $3,300 each, that will be used to swipe the IDs at event entrances, McAteer said. A higher retention rate and more student involvement are both goals through the TallyCats program, yet SG also hopes to bond the UK community and the Lexington community, Adkins said. Points for attendance will range from 1-to-2 points per event, which are selected by the TallyCats committee. About 50 events are on the TallyCats
also contacted and instructed to provide a meal for affected families who need it, Crutcher said. “If they need clothes, we’re trying to find them clothes,” Crutcher said.
calendar and students will be able to suggest events through the Web site. Monthly prizes will generally consist of fast-food coupons, football tickets and school supply packs. The more points, the bigger the prize. The most engaged students will have the opportunity to win the grand prizes. The top ten most involved at the end of the year will win anything from a Nintendo Wii to a laptop computer. Donations from local businesses for prizes were not hard to come by, McAteer said. “Businesses were immediately interested in the program. It is joining the two communities together,” McAteer said. “Student Government had to make some initial investments for TallyCats’ first year. We hope to be a self-sustained program by next year, which will rely on donations only,” Smith said. Members of the committee are excited about the outcome and have high hopes to heighten the retention rate as well as the involvement, Smith said. “While increasing the student retention rate without affecting student cost, the program hopes to bring a stronger sense of community and spirit to UK,” he said. For more information on the program, visit www.tallycats.com.
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Senior center Jorge Gonzalez, No. 61, blocks a defender in last season’s game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. Gonzalez is on the Rimington Award watch list, given to the nation’s best center.
Seniors hold 3 line positions, guards battle for starting spots By Nick Craddock sports@kykernel.com
The behemoths on the offensive line usually get little fan and media recognition for the work they do on the gridiron. However, many experts believe UK’s offensive line will turn out to be one of the offense’s biggest strengths again this year. The depth on the line is arguably the best of the Rich Brooks era. The Cats’ offensive line was among the best in the Southeastern Conference last season, allowing only 13 sacks, good for fourth
nationally. A trio of seniors looks poised to bring a plethora of experience to the tackle and center positions, while the competition for the starting guard positions remains wide open with a glut of impressive linemen in the running. “I think there’s going to be some serious competition in the offensive line,” Brooks said. “Almost every one of them is stronger, bigger, and one of them is a lot slimmer than he was in the spring, in Christian Johnson.” Johnson, whose brother is star senior middle linebacker
This is something I’ve always wanted to do and dreams are coming true now. It’s a special opportunity.” Mark Sanchez, on being named the New York Jets starting quarterback
Micah Johnson, is one of the front-runners to win a starting guard position after working hard during the summer to shed some weight from his 330-pound frame. Christian Johnson was a starter at guard in 2007, but redshirted last year. Sophomores Stuart Hines and Jake Lanefski are also set to battle with Johnson for one of the guard positions. True freshman Larry Warford has also been a pleasant surprise in fall camp and should see significant playing time this year. He’s even in the mix to See Linemen on page 8
Less than two weeks away from college football’s opening kickoff, neither Derrick Locke nor Alfonso Smith are in game shape. That’s OK, they both said. JAMES Locke even said he’s PENNINGTON in the best shape of his Kernel life. columnist But game shape? For both of UK’s featured tailbacks in 2009, “game shape” can’t be gauged during camp, which ended Tuesday. The only way to know? “Ask again on Sept. 6,” Smith said, alluding to the day after the Cats’ season opener on Sept. 5 against Miami of Ohio. A lot is asked of these backs. Both Smith and Locke are called upon for running, blocking and special teams work. And in part, both athletes are called upon for so much work because UK head coach Rich Brooks is well aware that each is capable of shouldering the weight. But after the Cats’ scrimmage Saturday, Brooks said on Twitter that Locke and Smith still needed conditioning. “I was just a little sick,” Locke said. “I had to get it out of me and throw up a little,
but I’m not out of shape. I’m conditioned great.” Too much information, Derrick, but I get what you’re saying. Being in shape and well-conditioned are not the same thing. The scrimmage is the closest the Cats can come to game speed until Sept. 5, when they actually play. It was held in Commonwealth Stadium, although the stands must’ve been completely empty. (It was closed to the public and to the media.) Lining up on the field at Commonwealth, Locke said, got a little bit of his adrenaline going. Still not all the way, though. Not game speed, anyway. Smith and Locke are conditioned exceptionally, but they’re not in game shape. So in order to best prepare themselves for game speed, the backs are told to push an extra 20 yards past each play in practice. Little by little, the yards add up. “I’ve kind of always done that just to get used to breaking long runs,” Smith said. “If you break a long run and you’re gassed then you have to go right back out, that’s no good. “You don’t get to score that touchdown if you get tackled on the 5 after a big run and you can’t breathe.” See Pennington on page 8
Krebs receives scholarship for 2009-10 By Ben Jones bjones@kykernel.com
UK head coach John Calipari may have a soft spot for walk-ons after all. In a news release Wednesday, UK Athletics announced senior guard Mark Krebs has been awarded a scholarship. Krebs, a Newport, Ky., native, becomes the 13th and final scholarship player for the 2009-10 UK Mark Krebs men’s basketball team. “I thought about this over the weekend,” Calipari said in the news release. “And after
I met with him and heard him say, 'Coach, all I want is to be a part of the Kentucky basketball program,’ I knew what we had to do.” Krebs, who arrived at UK for the 200708 season after transferring from Thomas More College, has seen limited action in two years with the team. He appeared in 13 games last season for a combined total of 25 minutes. He scored three points while going 1-for-2 from the field in two minutes against Longwood last season, his only points of the season. His best performance came in an exhibition game against Ouachita Baptist, in which he went 2-for-2 from the 3-point line and also registered a steal. He also scored three points against Florida International in the 2007-08 season, in which he appeared in four games. The 6foot-5 Krebs will likely be counted on as a role player this season, providing outside shooting off the bench in spot situations.
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Safety should remain constant priority at UK With the rise in school-related emergencies, the safety of college campuses is becoming a major concern and it is clear why UK, like many other universities nationwide, is making such concerted efforts to enhancing the various safety measures around campuses. Just a year ago, campus safety plans were minimal at best. Most buildings didn’t even have safety plans at all. Other buildings falsely displayed signs that advertised a non-existent security. UK Alert, crime bulletins and campus jurisdic-
tion were often vague and lacking the necessary instantaneous priority of such a high threat. Over the course of the summer not only were plans developed for buildings lacking safety strategy, but evacuation plans were reviewed to ensure they were up to par. Security signs have been removed and, while safety updates are still fluid initiatives, they are better than where they were. Taking action is undoubtedly the correct measure to protect the wellbeing of the students. However, the proactivity exhibited has to continue
into the future. Never again can safety get to the point where it was as recently as last fall. Parents have enough on their minds to be worried about with rising cost of tuition and the academic success of their children. Even though it’s natural for mom and dad to wonder about day-to-day safety, the fear of a fire, shooting or chemical leak shouldn’t be at the forefront of their minds. It’s admirable that there are drafts for building safety plans and that students are not only receiving
honest information in shorter amounts of time, but the safety time frame is now. Perhaps more can be done on a voluntary basis to help expedite the process. Maybe it takes a larger safety budget. Campus safety is a perpetual initiative that requires constant effort and a clear cut, transparent system. Students need to know where they can go for assistance, who they can contact and who they can trust with their lives. Students also have to be responsible for their own safety, demand-
ing that more should be done while taking preventative steps. Limiting unsafe behavior ranging from walking alone at night to abiding by dormitory fire codes goes just as far as UK installing security cameras. As much as authorities need too look out for us, we need to look out for ourselves. Safety will continue to remain a work in progress, but how much we achieve in this constant battle depends on how seriously and thoroughly we assert ourselves to the problem.
Student activism key Vick’s actions extend to creating positive beyond the gridiron change on campus What do a massive amount of Americans divided over healthcare have in common with UK students? How do the images from the summer of citizens gathering in large numAUSTIN bers to voice SCHMITT their opinKernel ions on columnist healthcare relate to UK’s campus? It is a lot more relevant than one could imagine. The passionate displays streamed across media outlets day in and day out are extreme displays of what UK students accomplished just last year and a reminder of what they can do this upcoming year and years in the future. While most of the UK student population retreated away from campus this summer, something happened to this country. An important bill devoted to reforming healthcare in the U.S. attempted to slide through Congress and into the lives of every single American citizen. Members of Congress from all 50 states began to take notice of the bill as its incognito attempt to be passed caught the eye of the American people. Congressional representatives could not get enough votes to pass this bill and took a recess for the rest of the summer. Media outlets led the charge as debates on healthcare divided a Congress and their constituents. Representatives across the country floundered to their respective districts and states to lead “town hall” meetings to discuss the healthcare reform movement. No one could have predicted what would happen next.
Angry Americans across the home of the free flocked to the places where the meetings were held. Many stood up and told their representative what and how they felt. Citizen groups organized and argued for both sides of the bill. Healthcare became the polarizing issue of the summer. Town hall meetings erupted into a clash of ideals. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, called these upset opponents of the healthcare bill “un-American” in an August 10 column in USA Today. Pelosi was a little harsh in her characterization of pro-active Americans as “un-American.” Pro-active Americans are what this country needs and UK students can take their actions as an example of what a passionate group of people can accomplish.
These concerns forced campus leaders to act and listen to the heartbeat of the campus: the students. Last school year, William T. Young Library cut its hours down from 24 hours a day to a portion of that due to reductions in their budget. This did not sit well with the students and they started to vocalize their concerns with the reduced hours. These concerns forced campus leaders to act and listen to the heartbeat of the campus: the students. Student Government put up enough money, along with Provost Kumble Subbaswamy’s office, to reopen the library for 24 hours a day.
It is apparent what an organized student body can do for this campus. It doesn’t take a polarizing issue to invoke change at UK. Something as simple as library hours proves it only takes a little push to get students riled up. Toward the end of the school year in the spring, the UK Parking and Transportation Service announced they would enforce mandatory registration of all bicycles on campus. A measly $15 would have to be forked up by bicyclists across campus in order to ride and chain their bikes to a melded assembly of metal poles. This turned out to be too much for students across campus. They voiced their concerns to the Kernel, UK Parking and Transportation and other outlets. Five days later – only five days later – Parking and Transportation revoked the fee. UK students showed the power of being able to organize and invoke change on campus last year. Organizations like “Tea Party Patriots” can be a model for students on how to create discussion with issues they consider important. With certain issues prior to this year, UK students were able to form a concern toward issues on campus. Fresh out of the gate, new UK students have an opportunity to voice concerns over a program that seems to have a hidden agenda. Past and current UK students know the frustration that is caused by being stuck in the bureaucracy of the university. So ask the questions. Become informed. What is the worst thing that can happen? Changes are made for the better? Austin Schmitt is a finance sophomore. E-mail aschmitt@kykernel.com
When I was nine years old, I bought a green and white zebra pattern hat with a giant eagle adorned on the front as a symbol of my sports allegiance. Growing up in a state with no professional football teams I took a liking to the Eagles. Watching players like Randall Cunningham, Seth Joyner, and the late Reggie White ... 21 years later I am still a fanatic, however prior AUSTIN to this season I feel relucHILL tant. Kernel As a child, I had one columnist friend I could always count on. He lived with us, paid no rent, and his name was one of the first words I could pronounce as a baby. Harpo, almost the same size as an infant, was a white cockapoo, a cousin to a breed of poodle. He was loyal, protective, and he was considered family until he disappeared. After months of searching, we accepted our friend was gone. A few years later my mother and I had invited an afghan wolf hound into our home. Her name was Brandy, a greyhound with hair who had been abused for many years prior to coming to live with us. She was shy in the beginning, but as she warmed to our home, she became every bit the friend Harpo had been. We eventually passed Brandy onto a family who owned a farm, where she could play and run freely. For my 16th birthday I received Fats, an English bulldog puppy from the litter of UGA the third, (the University of Georgia Bulldog Mascot.) It was a dream come true to own a bulldog. Fats was a great companion, but his health turned bad when he was six. The genetic makeup in his breed left him open to many illnesses. He was epileptic, had skin allergies, and in the end he developed jaundice, a disease that humans receive when their livers fail. In the floor of a veterinarian office my Mother and I held Fats, we kissed him, and told him we loved him. The veterinarian gave Fats a shot in his paw as he trembled on the cold tile floor. Fats closed his eyes, exhaled his last breath — a peaceful whimper. Two weeks ago, Jeffery Lurie, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, signed Michael Vick to a two-year contract worth $1.6 million in the first year, with a $5 million pay raise dependent on his off-the-field efforts at rehabilitation as much as his on the field performance. It seems like a risk versus reward pick with a low monetary price tag for a man who in 2005 inked a 10 year, $130 million deal, the richest in NFL history. There is more at stake than money. Vick
served the better part of a two-year sentence for animal cruelty charges that included heading a dog fighting ring, as well as the torturing and improper disposal of “underperforming” animals. A laughable punishment for an inexplicable crime. He drowned, electrocuted, hung and shot animals ceremoniously in killings that remind one of the old Mortal Kombat video games. It has been argued that Vick has served his time to society, he should be given a second chance and those who watched him play football for years should forgive him — but it’s not the sports fan that is forgiving. We are granting him forgiveness on the part of the friends in our lives who do not speak in our language, but rather with their affection, and their companionship. Our humanitarianism is what is being asked to overlook these crimes against those we love for the love of a sport. The Lexington Humane Society has now seen up to 38 percent of their current animal intake come as a result of a slow economy. Recently the shelter was successful in saving the lives and finding new homes for six unnourished beagle puppies left in a suitcase on their front door in the middle of the night, a great success, but just a fragment of the overall problem as they still house over 700 animals currently. Vick has been endorsed by the president of The National Humane Society in his belief that Vick’s participation will help raise awareness of animal cruelty and dog fighting. Problems involving animal cruelty are much more widespread than dog fighting and torture. Education regarding animal cruelty is exactly what Vick wants to do, according to his “60 Minutes” segment. Vick wants to educate children about problems involving animals and the prevalence of animal cruelty and dog fighting. However, many Philadelphia organizations, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, are not allowing Vick to participate in various fund raisers and functions. Thursday night Vick is expected to take the field for the first time in a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars since being released from prison. Highlights of his performance will be seen nationally on every major news outlet around the world. If Vick wants to do his part, he will try and find a way to get that kind of exposure for the shelters and organizations that do all the work in truly fighting for the rights of the animals he murdered. In our society, dogs lead the blind, comfort disabled war veterans after returning from combat, and help fight crime with our officers, they do right by us; we should do right by them. Austin Hill is a journalism senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
New school year offers students many opportunities It’s hard to believe it is already time to start another year. It seems like just last week we were trying to get ready for exams while we wondered what kind of magic Coach Cal was working on. However, after a summer of planning and hard work, it’s great to be back on campus. To the upperclassmen: welcome back! I hope the RYAN summer didn’t fly SMITH by too quickly, and Kernel I’m glad to see you columnist made a safe return. To the freshmen: welcome to UK! I can’t tell you how honored I am to have you here, and I hope you’ve been taking advantage of the countless free t-shirts and endless supply of food. For freshmen looking to get involved on campus, there are literally over a hundred student organizations out there, so please take the time to find out which ones are for you. Stu-
dent Government is always looking for great new minds to help us help the students. The Freshmen Leadership Development Program is an SGA group for freshmen only that helps give a glimpse into the role student government plays here at the university, and introduces new students to all the services provided for people on campus. Applications for LDP are now up on our Web site, www.uksga.org, and interviews will be held in September. Also, four freshmen senators at-large are elected in mid-October. So, if representing your class is something you’d like to think about, this is definitely something you will want to look into. If you have any questions at all about getting involved, or simply want to come by and chat, come by our office in the Student Center. We are in Room 120 and the door is always open. SG has been hard at work this summer, and our team has already started putting some great new events and plans in motion. Our staff, in a collaborative effort with the Student Activities Board , UK Athletics, the
office of the Provost, the office of the President and UK Public Relations, has helped implement a new incentive-based program, called TallyCats, which was originally thought up by the University Leadership Summit. TallyCats will help you guys get out and involved on campus, all while meeting new friends and having a chance to win some pretty awesome prizes like gift cards, free books, or even free rent for a year. You will simply swipe your UK ID at certain campus events, which will help you accumulate points that go toward prizes. Check out our website, TallyCats.com, to take a look at the calendar of registered events. We still offer many of the same services to the students as we always have too. If you need a calculator, you’re always welcome to come check one out from the office. Wildcat Wheels, which is funded by SG, will help you get around campus a little quicker if you’d like to rent a bike. Not to mention, we offer free legal services to all UK students. Adjusting to classes can sometimes be a stretch,
especially after a three month study break, so if you happen to be struggling, we would be happy to help set you up with free tutoring service. And, for anyone who may have aspirations of working in Washington D.C., we have several internship applications in the office to send you on your way. We are here to represent the student body, and to serve you in any way possible. In the past, with your help and support, we have been able to improve student life on campus in several ways, whether it was ensuring the library remains open 24 hours throughout the weekdays or going to the capital to lobby for public education funding. Your thoughts and opinions are the driving force behind our jobs, and we hope that you continue to show us support and help make the student voice heard. Please stop by and see us any time. Like I said before, our door is always open to the students no matter what you need. Before I go, I’d like to offer you new students a little bit of advice when it comes to going to your first college
classes and making the grade. College definitely calls for some adjustments from high school. College is a time to have fun, but don’t forget that you came here to further yourself academically, too. No one here will force you to go to class or stop you from catching that two-hour nap, so be prepared to step up your self-discipline. Grab a seat close to the front of class and show up wearing something other than your PJs to make a good first impression. Go meet with your professors one-on-one. The instructors here at UK are among the best and the brightest, and missing the chance to get to know them would be one of your biggest regrets. Over-prepare for the first few weeks of class and make sure to ace that first big exam to ensure that you start off on the right foot. Keep up the hard work that got you here, and you will never have a problem. It’s great to be home with you all and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for this coming year! Go Cats! Ryan Smith is a political science senior and student body president. Email opinions@kykernel.com
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Men’s soccer hones in on C-USA championship By Clark Brooks
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Due to all the buzz from the muchanticipated UK football season and the commotion surrounding the men’s basketball program, UK men’s soccer is not on the minds of too many Cats fans. In 2008, the Cats had a season of highs and lows — the highest, making school history with a 10-game unbeaten streak; the lowest, going 1-2-2. UK’s season ended after losing in the Conference USA Tournament final to No. 1 overall seed Tulsa on penalty kicks. The result was the Cats being left out of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in the last three years despite being ranked No. 21 in the nation and posting a 12-4-5 (6-1-1 C-USA) record. “The end to last year’s season was very disappointing to these guys,” UK head coach Ian Collins said. “But this team is focused and looking forward toward this year.”
PENNINGTON Continued from page 6 Also, Locke and Smith both plan on adding additional personal workouts to their schedules now that camp is over. Smith said he wouldn’t kill himself running and working out, but he couldn’t add extra workouts during camp because of its tiresome nature. Besides, he loves running. He said he hates just sitting
LINEMEN Continued from page 6 start. Senior left tackle Zipp Duncan garnered a preseason third team all-SEC selection despite being in the process of shifting from left guard to left tackle. “It’s nice to be honored, but it’s only preseason. The coaches haven’t seen you play yet, so it doesn’t mean a whole lot,” Duncan said. Duncan, originally a defensive end as a true freshman, a tight end as a redshirt freshman and a starter at left guard for two seasons, describes his latest position
This UK team, led by second-year captains, midfielder Jason Griffiths and All-American defender Barry Rice, is not a team to dwell in past shortcomings. The team returns plenty of talent to build on what it accomplished last fall. Rice has been named to countless preseason honors and is the only player in CUSA history to win the Defender of the Year award in back-to-back seasons. Keeper Dan Williams’ earned C-USA AllTournament honors, along with Griffiths and forward Tim Crone, who looks to anchor the Cats’ offensive assault with senior Marco dos Santos. Senior midfielder Chad Hagerty returns as the squad’s leader in assists. “Besides the guys coming back, we have added a good bunch of freshmen to this year’s team,” Rice said. “I think Matt Lodge, (Cameron) Wilder and the rest of the freshmen will all be big contributors.” The Cats lost two of their most productive scorers from last season, but the team is still optimistic about scoring
goals in 2009. “It’s always tough losing guys who score a lot of goals,” Rice said. “(Michael) Strong and (Masumi) Turnbull will be hard to replace, both as players and on-field leaders. I think Marco dos Santos, George Davis and Tyler Burns will be ready to take on the challenge though.” The past few seasons, the Cats have tried to become an upper-tier program and win a C-USA championship, but often miss out on the postseason due to a weak conference and a mediocre RPI ranking. To help their cause and prove they can play with some of the best teams in the nation, the Cats have scheduled a good number of tough opponents this fall. The schedule includes a stretch with cross-state rival Louisville and conference foe South Carolina on the road before playing Southern Methodist UniverSee Soccer on page 5
around on the couch because it’s a similar feeling to sitting on the bench while the Cats’ defense is in. He gets anxious. But even tallying up excess miles on the treadmill won’t fully prepare either for that first game. “You try to get as close as you can in practice of replicating game speed, but man, you can’t,” Locke said. “You can try to match it but in the game, you have that adrenaline rush going. Everything is that much quicker, everything is that much sharper.”
Conditioning for a game of such high-impact nature is difficult. So much of what defines the game — the hard hits, the adrenaline rush that can only be matched by a group of 70,000 out-of-control (read: mostly drunk) fans — can’t be prepared for in any sort of practice. But these players know that, and they’ve known that their entire careers. For Smith, the senior, he knows it. Locke’s a junior and knows it, too. Of course Brooks needs to voice his concern, because
that’s his job. But these players are also doing their jobs, and they’re conditioned well. Game shape? Maybe not. But game condition works for me. Locke agreed. But when will they be in game shape? “Give us the first two games to get used to the hits and the adrenaline, and I’m always good to go all-out by that third game,” Locke said. Let’s hope so. For game No. 3, Florida comes to town. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.
change as a “positive transition.” Duncan’s first responsibility will be protecting the blind side of quarterback Mike Hartline in the pocket; his second responsibility will be to take an active leadership role on the offensive line. He, along with senior defensive tackle Corey Peters, was voted a captain by his teammates. “For the O-line, I want to set the tempo for drills and practice,” Duncan said. “Set high expectations so we can move up that bowl ladder.” Senior center Jorge Gonzalez, UK’s most improved offensive player as named by the coaching staff in 2008, is also looking to embrace the
leadership role that comes with being a senior. Gonzalez, on the preseason watch list for the Rimington Award, said he will try to lead by example and be vocal when necessary. Gonzalez took a step back in his quest to be a leader when he was suspended for the season opener for an unspecified violation of team rules. Redshirt freshman Matt Smith and junior Marcus Davis are still battling to see who will start the Sept. 5 opener against Miami of Ohio at Paul Brown Stadium. At the right tackle position, senior Justin Jeffries is just happy to be back on the field after being sidelined for the entire spring practice
while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Although Jeffries’ shoulder rehabilitation is going well, he was unable to do workouts like squatting and benching, and knows his starting spot is far from safe. “Right now, I know it’s between me and (junior tackle) Brad (Durham) for that spot,” Jeffries said. Offensive line coach Jimmy Heggins expects his seniors to play a big role in achieving more consistency in the run block, just like they found in the pass block last season, he said. “We’ve had a good spring and offseason,” Heggins said. “I need my seniors to step up and take charge.”
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2-3BR, 1BA, OLDHAM AVE. 1 block from campus. Fenced yard, garage, c/air, w/d, stove, refrig., hardwood floors, off-st. parking. Avail. now. Pets considered. $990/mo, deposit. Martin 502-4395950.
2-3BR, 2BA APT. 235 South Limestone. Huge, overlooking downtown. Reasonable rent. 281-1367 2, 3, & 4BR HOUSES available immediately. New construction. Walk to UK. Each bedroom has its own bath. $750-1000. Call 255-4188 or www.wildcatproperties.com 2BR AVAIL. NOW. Close to campus and downtown with w/d. Dennis 983-0726 www.sillsbrothers.com
2BR, 1BA UPDATED kitchen. W/D included. $550/mo. includes all util. (H2O, gas + elec.) Avail. now. 859-963-2956
2BR, 2BA CONDO near UK. $925/mo. (includes utilities.) Updated, 7th floor, secure building. theshields@insightbb.com. 859-2241109
3 & 4BR TOWNHOMES for rent. Close to UK. $875-1000/mo. Call Sarah 859-6213578
3-4BR HOUSES on campus. State St. Deck, new furnace, a/c, many extras, updated. 484-326-1954 3-4BRS. ALL APPLIANCES. W/D included. 6 minutes to UK Stadium, great location. Landlord pays parking pass. 859-2254604 300 OWSLEY: 3BR, 3BA. Tile, hardwood, private deck. $425/room util. included. Or $975/mo. without util. 948-8945
1BR FURNISHED APT. w/ off-st. parking. $425/mo. + utilities. 277-5125
1BR NEWTOWN CROSSING. 5 min. walk to campus. Pool, volleyball, movie theatre, gym. Call Antoine Wright 931-220-3952 1BR, 1BA SUITE in brand new 4BR house. Includes all utilities, cable and internet. Walk to campus. 32” TV in each room.
4BR, 2BA. C/AIR, W/D. $1000/mo. 260 Kentucky Ave. 859-351-3370.
9 – MONTH LEASES, Starting in Aug. Furnished 1BR & efficiencies. Util. paid, no pets, close to campus. 266-6401
2BR, 1BA: UPDATED kitchen, large basement, new paint. Located on Fontaine Rd. in Chevy Chase area. $700/mo. Call 859269-7886
123 MONTMULLIN ST: Front Apt. 2BR, 1BA, central heat/air, w/d. $775/mo. $700 deposit. Private parking & water is provided. Call John 859-492-3255
4BR, 2BA. 339 Aylesford Ave. $1350/mo. 859-299-1386
5BR, 4BA. 2217 BONHAVEN (10 min. to campus) Deck, Jacuzzi, wet bar, 4500 sq. ft. $2500/mo. 421-8957
TOWNHOMES NOW AVAILABLE. Close to downtown & UK Campus. Starting at $139,000. 859-806-4807. www.MyHomeKY.com
! 3BR, 2BA. Walk to campus. $900/mo. Large master, walk-in closet, a/c, w/d, d/w. Low util. No smoking/pets. 510608-7676.
4BR, 2BA, 2 BLOCKS from campus. W/D, hardwired internet. 613 Columbia Ave. $1400/mo. 502-494-9555
4BR, 2BA. WALLER AVE. All elec., w/d, new carpet, off-st. parking. $1200/mo. Jeff 859-489-0908
CLOTHES WASHER – Maytag Neptune. Used. Works great. $250. 296-9590 or 536-9590 (Lex).
! 3BR, 2BA HOUSE: Emerson Woods behind Cheddar’s, Tates Creek Rd. Garage, fireplace, all elec. No pets. Appliances. New paint. Wooded rear yard. $945/mo. 859-268-1875
age with w/d. $375/BR. 859-288-5601. www.mprentals.com
316 LEXINGTON AVE. Super Duplex. 2BR, 2BA. Borders UK, walk to classes. Lease 797-3309
421 KENTUCKY CT. Walk to UK. 3BR, 1BA. Charming, older home, hardwood floors, fireplace, in good condition. W/D included. $350/person or $1050/mo. 859327-8369 4BR, 2.5BA NEW CONSTRUCTION: Half month off first month’s rent. Luxury townhouse, Red Mile Rd. Large BRs. Custom kitchen, security system, hardwood flooring, all elec., appliance pack-
BRAND NEW & NEARLY NEW 4BR: ONLY 3 LEFT. VERY ENERGY EFFICIENT. Homes close to campus. 2 car garage, very, very nice. Showing daily. Call James McKee 859-221-7082. View at www.lexingtonhomeconsultants.com
PARK HILL APARTMENTS 1BR Starting at $582.00 2 and 3 BR’S Available for Aug Cable/Internet/ Washer/Dryer included
273.1221 www.MyHomeKy.com Ask about our specials
GREAT CAMPUS HOUSE: Avail. Oct. 1. 3BR, 2BA. Fenced back yard, off-st. parking. Located on Oldham Ave. Walk to UK, downtown, Woodland Park. Perfect for small family or students. Please call 859967-8136 for more information NEW 4BR, 2.5BA townhome with deck, parking, eat-in kitchen, w/d included. Off Tates Creek Rd. Clean, painted, new carpet. $1000/mo. 278-0970 PARKING SPACES next to B&E Building. Semester or yearly. Call 859-621-3128 PARKING: 655 S. LIMESTONE. 7 spaces available. 859-552-3793
REMODELED HOUSE in Southland, Tuscon Dr. 3BR, 2BA, 1400 sq. ft. Large kitchen, all appliances, garage w/ workshop. Super clean and in outstanding condition. $925/mo. + util. 333-5147
RENOVATED DOWNTOWN STUDIO and 1BR Apts. Monthly lease, partial util. paid. Starting at $335/mo. 859-245-0572 WOODLAND STUDIOS, 1BR APTS. $475/mo. includes H2O. Call Jon 502552-7216
A FARM JOB. FLEXIBLE hours. Cattle farm experience needed. Work with local owner, must also have tractor and equip exp. 272-8300. A.P. SUGGINS/ROOTS: Now hiring day/evening host, also day servers (Roots). Apply at 345 Romany Rd.
AFTER-SCHOOL DRIVER/Sitter needed for elementary & middle school children, Tues. & Thurs. Reliable transportation necessary. $9/hr. + mileage. Email resume to: caywood.prewitt@insightbb.com ATOMIC CAFÉ now hiring servers. Apply in person. 265 N. Limestone, Tues-Sat. 10-4pm.
ATTENTION GRAD STUDENTS: Tutors/teachers needed to go to student homes, especially math. PT only. $1820/hr. Must be avail. summers. Apply online. www.clubztutoring.com BABYSITTER NEEDED for 2 year old. MWF from 8:30-5pm. Andrea_ooten@hotmail.com with references please.
BABYSITTER NEEDED FOR after school. 2.5 hrs/day. Assist with homework, driving. Own transportation required. 859-5363092. 859-299-8881. BABYSITTER NEEDED for middle school student for after school pickup. 3:504:30pm. M-F. Own transportation needed, references required. $15/day. Call 859-273-8408
FACULTY COUPLE SEEKS afternoon (3-6 PM) caregiver for nine-year old child with mild Asperger’s syndrome. Applicants should have career interest in child development, previous childcare experience. To apply, send resume (including academic standing), references, and personal statement to perry@ms.uky.edu. FAITH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL PT job available. Childcare exp. Required. Contact Sarah at 268-0108.
GENERAL HELP WANTED at the Lexington Ice Center. Call Sean @ 269-5681
GRANT ASSISTANT NEEDED. Duties include scheduling, budget management, regular email communication with individuals involved with program, and administrative duties. Previous work experience in administrative setting preferred. $10/hr. Position open for inquiries until September 1. Call 859-257-3780 for more information, or email interest/resume to Stephanie.shrewsbury@uky.edu. IDLE HOUR COUNTRY CLUB: Staffing Part Time Seasonal Positions AM/PM, Weekends, Holidays Required. BUSSERS, BANQUET and DINING SERVERS. Competitive Wages, Uniforms and Meals. Apply in Person Tuesday-Sunday. Immediate Interviews, 10am-6pm. No Phone Calls Please. 1815 Richmond Rd., Lexington, KY 40502 KENTUCKY CLASS NOTES is now hiring note takers. Apply at kyclassnotes.com
LOOKING FOR AFTER-SCHOOL transportation for middle schoolers. 4-5 days/wk. $10/hr. Clean driving record. 859-230-5564
NURSERY COORDINATOR NEEDED: St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Sun. 3:306pm. Must be dependable, confident with infants and toddlers. $25/sun. References & background check required. Send resume to saintpatrickschurch@gmail.com OFFICE WORKER NEEDED for print shop. Flex. hrs. Good pay, must have car. 859231-0388 PARKS & RECREATION NEEDS afterschool counselors M-F, 2-6pm. Call 288-2929
PT ASSISTANCE NEEDED: 15-20 hours/wk. for Fall semester 2009. Computer skills, data compiling, accurate with attention to detail. Must have 2-3 hour blocks of time avail. between 85pm. Please contact Julie, Field Experience Office, 104 Taylor Education Bldg. 257-7974
PT FRONT OFFICE ASST. M-F mornings or M-F afternoons. Email resume to dhepp@waldmanpsc.com PT RECEPTIONIST NEEDED. Apply ay 860 S. Broadway.
PT SECRETARY WANTED for law office. 89 hrs/wk. Please call 296-6526 weekdays or fax resume to 296-6526 PT TUTORS & Instructors who can teach English and school subjects to Japanese people whose ages range from preschool to adults. Degree required. Send resume to: Obunsha Bluegrass Academy, 2417 Regency Rd., Suite F, Lexington, KY 40503. Fax: 859-276-3120. Email: KKuroki@aol.com
! BARTENDING! UP TO $250 a day. No exp. Necessary. Training provided. 800965-6520 x-132
NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS. Friends Inc. 841 Lane Allen Rd. Apply from 3-5pm.
1 MALE ROOMMATE NEEDED for 6BR house on University Ave. Great location to campus, very nice house. Interested, call 859-689-2109 ROOM FOR RENT in large home on farm. Quiet study. $180/mo. Call 873-7276
ROOMMATE NEEDED for nice apt. close to UK. Available Now Call 983-0726 www.sillsbrothers.com
RAMSEY’S DINER now hiring servers and cooks. Apply in person M-F 2-4pm.
SALES ASSOCIATE NEEDED at the Man O’ War Golf Pro Shop. PT position. Prior retail or golf experience preferred. Apply inperson at 1201 Man O’ War Blvd. Lexington, KY 40513. SEEKING EDUCATION MAJOR to work with high school student completing coursework online. Must be available daily for 1 - 2 hours. Send resume to rent307@live.com or call 859-221-0056.
SERVICE ADVISOR NEEDED: Looking for enthusiastic students that like working outside, enjoy talking with people presenting our services. Flexible hours. $1215/hr. If interested, email k.littrell@insightbb.com SPECIAL EDUCATION, Education major needed to do afterschool daily activities with 8 yr. old girl. Email lesliebeckley@insightbb.com. References & transportation required.
RENTAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES! Wayne Michael Properties specializes in property rentals and property maintenance. If you have property that you need help maintaining, we offer services in painting, construction, yard care, and general maintenance service. If interested call 859-513-1206 or email waynemichaelproperties@yahoo.com. WWW.PUNCHESTOWNSTABLE.COM. Beginner-advanced riding lessons. High quality leases and boarding. Local to AA horse showing. Close to campus-Tates Creek Rd. 859-971-1485
STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM. Paid survey takers needed in Lexington. 100% FREE to join. Click on surveys. TELLER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Minimum of 15 hrs/wk. Call 859-231-8262 x. 103 THAI ORCHID CAFÉ Now Hiring! Walk from campus. Applications at www.thaorchidcafe.net. 288-2170
THE CHOP HOUSE is currently accepting applications for servers, greeters and chefs. Great pay, flex. hrs. Please apply in person M-Th. b/w 2-4 at 2640 Richmond Rd. 859-268-9555
MISC. YARD WORK. Prefer someone Spring & Fall semesters. Reliability a must. 268-0433 NO GREASY FRIES or funny hats. Apply in person. Re-Kid, Idle Hour Center or Regency Center
I PAY CASH for gift cards! Call Jim Mischner 806-1932
MISS LEXINGTON’S 50TH Anniversary will be Oct. 3, 2009. Applications at misslexington.tripod.com
LOST DOG: On Red Mile Rd. 08-23. Reward. Brown and white Jack Russell. 859-983-0737
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Sen. Kennedy's death ends era in US politics By David Lightman
McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON — The passing of U.S. Sen. Edward Moore Kennedy marks the end of a storied era in American political history. He was one of history's most towering senators, a skilled lawmaker who crafted scores of statutes that helped how children learn, how doctors treat the sick and how workers are paid and protected. "He was the Henry Clay of the 20th century. He got the job done," said Thomas Whelan, associate professor of social science at Boston University, citing the "Great Compromiser" of the mid-19th century. Kennedy died shortly before midnight Tuesday at his home in Hyannisport, Mass., after battling brain cancer for more than a year. He was 77 years old. Kennedy's life was in many ways the story of American politics over two generations. He was the youngest child of Joseph and Rose Kennedy, last in line behind brothers groomed for the presidency. He lacked the polished charm of his brother John, who won the presidency in 1960, or the grit and fire of brother Bobby, who pursued the White House in 1968. In January 1969, he upset veteran Sen. Russell Long of Louisiana to become majority whip, the Senate's second-ranking position. The close vote was a statement by the party's liberal wing that Kennedy, who'd opposed the Vietnam War since 1967, was its undisputed leader and the frontrunner to challenge Richard Nixon for the presidency in 1972. That scenario was shattered shortly after midnight on July 19, 1969, when the car he was driving sailed off a bridge and sank in a pond on Chappaquiddick Island, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Former Robert Kennedy campaign worker Mary Jo Kopechne died in the accident. Edward Kennedy did not report the incident for nine hours, and six days later pleaded guilty to leaving the scene. He got a two-month suspended sentence, the minimum penalty, and went on national television to explain the series of events. His true punishment was the damage to his career. In an era when the "silent majority" was holding "decency rallies" protesting the erosion of moral values in American life, Kennedy was a vivid symbol to many of all that had gone wrong. "There was a sense he always got special treatment, and Chappaquiddick was part of that," said Michael Franc, vice president for government relations at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative research group. "Conservatives have this sense that he's always held to a different standard." At the same time, Kennedy was quietly building a reputation in the Senate as someone
PHOTO BY CHUCK KENNEDY | MCT
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA), one of the most influential senators in history, died Tuesday night after a year-long struggle with brain cancer.
who made the system work, negotiating, often successfully, with the Nixon administration on key domestic initiatives. "He was getting things done. Think of Kennedy's initiatives _ more spending on health and education, creating the Environmental Protection Agency, even wage and price controls. Nixon supported them," recalled Alvin Felzenberg, a presidential historian. He was a leading critic of the Iraq war and the plan to create military tribunals to try alleged terrorists, evoking the lofty Kennedy style in September 2002, when Bush and even many Democrats were saying a war with Iraq was the patriotic thing to do. "It is possible to love America," Kennedy said, "while concluding that it is not now wise to go to war." While criticizing the Bush administration, Kennedy also worked with it. In 2001 he helped President Bush pass the No Child Left Behind Act, which set tough standards for public schools to follow in return for federal help. He was a survivor, one who would read the Hotline political briefing to see what jokes Johnny Carson or Jay Leno had made at his expense, then shrug. He was the happy warrior, rising from his radiation and chemotherapy in August to deliver a spirited speech for Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. And he was beloved by his peers in public life as few ever are. Even Queen Elizabeth II acknowledged his special role on history's stage when she made him an honorary knight of the British empire in early March 2009. Most notably, he was the last Kennedy warrior, the brother who never gave up.