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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
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Treading the line between sink or swim
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The UK ROTC does their Combat Water Survival Training at the Lancaster Aquatic Center on Wednesday morning.
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Above: William Hutcherson, an international studies junior, performs the 25 meter rifle swim on Wednesday morning at the Lancaster Aquatic Center. Left: Master Sgt. Stoehr leads health promotions sophomore Arsenio Aaron to the edge of the high dive for a drill where the cadet is blindfolded and jumps off the high dive during the ROTC Combat Water Survival Training.
Cadets dive into training By Roy York news@kykernel.com
A figure in dripping fatigues shuffles toward the edge of the diving platform 30 feet above the water. A wool cap pulled low over his eyes turns clear morning to midnight, and the cadet is expected to take one giant blindfolded step into nothingness with only a seven-pound rifle to hold. Adrenaline pumps through the body. The smell of chlorine fills his nose. Time slows as he falls toward the water. Rushing wind replaces cheers. The stomach finds a new home in the throat.
Then the splash. Water erases the ability to determine up from down. The rifle and soaked fatigues suck him toward the bottom of the pool. Panic tightens the chest. A few short kicks take him to the surface, he is dragged from the pool and it is over. Sixty-seven ROTC cadets made this jump on Wednesday as part of the Combat Water Survival Training designed to teach survival techniques and equipment protection while in the water. The training was held in the Lancaster Aquatic Center at 6 a.m. and consisted of four stations: a 25 meter rifle swim,
unexpected entry, an equipment ditch and five minutes of treading water. The rifle swim tests a cadet's ability to keep the barrel of a replica M4 rifle above water while swimming 25 meters. Chris Peterson, an international studies senior, said keeping the barrel above water was especially important because firing the weapon with water in the barrel could cause the gun to explode. Unexpected entry involves cadets being blindfoldSee ROTC on page 8
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intersection of South Broadway and Bolivar. Walter said Underground Ink has been working on the new location for the past few weeks. Walter said he was unsure if other businesses were on the verge of closure. “This is the first one, and hopefully it’s the only one,” Walter said. Brian Hellard, a tattoo artist at Underground Ink for three years, said business had dropped significantly since construction began on South Limestone. “(The construction) killed our walking business ... so we had to make the move,” Hellard said. However, Underground Ink’s new home, 600 S. Broadway, seems to be a good fit. The tattoo shop is already operating. “We pulled everything together pret-
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Fasting during Ramadan is a tradition for Muslims, but this Thursday the Muslim Student Association calls upon students of all faiths to join them in fasting for a good cause. The third annual Fast-AThon will be held Thursday to benefit the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center. “I think students will find the Fast-A-Thon a lot different than the normal campus activity,” said Matt Longacre, president of the MSA. The fasting lasts from the first light of dawn until sunset. At 7 p.m., students are to meet in the Student Center Grand Ballroom to listen to guest speakers and
If you go What: Fast-a-Thon When: Thursday, 7 p.m. Where: Student Center Grand Ballroom Admission: Free, donations accepted enjoy free food with fellow fasters, Longacre said. The list of speakers includes a representative from the VIP Center and Alauddin Alauddin, a Muslim scholar. The expectation of the Fast-A-Thon is that students will pledge to abstain from food, liquid and smoke, according to UK Office of International AfSee Fasting on page 8
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DJ A.M., his secret demons Heartbroken and haunted by the plane crash he survived, the celebrity DJ turned to drugs before his death. Just before heading up to his $2 millionseventhfloor apartment in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood August 27, Adam Goldstein(better known as DJ A.M.) made a serious request of his building’s doorman. “He told him no matter what not to let anyone at all into his apartment under any circumstances,” a close friend of the celebrity DJ tells Us. “To me, that suggested something was wrong.” Tragically, the friend was right. At 5:20 p.m. the following day, police, responding to a 911 call from a concerned friend, found the 36-year-old - who was due to fly to Las Vegas that night for work - in his bedroom, shirtless and facedown in sweatpants. Also discovered? Prescription pills, a crack pipe and, say reports, a half-filled baggie of crack cocaine. According to reports and those close to him, the recovering crack addict - who ironically was awaiting the October premiere of his MTV show, Gone Too Far, about battling drug abuse - was reeling from a recent breakup with his girlfriend and still haunted by the memories of the fatal jet crash he escaped nearly a year ago. “This may have been an overdose. He was hurting a lot,” says a friend. “He was just such a good guy. He made people feel like they were important to him. It’s devastating. He had so many people
who loved him.” Indeed, as word of his surprising death spread, Hollywood was awash in grief. Nicole Richie, who was engaged to him in 2005, “was devastated,” says a source of the nine-months-pregnant star. Mandy Moore, who dated Goldstein for two months in 2007, told Us in a statement, “I am absolutely heartbroken.” And Travis Barker — the only other survivor of the September 2008 plane tragedy - shared his pain via Twitter August 29, writing: “My brother is gone.”
Failed Romance Just two weeks before his death, Goldstein whose lawyer Matthew McNicholas tells Us was “an extraordinarily compassionate man with a heart of gold” - and his girlfriend of nearly a year, Hayley Wood, 22, broke up. Afterward, a pal says, Goldstein - who deejayed birthday parties for Tom Cruise and Leonardo -DiCaprio - “felt very alone.” Echoes another insider: “He relied on Hayley a lot and was not himself after it ended.” While deejaying at an event four days after his reported August 15 breakup, the sweet-natured Goldstein “was unusually quiet. He likes a good meal, but he ordered a pizza and didn’t eat it,” says a club promoter. COPYRIGHT 2009 US WEEKLY
When my grandfather was diagnosed with brain cancer and given six months to live, I was there with my camera lens, ready to capture those last moments. For as long as I can remember, he suffered from an unknown condition that caused his body to shake uncontrollably. I can still remember the way his hands shook as he poured a cup of coffee in the morning or how he handled the television remote awkwardly in the afternoon. But most vividly, I can remember the way his wrinkled hands wobbled on his belly as he sat in his recliner, staring out the living room window in those last months of his life.
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Three-day event draws unique crowd to Lexington By Megan Hurt mhurt@kykernel.com
Ghost hunters, psychics, a seminar about bloodsucking demons and a glass coffin from a Rob Zombie movie. All this horror and more invades Lexington this weekend for the second annual Scarefest convention. Scarefest, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Lexington Convention Center, is the largest paranormal and horror convention in the U.S. Patti Starr, owner of Ghost Chasers International, and Jeff Waldridge, a paranormal investigator and event manager, dreamed up Scarefest in late 2006. “We had talked about doing some kind of paranormal convention,” Waldridge said. “There was nothing like that in this area.” About 5,000 people attended last year and Waldridge is planning for more than 6,000 this year. Free horror-film screenings will be shown throughout the day, including locallymade horror films.
“We want to help out the local community because the local community helps the convention thrive, so we want to help promote these films,” Waldridge said. More than 100 films were submitted to the event planners, Waldridge said, and a small panel decided on the 10 to be shown, which was no easy task. “Sometimes it’s painstaking to watch all these films,” he said. “We have to try and choose and it gets hard sometimes. You see the passion people put into their work.” The convention also offers seminars throughout the day, with topics including “Telephone to the Dead Session,” and “Vampires: the Real Underworld.” Fans will have the chance to meet horror and paranormal celebrities, including Doug Bradley, who played Pinhead in the “Hellraiser” series, and the stars of the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures,” Zak Bragans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin. Waldridge made it a point to offer a unique shopping experience at Scarefest and people can get almost anything freaky they want. “We don’t want to have 10 vendors selling DVDs or 10 vendors selling horror T-shirts,” he said. “We try to limit specific items.” With all the variety at Scarefest, Waldridge said it’s nearly impossible to experience it all but said Saturday is the day to go. “Saturday is going to be the big day,” he said. “Seminars, movie screens, several big events, it’s pretty much jammed packed.” Scarefest offers admission discounts for students on Friday and Sunday with a student ID. Scarefest will be from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Regular priced tickets are $15 and can be bought at the door. For more information and a schedule of events, visit the Scarefest Web site, www.thescarefest.com.
What: Scarefest When: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14 Where: Lexington Convention Center Price: General Admission - $15 a day Student Admission - $5 Fri. and Sun.
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Local bar stars look to light up opening of new venue By Dusty Evely and Matt Murray features@kykernel.com
Moon Taxi is taking a ride from Nashville to Lexington to blast off the first weekend at Cosmic Charlie’s with the promise of a stellar performance. Moon Taxi is a five-piece band, with Trevor Terndrup on the guitar and vocals, Spencer Thomson on guitar, Tommy Putnam on bass, Wes Bailey on keys and Tyler Ritter on drums. The core of the band was formed at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. “We all stayed in the same dorm,” Terndrup said. “That solidified this musical relationship that we had. Me and (Tommy) had a band in high school … we met (Spencer) in the dorm and ended up playing in a rap group.” This rap experience helped the band to develop their sound. “We started as a heavy-riffing rap group,” Terndrup said. “We also incorporated some songs that me and Tommy had made in high school.” It was through this musical experience that Moon Taxi’s sound was born. Those heavy riffs can still be heard in their music, but they are wrapped around their other in-
fluences: The Allman Brothers, Medeski Martin and Wood, Phish, Gov’t Mule, The Doobie Brothers and many others have had a hand in the creation of Moon Taxi. On Feb. 10, 2009, Moon Taxi released their first live album, the aptly titled “Live Ride.” While their debut album, “Melodica,” received good reviews, Terndrup feels that the strength of the band is their live shows. “We are a live touring band, and we are a force to be reckoned with,” he said. Terndrup feels that while “Live Ride” doesn’t capture the full live experience, it will still give the listener a good idea of what to expect from a Moon Taxi show. “You don’t get the visual aspect,” Terndrup said. “You don’t get to bump shoulders with the people next to you. But you will get the impression we are an incredibly tight live rock band … there is always that element of chance and mystery live.” Moon Taxi will be playing at Cosmic Charlie’s located at 388 Woodland Ave. on Thursday at 9 p.m. Tickets are $6. If Cosmic Charlie’s is not yet open, this show will be held at The Fishtank, located See Moon Taxi on page 4
Kentucky act brings country ballads to campus By Roy York ryork@kykernel.com
A professional light rig searing a person's chest after the supports were destroyed by an intoxicated dancer may be the end of the show for other performers. But when the lights literally fell on Jeff Hardesty, he stayed on stage and kept playing. Hardesty, known on stage as Wildman, will bring his country music talent to UK’s campus when he performs Thursday at 10 p.m. at the Memorial Hall Amphitheater. This show kicks off Backyard Beats, a concert series presented by the Student Activities Board. Most of Hardesty's songs combine smooth, southern vocals with acoustic melodies that back up his good-'ol-boy image, but he is not afraid to try other genres. Hardesty's first guitar was
If you go What: Backyard Beats When: 10 p.m. Where: Memorial Hall Ampitheater Admission: Free electric, and hard rock influences creep into a few of his tracks. “The Baw Baw Song” features distorted vocals and alternative rock riffs that break from his normal routine. “Wildman had a style and sound that really impressed the concert committee, and they felt as though this concert would do particularly well,” said Andrew Flynn, SAB director of public relations. Hardesty has been writing songs since sixth grade. He said his biggest influences are southern rock groups such as
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Little River Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The outdoor venue is not Hardesty's first performance at UK. Hardesty attended UK in the mid 90s and gained popularity in the Lexington area by playing small shows at parties and bars. When Hardesty moved to Owensboro, he teamed with producer Randy Lanham and began playing larger club scenes while recording songs. “(Lanham) added some fiddle and harmony vocals on a whim to my stuff, and we just started playing full time for the past five years,” Hardesty said. Hardesty is sure UK students will find something to enjoy in his show. “I think Lanham and I provide a diverse style that covers genres such as classic See Backyard on page 4
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Current, former UK students protest downtown for friends By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
Seven protestors met outside the Lexington Police Department Wednesday evening to send a message in honor of their friends, UK sophomore Sierra T. Emrich, 19, and Lexington resident Alfred B. Baker, 21, who were struck and injured by a tow truck early Monday. The reason for the protest was although their friends were struck by a tow truck driver, the driver is not being held accountable because he was ‘distracted,’ said Lydia Courtright, a friend of Emrich and a sociology senior. “Just because she’s a young college student nothing’s being done about it,” Courtright said. Dave Cooper, a Lexington resident and environmental activist, organized the event. Cooper said he organized the event because he was upset when he saw that the driver had gone through a bike lane and other lanes and struck the two Lexington residents. Emrich suffered a broken arm from the accident, and as of Wednesday afternoon, Baker was still in the hospital, Courtright said.
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Jonathan Hampton, a UK law student, and Christina Buckner, an anthropology graduate student, protest reckless tow truck driving on Wednesday evening in front of the Lexington Police Station. Nathan LeClaire, an economics junior, said Baker took the majority of the hit. LeClaire said he had heard from Emrich that Baker was in poor condition but woke up for the first time on Wednesday. “It seems like he’s stable but is in very poor condition,” LeClaire said. Cooper said Kentucky does not do a good job in enforcing traffic laws, According to the Kentucky Traffic Collision Facts report, about one in every 5.700 Kentucky residents died in a fatal car crash on a public road in 2007, as cited
in an article on the Franklin Gray & White Web site. “It should be alarming to people in Kentucky how many people are killed in these traffic accidents,” Cooper said. Cooper said he called the Lexington Police Tuesday and asked why no charges were filed against the tow truck driver and got no response as of Wednesday evening. The driver, Louis D. Lunsford, could not be reached for comment.
Students set the tone for future physics experiments By Jill Seelmeyer news@kykernel.com
Most undergraduate students learn the basics of their field in a classroom setting. However, this summer, two undergraduate students participated in an advanced physics experiment at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico alongside UK Physics and Astronomy Professor Chris Crawford. Roel Flores, a physics junior, received a fellowship from UK through the Appalachian and Minority Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Majors program that allowed him to accompany Crawford. “I had already planned on participating in the experiment either way,” Flores said. “The fellowship just allowed for more funding for the experiment.” Sue Scheff, coordinator and adviser of the AMSTEMM program, said Flores received a $3,000 fellowship. “The funds are awarded to encourage students to continue research throughout the summer and to reduce the need to find employment,” Scheff said. AMSTEMM serves students who are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and math majors. Anyone who is registered with the program and involved in faculty-mentored undergraduate research can apply for a fellowship, Scheff said. Earth and planetary science junior Chris Menard also participated in the experiment. Menard received some funding from the Los Alamos lab as well as a stipend from UK. They also worked with four students from the University of Mexico, Menard said. The students spent three months at the Los Alamos National Lab researching properties of neutrons, Menard said. Crawford said he was there for about half
of the time working with the students. The research was focused on determining the polarization of neutrons as precisely as possible, Crawford said. Crawford said while working on the Neutron Precision Polarimetry Experiment, he and the students used advanced equipment at the Los Alamos lab to investigate properties of neutrons. “The Los Alamos lab has a unique facility that can produce cold neutrons,” Menard said. The sophisticated equipment allowed for special techniques to be used to “spin” neutrons, Crawford said, and this technique was used to force the neutrons to spin in the same direction, allowing for a more precise polarization measurement. Determining the polarization of neutrons is beneficial for other physics experiments, Menard said. “The more precisely you can measure the polarization, the more precise your measurements will be for other experiments,” Menard said. The research done at Los Alamos National Lab will lead to new experiments to be run at the new $1.4 billion neutron research facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, Scheff said. In addition to learning more about researching in an actual lab, Flores said he also enjoyed working with people that all had different personalities. “It’s really a much more diverse field than I realized,” Flores said. This opportunity was unique for Flores and Menard because they were able to experience research in a real laboratory, Flores said. “It was a really good experience to work in the actual field rather than just a classroom,” Menard said. “It wasn’t really exciting in terms of breaking new ground, but our experiment is really important to future physics experiments,” Flores said.
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at 500 E. Euclid Ave. “We never knew an exact opening date. We just estimated that it would be this Wednesday. We just have a few more papers to fill out,” Mark Evans of Cosmic Charlie’s said in an e-mail to the Kernel. Evans said he is excited to have Moon Taxi perform at the new venue. “They always bring a great crowd and the whole staff loves their music,” he said. “We’ve had them play at (The Fishtank) numerous times and they have become like family to us. To not have them play at Cosmic Charlie’s would be like kicking Mickey Mouse out of Disney World.”
country, rockin' bluegrass and alternative rock,” Hardesty said. “We like keeping the show moving with a lot of energy.” Hardesty plays six to 10 shows a month while managing a business in Owensboro, but he hopes to return to playing music full time by performing at smaller college venues like Backyard Beats. SAB said they will continue to try to find Kentucky-based acts for the series. “We will try to gear our acts more toward homegrown talents,” Flynn said. “We will try and find artists from our backyard.” Hardesty said he feels lucky to perform in front of live audiences, tour with his heroes and pay homage to his influences, and he encourages students to come to the show. “It’s gonna be a high-energy, good time with something for everybody,” He said.
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Freshman Lodge impresses By Clark Brooks sports@kykernel.com
UK head coach Ian Collins isn’t one to throw out shallow compliments, particularly to his own players. But freshman midfielder Matt Lodge seems to have Collins changing his tune. “This might be a bit premature on my part, but he’s probably one of the best freshmen in the entire country,” Collins said. Coming from Collins, that’s especially high praise. Lodge, however, has truly impressed UK’s coaching staff during his short time in the Bluegrass. A native of Rossington, England, Lodge traveled over 3,920 miles to be a part of the UK squad, but since the recruiting process began last December, he had a feeling he would be a Cat eventually. “Matt was somewhat of an unknown commodity,” Collins said. “When some of my assistants and I traveled over to watch him play last winter we loved what we saw and were the first to contact him about playing in college.” Because some of UK’s most productive goal scorers graduated last spring, the Cats were looking to bring in a great freshman class to complement their veterans. “When we saw Matt, he was an intelligent player,” Collins said. “We knew we had to get a guy who could step in right away and make an impact.” The transition to life in the U.S. was difficult at first, but when a person goes off to
Gillispie checks into rehab clinic Former UK head coach Billy Gillispie has checked into a rehab clinic in the Houston area. Lexington TV station WKYT reported late Tuesday night Gillispie had checked himself into the John Lucas Aftercare Program. John Lucas, a former NBA player who fought a well-documented battle with drugs and alcohol years ago, opened the rehab center to help athletes and others in situations similar to his own. On Wednesday evening, an AP report quoted Gillispie’s lawyer in the DUI case as saying Gillispie was considering attending rehab. He could not confirm if Gillispie was in rehab. Gillispie was arrested for drunken driving in Anderson County, Ky., on Aug. 27. It was the third time he was cited on an alcohol-related driving charge. Multiple phone messages left for Gillispie’s lawyers in Houston and Louisville were not returned. -Ben Jones
Women’s soccer ties Morehead The offensive woes of the women’s soccer team continued Wednesday night in its first road game of the year as the Cats failed to score for the third consecutive game. UK tied Morehead 0-0 after 110 minutes of dominating defensive play. The Cats (2-1-2) have not scored since Aug. 29, a span of three games and 310 minutes of play. Still, UK has lost only one of those games and played to ties in the others. UK did muster 12 shots compared to six by the Eagles and had four shots on goal compared to two by Morehead. Junior forward Giuleana Lopez led the Cats with four shots. -Ben Jones
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Freshman midfielder Matt Lodge juggles the ball during the Cats’ game against Bowling Green. college, it always takes some getting used to in the beginning. “The weather is different here,” Lodge said. “There are actually seasons here instead
of rain and overcast skies. To help me get accustomed with the culture and the Lexington area, I took summer classes. I’m really glad I did — I love it here.”
The coaching staff is ecstatic over the numerous ways they can use Lodge when he is one the field. “He just brings so much to the table,” Collins said. “His fitness allows him to do a lot of things. We plan to use him as a free roll player, on set pieces, and even sometimes on defense as our tail wide player.” In recent exhibitions, Lodge didn’t take long to make a name for himself. When the Cats played Marquette in the team’s second exhibition match, Lodge scored from 30 yards out in the 10th minute. “Matt is very instrumental with the ball in his hands,” Collins said. “He joins a good group of offensive attackers. It was clear to me he was the best person on that field the other night. He has the potential to be the best in C-USA. The world is his oyster.” Lodge didn’t waste any time once the season began, netting a goal against Bowling Green on Sunday in his second career game. Lodge has started each of the first two games for UK and seems to have found his spot in the team’s rotation. With young players like Lodge waiting in the wings to take over roles for last year’s top contributors, senior defender and All-American Barry Rice said the Cats can move one step closer to their ultimate goal. “Lodge and the other freshmen are a very productive group of players,” Rice said. “Bringing in a good class just adds to our chances of winning this conference.”
Women’s tennis returns seasoned squad for 2009-10 By TJ Walker sports@kykernel.com
Like many UK teams this fall, women's tennis is trying to take the next step. Last year’s young squad took a step back but still managed to beat powerhouse Florida and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, finishing the year ranked No. 25 in the nation. After losing just one player from that squad, this year’s team is ready to make a statement. UK opens its fall season on Sept. 11 in Nashville, Tenn. The fall season is based mostly around individual play. Then the tennis season goes on a hiatus until midJanuary, when the team-oriented season begins. Even though the spring season is where national championships are won, the fall season is important to developing talent. Caroline Lilley, who had 25 wins last season, was the Cats’ wins leader last season as a sophomore. If the Cats want success in the spring, her development in the fall will be telling. "I have so much more experience, I got to play with a lot of really good girls last year,” Lilley said. “When you play well, you believe in yourself and you start winning matches." Lilley said the team did not accomplish its goals last year but they felt like they made some giant leaps in the right direc-
tion. Another key player to this year’s team is senior Christine Johnston. Johnston won 19 games last season and set a 20-4 record her sophomore year, earning second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors. Johnston said it will take focus from the team to achieve its goals this year. "A lot of desire, coming together as a team and working hard every day in practice,” Johnston said. A lesser-known story about these Cats is their will to learn not only on the court but in the classroom. Fourth-year coach Carlos Drada stresses academics. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association named four Cats for the 2008-09 season as scholar-athletes. Johnston and Lilley are on that list along with teammates Whitney Spencer and Sarah Woestmann, both seniors. Johnston was named to the SEC honor roll three straight years. "We take academics really seriously,” Johnston said. “We keep our priorities straight. School always comes first, then tennis. It makes everything easier." With so many returning players from last season, Lilley has a reason for optimism. That gives her reason to think the team can achieve its goals this year. "Every year we go into the season wanting a national championship and an SEC championship,” Lilley said. “That’s our goal, that’s what we aim for.”
“Watermelon Bust” to make more money than last year By Andrew Pillow news@kykernel.com
Students on campus will have the opportunity to throw food and play in the mud Thursday with the kickoff of Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Zeta’s annual “Watermelon Bust.” The philanthropy event benefits The North American Food Drive and The Painted Turtle, said Nika Mathis, a member of Delta Zeta sorority. The first day consists of a pageant, where contestants from each Greek organization who registered will compete in a karaoke sing-a-long and a question-and-answer segment. The winners will be crowned “Mr. and Miss Watermelon Bust 2009,” said Jason Bridges, chair of the “Watermelon Bust” for Lambda Chi Alpha. This first day of events will take place at 5 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts, according to the event packet. On Friday there will be a watermelonthemed outdoor competition, which includes a tug-o-war, a watermelon toss and a relay race. These events will take place in the yellow lot behind Commonwealth Stadium starting at 4:30 p.m. “They have been planning since last spring and through the summer reserving and programming,” Mathis said.
Over 100 watermelons have been purchased for the event from a seller in Louisville, who also agreed to donate money to the cause, Bridges said. Lambda Chi Alpha and Delta Zeta raised a total of $550 last year, Mathis said. “The goal is to at least double it and through the donations we have gotten we feel it’s going to at least double,” Bridges said. “We’re spending less money this year and we’re raising more money.” Money isn’t the only thing that will be different this year, Bridges said. “Not necessarily new events but we are changing things up ... people are going to get muddier,” Bridges said. Bridges also said new organizations are participating this year. “We’re very excited about (the National Pan-Hellenic Council) organizations participating this time,” Bridges said. Lambda Chi Alpha’s philanthropy of choice, The North American Food Drive, is designed to raise food for local communities, according to its Web site. The Painted Turtle, the recipient of Delta Zeta’s proceeds, is a non-profit camp and family care center for children suffering life-threatening illnesses, according to its Web site. “They’re just two really great causes that people should be aware of and support,” Bridges said.
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KERNEL EDITORIAL BOARD Kenny Colston, editor in chief Austin Schmitt, asst. opinions editor Melissa Vessels, managing editor Ben Jones, sports editor Allie Garza, managing editor Megan Hurt, features editor Wesley Robinson, opinions editor The opinions page provides a forum for the exchange of ideas. Unlike news stories, the Kernel’s unsigned editorials represent the views of a majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor, columns, cartoons and other features on the opinions page reflect the views of their authors and not necessarily those of the Kernel.
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College improves, students benefit When the architecture, interior design and engineering programs merged to become the College of Design five years ago, the move was a step back for the university. In addition to a newly created, cluttered department, the needs of the students got lost in the transition with the change. Recently, however, there has been positive momentum towards improving the quality of the college. According to a Sept. 9 Kernel article, the college has made major changes including appointments, adding new Mac computers, offering a new lecture series and more opportunities to travel abroad for students as a part of restructuring the school, Dean Michael Speaks said. The College of Design is not the only program that could use improvement. Such enhancements are commendable and set an example for the rest of the university. First, the college identified a problem and took steps toward finding solutions. Secondly, the students’ concerns were heard and taken into consideration. The courses offered were extended and adapted to better suit their needs. For students, it’s encouraging to know that if there is a concern, someone is listening. Finally, the college is restructuring the Design Energy Initatives program, which not only puts UK further on the path for the future but earns the college money and prestige, as seen with the UK’s selection for the Solar Decathalon. It’s admirable that the College of Design actively seeks to provide its students with the “best education they could have,” as Dean Speaks said. Having leadership in place that can make substantial change in such a short time must also be noted. This example shows that keeping the student as the focus, instead of trying to hit benchmarks or emphasizing research, is always better for the university in the long run.
Student council gives opportunities On behalf of the Student Development Council, I would like to welcome everyone back for what is sure to be a great fall semester at the University of Kentucky. With football season underway, SHAUN Keeneland DENNEY Contributing and Big Blue Madness columnist right around the corner and Labor Day weekend behind us, there is much to be excited about as we enter the 2009-2010 school year. For those of you who are not familiar with SDC, we are a student organization whose mission is to create awareness among students about the importance of private giving to the University of Kentucky. As students, we often fail to associate the prestigious scholarships and latest buildings throughout campus with philanthropy. The generosity displayed through these gifts comes from some of our most successful alumni who have given back to the university that has meant so much to them. Their kindness is helping the University of Kentucky to accomplish its mission of becoming a Top 20 public research university by the year 2020. We recently dedicated our 15th historical marker, a product of our senior gift program known as the Senior Challenge. This year’s marker is entitled “What’s in a Name” and is a gift from the Class of 2008. Located in front of Lafferty Hall on Central Campus, this marker serves to commemorate the evolution of the University of Kentucky’s name from its beginning as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky in 1865 to what we all know today as the Univer-
sity of Kentucky. Thanks to Dr. Todd and others who attended, this event was a great success, and we look forward to continuing this great tradition with the Class of 2010. Each spring, SDC also awards ten $1,000 scholarships to UK students. The Joseph P. Kennedy Student Development Council scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the Kennedy Bookstore and are awarded to students who display excellence both in the classroom and the community. Because of these scholarships, SDC is able to reach out and reward students who have invested their time and resources into UK and have fully embraced its culture. Be on the lookout for our scholarship applications early in the spring semester! With the current economic downturn, the importance of private giving is greater than ever. In order for UK to achieve its goals and aspirations to lead the state forward in the coming years we must find ways to continue our progress with the support of alumni and friends who have enjoyed the traditions of this university as much as we do. Believe it or not, the attitude of giving and wanting to share the opportunities we have all enjoyed at UK starts with each one of us as students today. SDC hopes that each of you enjoy this year as much as possible, participating in the many great traditions that have come to embody the ‘See Blue’ experience at UK. If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a member of SDC, please feel free to contact me at shaun.denney@uky.edu. We look forward to seeing you on campus this coming year! Shaun Denney is an accounting senior and president of the Student Development council. E-mail shaun.denney@uky.edu.
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Obama address intended to educate, not brainwash, nation’s students Tuesday, America showed how much perspective we once had and how far removed we are from its company. Turn on the news; it is someAUSTIN body else HILL comKernel menting columnist on how terrible President Obama is for telling kids to stay in school. How fickle have we become? How desperate for drama are we to find an issue with the leader of the free nation telling children to stay in school? For too long we have stood on sides, waving our fingers, left at right, white at black. Too many directions, too little unity. Whether or not one agrees with President Obama’s political policy or his vision for American democracy, how can anyone condemn a man for telling children to take themselves seriously? How can anyone tell a man he is wrong for en-
of your child hearing? couraging teenagers to If someone tells your stay focused and keep children to work hard and their grades up? To tell a not give up on education, man he is wrong for adwhat would you tell dressing college students in an attempt to reinforce them? If it is any differthe faith in them, walking ent than the message of out of school is a massive President Obama should you be considered a bad debt with no way to reexample of how to raise pay. They are the next children? group to carry the torch Our president reached in this country. out to the youth of AmerThe president is the ica to reinforce that we highest representive in a have to continue to head chain of command we as citizens have honored and to the same destination, by telling them no matter respected by position no your cirmatter how cumstance, much we might opHow can anyone tell a no matter hardpose a parman he is wrong for your ship, ty. We depend on encouraging teenagers through individual efhaving that to stay focused and fort any one man can behind the keep their grades up? dream be a realiwheel, as ty. To stand opposed to behind a platform of unithose who play the back ty, with any success we seat drivers. Sadly can propel this country though, it seems as if we don’t want to be driven to into the next century with a bonded front against the the same place anymore, we only want to go where differences that have kept us divided. our “side” is going to We already have take us. enough friction preventFor the parents who ing many from getting held their children out of the opportunity of a good school afraid of some education. President Obamassive political agenda ma is attempting to proby President Obama, I ask, what are you afraid vide that opportunity for
everyone. College students must realize that if they are receiving a future tax credit for the loans and debt they are taking on in good faith, they must use the chance they have been awarded to help better themselves and this country. It’s time to stand together and recreate the unity that we once had. To find the common goal of achievement as a whole by the success of its parts. The spokes on the wheel help create the movement. As we approach the memorial of Sept. 11, we should hope that it does not take another act of tragedy to bring us together. Right now we have the opportunity to achieve without loss. A wise man once said, “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” President Obama echoed this yesterday to America’s youth; now it’s time to respond without anger, but in unison, with a common goal of forward motion. Austin Hill is an English senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Religion remains sensitive topic Breckenridge County in Northwest Kentucky, just west of Elizabethtown, played host to a controversial scene that included a mixture of public education, sports and religion. With Kentucky firmly entrenched in the Bible Belt, it is no wonder that a volAUSTIN untary bonding trip SCHMITT turned religious Kernel stirred a debate. columnist “Eight or nine” high school students were baptized on a voluntary trip coordinated by their football coach. Not only is the number of students baptized up for argument but also what kind of trip it was, who sanctioned the trip and what happened while on the trip is not clear. The (Louisville) Courier-Journal first reported this story in its Sunday edition. The news report said that the majority opinion of those involved in the trip were under the impression that the trip would “include only a motivational speaker and a free steak dinner.” If this is true, then it is fair to say that the coach had no intention of blurring the divide. However, one mom argued that the coach who supervised the trip pushed his faith on her son. She said, “Nobody should push their faith on anybody else.” She also said that she did not give consent for her son to be baptized
while attending a trip that was put on by public school employees and used public school facilities, i.e. the bus. Now, she may have an argument. If in fact this trip falls under the school’s jurisdiction, this trip may be breaking a law, but at what cost? In situations like these, the ones always left out are the kids. For most students on campus at UK, living the life of a 16-year-old occurred not too long ago. Everyone can remember, for the most part, what that entailed. The latter years of high school were times for learning and discovery. “The best years of your life,” as some people refer to it, could possibly begin at the 16th birthday. When the dust settled, there was one outspoken mother visibly upset that her son chose to be baptized or was possibly forced into choosing a religion. While the details are still hazy, it is obvious that this young adult made a decision in his life. Instead of the angry mother popping off to the media and making a big deal of this situation, she should maybe try and talk to her son to see why he did what he did. Nowhere in the article did it mention what the student was trying to do. As impressionable as 16-yearolds are, they are also capable of making decisions in their own lives. If the kid chose to be Catholic, then let him be Catholic. What gives the mother the right to choose what religion her son decides to be? What better time in his life to decide what path he chooses to pursue than now?
While details continue to unfold in this case, keep an attentive eye to this situation. Religion and public education tend to not mix well. This is an odd case that is sure to come to an interesting conclusion. Besides not knowing what truly happened, this “trip” raises some serious questions. How far does the line separating public education and religion extend? Who has the right to decide what religion a person follows? At what age can one truly decide what he or she wants out of religion? Religion has always been a point of friction in this country. The U.S. Supreme Court has fought these battles for years upon years. People fought these battles so they could truly feel freedom of religion. When a public school employee takes students on a trip that involves religious experiences, does it constitute a compromise of the separation of religion and state? The pastor of the church where the boy was baptized, Rev. Ron Davis, said when minors wish to get baptized, they must receive consent from their parent. Davis pretty much summed up the whole situation with two sentences. Apparently confused by how old the children were, Davis continued the trend of not knowing the details of the situation by saying, “Sometimes 16-year-olds look like 18 years. We did the best we could.” Amen, Reverend. Amen. Austin Schmitt is a finance sophomore. E-mail aschmitt@kykernel.com.
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ROTC
Parker said he hoped none of the training would ever be necessary for a reallife situation, but in the event of a plane or helicopter crash, he was confident the cadets would be prepared. The training is mandatory for those wanting to enter the armed forces as officers. ROTC members who fail to meet the requirements of
each station are given the chance to improve and repeat the training. The ROTC offers swimming lessons at the YMCA for weak swimmers and practice sessions at the Lancaster Aquatic Center, Peterson said. Mary Awoniyi, a secondyear law student, struggled with the rifle swim but completed the task because of her
practice. “On land I can hang in there but in the water it takes it out of me,” she said. “Cadets should take the initiative to practice on their own.” To keep the cadets safe, the ROTC took a number of precautions. Weak swimmers were identified and every cadet was given a safety briefing before the training. Eleven senior cadets supervised the training from inside and outside the water. Peterson said the cadets’ gear could weigh as much as 17 pounds when wet, and getting in and out of the water can take a toll on a cadet by lowering his or her body temperature. Many cadets freeze on the diving platform, Peterson said, because they are scared of heights or nervous about being blindfolded. “You have to keep doing it,” he said. “If you're frightened doing your job, you have to get over it. You have to complete your mission.”
viewpoints,” he said. “We have speakers, administration involvement and hopefully good food.” Student Activities Board members will attend, Longacre said. Student Government President Ryan Smith and SG Vice President Kelsey Hayes, along with a few other representatives will attend, Smith said. Smith said the event will be a TallyCats event and he will be speaking briefly. All individuals participat-
ing in the event will be encouraged to donate the amount of money they would have spent on lunch for the day to the cause. In return, every participant will get free food and a Fast-A-Thon Tshirt. Donations this year will go to the VIP Center, which gives the proceeds to the Victim Assistance Fund, an organization that helps women who have fled homes of sexual violence. “The Victim Assistance Fund was chosen because it
was cut from university funding a while back,” Longacre said. “And any program that can help uplift the community is one that deserves our help.” No matter what religious belief a student holds, Longacre said he hopes all will feel welcome to participate in the Fast-a-Thon. “The key to success for an event like this is student involvement, so I invite everyone considering this to come out and join us,” he said.
Continued from page 1 ed, spun in circles to become disoriented and then being led to the edge of a 30-foot platform where they are expected to jump into the water. The equipment ditch tasks cadets with shedding their equipment while underwater to avoid sinking and drowning. Coupled with treading water for five minutes, the training gives cadets the necessary tools to survive in an aquatic environment. Kyle Beverly, a civil engineering freshman, said jumping was the most exciting part of the training. “It's fun,” he said. “You don't know what's going on. You take a risk and you jump.” Brennan Parker, a political science junior, said the training gives cadets the confidence to survive any situation.
FASTING Continued from page 1 fairs Web site. Longacre hopes fasting will open many students’ eyes to new perspectives regarding what it is like to be a Muslim. Around 500 people are expected to participate this year, a 200-person increase from last year, Longacre said. “This year will just be bigger, with new, different
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Arsenio Aaron, a health promotions sophomore, gets out of the water during the UK ROTC combat water survival training at the Lancaster Aquatic Center on Wednesday morning..
LIMESTONE Continued from page 1 Plan, which was adopted by the City Council. Construction is scheduled to last from July 22, 2009 to July 1, 2010. The South Limestone and High Street intersection will be reopening this weekend. The South Limestone and Maxwell Street intersection is scheduled to close Wednesday, Sept. 16 for four weeks, according to an e-mail sent by Beth Hanna, owner of Hanna’s on Lime.
While other businesses have not closed, they have noticed a lack of customers. Hanna said business was steady until the intersection closed. “It’s difficult for people to get down here if they don’t know where they’re going,” Hanna said. “And with Maxwell closing… that’s another set of problems for us.” Bombay Brazier, an Indian restaurant on the corner of South Limestone and High Street, will be closed for the rest of the week. Employees of Bombay Brazier were unavailable for comment, but an automated answering machine said they will reopen Friday.
LexTran is also changing its route to avoid Rose and Maxwell streets, according to a news release sent by LexTran on Wednesday. The Streetscape Master Plan was created to renovate the Limestone area with new storm and sanitary sewers, curbside rain gardens, water features, wider sidewalks, bike lanes and underground utility improvements. Hanna said the South Limestone area lost a neighbor, but hopes people will battle through the construction to keep the other businesses alive. “Hopefully if we keep it in the newspaper, maybe people will remember we’re here,” Hanna said.