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Above: Ross Turner, left, and Reese Brammell play the role of the UK mascots, Wildcat and Scratch. Below: Turner, left, has performed as Wildcat for three years and Brammell began performing as Scratch this year.
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You probably don’t know Ross Turner and Reese Brammell, but they will make you stand up out of your seat and have you shouting, cheering and possibly even dancing. Turner and Brammell, better known as the Wildcat and Scratch, attend almost all of the Cats’ games in a variety of sports, campus activities and events in the Lexington community as the official UK mascots. Though the life of a mascot involves exhausting performances and numerous public appearances, finding bliss at work is not difficult, said Brammell, a junior, in his first year playing the role of Scratch. “When the fans laugh and smile, that makes you happy,” Brammell said. “The facial expression on the mask doesn’t show that I’m smiling on the inside, too.” Likewise, Turner, also a junior, has come to enjoy his role as the Wildcat in his third-year of suiting up in the costume. “You have to make a lot of sacrifices, at times you feel like an athlete,” Turner said. “I don’t get to do the simple things like tailgating, but the enjoyment comes from interacting with the students, who take pride in their mascot.” The Wildcat has been a mainstay of UK tradition since he was created in the 1976-77 academic year and attends every football and men’s basketball game, with “no offseason,” Turner added. Scratch joined Wildcat a few years later as a more child-friendly mascot, though Brammell jokes that he still manages to scare “two or three kids a game.” During the football games, Turner works two quarters pumping up the crowd
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Members of the UK community gathered to hear three distinguished panelists discuss the national health care reform. The economics department presented the discussion, and the panelists included Mark Birdwhistell, UK HealthCare chief external affairs officer, Aaron Yelowitz, professor of economics in the Gatton College of Business and Economics and Linda Kuder, member of the executive board of the AARP. Gayle Hoyt, UK economics professor and faculty adviser for the event, said they were happy to present the panel at such a dire time. “These are very important issues,” Hoyt said. “It’s extremely
timely. This is what they are discussing in Washington at the White House right now.” Birdwhistell began the discussion by giving a brief overview of the main issues related to health care such as universal coverage, Improved Health Information Technology and increased focus on wellness and prevention. Birdwhistell also said there have already been major improvements toward the health care plan people do not realize. He said if someone has a job that provides insurance and they lose that job, they are now able keep the insurance through a program called Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. “For the first time, Congress authorized using Medicaid dollars to pay private health insur-
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ance premiums through COBRA,” Birdwhistell said. “They’ve already done it. They’ve already made a significant step, but nobody’s talking about it.” Another considerable advancement to improve health care is transferring paper medical files to electronic records. “There were $20 billion to enhance electronic medical records. That’s huge,” Birdwhistell said. Yelowitz said an important concern is what the health care plan will mean for students. “One main issue is, how does health care reform affect young adults?” Yelowitz said, as he supplied the audience with a chart comparing how similar insurance prices were for healthy 25-yearolds compared to less-healthy 55-
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The Green Dot just got a little bigger. The Center for Research on Violence Against Women announced in a news conference Thursday that it will be receiving a $2 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study the effectiveness of UK’s Green Dot program. The grant money will be used to conduct a study of Kentucky high schools on the effectiveness of the program. “We will find out whether Green Dot prevents violence,” said Ann Coker of the Center for Research on Violence Against Women. “That’s why this is so important.” Coker said the study will encompass about 128,000 high school students in schools across the state and will begin in the spring. The Center for Research on Violence Against Women received one of only two grants CDC awarded this year, Coker said. The Center will conduct surveys of the students during the five years of the grant to determine the program’s effectiveness. After two years, if the survey yields positive results, the Center will open Green Dot up to any high school interested in taking part. The Green Dot program was conceived by the director of the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center, Dorothy Edwards. Green Dot seeks to prevent violence by teaching students how to become “active bystanders,” Coker said. Coker said the program is based on the assumption that violence occurs when someone acts inappropriately and violently, and someone else does nothing. UK President Lee Todd, who spoke at the conference, said fostering pro-
year-olds. Officials from the economics department were pleased with the number of people that attended. “We were really excited to present the panel to everyone,” said Chelsea Darnell, a senior economics official who helped host the event. “We had a great turn out of about 100 people.” The panelists said they were also surprised with the number of students that showed up to listen to the discussion, and impressed with how well the students understood these issues. “I’m blown away with the level of sophistication of the student body here,” Birdwhistell said. “You’re to be commended because you have a grasp. I wish everyone in the U.S. had this level of understanding.”
More than 1,000 students, faculty, staff and members of the general public were given a lesson on the positives of failure. “When you fail, go back and hit it harder,” said James McBride, jazz musician and the author of “The Color of Water.” McBride, author of three books and former staff writer for the Boston Globe and the Washington Post, spoke at the Singletary Center for the Arts to discuss the creation of his book that was assigned to the freshmen class as part of the UK Common Reading Experience program, an effort from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the Office of New Student and Parent Programs. This is the first year of the program and part of UK’s effort to become a top-20 university. McBride wrote the book about his mother, a white Jew that moved away from her family to Harlem and married a black man in 1941. She had 12 children, all of whom were sent to college despite See McBride on page 4
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Kristin Cavallari’s true crime Promos for Cavallari shout, "The bitch is back!" But is The Hills' new star truly evil - or is her malice simply made for TV? If Lauren Conrad was known for her reluctance to make waves, then Kristin Cavallari, who joins The Hills for the second half of season five (MTV, Tuesdays, 10 p.m.), is Queen Tsunami. "Kristin is there to cause drama and doesn't care who she hurts," says a source. But, as with most of these shows, what constitutes "reality"? "It's fun to play the bitch," Cavallari has told Us. (She's also said she's "the complete opposite" of what fans will see on the show.) Castmate Lo Bosworth tells Us, "At the end of the day, it's a TV show and they need to build character roles, so they turn you into somebody that you may not always be." That said, there are degrees of difference. In June, Cavallari happily snapped photos and chatted during an Atlantic City, New Jersey, appearance. (Says an -onlooker: "It's the friendliest I've ever seen a celeb be with fans!") But at L.A.'s MI6 on September 22, she broke her compact and "freaked out on the bathroom attendant, blaming her. The woman was on the opposite side of the room!" says a witness. In order to reach a verdict on Cavallari's on and offscreen antics, Us puts TV's newest mean girl on trial. You decide if the bitchiness is for real.
na Patridge's ex Justin "Justin Bobby" Brescia began at the Spencer Pratt-Heidi Montag nuptials April 25. They carried on for weeks, cuddling on the beach, flirting at parties and sharing a motorcycle. Her other target? Brody Jenner, 26, who has been dating Jayde Nicole, 23, for a year. "Kristin was Brody's first real girlfriend. She wonders if the feelings are still there," Hills creator Adam DiVello tells Us. Real-life testimony "She has no qualms walking all over other people's men," a source says. "The Justin thing was a fake story line created for the show, but she made it a little real by sleeping with him numerous times." Patridge tells Us her hurt was genuine: "I was in love with him on and off for four years, so for Kristin to go after that one guy . . . I was like, why? It's hard." (A source says that initially "Kristin told Audrina she wasn't into Justin!") As for any sort of relationship with Jenner, Cavallari is noncommittal, telling Us, "I haven't been hanging out with Brody much in the last few years, so this has been fun."
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UK faces Florida in top-15 showdown By T.J. Walker
ponent that we face and not looking too far ahead,” said senior setter Sarah Rumely. “You can’t overplay versus an Ask anyone on the UK volleyball opponent like Florida, you have to play team about their match at No. 5 Florida, Kentucky volleyball in order to be sucthey’ll smile and say it’s just another cessful against them.” game standing in the way of their goal. Senior libero BriAnne Sauer was However, in a game featuring two top-15 named SEC Defensive Player of the teams, this game will be telling on who Week over the weekend for her play in a has the upper hand in the Southeastern winning effort against Mississippi and Conference. Arkansas. Sauer, however, thinks it will Florida (10-1, 4-0 SEC) has been the take a team effort to knock off the poster child of the SEC. They have Gators. owned the SEC title since 1991, and if “They’re ranked fifth in the nation, No. 15 UK (13-1, 3-0 SEC) wants a con- so it’s going to take everyone to be on ference championship, a win at Florida their game to pull out a win,” Sauer said. would be a step in the right direction. Even though UK hasn’t been able to “Florida is a great team, has great ath- dethrone Florida for the conference letes, highly ranked recruiting class over crown, they have made a name for themthe last couple years, they’re a team that selves over the years. The Cats know has performed well and won consecutive they can no longer sneak up on teams. conference championships as we all They plan on getting everyone’s best efknow,” UK head coach Craig Skinner fort. Skinner has an idea on what they said. “We know will have to do to beat they’re personal; Florida. They’re the next team they have basically “We have to serve everyone back from to be able to get them that stands in the way of out of systems and get last year, minus one.” UK spilt the seatheir setters on the run what we’re trying to son series last year and we have to attack in accomplish this season. with Florida, losing all areas of the net so a five-set thriller on they have a tough Sarah Rumely that the road but flipping time game planning senior setter, on facing Florida the script at home. against us,” Skinner UK could have defisaid. “Whether we kill nitely used that loss on the road; UK fin- the ball or whether they dig it, as long as ished the season a game behind eventual we’re attacking the ball aggressively, goSEC champs Florida. ing fast-break offense against them, then “We played well for most of the they are going to have a tough time setmatch down there last year and now it’s ting all their options.” about trying to start well and finish UK feels confident and excited to well,” Skinner said. “If we’re able to do play the Gators, yet they don’t look at that, then it helps us recognize what Florida as a perennial power. They see we’re doing in the gym is working and Florida as just another team standing in we are a step closer to getting where we the way of winning a conference chamwant to go.” pionship. UK is trying to not put emphasis on “Any time you go down to Florida, any one game, but take the season one it’s always an exciting match, but it’s the game at a time. next game on our schedule,” Rumely “Our team motto is that we take it said. “They’re the next team that stands one game at a time and making sure that in the way of what we’re trying to acwe’re preparing ourselves for every op- complish this season.” sports@kykernel.com
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UK VS. ALABAMA: POSITION BY POSITION By Ben Jones bjones@kykernel.com
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QUARTERBACKS
OFFENSIVE LINE
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Greg McElroy has exceeded expectations in his first year as a starter even though Julio Jones has been ineffective. Mike Hartline has disappointed in his second year despite what was supposed to be an improved receiving corps. Advantage: Alabama
There might be no team in the SEC that lost as much as Alabama on the line after last season. But Alabama is still extraordinarily deep on the line, and UK’s line was mistake-prone in the blowout loss to Florida. Adv: Alabama
If Paul Warford can bounce back and help UK out, the secondary will be fine. Otherwise, there will be holes in nickel and dime packages. Alabama’s secondary is solid, but UK has a little more starting experience to rely on. Adv: UK
RUNNING BACKS
DEFENSIVE LINE
Glenn Coffee, who killed UK last year, is gone. But Mark Ingram returns and is one of the top young backs in the SEC. UK’s running attack took a step back in the Florida game, so Alabama easily gets the nod here. Adv: Alabama
Alabama might have the best nose tackle in the country in Terrence Cody, and there’s plenty of depth behind him. There’s a reason why the Tide is so stingy against the run. UK’s pass rush has looked better, but there’s still a long way to go. Adv: Alabama
RECEIVERS
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Believe it or not, Jones only has seven catches in four games for the Tide. But Marquis Maze has developed into a playmaker as well, and Alabama likes to spread the ball around. UK doesn’t even seem to trust its receivers to throw deep. Adv: Alabama
UK’s Micah Johnson is still one of the top players in the conference, but Alabama’s Rolando McClain is one of the elite playmaking linebackers in the country. Alabama also trots out Dont’a Hightower, a terror on the pass rush. For UK, Sam Maxwell is still battling turf toe. Adv: Alabama
MASCOTS Continued from page 1 and taking pictures with fans, then a back-up Wildcat, Dustin Warren, works the other two. Similarly, Brammell, the back-up Scratch, works two alternating quarters with head Scratch, Miles Meehan. Brammell said he tries to rest as much as he can during his break from the suit, which he was told is 30 to 50 degrees warmer than the outside
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SPECIAL TEAMS Javier Arenas will give UK’s coverage team fits, especially with the way the kicking game has worked so far this year. Alabama kicker Leigh Tiffin is hardly automatic, but he’s at least as good as Lones Seiber, who should become UK’s all-time leading scorer on Saturday. Adv: Alabama
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Things shouldn’t be as ugly as they were in the Florida game. UK should be ready to play and earn some respect after last week’s debacle, but it might be too much to expect the Cats to knock off the No. 3 team in the land. Adv: Alabama
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temperature. “During the game, you just go on adrenaline and Gatorade,” said Brammell, whose post-game ritual involves plunking down on his couch. Turner said his usual sweatsoaked suit has been washed so many times that clumps of fur have started appearing in his washing machine. Brammell has yet to experience the atmosphere at a basketball game as Scratch, but Turner said he loves one feeling in particular:
“It’s a pretty incredible feeling being on top of the (cheerleading) pyramid at Rupp (Arena),” said Turner, an Ashland, Ky., native who aspired to play basketball on the hallowed court at Rupp, but had to settle for “the second best thing.” Despite growing up closer to Louisville in nearby Henry County, Brammell grew up a UK fan in a family that “bleeds blue” and said his grandfather thinks his job as Scratch is “the coolest thing.” Though the two mascots entertain scores of fans today, Turner and
Brammell had no experience as mascots prior to trying out for their positions. Turner tried out in the spring of his senior year in high school because he knew the Wildcat at the time, and was happy to find out that he managed to entertain the panel of judges, consisting of old UK mascots. Brammell decided to try out for Scratch on a dare from one of his friends while they were sitting in the library studying for finals last semester. Brammell, who was friends with the Wildcat on Face-
book, saw the Wildcat’s status about open tryouts to become a mascot, so he went, “acted a fool” and was hired. At work, Scratch and Wildcat aim to be the class-clowns that provide the team with that extra boost, but when the mask comes off, it’s a different story. “No one knows who you are, it’s kind of like that Clark Kent feeling,” Turner said. “A lot of people overlook the work we do, but we are a hidden asset and ambassadors to the university.”
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Fire demonstration helpful for students in event of emergency ■ KERNEL EDITORIAL If you live on campus, through the course of the school year, you will likely have a fire drill in your dorm. When the fire alarm goes off, you might take the time to grab your coat, maybe your class notes to study while you sit outside, or stop to wait at your friend’s room to walk down the stairs together. According to a Sept. 23 Kernel article, your dorm room could be completely engulfed in flames in three minutes or less. So taking your time is the wrong idea.
Fire in buildings, whether over 40 years old like Haggin Hall or 23 floors like the Kirwan and Blanding towers, are serious matters, and fire drills are important tools to use to save your life in a real emergency. If you’re the one looking for a warning from your resident adviser about the upcoming drill, or you’re one of the students passing along insider information about when to “conveniently” be away from a dorm room, you might think you are helping out your buddies, but you are putting them at risk. Being prepared in an emer-
UK sustainability has other campus groups ■ LETTER TO THE EDITOR In Monday's article titled "Greenthumb rallies against proposed coal ash storage site," the Kernel mistakenly cited Greenthumb as "UK’s only environmental student organization." The Student Sustainability Council (SSC) is a completely student-led environmental organization on campus and is funded by the $.75 Environmental Stewardship Fee, which all UK students pay. We co-sponsored Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Sept. 16 talk titled, "Our Environmental Destiny" and currently have an intern working to solve UK's stormwater problems with rain barrels and other alternative stormwater management systems. The Council is also helping to fund an expansion to the Residential Hall Bike Program, which allows students who live in the dorms to check out a bike directly from their residence hall. Although we have been on campus for just under a year, we are working hard to make UK a more sustainable and livable place, and it would behoove the Kernel to recognize our contribution to campus life. Sarah Wightman Student Sustainability Council president natural resource conservation and management senior
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The Punch Brothers might look like a bluegrass band, but do not let that fool you. “We are not bluegrass, we are not a rock band, or a pop act, or really even a string quintet,” said band member and banjoist Noam Pikelny. “We’re somewhere in between there, trying to create something new.” The quintet, led by former Nickel Creek member and mandolin player Chris Thile, will perform at Natasha’s Bistro & Bar on Monday at 9:30 p.m. “What the Punch Brothers are doing with roots music, is not unlike what The Beatles did with rock and roll,” said Michael Johnathon, host of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour. “They are recreating a genre.” The band is known for mixing traditional bluegrass instrumentation with contemporary composition, resulting in a sound that appeals to traditional and non-traditional audiences. Also in the band are guitarist Chris Eldridge, fiddler Gabe Witcher and bassist Paul Kowert, all of whom host well-established résumés in music. “When the band first came out, a lot of people expected them to play some ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown,’ ” said Kamilla Olsen, event coordinator for Natasha’s. “What they ended up getting was this beautiful, satisfying composition.” Pikelny said the concert will feature new material, as well as songs off their previous albums and covers for bands like Radiohead, The Strokes and The Beatles.
Being prepared in an emergency situation is the best way to survive a disaster. know where the emergency exits and flotation devices are on a plane in case of a crash. Knowing where the safest place in your house is in the event of a tornado is useful in-
formation. Being aware of floor maps and fire procedures in your dorm room in the unlikely, but possible, event of a dorm fire are useful bits of information. Being prepared is the best policy. Also, breaking fire safety dorm rules like using candles and putting too many posters on your walls are careless decisions. This will only contribute to your safety risk in the event of a fire. On Sept. 22, the UK Fire Marshal’s Office set two dorm room models on fire as part of a fire safe-
ty demonstration for students. This demonstration was extremely helpful in showing students the seriousness of dorm fires, and was able to give students who watched the demonstration a better idea of what a fire is really like. Fire drills, when taken as a light-hearted matter, are not helpful tools to help students become more prepared for dorm fires. Showing students first hand what a dorm fire looks like is useful. Maybe students will remember the image of the charred, burning room the next time a fire alarm goes off.
Despite class size, UK education still personal “I want to hear someone else,” the professor boomed. “This is not the University of South Carolina, where I need binoculars to see everyone in a class of 300 students.” This fall, as a Winthrop TIMOTHY University KROBOTH Contributing student studying at UK columnist through the National Student Exchange program, I came to Lexington with questions. Would I have opportunities to participate in class discussions, or would huge, auditorium-filling classes hinder student-professor interaction? Would my UK professors even learn my name? A typically small class at Winthrop, a South Carolina public university of only 6,000 students, accommodates student discussion, and as one professor reminded us, “Studies show that participation in class discussion significantly improves student understanding of material.” Another Winthrop faculty member told of his experience in applying for graduate school as a student at a large research university. When he asked one of his professors to write a letter of recommendation for him, the professor responded, “Who are you?”
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Their latest album, which is scheduled for release in April or May of next year, is their most collaborative work yet . On previous occasions, Punch Brothers has attracted large audiences in Lexington, but Olsen said about 60 tickets have been sold so far and over 100 tickets are still available. She said the low ticket sales may be the result of competition from other shows scheduled the same week, such as violinist and composer Mark O’Connor on Monday and The Decemberists performing on Tuesday. “When you’re a college student, it’s tough to find the money to see a show, let alone two or three shows in one week,” Olsen said. Olsen said O’Connor’s show does not overlap with the Punch Brothers concert. Although some students may not have the extra cash to attend shows, Johnathon said nothing compares with experiencing a musician perform in person. “This concert is an opportunity to experience genius while it’s in the room,” Johnathon said. The Punch Brothers concert is part of the band’s fall tour. Tickets are available for $25 by calling Natasha’s box office. Seating begins at 8:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 9:30 p.m.
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At Winthrop University, education takes place on a relational basis. How could I not develop at least casual friendships with my classmates in the Arabic 102 course consisting of only four students? Moreover, I dared not come to class unprepared: there was nowhere to hide. Even in larger classes of 15 or 20 students, my Winthrop professors offered students frequent opportunities to speak up, especially in courses emphasizing critical thinking. As my classmates and I discussed our diverse perspectives on controversial issues, we developed mutual respect. Participation not only reinforced our understanding of class topics, but also led to friendship. Each in-class debate eroded the awkwardness among unfamiliar classmates. Most Winthrop professors do not limit engagement with students to the classroom. They encourage students to take advantage of the extensive office hours that are possible at a university where faculty research is not emphasized. On days before economics exams, I spent hours in my economics professor’s office discussing practice tests question by question. Why go to a tutor when a professor keeps his office door open for any student with questions? I enjoyed learning in Winthrop’s tight-knit, community atmosphere and even became friends with several professors there.
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Chinese-Americans are paying a visit to the man in the moon. The Kentucky Chinese American Association will hold its 2009 Moon Festival celebration Saturday at Shillito Park. The festival, which will begin at 4 p.m. and end around 8 p.m., will celebrate this traditional Chinese holiday with a picnic, talent show and entertainment from a variety of performers. The KYCAA has been in place for about five years and serves to promote cross-cultural understanding, said Changzheng Wang, president of the association. Wang said the organization works to encourage Chinese-Americans to continue Chinese tradition. Every year, the KYCAA also holds educational programs and seminars and a Chinese New Year celebration. The Moon Festival is a celebration that has been part of Chinese culture for
GRANT Continued from page 1 grams like Green Dot was part of the university’s responsibility. “We can become a top20 university by taking sponsors’ money and doing what they want us to do, but we need to do what Kentucky
MCBRIDE Continued from page 1 living in poverty. McBride’s mother was afraid the rest of her children would lose respect for her if they read her son’s book. Instead, the effect produced opposite results. McBride’s family found greater respect for their mother who had been widowed twice and sacrificed for her
What: Moon Festival When: Saturday at 4 p.m. Where: Shillito Park Admission: No charge, food for sale over 3,000 years. The festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, is traditionally a celebration of harvest and agriculture, but it also celebrates family and unity, Wang said. Wang said Chinese families share a special dessert called moon cakes to celebrate this time of year when the moon is fullest. At the festival, guests will be able to sample around 10 different types of moon cakes, Wang said. There will also be hot dogs, hamburgers and some traditional Chinese food prepared, Wang said. Li Xu, president of the Chinese Student Scholar Association at UK, said the festival is “like a Chinese Thanksgiving.”
The CSSA holds its own Moon Festival celebration on campus each year, which will take place later this month, but they will also participate in the festival on Saturday, Xu said. “There are not that many Chinese people here, so we join together to celebrate,” Xu said. Some of the organization’s members will be performing dances as part of the festival entertainment, Xu said. In addition to student performers, Cheryl Pan, a Kentucky Arts Council dance artist, will lead a group of long fan dancers and ribbon dancers in a parade. Pan is the only Chinese dance artist recognized by the Council and has dedicated much time teaching dances to children and adults from different backgrounds, Wang said. Though the Moon Festival is traditionally a Chinese celebration, Wang said it is also about involving everyone. “An important part of these festivals is to let people from other cultures know about Chinese culture,” Wang said.
wants us to do,” Todd said. “We are committed to taking the Green Dot program across the country to create a safer dating environment for women.” Other speakers included Carol Jordan, director of the Center for Research on Violence Against Women, James Adams of the College of Social Work and D.J. Edwards, Dorothy Edwards’
daughter. D.J., a high school senior, spoke of the need for the Green Dot Program in high schools. “By the time I graduate, many of my friends (will) have already been raped,” she said. “If college is the first time you hear about Green Dot, it’s too late.” Jordan talked about the
success she experienced in the 20 years she worked with the Rape Crisis Centers before coming to UK. During this time, the number of Crisis Centers increased from three to 13, and picked up state funding. “There need not be separation between lofty ideals and real actions,” Jordan said. “We can end violence against women.”
children, McBride said. McBride also gave advice to students to help ease potential fears of failure. “I know you guys know how to succeed, but failing can be used as a learning experience,” McBride said. “Numerous publishers rejected my book — talk about failure.” McBride said the real purpose of college was not to be trained, but to learn how to think and form your own opinions. He urged students
to find something they are interested in, and pursue it. Elizabeth McCord, an undeclared freshman who attended McBride’s lecture and read his book, said McBride was very openminded. “(He) offered a totally different perspective,” McCord said. Jaimee Scribner, who works in the Provost Office for Faculty Affairs, said McBride’s humor helped him connect with the students.
“I think this was a great message for college students to encourage them to shoot for their dreams,” Scribner said. McBride challenged students to become informed by reading the newspaper and to strive to make a difference in the world. “We need people like you guys to want to move to big cities and make big decisions that influence a lot of people’s lives,” McBride said.
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Junior defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin and the Cats are hoping for a better game against Alabama after facing No. 1 Florida last weekend.
Q&A with Ricky Lumpkin In his first year starting at defensive tackle, Lumpkin is ready to be a fan favorite By Ben Jones bjones@kykernel.com
Q. Who’s the biggest eater on the team? A. People sleep on (sophomore defensive end) Greg
Meisner. Greg Meisner eats a lot. Every time I see him, he has something in his hand and he is munching. Whether it’s a bar, a burger, or something, when I see him out on campus, he’s eating. So I’d personally say Greg. And he’s one of our smallest defensive ends! He eats like a horse! That’s who I think it is.
Q. What are your favorite places to eat on or around campus?
A. My favorite place to eat would be Campus Cafe. Off-
campus, Cheddar’s. I like to mix it up a little bit. Sometimes I go to Applebee’s out by the house on Harrodsburg Road; go out there, get some ribs. You know, I’m a big guy, I have to support my body. It takes a lot to feed me.
Q. What’s the best part about being a football player? A. My number one thing is running out on the field. I
think everybody should experience it at their favorite team’s home game, what it’s like to run out on that field, hear the fireworks, the smoke, the helmets, and you look up and you’re surrounded by your team’s colors. Your first time doing that is memorable. Some people hyperventilate, some people trip and fall. I didn’t hyperventilate or trip and fall, I was just like, ‘Wow, I’m actually about to play my first college football game.’
Q. What’s the worst part? A. For me, I’d have to say the injuries. The toll it takes on
your body, the little nicks and grinds you get. Sometimes you don’t get serious injuries but you get little stuff here and there that you’re just like, ‘Oh my God, this is nagging.’ Waking up Sunday morning, even after a win, your body is sore.
Q.
Who’s the best offensive lineman you’ve ever been up against?
A. The Pouncey twins (a guard-center combo at Florida). I have to give them both that. They’re by far the two best offensive linemen I’ve ever seen in high school or college. They make you better, they’re the best of the best, to me.
Q. Who are the biggest trash-talkers you have ever run into?
A. I’d have to say Norfolk State. They were — wow —
they were saying some stuff, talking, the game was almost over. I think it was like 45-3 and they were just still talking as they were taking a knee. That was the most trash-talk I’ve had.
Q.
I know you’ve said if you could beat one team this year, it would be Tennessee. Is that just because you’re from Tennessee?
A. I think so. It’s just the fact that I’m from there and I
get it every year. I get Facebook wall posts and messages and honesty box messages about how ‘you haven’t beat Tennessee’ and this and that. It’s just annoying. I go home and all I see is that orange ‘T’ everywhere and I can’t stand it.