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Home additions frozen Council to require permit for expansions By Laura Clark lclark@kykernel.com
Homeowners looking to expand floorspace may find a new obstacle in their path. On Tuesday, the Urban County Council voted to place a six-month moratorium on large home additions upon the 3rd District of Lexington, which includes UK. The district’s councilwoman, Diane Lawless, said the freeze on permits to make certain additions to houses has nothing to do with student housing. “It’s not an anti-student issue,” Lawless said. “It’s a green, livable, sustainable community issue.” Lawless, who introduced the resolution, said the moratorium was presented to stop landlords from adding additions to certain houses in older neighborhoods. Lawless said the residents’ identities— students or non-students — is irrelevant. “It’s about people getting around the zoning ordinances for a single-family dwelling,” Lawless said. “Folks are finding loopholes to build these additions.” Lawless said houses with a large addition to them encounter problems with sewage, garbage and storm water drainage. The council still requires a first and second read in order to pass the proposal. Lawless said the moratorium will be enforced when someone applies for a building permit. If the addition is over 25 percent of the original structure, Lawless said the building owner can apply their councilperson for a variance.
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Palestinians and Palestinian supporters gathered Wednesday evening to protest the speech by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who spoke about peace and his time as prime minister during his visit to UK on Wednesday at the Singletary Center for the Arts.
Sparking controversy Security, protest heightened for arrival of former Israeli prime minister By Cassidy Herrington news@kykernel.com
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks about peace and his time as prime minister to UK students, faculty and the public on Wednesday at the Singletary Center for the Arts.
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The UK Libraries dean is moving to Ohio State University — for a second time. The dean of libraries and the W. T. Young Endowed Chair, Carol Pitts Diedrichs, is resigning from her position in the UK Libraries department on Jan. 4, 2010. Diedrichs accepted the Director of University Libraries poDiedrichs sition at OSU, where she held multiple offices prior to her hire at UK. Diedrichs has been at UK since July 2003. “I have loved being the dean of libraries at UK,” Diedrichs said in an e-mail to the Kernel. “Only one other job, the one at OSU, would have compelled me to leave.” Diedrichs holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Texas-Austin. Diedrichs said her colleagues are who she will miss the most. “At the end of the day, it’s the people who make things work and move things forward that matter most.”
Rasmieh Suleiman reads a protest sign while her daughter, Kawthar, a biology senior, helps tie her mother's wrap during a protest outside the Singletary Center on Wednesday. The Suleimans came out to show their support for the Palestinian people and protest former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's speech and appearance at UK. "I think it's important for people to know he's a mass murderer," Kawthar said. "For him to come speak at my university and for me not to speak out would speak volumes of me."
Rose Avenue paralleled the divide between Israel and Palestine Wednesday evening with the arrival of Israel’s former prime minister Ehud Olmert. Keffiyeh scarves and Palestinian flags signaled the passionate opposition to Olmert, while a flood of students, faculty and community members came to hear his speech intended to promote peace in the Middle East. Upon entering the Singletary Center for the Arts, three rows of security inspectors lined the doors checking bags and coats. Inside, two to three security officers stood at every door, with Olmert’s own security personnel at his side. Before Olmert could complete an opening statement, Palestinian supporters throughout the crowded auditorium shouted comments, such as “shame on you” and “baby killer” to the former Israeli official. Olmert’s speech was part of the university’s incentives to incite a global dialogue on peace between the two Middle Eastern states. “We have to expose our students to global newsmakers,” said UK President Lee Todd to open the event. After a few minutes’ pause, Olmert began his lecture directed toward the protesting of some of the audience members. “If one knows something about Israeli politics, this is part of our lives,” Olmert said. “I hope they will also be patient enough to listen, they might hear something they don’t know.” The Islamic Society of Central Kentucky, led by Khalad Ghoneim, initiated the Palestinian protests, with a two-pronged message. “First, we applaud the initiatives for a peace house discussion,” Ghoneim said. “However, we believe the See Olmert on page 8
African media gets makeover from UK program By Emilie Rymer news@kykernel.com
On the surface, Zambia and Kentucky seem like worlds apart when it comes to culture and daily life. But UK’s School of Journalism and Telecommunications’ partnership with a Lusaka, Zambia, media outlet has forged an unlikely bond between the two. Director of the College of Communications and Information Studies, Beth Barnes, said the two places are not as different as they seem. “You think you’d go to see the
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differences and you do, but you realize how similar we are,” Barnes said. In early 2008, the School of Journalism and Telecommunications was selected as the result of a competitive application process sponsored by the American International Health Alliance. The primary focus of the partnership with the outlet, named ZAMCOM, is to help journalists in southern Africa to improve their methods of reporting on HIV and AIDS through the use of more innovative reporting techniques and technology. “Radio is most important be-
cause they are trying to get people with HIV and AIDS to tell their personal stories,” Barnes said. Barnes said reporting on HIV and AIDS in the region tends to be dry and statistic-heavy. There is a lot of fatigue on AIDS in the news and many get bored with the facts and figures on HIV and AIDS, she said. Barnes said a strong need for more diverse forms of reporting was necessary. “We need to take the skills we learn here and give them these skills where they are much more needed,” Barnes said. Chike Anyaegbunam, an associ-
ate professor in integrated strategic communication, has been involved with the partnership since its inception. He said it is a high priority to ensure that community radio stations in the country are staffed with trained producers who can effectively relate vital health information. “It is important to ensure that the voices of community members are being reflected in radio programming related to HIV and AIDS,” Anyaegbunam said. Developing more human interest stories about the disease, Barnes See ZAMCOM on page 8
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Padma Lakshmi’s suprise pregnancy Padma lakshmi’s cooking up her next big project: motherhood! “I’m thrilled!” the host of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” 39, tells Us of her pregnancy, which was reported by Usmagazine.com Oct. 1. “This is something I’ve wanted for a long time.” An insider says the news came as a joyful surprise to the India-born stunner, who struggles with endometriosis, a painful uterine condition that can lead to infertility. “She didn’t think she could conceive,” the source says, adding that Lakshmi is in her second trimester. Indeed, her doctor, Tamer Seckin, says pregnancy with the condition is rare. “If a woman has trouble conceiving and the man is normal, 80 percent of the time, endometriosis is a cause,” he tells Us. Though Lakshmi, who divorced author Salman Rushdie in 2007 after three years of marriage, has chosen not to reveal the father’s identity, she has recently been linked to billionaire CEO Teddy Forstmann, 69. Regardless of her romantic status, “Padma will be a good mom. I am confident about that,” Seckin raves.
Kanye & Lady Gaga: Why Their Tour Is Off Somewhere, Taylor Swift is smiling. on Oct. 1, just one week after a promotional video for Lady Gaga and Kanye West’s co-headlining Fame Kills
tour was released, concert promoter Live Nation announced the shows were canceled. “It was a mutual agreement between myself and Kanye,” Gaga, 23, tells Us. One translation: “Ticket sales were bad due to the backlash of Kanye’s outburst at the VMAs last month,” a source says. (During Swift’s acceptance speech, West, 32, took the stage and said Beyonce Knowles should have won.) Another insider says the venture between the two spotlight stealers — which was set to kick off Nov. 10 — was doomed from the start. “There were creative differences,” the source says. “He wanted to perform every one of his hits, and she wanted to do too many new songs.” And because of clashing schedules, there wasn’t time to work out conflicts. “During the few rehearsals they had,” another source says, “they didn’t see eye to eye.”
Stars Spurned! Love stinks! Mayer is the latest celeb to be denied Lindsay Lohan by Chase Crawford The morning after partying together last February, the actress, 23, showed up at the home of the Gossip Girl star, 24. Says a source: “She was not allowed in.” COPYRIGHT 2009 US WEEKLY
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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 — You’re more persuasive when you go with the flow. Tune in to your partner’s desires. Teamwork! Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Use your personal magnetism to draw your partner close. Be prepared for the thorns that come with roses. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — Your psychic antennae are electrified today. You get more information than you can possibly use, but store it anyway. Cancer (June 22-July 22) —
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Today is a 6 — Don’t let anyone push you around. You know what you want. You can have it all. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Romance could occupy the entire playing field if you allow it. If that’s what you want, go for it. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Dreams take over your awareness. These could be dreams from last night, or longterm plans. Positive action is needed. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — What’s going on inside your head can translate into brilliant action. Persuade the ladies in the group first. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Are you tired of being in charge of all the fun? Let someone else plan today’s events.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Your psychic abilities come into play when someone challenges your authority. Figure out what they really want.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — You get a bright idea that you’re sure will work. Others aren’t so certain. As time passes, they come around. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Actions are needed throughout the day. Others try to tell you what to do. They can’t force you. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — You can persuade others more effectively with soft words. Make new ideas seem familiar. (C) 2009 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
Classic children’s story transformed for big screen By Katie Saltz and Roy York features@kykernel.com
More than 45 years since the tale first graced our bookshelves, Warner Brother’s Pictures hopes to reignite that “wild thing” that lives inside us all. “Where the Wild Things Are,” the classic children’s book written by Maurice Sendak, has been transformed into a film to be released Friday and introduces a new generation to the story of a little boy in a wolf suit who becomes king of the wild things. The plot revolves around Max, a child who does all of the things he shouldn’t, such as chasing the dog around the house with a fork. When his mother sends him to his room with no supper, Max’s imagination sends him to a place where he can be as wild as he pleases. Max ascends to his place as king of the lovable yet monstrous creatures in the fantasy world, but the smell of
supper yanks him back to reality. He realizes while he is having fun creating a “wild rumpus” with the wild things, he wants to be “where someone loved him best of all.” While the book has been a bedtime standard for generations of children, integrated strategic communications senior Ashley Bell said she thinks the movie will not only draw in a younger crowd, but a generation of young adults who hold fold memories of the book. “I think (the movie) is more for us than it is for 8-yearolds right now,” Bell said. “Kids now have Harry Potter See Wild on page 4
Where the Wild Things Are Opens nationwide Friday, Oct. 16 Rated: PG Run time: 1 hr 34 min ILLUSTRATION BY JUSTIN LINNE | STAFF
The hate crime that changed the way we think Non-profit brings story of Shepard to campus By Megan Hurt mhurt@kykernel.com
Eleven years ago, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and their supporters were not marching on Washington to demand equal rights like they were doing over the weekend. Instead, 11 years ago, people from the LGBT community were
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marching for a different cause in Laramie, Wyo. — for Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old college student who had been beaten and killed for being gay, one of the first LGBT hate crimes to receive national attention in America. UK students will get the chance to explore and understand what happened to Shepard and the town of Laramie on Friday when the Imperial Court of Kentucky performs the play “The Laramie Project” on campus. “It’s a story of how one event can touch an entire town, state or nation; how it changed the lives of countless people,” said Wesley Nelson, Emperor 28 of the Imperial Court of Kentucky and director of the Kentucky production of “The Laramie Project.”
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If you go What: The Laramie Project When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Briggs Theatre Admission: $5 for students, $10 for general public “It’s not just about Matthew Shepard,” Nelson said, “that was the catalyst for people to take a look at how they live their lives.” The Laramie Project’s structure is not like a normal play. Nine actors play 60 different characters and most of the story is told through monologues of individual characters. “It’s a documentary-style stage play,” Nelson said. “It shows a variety of viewpoints. It
shows us how everything is not black and white, there are shades of grey.” The Imperial Court of Kentucky is a charitable organization that has a special outreach for the homophile community, according to it’s Web site. Through fundraising, the court raises money for organizations like Moveable Feast, AIDS Volunteers, Inc. See Laramie on page 4
It’s a story of how one event can touch an entire town, state or nation; how it changed the lives of countless people.” — Wesley Nelson, director of the Kentucky production of “The Laramie Project”
Matthew Shepard was a fan of the theater. But when the curtain fell on his young life, he went from being an actor on the stage to the inspiration of the performance. Shepard was born in 1976 in Casper, Wyo. His family’s travels allowed him to live in Saudi Arabia and Switzerland, but KATIE Shepard eventually found SALTZ his way back to the states Kernel to study at the University columnist of Wyoming in Laramie. He was multi-lingual, easy to talk to and he just happened to be gay. Shepard’s sexuality didn’t define him. It was simply a part of him. But that was still too much for some people in Laramie. In 1998, Shepard’s lifestyle provided two men with enough hatred to inspire murder. Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson led Shepard to a remote area east of See Saltz on page 4
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Don’t fix what isn’t broken. Chester Bennington would admit to you that his primary band, Linkin Park, isn’t broken, but that didn’t stop him from creating side project, Dead By Sunrise. Linkin Park took a big creative step with their last album, Minutes to Midnight. However, through the writing process, lead MATT singer Bennington felt MURRAY that many of the songs he Kernel composed didn’t seem to columnist fit stylistically with Linkin Park’s sound. It is through these leftover songs that Dead by Sunrise was born, and that is exactly what these songs sound like — leftovers. Dead by Sunrise’s debut album, “Out of Ashes,” released last week, sounds as though it could simply be a compilation of Linkin Park B-sides. Perhaps the starkest of missing influences is that of Mike Shinoda, primary writer for Linkin Park. Gone are the catchy refrains and layered instrumentals. This effort sounds much more like a straightforward nu-metal album, without the elements that had always set Linkin Park apart from their peers. The album seems to be an outlet for Bennington’s darker material, while dually
and video games, but I had books read to me every single night before bed.” The revival of the children's book has led some to wonder if the next generation of bedtime story readers will continue to inspire creativity with stories like “Wild Things,” or if imaginative story telling will fall to the wayside in favor of television shows and video games. Jordan Bratcher, a chemistry freshman, remembers reading the book in grade school. Bratcher said kids need stories like the ones Max imagines in the book to inspire creativity instead of having plots and characters prepackaged and presented in a certain light. “In video games, story lines are given to you. There's not a lot of imagination,” Bratcher said. “I didn't play a lot of video games and I guess that's why my imagination runs free sometimes.” Jamie Wetherall, an integrated strategic communications senior, said she had forgotten about the beloved children’s book until she saw the preview for the movie. Then the memories came creeping back. “When I first saw the preview I didn’t put it together until my boyfriend mentioned the book, then I was like, ‘Oh yeah, I loved that,’ ” Wetherall said. “I remembered the little boy in the closet and the huge monsters. I really remember the coloring.” The book won the 1964 Caldecott Medal for being the most distinguished picture
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Max Records stars as Max in “Where the Wild Things Are.” The movie, based on a children’s book by Maurice Sendak, opens in theaters nation-wide on Friday. book of the year. Sendak’s illustrations are not the brightly colored and exaggerated cartoon features traditionally seen in children’s literature. Instead he used muted colors and darker scenes to tackle the theme of stormy emotions in children’s books, a rarity when “Wild Things” was written. Art studio junior Mara Kesterson said those morose emotions were clear to her even as a child.
LARAMIE Continued from page 3 and Lexington Fairness, Nelson said. All of the money raised from ticket sales for “The Laramie Project” will go toward the Matthew Shepard Foundation and other organizations the court supports. The Matthew Shepard Foundation is working toward educating people about hate crimes and the LGBT community, including developing programs and even creating storybooks for kindergarten-aged children, Nelson said. Nelson said the court is performing the play to also involve the UK community and spread the message of “The Laramie Project” to a younger generation. “It’s such an important story we’ve been trying to share with as many people as possible,” he said. “A lot of our events are in bars or in places where people under 21 can’t attend. We want to reach out to younger students on campus and let them hear the story.” Although Shepard was killed 11 years ago, when most college students today were in
SALTZ Continued from page 3 Laramie and proceeded to enact what would become one of the most famous anti-gay hate crimes in the country. Shepard was beaten with a pistol. He was continuously tortured and tied to a split-rail fence. The two men left Shepard hanging there, his life bleeding away on that cold October night. That is where Shepard was found about 18 hours later, by a biker who initially thought Shepard’s limp body was just a scarecrow tied to the fence. After slipping into a coma, Shepard died a few days later, bringing the world’s attention to anti-gay hate crimes. While his story is now 11 years old, college students should certainly feel a connection to Shepard. He was only 21 years old when his life was ripped away. Look around you on this campus. What is the mean age of the students in your classes? Imagine one of your peers experiencing this torture, and then try to feel disconnected from Shepard. Anyone who did not know the story of Matthew Shepard, I urge you to take the time to educate yourself about the issue of anti-gay hate crimes. Because, sadly, he was not alone. In 2007, over 1,200 hate crimes reported to the FBI Crime Report were motivated by sexual orientation. While other types of hate crimes have decreased over the past five years, anti-gay hate crimes
“I was scared of that book as a kid,” she said with a laugh. Kesterson said Sendak's choice of artwork for the book was subtle, but definitely made a difference in how children responded to the story. “(The art) makes you look at things differently when you're a kid because children's books are usually bright and happy,” she said. “This book was more real world.”
grade school, Nelson believes it’s important to be familiar with the story. “What happened to Matthew Shepard, things like that still happen today,” he said. “It’s only been this past year any legislation has been passed to stop hate crimes. It’s still a relevant story because we’re still fighting this battle today.” The Imperial Court of Kentucky has performed the play at Eastern Kentucky University and will perform at Morehead State University and The Bar Complex this Saturday. Nelson hopes by performing “The Laramie Project,” the message of hope will be spread. “I hope (people) see the message of hope,” Nelson said. “Even though these horrible things can happen, we can learn and grow from them and there is a better future to be had. “It’s one of those things that will touch everybody, regardless of your background. We want more people to share the message with; we want to celebrate the life of Matthew Shepard.” The Imperial Court of Kentucky will be performing “The Laramie Project” this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Briggs Theatre. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for general public.
are actually increasing. We must note that these numbers are only those hate crimes reported. How many people suffer silently each day when they experience a hate crime? The answer is probably far higher than we wish to admit. It is people like McKinney and Henderson who inspire fear in people and push gays, lesbians and transgenders into depression and anxiety. No person should feel afraid to leave the house in fear they will encounter a bigot with bad intentions that day. Shepard’s murder sent
You may not agree with the way Matthew Shepard lived his life. But you have to resign to the fact that he did not deserve to die. many across the nation reeling in grief and rocked the town of Laramie to its core. “The Laramie Project” is a play focusing on the town where the murder took place and the experiences of the people living there following Matthew’s death. It is being performed Friday night at the Briggs Theatre and is an eyeopening experience. Anyone who wishes to expand their understanding of the effects of a hate crime should attend. But it shouldn’t take a hate crime of this magnitude to affect change. We are lucky enough on this campus
that we have not been faced with a murder tied to anti-gay feelings. But those feelings still exist. And as long as they do, our gay and lesbian students will continue live in fear. Everyone has to do their part to ensure this campus is a safe and accepting place for all students, regardless of sexual orientation. I’m not pushing anyone to agree or disagree with homosexuality. That is another issue I feel requires deep discussion and personal reflection. You don’t have to agree with the lifestyle of gays and lesbians. What you should agree with, despite any religious or moral convictions you hold, is that brutal violence is never acceptable in response to a difference in sexual orientation. You can say you think it’s wrong — but that is never an excuse for harming someone on the basis of their sexuality. You may not agree with the way Matthew Shepard lived his life. But you have to resign to the fact that he did not deserve to die. Shepard’s parents formed The Matthew Shepard Foundation to fight hate and ignorance and attempt to replace those views with compassion and acceptance. If you have any desire to learn more and help stop the violence, go to www.matthewshepard.org, and be part of the movement to make sure no person has to live in fear because of who they love. It’s what Matthew Shepard died for. Katie Saltz is a journalism senior. E-mail ksaltz@kykernel.com.
serving as his creative playground. This isn’t to suggest that Bennington is a less talented writer than Shinoda; Shinoda’s side project, Fort Minor, paled in comparison to Linkin Park as well. “Out of Ashes” is simply proof the two are better together, and the ability to keep one another in check ultimately leads to much better material. This album is not a disaster by any means. It has its share of bright spots — namely its opening track, “Fire.” Admittedly it seems to simply serve as a tease, as the much of the album doesn’t live up to its potential. However, there is enough here to help hold over diehard Linkin Park fans. Bennington shines on the album in his ability to show that he is more than the hard-edged screams he often showcases on Linkin Park albums. “Out of Ashes” shows his attempts at softer ballads on songs such as “Give Me Your Name,” and while the writing may not be particularly impressive, the softer side of his voice is. The tracks on this album are hit or miss, and, unfortunately, the hits are few and far between. The album’s high points show some very real promise. What remains to be seen is whether the potential will go toward the advancement of Linkin Park or Dead by Sunrise. Matt Murray is a journalism junior. Email mmurray@kykernel.com.
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Cats rolling despite Lipsitz’s sickness By Alex Mackey sports@kykernel.com
Their leader has been out of commission, but the UK women’s soccer team has kept on kicking. The Cats are 1-0-1 without their head coach Jon Lipsitz at the helm. UK got its first Southeastern Conference win against Louisiana State on Friday and tied Arkansas on Sunday. “(The win and tie) didn’t happen by accident,” Lipsitz said. “I would have been surprised if we didn’t win.” Lipsitz has been sick and unable to coach the team in games for the last few days. Even though he has been out, he has been watching a lot of film and coming up with game plans for both of the games he missed. “We have tremendous coaches,” Lipsitz said. “I had full confidence they could take care of the game plan.” With their head coach out, the Cats “finished” both games against LSU and Arkansas. They had been on the verge of winning many of their games, but one fluke and the win would go to the other team. “Everything is a team ef-
fort — all the coaches coach during practices,” said senior forward Stefani Kildare when asked if it was different to play without the head coach. The Cats have struggled all season to score goals to support Sydney Hiance in goal, who was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week this week. Hiance posted back-toback shutouts this weekend. She has a 0.6 goals-against average, which is the third best in the SEC. This is the fourth time she has been given this award, the most of any Cat. The coaches believe the turnaround started two weekends ago, when the Cats played Georgia and Tennessee. They seemed to have better chances of scoring than Tennessee but could never finish. Once they did, however, it felt like a weight had been lifted off their shoulders. And while a weight might have been lifted, the Cats still have a lot more work to do in the SEC if they want to make it to the postseason. They must take their momentum on the road to Alabama and then Auburn. “It’s tough to keep it going on the road, so we’ve been doing less reps and more rest-
7 former Cats scheduled for book signing Former UK basketball greats Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones, Joe B. Hall, Kyle Macy, Richie Farmer, Jeff Sheppard, Scott Padgett and Wayne Turner will be at the UK Bookstore Thursday night from 7 to 8 p.m. They will be on hand to sign copies of the newly-released ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia, according to a UK Athletics news release. The ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia is a history of the sport including team profiles and stories from some of the game’s historical greats. The ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia also includes a ranking of the nation’s greatest programs in the past century. UK is listed as the top program of all-time, according to the book.
2009 Hall of Fame class announced UK Athletics will welcome seven new members into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame next weekend, according to a UK Athletics news release. Former volleyball coach Kathey DeBoer, football player Wilbur Hackett, baseball player and contributor Jim Host, swimmer Rachel Komisarz, basketball player Mike Pratt, pitcher Brandon Webb and diver Tina Johnson Ybarra will be inducted on Oct. 23. The inductees will be honored during UK’s football game against Louisiana-Monroe on Oct. 24. The UK Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 2005 and elects new members each year. — BEN JONES
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Senior forward Stefani Kildare said even though head coach Jon Lipsitz is sick, there hasn’t been any change in practices. ing in training,” Lipsitz said. The Cats have a tough final five games in the SEC, and feel if they keep up the play they showed this week-
end, they have a good chance of making a splash. “We’ve become the team that no one wants to play,” Lipsitz said.
Men’s soccer shut out in Louisville blackout By Clark Brooks sports@kykernel.com
LOUISVILLE — The No. 7 Louisville Cardinals defeated UK 1-0 on a cold and wet night at Cardinal Park in the annual Battle of the Bluegrass. The game appeared to meet expectations of a heated rivalry game from the get-go. Louisville forced a clutch save from UK’s Dan Williams in the opening minutes, quickly followed by a header by senior forward Marco dos Santos in the 13th minute forcing Louisville keeper Andre Boudreaux to make a diving save. “Louisville is a very finesse-oriented team,” Williams said. “We know what they are always capable of.” Dos Santos earned a yellow card while chasing down a high ball after inadvertently running into Boudreaux in the box two minutes later. For the next 20 minutes, both teams had a balanced control of the ball and weren’t able to produce any extended amount of offense. Cardinal Phil Edginton, however, broke the tie with a ricochet goal off a free kick in the 34th minute. “It was a tough goal to give up,” Williams said. “I was just out of position.” Play continued until the power went out at Cardinal Park in the 41st minute and delayed the game for 20
minutes until the lights came back on. However the field was soon again pitch black four minutes later, 13 seconds from halftime. The Cats started the second half with intensity and an urge to notch things up, but the Cards’ defense remained strong. UK had two tries in back-to-back minutes, but both chances were stopped by Louisville defenders on team saves on the goal line. Besides those two opportunities, the Cards were able to control the ball for the majority of the half, which effectively chewed up the clock. The last good opportunity UK had to tie the game came in the 82nd minute when a try from dos Santos was just over the goal. This loss dropped the Cats to 8-50 in 2009, one more loss than all of last season, and marked the first time UK lost to Louisville at Cardinal Park in the history of the program. The Cats are 1-3 in Conference USA this season. UK came into the match 5-0-2 against the Cards on the road. UK has lost four of its last five games. Louisville, on the other hand, continues to have one of the best years in school history and improves to 9-1-2. “It has been the story of the year,” UK head coach Ian Collins said. “We’re missing too many chances right now. We just haven’t been too lucky lately.”
100 wins, another feat for Skinner By T.J. Walker sports@kykernel.com
Winning has become a common theme for the UK volleyball team. Last Friday, UK head coach Craig Skinner won his 100th game, making him the fastest coach to win 100 games in the program’s history — it only took four and a half seasons and 141 games for Skinner to reach such a feat. This season has been Skinner’s best so far. UK currently sits at the top of the Southeastern Conference and is in the top 10 nationally. In sweeping Auburn on Friday, Skinner captured his 100th win and had perhaps his most memorable game at UK. Since he has taken over the face of the UK volleyball program, it has completely changed. “(Skinner) is UK volleyball,” said senior setter Sarah Rumely. “Before he was here, UK volleyball wasn’t on the map, not the national map and not even the SEC map. He is the reason why all of us come here as recruits and he is a great coach. He gets us prepared for scouting teams and we trust him 100 percent
UK volleyball head coach Craig Skinner became the fastest coach to 100 wins in school history last Friday. PHOTO BY BRITNEY MCINTOSH STAFF
when we step on the court Fridays and Sundays that we will be ready to go.” A reason why Skinner reached 100 wins so quickly might be because he has never had a losing season while head coach, and has made the NCAA tournament every season. “He really has changed the program around,” said junior outside hitter Sarah Mendoza.
“He is a great coach.” The No. 8 Cats (17-1, 7-0 SEC) have tied the best start in school history after 18 games. Also, Skinner not only won a set at then-No. 5 Florida (breaking an 11-year drought), he managed to win the match outright, marking the first win in Gainesville, Fla., since 1989. Skinner thanks everyone involved in the volleyball
program for him reaching 100 wins. “It’s great for the program, it’s great for the kids and players and people that have been involved in that,” Skinner said. “A lot of people have been involved in helping us be successful. It’s another win and we’re excited to get every win we can.” UK has blown up on the national scene thanks to Skinner. He has had top-30 recruiting classes every year, including a top-10 class in 2007. “He is building this program as we speak, and it’s only going to get better,” Mendoza said. “The better the program, the better the recruits.” With the recent success of the program under Skinner, he has drawn attention nationally. He was named SEC Coach of the Year in 2005 and UK has finished second in the SEC in attendance for four straight seasons. Skinner’s success at UK might have other schools interested, but he insists he loves UK. “I love Kentucky. I love coaching here,” he said. “It’s one of the best programs in the country and I see no reason why we can’t make it better.”
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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.
UK has room to improve sustainability ■ KERNEL EDITORIAL A “B-” grade may be enough to satisfy your parents, but at UK, just above average grades don’t lead to top-20 rankings, which is the ultimate goal of the university and the administration. According to an Oct. 8 Kernel article, UK received a “B-” on the 2010 Sustainability Report Card. Although UK improved from a mediocre “C” grade the year before, there still seems to be some room for improvement. The biggest advancement in the rankings came in the section of student involvement where UK moved from a “D” to an “A”. After a three-year discussion of a green fee came to an end at the March 2009 Board of Trustees meeting, a recurring revenue stream was created for sustainability on campus. Students now pay an extra 75 cents per semester as tuition for a green fee to sustain UK’s campus. Going “green” is a popular movement in today’s society. UK should not be any different. As the price of energy rises and the questions about
climate change continue, providing a sustainable environment will be necessary. UK is doing its part to aid in this movement. By inviting speakers on campus like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to speak on sustainability and other issues surrounding green initiatives, UK students are becoming more educated on these issues. At the same time, receiving a “B-” is not desirable and should not be looked upon as a validation of the work already done. As the flagship university in this state, UK needs to assume the leadership role on this issue. According to the rankings, UK is behind other state colleges, notably the University of Louisville and Berea College. Boosting the student involvement grade from a “D” to an “A” is encouraging and a step in the right direction, but overall sustainability can surely improve. If UK wants to be top 20 in the nation, it must start by being number one in the state and continue moving toward becoming a more energy-friendly university.
Stand up, speak out against violence One in three women will be raped or assaulted during her time on a college campus, according to the UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women. LISA One in WEBER three Contributing means it columnist could be you or one of your friends that falls victim to such violence. Power-based personal violence includes acts of rape, assault and stalking are distinct acts because they are not based on sexual interests but rather a control of another. One myth that perpetuates the silence around rape is that it is a “stranger” crime, whereas according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, approximately 73 percent of victims know their attackers. Violence is not a twoparty interaction. As bystanders, we are responsible to become involved, to say that violence is unacceptable and to speak out against harm and abuse in all its forms. I was not a victim of a passive bystander but a victim of rape. My biggest fear and shame is knowing I have been a passive bystander; I have watched violence and done nothing. I promised myself that I will not be a passive bystander again, will you? As bystanders, we are responsible to take action when we see violence. The prime example of passive bystanders is the infamous case of Kitty Genovese in 1964, where 38 people witnessed — in part of whole — the stabbing of a woman in Queens, N.Y. When did the protection of personal privacy come at the cost of
personal harm? Would you choose your privacy over your life? Who are we to say that violence is unacceptable? What gives us the right to speak for other people? It’s none of my business. These are some of the defenses people, myself included, cite for not acting. If violence is in public, doesn’t that make it our business? If my friend is being abused, isn’t it my right to try to help her? How can we expect violations like these to end unless we, as a society, stand and say they are unacceptable to all of us all the time? When is it not right to speak out against abuse and harm? When should you stay silent? I say never. There is a difference between offering help and inserting yourself in a situation. The line between invasion and concern is blurred because as a bystander you cannot know what a victim is feeling. The advice I hope you will hear is this: always ask if help is wanted and respect if it is not, but never look away because “it isn’t my business.” You are a member of this society, of this culture and you are responsible to yourself for your actions. UK has many resources for getting involved — from Take Back the Night to the Violence, Intervention and Prevention Center. If you want to make a change, become a consistent volunteer at such organizations. But it’s important to say that Take Back the Night once a year is not often enough to speak out against violence. One in three women will be a victim of rape or assault. Will you stand to help protect yourself, your friends, your sisters and your lovers? Lisa Weber is a theater and secondary English education senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Breaking the habit: Quitting years of smoking I am a smoker. Yes I am one those people who made a terrible decision years ago to become addicted to cigarettes. I have been forking over hard-earned money for a habit that, according to AUSTIN statistics, HILL takes years Contributing off your life. columnist I have ignored those stats. I only want quick hits of additives and nicotine to help me cope with my daily life. I tell myself I am addicted, that it is a habit I cannot put down, but the truth is, it is the habit I really cannot quit. With the ban on smoking set by UK Hospital, the ban will now extend to the entire university campus. No more smoke breaks between classes. No last-puff moments before that big exam. When that football game is getting out of hand and the sweet embrace of a cigarette is all you need to restore your fragile well being, you will
have to go somewhere else for your rebuilding. What non-smokers do not realize is that the habit is not nearly addictive as the habits smokers have built psychologically in their dependence, and to break those habits is the problem in quitting. It sounds so easy to quit to someone who has never had to actually do it. To those who never picked up a cigarette, I applaud you. You made a better decision to stay away from them, but understand it doesn’t make the ones that did bad people. People that smoke just made a bad decision — it is legal, can be bought in any gas station and, up until recently, could be used in most places. It is hard to throw the brakes on and expect people to just stop. Smokers have accustomed themselves to the association of cigarettes, the morning coffee and cigarette combo, the quick-fix breaks during a stressful time or the round table discussions outside with other smokers. The hand-to-mouth fixation creates a mental addic-
tion much more than the physical one most hide behind. The physical addiction is made worse by the psychological stranglehold — when someone cannot get the craving satisfied, it heightens an anxiety inside. With so many situational associations with tobacco, a smoker can go crazy if not able to get their fix.
I tell myself I am addicted, that it is a habit I cannot put down, but the truth is, it is the habit I really cannot quit. Quitting is something many, including myself, have considered. Cold turkey, patches, gum and hypnosis are a few of the options, none of which is free. I decided to check into what resources are available to students who are interested in quitting. By contacting the student health care facility and
scheduling an appointment with a “specialist,” one can begin to be coached in the right direction. Students can receive coupons for free patches and gum, over a $50 value when you compare the items’ list price at the local drugstore. Although they are not guaranteed to work, the resources accompanied with the desire to quit are thought to be highly successful. I have tried them both now in a trial run, and I feel after midterms pass I will be in a position to handle the responsibility it takes to break the habits. What I have already noticed though is my smoking has decreased by just having the resources in my possession. I don’t believe this will be easy, in fact I know it won’t. School isn’t easy and life isn’t easy. If I keep reminding myself of the effort I put into those two areas of my life, then not smoking a cigarette with my cup of coffee in the morning should seem like a walk in the park. Austin Hill is an English senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Campus events highlight midterm week The hardwood isn’t the only place to find excitement and competition on campus this week. Freshman Senate Elections began yesterday and will continue through 6 p.m. 19 RYAN freshmen SMITH Contributing have hit the campaign columnist trail this year, and we have been amazed at the amount of passion and dedication each candidate has demonstrated throughout his or her campaigns. Each candidate has written a platform statement describing why he or she feels they would best represent the students. Each individual’s platform can be found on the Student Government Web site. If you feel you don’t know enough about any of the candidates to vote, be sure to check out the extraordinary field of students who are up for election this semester. Any student with less than 30 credit hours, considered to have freshman standing, is eligible to vote. If you have not yet taken the time to cast your vote, please do.
Simply visit www.uksga.org, follow the link on the homepage and vote for the four candidates you feel best represent you and the rest of the student body. You can also head over to the Student Center or Commons Market where you will find polling locations set up. Polls will close at 6 p.m. with the unofficial results announced at 8 p.m. at the Student Center Patio. The top four vote getters will serve on the student body Senate. So be sure to get out and vote and then come show your support for all those who are asking for your consideration in the elections. This year’s candidates have done an excellent job of showing such great initiative and doing all they can to play an active role on campus, and their actions are commendable. TallyCats just finished giving out the first round of prizes to the leading event attendees for the month of September. The leader board featured dedicated students and fans and we are happy to be able to reward those students who continue to support any and all student organizations by attending their respective events. This month alone, TallyCats awarded a football signed by head coach Rich
Brooks, four passes to the President’s Room pregame football dinner (including tickets to the Louisiana Monroe game), the chance to ride in a car for the Homecoming parade, a set of Second City tickets for one winner and their family and three box seats with guest passes to Keeneland. Congratulations to all those who won this month. We hope we will continue to see you at events across campus throughout the year.
TallyCats is also giving any student interested in attending the first actual men’s basketball practice a chance to do so. TallyCats is also giving any student interested in attending the first actual men’s basketball practice a chance to do so. Students with a “Big Blue Nation” wristband and a valid student ID will be allowed into a student only practice, which is being sponsored by Joe Craft and Friends of Coal. The practice will take place Oct. 23 in Memorial Coliseum. TallyCats recently gave out 400 wristbands to those
students following us on Twitter, 100 wristbands to students who attended “Make a Difference Night” in the CCO and an additional 250 wristbands to the top TallyCats leaders. If you were not able to attend any of the mentioned events, there is still a chance to make sure you don’t miss out on seeing Cal’s Cats practice for the first time. We will be giving out 350 more wristbands at the women’s soccer game Oct 22. Not only can you help support all of the organizations across campus, but you get the chance to be one of the first to see P-Patt and the team in action. With the basketball season approaching, midterms coming to an end and a stellar remaining football schedule ahead, this fall semester is definitely one to take advantage of. Continue to get out and involved across campus, come see us at TallyCats events to rack up some free gear and make the most of all that UK has to offer. And to all you freshmen, make sure your voice is heard today by voting. This is your school and you should be represented. Ryan Smith is a political science senior and Student Government president. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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NASA astronaut presents scholarship to UK student By Laura Clark lclark@kykernel.com
Robert “Hoot” Gibson has traveled to space five times. Thursday, Gibson is traveling to campus. Space shuttle astronaut Gibson will share stories of his flights and present a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to fifth-year electrical engineering senior Sam Nicaise. The ceremony is at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Student Center. Nicaise, a member of the UK Solar Car team, said he is grateful and excited to meet Gibson.
“It’s great because The ASF awards it puts me in touch 17 scholarships to outwith Mr. Gibson to see standing science, engiwhat potential there is neering or math unifor me,” Nicaise said. versity students. So far, “It’s great to be conmore than $100,000 nected with someone has been awarded to Gibson of that caliber. UK students. “It’s great to know Nicaise is currentthese people start off at the ly finishing up his last year, same level you are.” applying for a graduate felAccording to a UK news lowship and planning on release, Gibson has been an earning a Ph.D. in engineerofficial NASA astronaut since ing. Nicaise said he not only 1979, and has commanded want to study research, but he four out of his five missions. wants to be a leader. He was inducted into the U.S. “In some facet, I want to Astronaut Hall of Fame in take research to whatever lev2003 and serves on the ASF el I can as a professional,” Board of Trustees. Nicaise said.
SG praises ban, debates faults By Andrew Pillow news@kykernel.com
Student Government senators jumped in the tobacco debate as the Nov. 19 campuswide ban draws nearer. Senate President John Whitt gave a short presentation on why the ban was enacted. Members of the Tobacco-Free Campus Task Force attended the meeting, answering questions centered on the ban. Whitt said a “preexisting code of conduct” will be used to enforce the ban. “I’m just concerned it’s unenforceable unless there really is an on-the-ground presence,” said Matt Marano, the College of Architecture senator. “The ban that was enacted in 2006
had no noticeable effect.” Ellen Hahn, co-chair of the Tobacco-Free Campus Task Force, said there has been some noticeable change, especially on UK’s medical campus. The majority of senators agreed the policy is necessary. “It will promote healthiness across the state and campus,” Whitt said. “By us going first, it proves that we are the flagship of the state.” Whitt said more than 300 other college campuses are already smoke-free, and nicotine gums and patches will be available in campus convenience stores. The Senate Accountability Act, which allows senators three unexcused absences
HOUSING Continued from page 1 Jimmy Stanton, UK spokesman, said university representatives will attend the Council Planning Committee on Oct. 20. “We have been engaged in these issues for many years,” Stanton said in an e-mail to the
from meetings, was put into effect Wednesday night. The act also requires that senators meet with their constituents several times a semester. Elizabeth McMahon, the College of Education senator, welcomed the new policy change. “You don’t run for a position and not fulfill any of the duties,” McMahon said. Thomas Carver, an accounting senior, asked for $2,000 for Fight Night, a boxing tournament hosted by the fraternity Sigma Chi and sorority Alpha Delta Pi to benefit various philanthropies. “Something like $2,000 really goes a long way,” Carver said.
Kernel. “We are committed to continuing to work with the city and the neighborhoods to develop solutions that work for everyone.” Lawless said she wants to see UK get more involved, but she stressed the moratorium’s focus. “I would like to see UK come to the table and help come up with solutions for students,” Lawless said. “But again, the moratorium is not about students.”
OLMERT Continued from page 1 choice of Ehud was not the proper choice.” In Olmert’s speech, he attempted to explain his advocation of the killing of civilians on the grounds of terrorism by connecting them to a conversation with President Barack Obama. “When you find terrorists are shooting from houses of civilians, what do you do?” Olmert asked the audience. Olmert asked the same question to the then-junior senator from Illinois while he visited the former prime minister’s home. “I asked him what would be your reaction (to the shootings). He said, ‘If someone would shoot into the place where my two daughters are, and would endanger their lives, I would do everything in my power to destroy them.’ ” In his speech, Olmert directed attention to Iran as a nuclear threat. “There is only one leader in the world who openly, proudly and officially declared that he wants to liquidate another country,” he said. Olmert said dialogue with Iran “will not be effective” and waiting a year to address this issue will be “too late.” At the end of his lecture, Olmert received a barrage of questions directed at the allegations of the murder of Palestinian civilians. “We were attacked for 40
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UK Police speak to a man who cried out during former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's speech on Wednesday evening at the Singletary Center. The man, who shouted out, "You are a murderer! You killed children!" left Singletary Center after he, and others, became visibly enraged with Prime Minister Olmert's appearance at UK. years by terrorists from the north and invaded on a daily basis by terrorists from the south,” Olmert said. “It was not an invention created by Jews, it was created, performed and carried out by Arabs.” After this comment, screams and protests erupted from the audience and several women were escorted from the Singletary Center. Islamic Society of Central Kentucky board representative for the Muslim Student Association, Heba Suleiman, contributed to the protest and attended the lecture. “Everything that he says is just wrong,” Suleiman said. Journalism and political science freshman Drew Teague felt differently. “With all the commotion going on, it made for a very interesting debate,” Teague said. “He was very passionate
ZAMCOM Continued from page 1 said, helps to put a face on HIV and AIDS by generating a greater understanding of the two and how people are affected by them. “This is the most rewarding part,” she said. “I learn as much as they do.” Barnes said there is an increasing popularity and recognition of the ZAMCOM partnership among neighboring southern African countries. One new partnership has already been formed as a result of the success of the existing partnership. Anyaegbunam, along with Mel Coffee, assistant professor in UK’s journalism school, is traveling to Botswana to work with the Media Institute of Southern Africa Botswana. They will plan and pilot a community HIV and AIDS issues deliberation forum with a community near the capital city of Gaborone. Anyaegbunam said the forum will be de-
about his cause and that helps a lot when you’re in those kinds of situations and can stand your ground against the people against him.” Olmert closed his lecture with a statement on the future for peace.
“We have to expose our students to global newsmakers.” LEE TODD UK president, on bringing former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to campus
“We want to live here not at the expense of others, but alongside others, in peace, in mutual respect, in justice,” Olmert said. “I am certain it will happen sooner than most people think.”
signed based on participatory communication principles and implemented using techniques adapted from the National Issues Forum book and the rural radio approach. Anyaegbunam and Coffee will also spend time in Zambia conducting a community radio correspondents corps workshop. “At the end of this workshop, each participant will also receive a digital audio recorder for gathering news and stories about HIV and AIDS from community members, which will be used for the production of educational and motivating radio programs,” Anyaegbunam said. The success of the ZAMCOM partnership continues to grow, as Barnes said it was just renewed for next year. In the future, UK would like to sponsor an exchange program with the students from ZAMCOM, she said. This sponsorship would include the students coming to the university to receive training on campus and sending UK students to Zambia for class credit. “The missing piece is getting UK students involved in this program,” she said.