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Solar house places top 10 in competition By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
After months of hard work and preparation by builders and designers, UK’s S-KY BLUE house finished ninth overall in the 2009 Solar Decathlon. The Decathlon is a competition where 20 teams from colleges and universities the globe compete to deI’m satisfied across sign, build and operate the most with what we attractive, effective and energysolar-powered house, acdid, but I wish efficient cording to the event Web site. There were ten graded cateit would have gories: net metering, architecture, gone over market viability, engineering, better with comfort zone, hot water, appliances, home entertainment, lightthe judges. ing design and communications. UK finished in the top 10 in BEN HOBBS biosystems and net metering (5th), appliances agricultural engineering (7th) and home entertainment graduate student (8th), according to the Web site. Jeffrey Kellow, a biosystems and agricultural engineering graduate student, said the team got 5th in net metering because the house was
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Sophomore wide receiver Randall Cobb dives for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of UK’s 21-14 win over Auburn on Saturday. The Cats’ win over the Tigers was their first conference win of the season.
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Students hold 30-hour fast Group collects cans, money to fight hunger By Averi Cummins
Triple threat Newton, Fidler, Cobb each run in for upset win By Ben Jones
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Members of Students Taking Action Globally spent part of their weekend supporting the fight against world hunger and spreading awareness of the issue across campus. Students in STAG fasted for 30 hours starting Friday at midnight and ending at 6 a.m. Saturday, and collected canned goods outside of Kroger on Saturday. The organization raised about $200 for the Kentucky Academy and filled almost five bins with cans to donate to God’s Pantry Food Bank, said sophomore Megan Bowling, coordinator of the 30-hour fast. Students who participated were encouraged to raise at least $30 — one dollar for each hour they fasted. Students who raised at least $10 were invited to a pancake breakfast Saturday after the fast. Bowling said the vision of the group is to educate campus and Lexington on issues that people may not be aware of. She said it is hard for people to relate to international issues if the issues do not directly affect them. “Personally, I was motivated to put on this event because I wanted people to realize how much this issue affects their community — and the whole world in a larger perspective,” Bowling said. Philosophy junior Stacey Sindlinger is a new member of STAG and participated in the fast for the first time. “I was excited to participate, but once I started to get hungry, I started to debate how long I would actually last,” Sindlinger said. “But knowing there are so many people suffering from hunger daily motivated me to push through the pain and I did it, and it was for a good cause.” Family studies senior Barrett Gargala participated in the fast for the second time and said students did everything to keep their minds off of food. “We couldn’t wait for the breakfast, but we were all determined to make it,” Gargala said.
AUBURN, Ala. — UK head coach Rich Brooks stepped down from the podium after his team’s 21-14 upset of Auburn on Saturday to find a small group of people waiting for him. He embraced UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart, who offered his congratulations. He shook hands with a representative from the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, who told him to savor the win. And he kissed his wife before wrapping his arm around her and leaving the room. See Football on page 6
Senior guard Christian Johnson gives away some of his equipment to fans after the Cats’ 21-14 victory over Auburn at the Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.
Cats’ quarterback rotation leads to victory
JAMES PENNINGTON Kernel columnist
AUBURN, Ala. — The Cats picked up a new dance down south on Saturday. It’s nothing like you’ve seen so far this year, at least not in Lexington. Call it the quarterback shuffle. First, put your best foot in. If that doesn’t get you grooving, try the other. The great thing about the quarterback shuffle is, if neither foot does the trick, it’s OK. Just make
it up as you go along. It worked for UK. The Cats rode it all the way to their first victory in Auburn since 1961. UK head coach Rich Brooks was still playing at Oregon State back then. Saturday, Brooks thought freshman Morgan Newton was his team’s best option at quarterback, so he got the nod to start. “We kind of made an early decision to go with the young guy (Newton),” Brooks said. “(It was)
really one of the few times I haven’t been totally honest with the media. Will Fidler has had shoulder problems … He was really unable to throw Wednesday or Thursday.” Brooks put what he thought was his best foot forward, and it fared well for the Cats, at least in the first half. Newton’s line wasn’t flashy (5-of-13, 39 yards; eight See Pennington on page 6
Speakers to give inside account of Washington, President LBJ By Kelly Berger news@kykernel.com
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Bess Abell, Tyler Abell and Bobby Baker, who all had close ties with former President Lyndon B. Johnson, will tell of their encounters with him and changes they have seen in Washington from the 1950s and ‘60s until now. The event, titled “LBJ and Kentucky: An Inside Account,” is the 26th edition of the Edward F. Prichard lecture. Bess Abell is a 1954 UK graduate and the daughter of former Kentucky Governor Earle C. Clements and was
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If you go What: “LBJ and Kentucky: An Inside Account” When: Monday at 3 p.m. Where: W. T. Young Library Auditorium Admission: Free the social secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, according to an event news release. Tyler Abell, son of an earlier White House chief of protocol, served as chief of protocol himself under Johnson. Baker was secretary to the majority leader and was John-
son’s chief legislative aide, according to the news release. UK history professor Tracy Campbell will moderate the event. Campbell said the event is not a lecture, but more just three people talking. He said there will be a question-andanswer portion where students are invited to address the speakers. Terry Birdwhistell, associate dean for special collections and digital programs for UK Libraries, said it is important to encourage the attention on Washington and hear firsthand stories from the speakers.
“It’d be perfect for anyone interested in government or politics,” Birdwhistell said. Campbell said this event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students. Students will learn “how politics really are from the people who worked on the inside of the White House during a crucial time in history,” he said. “They will give their views on how the decisions in Washington directly affected Kentucky as well,” Campbell said. The panel discussion will begin at 3 p.m. in the W. T. Young Library Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Lyndon B. Johnson Some of Johnson’s accomplishments include: ■ Signing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965), focusing on disadvantaged children in city slums and rural areas ■ Signing the Medicare bill (1965), establishing a medical care program for older citizens under the Social Security System ■ Signing the Voting Rights Act (1965), prohibiting discriminatory practices in voting. INFORMATION COURTESY OF LYNDON B. JOHNSON MUSEUM AND WEB SITE
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Letterman’s wife demands apology Though David Letterman has seen ratings soar since his Oct. 1 admission he had affairs with staffers — the Oct. 5 Late Show With David Letterman drew 5.7 million viewers, a 36 percent jump from the previous week — his seven-month marriage to Regina Lasko is anything but rosy. Lasko, 48, whom Letterman met in 1986 when she herself was a show staffer and who is the mother of their son, Harry, 5, reportedly demanded that her husband, 62, deliver his second on-air mea culpa Oct. 5. ("She has been horribly hurt by my behavior," he acknowledged on the show.) It was a good move since Letterman's first confession was too funny and witty, says MSNBC PR specialist Steve Adubato. "The Monday apology clearly happened because certain things didn't get done Thursday," he tells Us. "It isn't just about him; it's about his wife and their son." More trouble allegations about one of Letterman's assistants, Stephanie Birkitt, 34, con-
tinue to arise. The first: Birkitt's ex Robert Halderman, 52, who allegedly attempted to blackmail Letterman with Birkitt's diary of their affair, saw the two kissing in a car in front the Connecticut home Halderman was sharing with her as recently as August. The second: Birkitt (a rep for Letterman's production company confirms she is now on paid leave) often traveled with the funnyman, even joining the family on a Caribbean vacation. As Letterman attempts to move on, new stories, says Adubato, will keep leaking: "Dave needs to hunker down for the long haul."
Oh No, He Didn't! After Madonna, 51, implied her ex Guy Ritchie, 41, was "emotionally retarded" during a 2008 concert, he told Esquire, "She's retarded, too." Joking or not, one party isn't amused. Says disability group The Arc: "Use of the R-word demeans people with intellectual disabilities." COPYRIGHT 2009 US WEEKLY
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 an 8 — If you stay focused today, you will accomplish great things. Luck is on your side. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You're not very aware of what's going on around you. But you get caught up in the natural flow and get things done. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — Open your heart and your mind to the possibilities. Others present challenges. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Expand
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your awareness almost to the breaking point. You discover you've been missing a lot. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — You reach others successfully when you assess challenges and then take action. Move quickly for the best results. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — You feel lucky today, but that could be an illusion. Hard work is the foundation of almost all good fortune. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Spend the whole day on romance. Even if you're at work, you can make it exciting. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Expand your mind to take in all the activity around you. Let oth-
ers do the heavy lifting. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Your thoughts expand to fill all available space. Reel them in: You've netted something valuable. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Your ego gets a huge boost when you share your ideas with others and receive unique feedback. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — You'll get the best results today if you work on personal issues. Use your time wisely. Play later. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Work is more effective when done behind closed doors. No one needs to know the details. (C) 2009 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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Hockey continues hot start, sweeps N.C. State By Aaron Smith sports@kykernel.com
It took all of 35 seconds for the UK hockey team to erase an early first period deficit on Saturday night. The Cats didn’t look back for the remaining 55 minutes as they pulled away to a 7-3 victory over North Carolina State. UK (10-1-0) was under constant pressure during the opening five minutes and fell behind following an early goal. Just 35 seconds after giving up the opening goal, junior Sean Wormald netted the equalizer to tie the game at 1-1. “Being able to come back that quickly shows we are a team that can bounce back,” junior goalie Jim Borgaard said. “[Sean’s] goal got us fired up, got the crowd fired up, and really gave us a huge momentum boost.” Riding that wave of energy, the Cats continued to attack. The rest of
the first period belonged to senior forward Tony Valerino, who completed his fifth hat trick of the season within the opening period. Valerino leads the nation with 21 goals through 11 games. “We needed goals, and I happened to put a few in,” Valerino said. “It was big to get them and jump out to an early lead.” The four unanswered goals put UK on top for good. Trailing 4-1 after one period, NC State couldn’t pull back within reach the rest of the game. “It was great to get the upper hand and tilt the game in our favor,” UK head coach Rob Docherty said. “Tony’s been a contributor to this team for four years, and we can look to him as a leader if we need to create a goal.” And in case tilting the game wasn’t enough, senior Daniel Ampleford iced the game with two
SOLAR Continued from page 1 able to produce more energy than what it used. Kellow said there were several schools that were not able to do this. Last week, the team was in 13th overall. Kellow said one of the main reasons the team moved up to the top 10 was because of its efficient energy production and use. “We were a team who was able to sell energy back,” he said. Ben Hobbs, a biosystems and agricultural engineering graduate student, said he worked a lot on the heating and air conditioning ventilation and the plumbing of the house. Hobbs said he is satisfied with the team’s overall results, but was disappointed
goals in the third period. Once UK had the lead, the defense took over and shut down NC State the rest of the way. Borgaard made save after save, stopping breakaways and making blind
“I try to emphasize that it’s not just that you win — it’s how you look winning and who you win against.” ROB DOCHERTY UK head coach
blocks. He was at times graceful, deftly snagging pucks out of midair, and at times practical, sprawling on his back to clog up the net. “Our defense was great after we got that lead,” Valerino said. “They
with the subjective categories and would have liked to have done better. “I’m satisfied with what we did, but I wish it would have gone over with the judges better,” Hobbs said. The results of the decathlon benefit the university in development and the concept of going green, Hobbs said. It is a step forward for the future, he said. Kellow said allotting more time for testing the house after it was complete to make sure all the systems operated the best would have helped the team place higher. There have been talks of competing in future decathlons but nothing has been decided for sure, he said. “It’s a big deal that we finished top 10,” Hobbs said. “This is the first year UK’s ever participated and that’s a big accomplishment considering other schools that have participated before that, we beat.”
S-KY BLUE solar house scores by category Scores out of a possible 100 Net metering: Rank: 5, score: 104.774* Architecture: Rank: 15, score: 71 Market viability: Rank: 16, score: 84 Engineering:
Rank: 17, score: 77 Comfort zone: Rank: 12, score: 64.889 Hot water: Rank: 11, score: 77.700 Appliances: Rank: 7, score: 70.124
Home entertainment: Rank: 8, score: 74.915 Lighting design: Rank: 20, score: 57** Communications: Rank: 17, score: 51.75** *out of a possible 150 **out of a possible 75
were really forcing the issue and were closing down any open space.” In a decidedly chippy game — the two teams totaled 18 penalties — UK’s success on power plays was a deciding factor. UK converted 4 of 9 power play opportunities while limiting NC State to 2 of 9 when the Cats were a man down. “We didn’t really want to play that way with all those penalties,” Docherty said. “But sometimes you do have to play that way, and tonight we were solid at killing their power plays and capitalizing when we had the chance.” Even if Docherty prefers to play 5-on-5 hockey, penalties are inevitable. Capitalizing on a player advantage or warding off a wave of attacks is imperative to taking control of a game. “Penalties will happen, and killing power plays are huge,” Borgaard said. “We’ve been working on
those situations all year, and killing their chances was a huge attribute to our success tonight.” UK continues to beat teams it is supposed to beat. UK’s only loss came to two-time defending national champion Davenport. Sweeping North Carolina State was business as usual. The Cats won 9-6 on Friday. “It’s tough for good teams to come out and play their best hockey against unranked teams, and tonight we played to their level for the first couple minutes,” Docherty said. “We can’t wait for teams to show us if they’re going to be good. We have to come out on top of our game from the start.” But for Kentucky, which is seeking a national tournament berth and a high ranking, style points matter. “I try to emphasize that it’s not just that you win – it’s how you look winning and who you win against,” Docherty said.
Sharing space 5 star-powered roommates For many, college is the best years of a person’s life, a time for personal growth, academic success and new friendships. College is also a time for roommates, and the awkwardness that comes with being forced to live with, for some, a complete stranger. At first, the idea of a roommate seems fun. A new person to get to know, and a constant comALLYSON panion, but after a few DAILEY days of sharing an incrediKernel bly small space with that columnist same stranger, things start to become oh-so-familiar. Living with someone is a different experience, where you uncover the likes and dis-
likes of a person and learn who they really are. For some, living with someone is a great experience and can lead to a lifelong friendship. For others, the idea of sharing such a tiny space with someone else is somewhat of a school-supplied punishment. While some of us are reminiscing about our good and not so good roomies, others are currently in that small dorm space counting down the days before they can escape to a solo living situation. As a struggling artist in Hollywood, the road to success is a long one, and the living conditions can sometimes be subpar. Check out this list of celebrities who shared some space before hitting it big. You never know, your current roommate could be the next Hollywood A-lister.
Al Gore and Tommy Lee Jones This is not an inconvenient truth. The politician and the Hollywood legend both attended Harvard University in the late 1960s. Jones played offensive tackle for the Harvard Crimson, while Gore pursued his political dreams. When the two were upperclassmen, they became roommates before graduating with honors. The two now lead very different lives. Gore, vice president under Bill Clinton, now delves in environmental issues and has become a prominent figure among environmental activists. Jones has starred in movies such as “The Fugitive,” “Men in Black” and, most recently, the Oscar-winning drama “No Country For Old Men.” The two still remain close and support each other’s various activities.
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Adam Sandler and Judd Apatow Before collaborating in “Funny People,” these two pranksters lived side by side in some lowly Los Angeles digs. Long before they hit massive success, they were just a couple of guys pursuing their dreams. The two spent most of their down time in their early careers making prank phone calls. If you have seen Apatow’s latest creation, “Funny People,” a short video of one of those prank calls is shown in the opening scene. Another fun fact — the scene where Sandler orders Seth Rogen to show him his “manhood” — yep, also a true story. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall in that apartment.
Jeremy Piven and John Cusack These two formed a smaller ‘entourage.’ Piven and Cusack grew up together in the small Chicago suburb of Evanston. While studying acting in Chicago, the two friends shared a modest downtown apartment. Obviously this living situation paid off because the two went on to appear in 10 movies together. This friendship took a nasty turn, though, when Piven made some snide comments about Cusack not being able to handle Piven’s success as Ari Gold in “Entourage.” Cusack fired back with, “I’m happy for Jeremy.” Ouch! I love a good celebrity feud, and let’s be honest, Piven has a long-standing reputation of not being the most agreeable guy.
Holly Hunter and Frances McDormand Finally, some female roomies. These two leading ladies bunked up in two different locations. First, the pair shared a modest Bronx apartment in the ‘80s, as they both struggled to make it big. Later, the two left New York City and headed for the bright lights of Hollywood. They shared a house in Los Angeles with three other people, who also stumbled into fame — the Coen brothers and “Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi. Talk about a full house. And a multi-talented one, too.
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Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson We have the University of Texas housing department to thank for this one. This random room assignment turned out to be a match made in comedic heaven. Wilson and Anderson started collaborating when they were still bunking up by penning “Bottle Rocket.” The short film got noticed and the two were able to continue working together, serving up hits such as “Rushmore” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.” All I have to say is, “God bless Texas.” Allyson Dailey is a communications senior. E-mail adailey@kykernel.com.
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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.
Global focus achieved through Olmert speech ■ KERNEL EDITORIAL UK added another notch to its top-20 belt by bringing former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert to campus last Wednesday. “Bringing international public figures to campus is precisely what top-20 universities do. They provide students with opportunities to hear multiple and varying points of view on important social and political issues,” said Assistant Provost Richard Greissman about the speech in a Sept. 29 Kernel article. The 1,400-seat Singletary Cen-
ter for the Arts auditorium was filled to capacity with students, faculty, staff and community members as UK attempted to shed light on the Israel-Palestine conflict by inviting Olmert to speak on the ongoing struggle of Middle East peace. UK seeks a global focus, and to achieve that goal, more prominent figures need to set foot on campus and speak about major topics — not just to reach a top-20 goal, but also to educate and foster discussion at the university. UK needs to be a part of global dialogue, especially the call for
peace. As the population of the university continues to grow, there has to be initiatives to prepare for the change. Olmert was the Israeli prime minster during the most recent Gaza war, which took place Dec. 27, 2008 through Jan. 18, 2009. Whether or not you agree with his ideologies, Olmert's firsthand knowledge of the situation made him a viable speaker on many levels, specifically because his direct actions have influenced the situation during one of the more controversial time periods in the region’s
tense history. One issue from the proposed speech series is the timing of the series UK has put together. How many students, faculty and staff are going to give as much attention nearly six months after the first lecture to a speaker not even selected? In a June 4 speech in Cairo, Egypt, President Barack Obama addressed the continually heightened conflict, denouncing the activities of Palestinian radicals, saying, "Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's."
UK has to do its best to be a part of the solution and promote both sides’ right to exist, not only encouraging dialogue, but hosting and sponsoring discussions and debates about the issues. As it stands, students, faculty, staff and the community have the ability to select what they want to hear. UK must also find a speaker with as much knowledge and proximity to the situation from the Palestinian point of view to prove their goal is truly educational. Controversy isn't a bad thing, but there has to be a purpose behind it.
Let’s create Citizen’s Agenda Creative exploration discouraged for state’s U.S. Senate race in university academic setting If you’ve been paying close attention to the historic U.S. Senate race in Kentucky, then you have my condolences. What can be a more important civic moBUCK ment for RYAN our state, Guest with lost columnist revenues and jobs, and the nation, with a filibuster-proof 60th vote in the Senate? Yet all we’re hearing is, well, nonsense. I don’t blame the candidates (did you know we have nine?), and I don’t blame the journalists (sorry about the layoffs). But what I do blame is a cynical system masquerading as a republic that allows experts to take charge of our elections and drive common citizens to the curb. Don’t we the people have a say in what problems we want our next U.S. senator to solve? Of course, we do. Let’s begin reframing the election coverage by following a great American tradition. Join hands and let’s sing a Citizen Kentucky protest song in your best
country music twang:
Ode to a Lost Friend Silver spoons and SOBs “Money bombs” for all to see Political polls, oh, yes siree Audio that sounds crappy But where’s my friend, Public Policy? Lost in a haze of skulduggery Candidates, Oh, please tell me, What’s your stand on … Public Policy? Now let’s take action: Please mark your calendars for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, and come to the Great Room of the Margaret I. King Library at UK. We have invited all nine candidates to join civic leaders, journalists, faculty, students and other good citizens like you for roundtable discussions to set The Citizen’s Agenda for the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky. We have asked the candidates to identify what they think are the top three problems confronting Kentucky and explain what they would do, if elected, to help solve them. What do you think are the key problems holding back Kentucky? What’s your
If you go What: Citizen Kentucky public forum on the U.S. Senate race When: Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Margaret I. King Library Great Room big idea about how to solve at least one of them? Please drop me an e-mail right away so I can begin creating The Citizen’s Agenda. If you can make our Citizen Kentucky public forum, please let me know that in the e-mail so we can save you a seat at the civic roundtables on Nov. 4. If you can’t make it, you have my condolences. But you still can join a movement to change the tenor of the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky. Send me an e-mail, so I can add your voice to our public policy deliberations. Together, with the help of our elected officials, we can make Kentucky a better place. Buck Ryan, director of the Citizen Kentucky Project of UK’s Scripps Howard First Amendment Center, can be reached at buck.ryan@uky.edu.
Leading candidates for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate position
Daniel Mongiardo, Lieutenant Governor (Democrat)
Trey Grayson,
Jack Conway,
Rand Paul,
Secretary of State (Republican)
Attorney General (Democrat)
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“You can be anything you want to be.” Teachers, coaches and parents tell us that as we grow up. They lead us down a path full of dreamchasing and infinite CJ possibility; CONKLIN Contributing a path that tells us we columnist can become a veterinarian, a doctor or a firefighter. And, at a young enough age, they even convince us that our dreams of becoming superheroes and princesses can come true, rather than being just a distant reality that only exists in our minds. But the truth is, I haven’t heard anyone tell me that in quite a while. In fact, not a single professor, up until one of my current ones, has told me I could be anything I want to be. And while it may not be in their job description to do so, it should be in the job description of all universities. Every semester we shuffle through pages upon pages of class schedules, trying to find five or six that will help us reach our goal of attaining a degree. And every now and then, we even get the chance to sneak one in there that we might, just maybe, actually enjoy. A few semesters ago while I was searching through classes, I came across that one class I would enjoy: guitar appreciation. Sure enough, though, the prerequisites required were well beyond my scope and unachievable as a business major. Essentially, I was told there was no way I could take the class because it didn’t fit in with the goal at
hand: earn a degree that will allow me to be successful in the real world. What happens, though, when the real world demands more — more than just knowing the fundamentals and being able to execute specialized functions? The most successful people are those that are the most creative, yet the one thing that I have yet to expand upon in college is my creativity. I have learned formulas, definitions and theories, but those are tangible, concrete things. My imagination has hardly been tested because it doesn’t fit in with the style of learning done at the university level. I don’t want my business card one day to read, “CJ Conklin: Guitar Dude,” but playing guitar does expand my mind to a place that academic ability does not. That is the place that will help me reach my highest potential, but the university doesn’t give us the opportunity to explore it.
Rather than simply thinking outside the box, shouldn’t this be the place where we learn to make our own box? Albert Einstein said, “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” College prepares us for what society respects: a rational mind that acts as a faithful servant. It has been structured to do so because it’s easier to shape a person into a servant; it has been done for centuries through-
out human history. What happens to those who aspire to be more? Unfortunately, the system leaves little room for those people and even less room for their dreams. In essence, our dreams stem from our creativity. A person can live his or her life working from eight to five, attain mediocrity in its finest form and still be completely satisfied. That is a person who has forgotten how to dream (although they probably have their degree framed hanging in their parent’s living room.) Nobody told that person in college that to reach their dreams, they would have to exploit their creative capabilities. Throughout our primary education we were told “think outside the box,” but college not only belittles that idea, it also doesn’t push us to do more. Rather than simply thinking outside the box, shouldn’t this be the place where we learn to make our own box? College prepares us. For what, I’m not too sure. But it has become increasingly clear to me they are not preparing us for our dreams. Rather, they are getting us ready to live a trained life, full of ordinary goals and average achievement. I don’t completely blame universities, because it’s easier that way. However, the place in the back of my mind, where my creativity is waiting to burst out of its shell, tells me that’s not good enough. That’s the place that tells me my dreams demand more. So in case you haven’t heard it in a while, allow me to tell you now: “You can be anything you want to be.” CJ Conklin is a finance and accounting junior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
Boyhood dream realized at Madness Obama’s stress can’t be excuse for failure Every Christmas, TBS runs the famous 1983 movie, “A Christmas Story” for 24 straight hours. It is a staple of my family’s household every Christmas to catch little clips of the movie while flipping through the channels trying to find something else to watch. In the movie, AUSTIN SCHMITT the main character, Kernel Ralphie, dreams of columnist the Red Ryder BB gun as the perfect Christmas present. Coincidentally, every step of the way he sees somebody who tells him, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” That didn’t stop Ralphie from getting his Red Ryder BB gun. And on Christmas day, when he ripped open the wrapping paper and saw his dream come true, he became the happiest kid in the world. It brings to mind the phrase, “You’re as happy as a kid on Christmas morning” On Friday night, I was Ralphie on Christmas morning. By some stroke of fortune, I
found myself sitting on the bench at Big Blue Madness. This column is not enough space to describe the experience I had, but I can certainly try. Growing up in Kentucky, it’s every little boy’s dream to play basketball for the Wildcats. I certainly had that pipe dream as I put on two shirts, one long sleeve shirt, a sweatshirt, a winter coat and a toboggan just so I could go out and shoot hoops in the bitter, Kentucky winter weather that usually dips into the teens. I was that kid who would shoot from my halfcourt driveway with the mental image of a buzzer going off and the national championship on the line thinking I was a member of the UK basketball team. As I grew older, I wised up and realized that I was only 6 feet tall with no jumping ability and a decent jump shot. I wasn’t exactly getting calls from Tubby Smith everyday. But one can always dream. I remember staying up late and watching the national championship games in 1996 and 1998, dreaming of the day when I would get my opportunity to cut down the nets. The dream never came true, but sitting in that arena on Friday night
with that atmosphere took me back a few years. It took me back to my backyard where I shot countless jump shots, learned how to shoot a lefthanded layup, attempted to slap the backboard, played endless one-onone games with my older brother and imagined my own Final Four moment. I have a younger brother who is 11 years old. I see it in his eyes when he talks about wanting to play for UK in the future. Every time I hear him say those words, I think back to my dream when I was his age. I always just smile and tell him he can do it, knowing when I was in his shoes, at that age, I wanted to be a Cat, as well. As cliché as it sounds, my dream came true on Friday night and it didn’t disappoint. The memories of shooting basketball in the backyard ran circles through my mind as I sat on that bench and watched those players on the court living the dream of every little Kentucky boy. I had written the last chapter of my lifetime of memories in my mind on Friday night and closed the book on my basketball dream. Austin Schmitt is a finance sophomore. E-mail aschmitt@kykernel.com.
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■ LETTER TO THE EDITOR I write in response to “Obama’s botched Olympic bid should not be a failure.” I feel that the columnist has failed to give adequate weight to Obama’s attempt and failure to win the bid for the 2016 Olympics. Additionally, I feel her pity toward the president’s failure is misplaced. Personally, I hold the leaders of America to a very high standard — they have a great deal of responsibility and thus should only seek and hold their offices if they are competent to do so. That being said, I expect the president of the U.S. to be able to handle each and every aspect of his position. Therefore, regardless of the demands Obama is facing pursuing the other items on his agenda or dealing with the other things on his plate, I would expect him to perform at his best when seeking the Olympic bid. Suffice to say, being a busy man under a great deal of stress is no excuse for a president. It all comes with the territory. In regards to the weight of Obama’s attempt, I would like to point out this: our presidents often take the world stage in representation of America’s interests,
and this president is certainly no exception. By seeking the bid for the Olympics, Obama, our figurehead, carried with him the interests and reputation of the U.S. The fact that Chicago was eliminated in the first round of voting is a signal that the committee failed to recognize any advantages of holding the Olympics in the city: a blow to Obama’s reputation, and, as a result, America’s on the world stage. Speaking in broader terms on what this failure means for Obama’s presidency, it could be said that he has overextended himself. In attempts to be a universally appealing leader, he has invested himself in every global issue he can get his hands on, and in the process, he has exhausted his credit with the world. Essentially, by inserting himself into so many issues, he has cheapened the value of his input. Suffice to say, no aspect of the president’s job can be said to be independent: it all reflects on his goals, priorities and competence. James Cole Hatfield civil engineering sophomore
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Calipari dazzles UK faithful in Madness debut By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
The season has begun. Big Blue Madness took place in front of a raucous crowd at Rupp Arena on Friday night as musical guests, UK legends and current UK basketball players took the court for the season’s first practice. While cold and wet outside, the environment inside was filled with deafening music, showers of sparks and fireworks like the Fourth of July. “I look at this team behind me and the passion in front of me and I see the foundation for my vision for our program,” UK head coach John Calipari said in his speech during Big Blue Madness. “It’s a vision where we are the gold standard — not just for college basketball, but for all college athletics.” The UK hoops team took the stage first. With an I-shaped stage on one end of the court in front of one large video screen and two smaller screens on each side, the hoops team was introduced in dramatic fashion. Following their introductions, the girls took to the court for a warm-up drill and then a fiveminute scrimmage. With anticipation building around the arena, UK women’s head coach Matthew Mitchell told the crowd to be easy on Calipari, joking that he was a little shy. That notion quickly disappeared after the men’s team was introduced. After each player was introduced, Calipari arrived to a standing ovation followed by a C-A-T-S chant. Calipari then spoke to the fans behind a podium with his players sitting in chairs in a semi-circle to his right. “Look at this atmosphere you have created tonight,” Calipari said. “It’s that energy, this buzz that will attract the best and brightest studentathletes to our program. “They will see our players hugging and high-fiving, chest-bumping and celebrating, and they will realize this is where they want to play — at the University of Kentucky. At the place where players are revered, adored and emulated.” Cal talked about the history of UK basketball, the legends of the school and, of course, winning. At one point in his speech, Cal commented on the youth of his team by saying he would take talent over experience every time. During their warm-up drills, the Cats put on a dunking clinic that received “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd with every slam. The scrimmage became the Josh Harrellson show. The junior forward made 3-pointer after 3-pointer,
FOOTBALL Continued from page 1 Good things came in threes for the Cats on Saturday. After a week of quarterback controversy, three different players lined up under center scored and rushed touchdowns to give UK (3-3, 1-3 Southeastern Conference) its first win over Auburn (5-2, 2-2 SEC) since 1966, a span of 15 consecutive losses. Freshman Morgan Newton started the game before being replaced at halftime by junior Will Fidler. “We had kind of made an earlier decision to go with the young guy,” Brooks said. “It’s really one of the few times I haven’t been honest with the media. When I said it was a competition, it really wasn’t.” Newton scored his touchdown on a scamper outside to tie the game after Auburn had taken an early lead off a 69yard blocked field goal re-
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Top: The men's basketball team scrimmages during Big Blue Madness on Friday in Rupp Arena. UK head coach John Calipari made sure the crowd understood the Cats still have a long way to go before they totally understand his new offense. Above: The men's basketball team greets fans after its introduction during Big Blue Madness on Friday in Rupp Arena.This year’s team includes six new recruits who join with seven returning players. Left: Freshman guard John Wall dunks during warm-ups at Big Blue Madness on Friday in Rupp Arena. Wall was the No. 1-ranked recruit in the nation, according to Rivals.com, and should start for the Cats this season. prompting senior forward Perry Stevenson, junior forward Patrick Patterson and freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins to give it a try as
turn. Fidler stretched his arm across the goal line as he was being tackled to tie the game again in the fourth. But sophomore wide receiver Randall Cobb turned Fidler’s goal line déjà vu into an outright miracle after leading UK down the field on a 68-yard drive to take the lead in the fourth quarter. It was the second consecutive week Cobb took over on a fourthquarter drive to give UK a chance to take the lead or tie the game. “In the fourth quarter I just get more hungry,” Cobb said. “I want to do something, whatever I can do to give us the lead. I love playing the game. The fourth quarter is when I really dig deep.” Aside from the blocked field goal in the first, UK played an error-free game. The Cats did not receive any penalties, didn’t turn the ball over and gave up only one sack. Auburn was penalized 10 times and senior quarterback Chris Todd struggled, com-
PENNINGTON Continued from page 1 rushes, 15 yards and a touchdown), but he kept the Cats in the game without making any mistakes with his 4-yard rushing touchdown to tie the game, 7-7. Newton was sacked just once but when the pocket collapsed and he was trapped, taking the sack was smarter than risking something worse. Still, Brooks felt like his best foot forward wouldn’t groove the Cats toward winning on the road. So in the spirit of the quarterback shuffle, Brooks moved to Fidler. He said he thought it was the right move at the time because he wasn’t happy with the way the offense was scoring. At the time, UK was down 14-7. “You know, any time you hear that,
well. When the smoke and fireworks cleared, there wasn’t a winner or a loser on the night, but the fans cele-
pleting just 10 of 24 passes for 80 yards and an interception. UK’s defense gave up only one touchdown as Auburn’s offense stalled on a frigid night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn entered the game as the highest-scoring offense in the SEC. With the Cats playing musical quarterbacks, junior tailback Derrick Locke paced the offense. He became the first UK player with a 100yard rushing game since 2007 by piling up 126 yards on 19 carries. “The thing is, if we can learn how to finish, we can play with anybody in the country,” Locke said. “We can turn this thing around and continue to win.” Cobb finished with 109 rushing yards, including a winding, tackle-breaking 61yard run up the middle on the game-winning drive. Time and time again, he tucked the ball and couldn’t — wouldn’t — be stopped. “(Cobb) is the ultimate
it’s tough,” Newton said of the decision to go with Fidler. “With that said, I’m a young guy always looking to learn. That’s what the coaches told me when I walked off the field, ‘Sit back, watch and learn from what’s going on.’ ” Under center, Fidler didn’t take many chances. He threw just nine passes, completing four. He passed for 36 yards and most importantly, said UK head coach of the offense Joker Phillips, he finished with “no turnovers, no sacks, and no turnovers.” Fidler accounted for the Cats’ second touchdown of the game, a 2-yard lunge up the middle. The score tied the game at 14. Even still, Fidler’s steady, modest hand wasn’t enough. So the Cats made it up as they went, and resorted to a familiar move: The Cobb. That’s when the Cats really got grooving into the quarterback shuffle.
brated. The season had begun. “My vision is one of celebrations and banquets, diplomas and banners, rings and parades,” Cali-
competitor,” Brooks said. “He’s got a heart as big as this stadium.” In a season that seemed to be spiraling out of control, the Cats regained their footing after the botched field goal. Earlier in the season, the Cats had wilted when things went wrong in contests against Florida, Alabama and South Carolina. “I think this was close to a 60-minute game,” Brooks said. “This was ultimately a team win. There really wasn’t one thing that stood out above the others.” The Cats will enter a three-game home stand with the chance to become bowl-eligible before going on the road again. After entering the game as a two-touchdown underdog, the win stopped the backward momentum the Cats had built with three straight losses. “I think this breathes a little life back into our fan base, back into our locker room, and I think it's a huge win for us,” Brooks said
And why not? “He is the ultimate competitor,” Brooks said of Cobb. “He’s got a heart as big as this stadium.” Cobb engineered the game-winning drive from the ground up, marked by a 61-yard run right up the middle and, two plays later, punctuated with a 4yard run around the left end. Cobb’s touchdown, ultimately the game’s final score, put the Cats ahead 21-14. It worked so well, Brooks said he’s bringing the quarterback shuffle all the way back to Lexington. “The good news is, we had three touchdowns scored by two quarterbacks and a quasi-quarterback,” Brooks said. With Mike Hartline’s status still unsure, it looks like the Cats might dance all season. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.
pari said. “A return of this legendary program back to its rightful place atop the mountain of college basketball.”
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