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Ombud e-mails Dead Week clarifications By Brian Shlonsky news@kykernel.com
Complaints about Dead Week are being snuffed out early this semester. UK’s Academic Ombud Lee Edgerton sent an e-mail of academic reminders to UK faculty and college deans to help them prepare for the spring semester. In the e-mail, Edgerton said confusion concerning the restrictions of Dead Week led the Senate Council to insert the following statement into the rule: “The current wording of this rule does not prohibit Explanation continuing into Dead Week regular“The current wording of this rule does not prohibit contin- ly assigned graded uing into Dead Week regu- homework that was larly assigned graded home- announced in the work that was announced in class syllabus.” Edgerton said he the class syllabus.” wanted faculty to keep this rule in — E-mail reminder about mind since the Dead Dead Week sent to faculty Week debate has caused problems in the past. “I have interpreted this to mean that as long as homework is a routine part of the course and the assignment due during Dead Week is similar to prior homework assignments, it is legitimate,” Edgerton said in his e-mail. “However, because this is a
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Mayor Jim Newberry, center, leads the march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with other Lexington officials, including UK President Lee Todd, in downtown Lexington on Monday. More than 30 community groups joined in the march, which began at the Lexington Convention Center.
Tradition, pride drive MLK Jr. celebration
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Lexington Convention Center. More than 30 groups, including UK’s Black Student Union and For most, Monday was a members of the Greek commuday without school or work. nity, participated in the annual For Chinaecherem Omenyinma, march. Black Student Union Vice it was a day for a new experiPresident Krissalyn Booth said ence. Members of the UK com- the organization wanted to atmunity joined with Lexington tend the event to represent the residents to march through black community at UK. “To me, it’s really out of redowntown in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., and the event spect for something higher than brought people from different black students,” Booth, and lives, from different back- English senior, said. “It’s repregrounds and with different rea- senting change. It’s a love for diversity and sons for marchit’s a love for ing. my country.” OmenyinIt’s representing For agriculma, a finance, accounting and change. It’s a love for tural economics decision science diversity and it’s a love senior Travis Darden, Monsophomore, was for my country. day marked his marching for fourth time parthe first time. KRISSALYN BOOTH ticipating in the As a member of Black Student Union vice president parade. the National As“Martin sociation of Black Accountants and the Luther King Jr. is a great man, Black Student Union, he felt and I want my own kids and that King’s dream could be grandkids to know and carry on used as a road map for future this tradition,” he said. Psychology senior and generations to follow. “I think it’s important to member of Delta Sigma Theta Alaina Hancox know the past, because if you Sorority never know where you came marched out of tradition. “It renews my spirit in sofrom, you’ll never know where you are going,” Omenyinma cial action and civil rights besaid. “This isn’t something that cause that is what my organizayou should take lightly or push tion is about, and for us to parto the side, this is something that ticipate in something that is bigshould be supported throughout ger than ourselves is always amazing,” she said. “We always the year.” The march began Monday morning at Heritage Hall in the See King on page 2 news@kykernel.com
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Bordering sidewalks safe for smokers By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
Smokers traveling to surrounding areas of UK’s campus in search of their nicotine fix have nothing to worry about in the near future. The proposed memorandum of understanding UK presented to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council to ban the use of tobacco on cityowned sidewalks has been taken off the table, said UK Spokesman Jimmy Stanton. UK officials proposed the memorandum on Oct. 27, but the request was moved to the Intergovernmental Committee so council members could hear more concerns from Lexington residents. Stanton said the memorandum is not a priority for the university and administrators felt no need to move on it. “The (current) policy seems to be working as we anticipated,” he said. “We could always evaluate it in the future, but at this point there are no plans for that right now.”
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UK senior Josh Payne, left, and members of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity walk in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march in downtown Lexington on Monday.
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Cheerleaders grab 18th national championship By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
A winning tradition has long been established: now it’s just continuing to grow. On Sunday, the UK cheerleading team won the Universal Cheerleading Association's National Championship at the 2010 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships in Orlando, Fla. It was the Cats’ 18th national championship. “It’s great. Every one (of them) is as good as the first time,” said UK head coach Jomo Thompson. “We had some adversity down here — a couple of kids came down with a stomach bug — but we did a near perfect routine, executed really well and I’m re-
ally happy with their performance.” While the No. 2 men’s basketball team is the most popular sport in the state and at UK, the cheerleading team is the most successful. The Cats have won the national championship in 14 of the last 16 years, including three straight. Thompson said one of the keys to putting together a championship team is recruiting the right people and building a tight knit team. Thompson and the Cats go on a retreat at the beginning of each year. This year they went to the 4-H Camp in Nancy, Ky., the weekend before school started. “We get kids that are the best of the best from their
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The life of Martin Luther King Jr. n As a member of the executive committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in December 1955, King led a bus boycott lasting about 382 days. This eventually led to the Supreme Court to declare segregation on buses unconstitutional. n In 1957, King was elected president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which led the civil rights movement. Between 1957 and 1968 he spoke more than 2,500 times and led the march on Washington where he delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. n When he was 35, King became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and gave his $54,123 prize to the civil rights movement. n On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated outside his hotel room in Memphis, Tenn., where he was scheduled to lead a protest. According to Nobelprize.org
Paxton loses injunction Decision could be made on appeal within a week to 10 days By Kenny Colston kcolston@kykernel.com
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UK senior pitcher James Paxton may know what his future holds very soon. Paxton’s attorney Richard Johnson said he and his fellow attorneys could make a decision within a week to 10 days on whether or not to appeal the court’s ruling. After a marathon court day on Friday, Paxton and his attorneys could not convince Fayette County Circuit Court Judge James Ishmael to grant a temporary injunction alPaxton lowing Paxton to play this season without submitting to an NCAA interview, one of
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The UK cheerleading team won their 18th national championship title Sunday in Orlando, Fla. It is their third consecutive win. area,” Thompson said. “Now they have to work even harder to stand out. When you’re
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OPINIONS Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Wesley Robinson, opinions editor Ben Jones, sports editor Matt Murray, features editor
The opinions page provides a forum for the exchange of ideas. Unlike news stories, the Kernel’s unsigned editorials represent the views of a majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor, columns, cartoons and other features on the opinions page reflect the views of their authors and not necessarily those of the Kernel.
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Liberal arts education provides students keys to true knowledge
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Paxton case lacks necessary fairness After a semester's break, new classes and court motions, the situation between UK and James Paxton may not be much closer to being resolved than it was when the mess started. According to a Jan. 15 Kernel article, a Fayette County Circuit Court judge denied UK’s motion to dismiss the case with UK senior pitcher James Paxton. Paxton sued the university for a temporary injunction that would allow him to play baseball this season without submitting to an NCAA interview regarding his eligibility. The murky situation doesn't get clearer with Paxton having the right to appeal within the next 10 days and persuade the legal system to deliver a similar verdict as it did in the case of Oklahoma State pitcher Andy Oliver. “It’s not just about James, it’s about students across the nation who don’t have due process before they’re suspended,” UK Spokeswoman Kathy Johnson said in a phone interview with the Kernel. Paxton’s eligibility is in question after being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays and after concerns were raised about his relationship with his adviser Scott Boras. Paxton turned down a $1 million signing bonus and a major league contract with Toronto to return to UK and pitch his senior year. “I gave up a lot to come back here,” Paxton said. “I’m feeling let down they’re not on my side.” As a result of the situation the NCAA requested that Paxton submit to an NCAA review, which Paxton denied, because he was not told what the review was for. UK, desiring to
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stay in the good graces of the NCAA, told Paxton that he would not be eligible under NCAA rules if he didn’t comply.
Just because the NCAA can throw its weight around and get athletic departments to cower in their presence doesn’t mean it can break university rules. At the core of the issue are the rules the NCAA enforces. In a situation where UK must resort to infringing upon the rights of a student in order to follow the rules, something is wrong. UK is bending too much to the NCAA if indeed Paxton’s rights as a student were superceded by the NCAA’s rules. Just because the NCAA can throw its weight around and get athletic departments to cower in their presence doesn’t mean it can break university rules. As a governing body, the NCAA should go above and beyond to ensure the well-being of its athletes, especially in situations like this. Due process is something everyone deserves. Yes, Paxton must submit to an interview or deal with the consequences UK and the NCAA deem necessary, but he needs to know first on what charges he is being asked to submit to the interview. It’s sad that this situation has become such a big issue, but it can be easily resolved if the adults play by the rules and keep students’ rights in mind.
According to Princeton University, the liberal arts are defined as a “humanistic discipline: studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills).” The parenthetical is perhaps the most important part of this definition. The purpose of a liberal arts education is to impart upon the learner intellectual skills— skills that broaden one’s mind and expand one’s tastes; the purpose RICHARD of the liberal arts is most assuredBECKER ly not the same as the narrow (if Kernel necessary) purpose of technical columnist schools. It is of course important to bear in mind the practicality of what one learns from one’s university experience. However, the pragmatic implications of a degree in terms of post-graduation income, job placement and other factors, is not the most important part of a wellrounded education. I have been repeatedly asked since my sophomore year, when I changed my major to history (from the marginally more “practical” major of political science), why I would dare to do such a thing. “Why major in history?” these negative ninnies inquire. “What are you going to do with that degree?” Or, “Why don’t you major in something practical, like chemistry or engineering? You know your only option to survive in the real world now is to go to law school, right?” Wrong. The problem with this line of thinking is the implicit obsession with this nebulous concept of “practical education,” or, learning for the explicit purpose of obtaining a job after college. I was never raised to believe in such a thing. My parents were quite clear that they were not helping me attend university just because they wanted to ensure that I promptly obtained lucrative employment after graduation; they were willing to help me with obtaining a degree so that I could expand my horizons, broaden the scope of my thinking, and be exposed to political, cultural and social views to which I would likely never be
otherwise exposed. And guess what? It has worked for the most part. The liberal arts are so important because they grant the recipient of their riches the ticket to intellectual life. This gift is profound in that it is not about filling the brain with information but rather about opening doors on previously invisible worlds. There are so many worlds of wonder in the intellectual life, and the undergraduate, particularly at a university so obsessed with “research” rather than true education as UK, can scarcely scratch the surface of all the wonders that await one after the flame of intellectual curiosity has been lit. But my final point is, I believe, the most important, and I yield the floor to a better writer and a better man to make it for me. Mark Twain once commanded young people to not “let school interfere with your education.” This quote may seem oxymoronic upon first reading, but a kernel of truth so obvious and so liberating exists that it is easily missed. We stroll through our college career obsessed with the chase of the perfect GPA and all the honor tassels we can fit on our cap for the graduation ceremony, all the while forgetting Twain’s admonition. What is important is not how many exams you pass, how many tassels you manage to cram on your cap, or whether your GPA is 3.9 or 4.0. What is important is whether your experience at the University of Kentucky led you to explore new subjects, new areas of study, new cultures, new languages, new worlds to which you had hitherto been unexposed. Do not think I am urging a complete eschewal of practical experience, for I am not. But I do hope for the sake of our nation and our world’s intellectual future that you have succeeded in obtaining a liberal arts education, because without a thirst for knowledge, the human spirit begins to wither and die. And with the withering of the human spirit comes the withering of civilization, a horror to which we should all hope not to become acquainted. Richard Becker is a history senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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recent clarification of which students may be unaware, we will do well to note those expectations while discussing the syllabus.” While Edgerton encouraged faculty to remind students of the Dead Week rules, some students think professors leave it to students to educate themselves about the policies. Social work junior Alex Hillman said faculty should take time to go over the policies thoroughly at the begin-
ning of every semester to avoid problems during finals. “Professors should be responsible of informing students on any rule they find could be controversial later in the semester,” Hillman said. Sean Riddle, an agricultural biotechnology senior, said he had problems with more than one professor assigning work during Dead Week. “My statistics course didn’t have a syllabus list of homework assignments,” Riddle said. “The professor made them up as we went along, and he assigned the class homework the Friday before Dead Week to be turned in during the follow-
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Hey, Globes, why so serious? The Golden Globes awards show was hilarious fun, full of not-ready-for-prime time silliness and open-barprimed celebrities. At least it used to be, back before the Oscars-industrial complex turned it into the official warm-up event of Hollywood's big night. Now that it's treated as a Serious Event, the thrill, not to mention the fun, is gone. So Sunday night's 67th Annual Golden Globes was an almost entirely fun-free event. There were no rambling speeches given by obviously inebriated stars, no winners caught heading to the bathroom when their names were called, as in the glory days of shows gone by. The closest we came to the former was Kevin Bacon, who may have just been flustered at winning, offering a few weirdly elliptical remarks. And the closest we got to the latter was James Cameron, complaining during his speech that he needed to go to the bathroom. The big hope for fun was the selection of Ricky Gervais as host. The man has built his brand on being a say-anything lampooner of Hollywood, show business, famous people and people in general. He's a man with nothing to lose; surely, he was going to make with the fun and mayhem. Alas, no. He opened the show with a funny enough monologue, taking a shot at host network NBC (following up on his blistering appearance on Conan O'Brien's "Tonight Show" last Thursday). Then he made a couple of body-part jokes, poked fun at actors and closed with another shot at NBC. But after that, he was little seen, just doing an occasional bit in which he mustered halfhearted snarkiness. His one breakthrough moment came when he appeared with a glass of beer and went into a routine about drinking. What seemed like just some fun about the open-bar party atmosphere turned suddenly sharp and spot-on when he concluded: "I like a drink as much as the next guy, unless the next guy is Mel Gibson." Zing. With that, he introduced Gibson to present the best director award. Long and winding acceptance speeches used to be
like to participate in something that exemplifies what we stand for.” To conclude the march, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, president of Bennett College, America’s oldest black college for women, addressed concerns about economic poverty, particularly within the black community. “President (Barack) Obama has certainly articulated an ambitious agenda for higher ed-
ing week.” Other students have had better luck with professors and the clarity of the Dead Week policy. Hillman said if students are made aware of the work early in the semester, no problems should exist during Finals Week. “I haven’t had any problems in the past, so I think the policy is working,” Hillman said. “I believe as long as the syllabus says that there will still be homework assigned, then it’s fair.” For a complete list of rules regarding the Dead Week policy, visit http://www.uky.edu/Ombud/r eminder_deadweek.php.
ucation, but how?” Malveaux said. “He raised the Pell grant from $4,800 to $5,350 (for the 2009-10 school year), and I’m grateful. But tuition plus room and board at Bennett College is $22,000. Where is that other $17,000 coming from?” Malveaux also spoke of the overall importance of Monday’s holiday. “Dr. King talked about the concept of ‘us,’ and it’s a concept that we long ago left behind,” she said. “I don’t know why we turned our back on that concept, but I know that this is a day once a year where we have the opportunity to reflect on who we are ... and how we make this great nation better.”
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an essential part of the evening's entertainment. Woe unto the lesser luminary who dared offer more than a few words Sunday night. When the music started to swell as "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner was just beginning, it was a heavy-handed offense. Especially when Drew Barrymore got to burble and gasp and flutter on and on. Best speech honors go to Robert Downey Jr., who started by declaring: "If you play violins, I will tear this joint apart," and went on to say he wasn't going to thank anyone _ "They needed me." Of course, he then went onto to graciously not thank all the important people in his life. Classiest speech honors are a tie. Jeff Bridges was genuine and touching in his unscripted reflections. And Michael C. Hall, wearing a black knit cap, a reminder to viewers of his recent bout with cancer, said not a word about it in his acceptance speech, a nice touch of class and restraint at an awards show. Gervais ended the show with the joke of turning a wish for peace on Earth into a shameless pitch for his new TV show. But it was too little, too late. In the end, the best thing about this year Golden Globes' telecast was that it ended on time. COPYRIGHT 2010 MCT
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 5 — Today is filled with unexpected surprises. The only thing you know for sure is that you need rest to avoid stress. Give yourself permission. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — An associate requests your presence and the application of energy to a problem. Respond with your ideas and help your friend stay focused. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5 — You'll get a lot more done if you can work independently today. Repair equipment or review work completed previously. You sense a change coming. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Take little steps. Test each decision as you go along.
That way, you won't have to go back and fix anything. Get together with a female later. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Progress is made today, but it may not become evident until later. Your thinking moves away from the group and takes a new path. Wait for results. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Hook up with your partner first thing in the morning and remain connected throughout the day. Stressful incidents require support from someone you love. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 5 — You feel limited concerning emotional possibilities. Others provoke arguments in social situations. Your mission is to reserve your points for a more favorable moment. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — No success comes without careful thought and consideration. Study the problems and reserve judgment until you can see
the entire playing field.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Do your own thing and stay out of trouble. You have plenty on your plate, and you can manage nicely. You don't need outside input right now.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — You don't want to hear what others have to say. Still, if you adjust your thinking a tiny bit, you gain compassion for their position. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Get creative with communication today. Use your social talents to make others feel good about their efforts. This fulfills your end of the bargain. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 — If you wish you had time for yourself, that can be arranged. Create a cozy emotional space where you can regenerate. A nap works just fine. (C) 2010 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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‘Hoops for Haiti’ raises more than $1 million for disaster relief By Metz Camfield and Kenny Colston sports@kykernel.com
The college hoops world made a slam dunk for disaster relief on Sunday. UK head coach John Calipari, along with Lexington TV station WKYT, held the “Hoops for Haiti” telethon on Sunday afternoon to raise money for disaster relief for the earthquake-stricken Caribbean country. By the end of the day, the program had raised a total of more than $1 million — from personal donations that were matched dollar for dollar by local businesses. "I've been saying for months that Big Blue Nation is full of 'crazies,' " Calipari said on Saturday. "But after Sunday's outpouring of support, I can call everyone something else: compassionate and generous." Some of the more prominent donations were from Joe Craft, who donated $100,000, former UK head coach and current Minnesota head coach Tubby Smith, who donated $1,000, ESPN commentator Dick Vitale, who donated $1,000, and Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, who donated $5,000. Former UK basketball player Nazr Mohammed made the
PAXTON Continued from page 1 Paxton’s lawyers said. The hearing included testimony from Paxton, UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart, Senior Associate Athletics Director/Student Services Sandy Bell and UK head baseball coach Gary Henderson, among others. Paxton described how he turned down a
‘Hoops for Haiti’ Some of the “Hoops for Haiti” items listed on eBay that people can bid on. Items will be on auction until Tuesday at 9 p.m. Prices are as of 5 p.m. Monday. n 2-on-2 with Tony Delk and Scott Padgett – $2,000 n Dinner for six at the Calipari’s house with Ashley Judd – $22,100 n Dream day at Keeneland – $2,275 n Meet LeBron James and attend a Cleveland Cavaliers playoff game – $4,100 n Attend Coach Calipari’s radio show live – $810 n Appear on Coach Calipari’s TV show – $1,500
last donation of the night, $10,000. That pushed the total to $501,000 personal donations by 5 p.m. "I am amazed at the kindness shown to support our effort, ‘Hoops for Haiti,’ ” Calipari said. “In less than six hours, we raised over $500,000 through phone calls and Web site pledges. It was beyond my wildest dreams.” Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo also joined in on the program, which featured UK players answering phone calls and famous UK alumna Ashley Judd helping out as well.
$1 million signing bonus and a major league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays to return to UK, and how he is currently projected to be drafted anywhere from 5th to 24th in next year’s MLB draft. “I gave up a lot to come back here,” Paxton said. “I’m feeling let down (that) they’re not on my side.” Despite Paxton and his attorney’s best efforts, testimony from Barnhart and Bell, citing their obligations to the
CHEERLEADING Continued from page 1 ple, you’re not going to slouch. There’s a long legacy of winning here at UK, and you want to keep that going. We’re not always going to win, but we’re always trying to win.” Thompson is in his eighth year coaching the Cats after serving as assistant coach for three years. Thompson said his team relies on a group effort. He, the assistant coaches and the cheerleaders all help to create the routine. Thompson said he believes putting the entire staff and team in the process of creating the routine makes everyone more invested in perfecting it.
NCAA and referencing previous cases against the University of Memphis and University of Alabama regarding ineligible players and penalties for playing those players against the respective schools, led Ishmael to rule in favor of the university. “It’s not just about James,” Johnson said in a phone interview with the Kernel. “It’s about students across the nation who don’t have due process before they’re suspended.”
The team started seriously working on the routine about two months before the championship. Thompson said they worked on parts of the routine throughout the season during the various games at which they cheered. Thompson started cheering at UK during the 1997-98 school year when the men’s basketball team lost in the national championship to Arizona. And he cheered again the next year when the Cats beat Utah in the National Championship. He said the excitement surrounding the team now is similar to what it was like back then. “Those were some exciting times, and I feel like the excitement is back,” Thompson said. “Now that we’re No. 2 in the nation, that’s a great accomplishment. That’s the same thing we try to do with the cheerleading team — work hard, make the state of Kentucky proud.”