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KENTUCKY KERNEL CELEBRATING 39 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
H1N1 illnesses declining over winter season By Roy York ryork@kykernel.com
As the semester came to a close in December, University Health Services saw a steady decline in the number of patients and the number of influenza-like illnesses in students and faculty. Whether this is a permanent decline or there will be another peak in H1N1 cases remains to be seen. During the week of Dec. 14 through Dec. 19, 2.1 percent of patients at UHS were
treated for influenza-like illnesses, representing a drop of more than seven percentage points from the week of Nov. 16 through Nov. 21.
According to the UK website, there will be no further walk-in clinics for students to receive H1N1 vaccinations. UHS hosted four walk-in clinics during the fall semester for students to be vaccinated. UK originally received 2,000 doses of the vaccination in early November. More than 1,200 vaccinations were given out at the first H1N1 walk-in clinic. In an e-mail to the Kernel, UK spokesman Jimmy Stanton said UHS has “an adequate
supply of vaccine remaining,” and students can call 859-3232778 to schedule and appointment to receive the vaccination. Local numbers are slightly higher than national statistics. The Center for Disease Control reported that 1.9 percent of national outpatient visits were due to influenza-like illnesses. As of Dec. 12, the CDC estimated H1N1 had infected about 55 million people and had caused 11,100 deaths in the US.
H1N1 Winter Cases The number of patients with influenza-like symptoms have declined from November to December. Dates Nov. 2 through Nov. 7 Nov. 9 through Nov. 14 Nov. 16 through Nov. 21 Nov. 23 through Nov. 28 Nov. 30 through Dec. 5 Dec. 7 through Dec. 12 Dec. 14 through Dec. 19
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Total patient count
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INFORMATION COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
McAllister case waived to grand jury, date unknown The former UK employee who pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges in December waived his case to the grand jury Friday morning at his preliminary hearing. Robert N. McAllister, who worked as a systems integration analyst for Information Technology, faces numerous child pornography charges after UK Police found hundreds of images on a UK computer. The date of his next court appearance is unknown until paperwork is completed, which will probably not be until Thursday, according to a court official. — KATIE PERKOWSKI
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Hannah Smith gets acquainted with her PAWS puppy, Isis. Smith will train Isis until finals week, then give her back to go to advanced training. After the dogs training, they will be given to disabled children for companionship.
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Residents of the Kappa Delta house are no strangers to groups of people congregating at their home, but on Friday a different group of people — or rather, dogs — entered instead. UK’s newly-formed branch of 4 Paws For Ability, an organization based out of Xenia, Ohio that allows students or families to take in and train a puppy for disabled children, met at the house in sorority circle and members were introduced to their new, temporary roommates. Elementary education sophomore Logan Bright, founder of the UK branch, started planning for the organization this year and over break found four student volunteers to host dogs in their off-campus homes. Biology junior Victoria Elliott is one of those volunteers. Elliott said she and her roommate, psychology sophomore Christine Baughman, had wanted to adopt a foster puppy, but could not find a program in Lexington with costs they could afford. The program pays for all expenses like food, toys and shots and gives volunteers new supplies about every three months. “(4 Paws For Ability) was a really good program,” Elliott said. “It fit everything we wanted.” Elliott said she and her roommate found out about the program a few weeks ago, right around the time they began researching foster puppy options. Baughman said the program worked out perfectly in her mind because she and Elliott are out of state, so buying a dog would be difficult to care for when having to leave for breaks. Over school breaks Bright will take the dogs back to the organization’s headquarters in Ohio and bring them back once the foster parents are back in Lexington. Both Baughman and Elliott said the only concern she has about participating will come when she has to give up the puppy to someone in need.
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Above: Victoria Elliott pets her PAWS puppy, Jitterbug, while the participants get to know each other. Left: Majestic, left, and Jitterbug get to know each other while their owners fill out paperwork for the PAWS program. “I know that it’ll be really hard to give the dog up at the end, but I’m excited to have it for six months,” Elliott said. Bright said at Friday’s orientation each volunteer was assigned to a dog and 4 Paws For Ability representatives went over basic rules of what to do with the dogs and how to train them. “They were really excited,” Bright said. “I was under the impression they were bringing labs … and they actually brought all different kinds of dogs.” Bright said she will check up on the vol-
unteers weekly and the program will have monthly meetings to learn new commands to practice with the dogs. Volunteers will keep the dogs until at least April, when they can give them to Bright to take back to Xenia or they can keep them through the end of the semester and return the dogs themselves. “I feel really good about it,” she said. “I think we have a really great group of volunteers training the dogs, and I feel really confident that they’ll do a good job.”
UK is stepping up to a national challenge to multiply the number of math and science teachers. Earlier this month, UK President Lee Todd traveled to Washington D.C. to deliver a letter to President Barack Obama addressing the shortage of secondary education math and science teachers. Todd pledged for Kentucky to be a role model for the rest of the nation to further the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Coalition. Secondary mathematics education chairwoman Margaret Schroeder said UK is taking the initiative to increase funding for education programs. She hopes this pledge will improve the quality and quantity of math and science teachers. “This year, we had an increase of 10 percent enrollment in mathematics and 400 percent enrollment in science,” Schroeder said. “The numbers for next year look even more promising, with possible increases in mathematics of 60 percent or more and science improving by as much as 50 percent.” Schroeder isn’t the only one who has high hopes for change in UK’s program. Education major David Little said he believed UK’s education program is in need of change. “What has always been the case is that education changes every year because the needs and strengths of our youth change every year,” Little said. “This state of change in the real-world arena of teaching will undoubtedly always be reflected in the modification of current educational theory.” However, curriculum changes and increased funding won’t solve this issue if the number of students wanting to teach math and science is scarce, Little said. Economically, teaching isn’t the most appealing future for most college students. See Funding on page 2 Newsroom: 257-1915; Advertising: 257-2872
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Features
Cat’s Den, Student TV team up to find next ‘star’ UK Star
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Who is going to replace the infamous Simon Cowell? Who should replace Simon Cowell on "American Idol"? With the brutally honest Brit set to leave the show next season and start "The X Factor," we propose these possible candidates for the judging hot seat. Kathy Griffin: The Bravo reality queen shares Cowell's ability to say what everyone else is scared to utter. But could she clean up her act for a family show? Cowell Justin Timberlake: The superstar singer knows the biz inside out and demonstrated a flair for comedy on "Saturday
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 — More is better in the persuasion department, as long as you speak gently. Talk to several people before making a decision. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — As long as you keep your own responsibilities in mind, you can help others and enjoy the process. Add your personal stamp. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Make significant changes as early as possible. You'll feel better for it, and others will adjust more easily when they're awake and alert. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Take off in a direction of your choice. Do this early and stick to your decision. If you act like a leader, opportunities will
Night Live." He'd bring sexy back much better than Cowell's tight T-shirts. Kanye West: Always opinionated and ready to make news with spontaneous remarks, he'd be worth watching. Just don't ask Taylor Swift to be a guest mentor. Lady Gaga: The wildly inventive pop diva would encourage the contestants to be original. But would Fox be able to afford her wardrobe budget? Stewie Griffin from "Family Guy": He's got the right accent and seems like Cowell's long-lost twin in the cranky arrogance department. COPYRIGHT 2008 US WEEKLY
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is a 7 — Seize the day! You now can make changes that seemed impossible before. As you take off in a new direction, be sure to keep inventing. You may obsess over details. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Re-establish your independence while also honoring your partner's desires. An ambitious idea moves forward because you've thought it through to the end. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Listen to what others say. Their ideas are on target now. Share the task of revising plans and make sure that family members agree. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Go your own way. Don't let anyone persuade you otherwise. If you can work independently you'll get 10 times more done, and results will be far more cre-
— Today is a 7 — You don't have as much energy today. Stick to well-traveled pathways and postpone action on original ideas. A friend invites you out for supper.
Students don’t have to be a music major to be UK’s next vocal sensation. On Thursday, students from all majors will audition for a spot in this year’s UK Star competition. “It certainly takes courage to audition, but we know there are a lot of talented students out there that aren't majoring in music that can sing,” said Chris Thuringer, media advisor to Wildcat Student TV and executive producer of the UK Star show. “Those are the students we hope to attract.” The auditions are the first step in a show that gives students the chance to compete, perform and win the title of “UK Star.” Thuringer said the mood of the UK Star auditions as friendly, but serious. He said students interested in auditioning should simply show up and be prepared to sing a song a capella. Last year, the first year for the competition, 35 students auditioned, convincing organizers UK has talent. “The first year turned out really well and, based on that, we decided there is a lot more
“Auditions are tough because you are putting yourself out there ... you’ll never know what the results will be if you don’t try. ” CHRIS THURINGER Wildcat Student TV media advisor, Executive Producer of UK star
talent out in the student population that we could reach this year and tap for the show,” Thuringer said. Even though the UK Star competition is modeled after national shows like American Idol, organizers say it is a unique UK happening. “Other groups may be able to have singing competitions, but they are typically one-night events that are only seen by those in attendance,” Thuringer said. “We have the ability to create an actual series of shows and stream those live online with audience voting.”
What: UK Star Auditions When: January 21 & 28, 3 to 6 p.m. Where: Worsham Theater For more information: www.ukstar.org The eight singers chosen after auditions will compete in a live show each Thursday night in February in the Cat’s Den. Each show will last 30 minutes. Students can watch the competition live or online, and two singers will be eliminated each week based on judge scoring and online voting results. The final two contestants will finish the battle at Dance Blue, where the next UK Star will be chosen. The winner will receive 150 flex dollars from UK Dining Services and the second place finisher will win 75 flex dollars. Erica Ficke, an undecided sophomore and last year’s UK Star winner, originally hesitated to audition. Thuringer said Ficke was not used to singing in front of large groups. Since winning the competition, Ficke has performed the national anthem at several UK sporting events. The competition is designed to give nonmusic majors, like last year’s winner, a chance to compete. Thuringer encourages students auditioning to be confident and be themselves. Judges will rate contestants based on a rubric with qualities like timing, tone, execution, stage presence, and audience appeal. Thuringer said that auditions take some nerve, but encouraged students to try. “Auditions are tough because you are putting yourself out there with the knowledge that you may be disappointed in the feedback you receive, but you'll never know what the results will be if you don't try,” he said. “The judges last year really had a hard time in choosing the eight to advance to the show, I'm sure it will be the same this year.” Auditions will take place January 21 and 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Worsham Theatre. Live public shows will occur every Thursday in February at 8 p.m. in the Cat’s Den, and will air live on Wildcat Student TV (Channel 49). The results show will be March 10, during the 10 p.m. hour of Dance Blue. Rules and information are available at www.ukstar.org.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Independence counts for a lot today. Move your ideas forward and plan a new initiative as well. Balance your checkbook. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Whistle while you work, but not too loudly. Others may do better with silence. Don't stifle your happiness, though. It's good for them. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 — Even though you want to go off by yourself, logic suggests dealing with responsibilities first. Devise a plan to be at home as early as possible. (C) 2009 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
FUNDING Continued from page 1 “The best and the brightest individuals from STEM fields tend to look for employment outside of education for economic reasons, as well as fewer demands and responsibilities tied to other jobs,” Little said. “While it is nationally recognized that teaching and education are extremely important in this country … very little is being done to entice highly qualified individuals into the
field.” Kentucky’s plan of action began with an undergraduate program that was recently introduced to allow students to get their teaching certificate in one year. This would increase the number of students going straight into teaching and also allow those who can’t afford further schooling to become qualified teachers, Schroeder said. “It is an excellent program, particularly for career changers and those graduating with non-education content BA's, because the program is designed to take only
one calendar year,” Schroeder said. “For the past five years, we have had 99.9 percent job placement rate in the Master's programs for our graduates and that's a testament to our quality all by itself.” Little said the goal of the pledge is easy to recognize, but not so easy to attain. “The solution to this is simple in theory but hard in practice; we must work towards making education as attractive an employment option as everything else that's within the reach of STEM majors,” Little said.
OPINIONS Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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KERNEL EDITORIAL BOARD Kenny Colston, editor in chief Wesley Robinson, opinions editor Melissa Vessels, managing editor Ben Jones, sports editor Allie Garza, managing editor Megan Hurt, features editor
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Technology moves Kernel forward Many months ago, I wrote in this very space to tell you how the Kentucky Kernel was the best place for you to get news about UK. That hasn’t changed, nor will it. But there have been a lot of changes at the Kernel —rest assured, all for the better. Let me bring everyone up to speed. Starting Tuesday afternoon, the Kernel launched two iPhone applications: Kernel Mobile and Blue Nation. The first is dedicatKENNY ed to bringing you full news stoCOLSTON ries, photos, videos and breaking Kernel news whenever you are. columnist Blue Nation is a spin-off of the Kernel’s new sports blog, Blue Nation Blog (www.bluenationblog.com). This application will bring you strictly news, stories, photos and videos concerning UK athletics: John Wall, John Calipari and more. These apps do not simply pull news headlines. One easy click on a headline will access the same full stories and photos you’ve come to expect in Kernel print editions as well as on our Web site. Consider these iPhone applications as squeezing everything the Kernel does into your iPhone. Nothing’s changed. Interested? Both are ready in the app store as you read this. Or check our Twitter accounts for a direct link to iTunes. And don’t worry if you have a smart phone not made by Apple. We’ll be releasing Android apps very soon. As the leading source for news concerning this campus, it’s important that the Kernel becomes a pioneer in journalism. This year alone, we have grown our presence through Facebook accounts for the Kernel and Blue Nation Blog; three Twitter accounts: KyKernelNews, KyKernelSports and KernelOpinions; and a YouTube account (bluenationblog) for videos of interviews from your favorite players and coaches. Our goal at the Kernel is to use any means available to bring you the most news as quickly and accurately as possible. We’re nowhere near finished, but the Kernel will continue to keep its
Where to find the Kernel online iPhone apps: ■ Kernel Mobile ■ Blue Nation Facebook: ■ The Kentucky Kernel ■ Blue Nation Blog YouTube: ■ bluenationblog
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readers the first priority as we progress toward our goals. Just because you don’t have a computer ready to access the Web site or can’t run to White Hall Classroom Building for a print edition doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get the news delivered straight to you. Everyone talks about how the world of journalism is circling the drain. As journalism students, we’ve been challenged with figuring out how to unsink the Titanic. Are two iPhone applications going to accomplish this? Probably not. But it’s a step in the right direction because we’re making progress without sacrificing journalistic integrity. The Kernel is happy to be the first daily paper in Kentucky to have an iPhone app. That includes college papers and our professional peers. We’re one of about a dozen college papers that have taken this next step as well. We’re doing our best to fulfill our promise to be the best source for UK news and sports. Part of that has been about expanding our outreach to you while keeping the same journalistic values the Kernel has always had. So go ahead and download our iPhone applications, follow us on Twitter and become a fan of the Kernel on Facebook — we don’t mind at all. In fact, tell your friends too. Even the ones in California. The iPhone works there too, you know. Kenny Colston is the editor-in-chief of the Kernel and a journalism senior. E-mail kcolston@kykernel.com.
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Correction The editorial in Tuesday’s Kernel attributed a quote to UK spokeswoman Kathy Johnson. The quote was from a phone interview with Richard Johnson, an attorney for James Paxton. To report an error, call the Kentucky Kernel at 257-1915 or e-mail editor@kykernel.com.
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Young Cats trying to stay focused with No. 1 ranking up for grabs By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
They’re the 15th youngest team in the country. They’re also the only undefeated team in the country. With Texas’s defeat to Kansas State late Monday night, the No. 2-ranked Cats found themselves as the only team in the country without a loss on their record. Now, UK head coach John Calipari has the task of taming outside pressures as much as possible and keeping his team focused with the task at hand. “There are a lot of things going on that they’re still trying to learn from,” said Calipari during the weekly Southeastern Conference coaches teleconference on Monday. “I’m trying to do everything I can to get these guys to stay humble in the success we’re having and understand we’re not as good as everybody thinks we are. Stay humble, but also stay hungry.” Staying hungry involves making sure his players are always pushing themselves to go further, he said. Calipari is asking his players whether they are trying to learn everyday they’re on the floor. Calipari said that’s difficult for a certain 19-year-old and a bunch of guys on his team who have been told “they poop ice cream” and are the “best thing since buttered bread.” Leaving the ice cream and buttered bread on the table, Louisiana State head coach Trent Johnson said the way the Cats have handled themselves this season and have gelled speaks volumes to what Calipari has done in his first year in the Bluegrass. “I’ve always thought,” Johnson said. “It’s one thing to have great talent, but to get them all to be on the same page in a short period of time and compete at a high level, that speaks volumes to coaching.” One aspect of the youth that may be rearing its ugly head is the Cats’ inability to hold on to big leads. UK led by 15 points in the second half against Florida before the Gators came back to tie the game with just over five minutes to play. Against Auburn, the Cats opened up a 19-point first half lead until the Tigers roared back to tie the game with 8:24 remaining. Calipari said in the Cats’ game against Auburn on Saturday his guards took bad shots, guys were open up the floor and didn’t get the ball and UK
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UK head coach John Calipari said on Monday he has to keep his team focused in practice everyday. The Cats will have a chance to take the No. 1 ranking when they play Saturday. turned it over too much. “We’re getting people down 16 to 19 to 20 points and the next time you look up it’s a tie ball game,” Calipari said. The Cats’ ability to put an opponent away will be tested again this weekend. On Saturday, they’ll play former UK star John Pelphrey and his Arkansas squad (8-9, 1-2 SEC) with a chance to take the No. 1 ranking on the line.
Players help with “Hoops” On Sunday, the young Cats may have experienced a maturing and humbling experience as they helped Calipari in his “Hoops for Haiti” telethon. Calipari partnered with WKYT and
local Lexington businesses to run a telethon to help raise money for disaster relief in Haiti. Calipari got his players to talk on TV and help answer phone lines when people called in. The telethon raised over $1 million. Calipari said afterwards it felt like they had won a championship and thanked his team for giving their time during an off day. “It was just a great experience for our players to start understanding at a young age you can use your fame and fortune for others, or you can hold on to it tightly,” Calipari said. “And I think they looked at this saying, ‘Wow, we didn’t know we had this kind of impact.’ ”