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UK will welcome home one of the Commonwealth’s own for a forum Thursday. David Parrott, originally of Jeffersontown, Ky., a suburb of Louisville, is one of four final candidates for the university’s vice president of student affairs position. In his cover letter to the members of the search, Parrott said, “the prospect of returning to Kentucky is exciting.” Parrott has worked at Texas A&M University for nine years and currently Parrott serves as executive associate vice president and dean of student life. According to Texas A&M’s student newspaper, The Battalion, Parrott stepped in as interim after former Vice President of Student Affairs Dean Bresciani was forced to resign in the summer of 2008. Matt Woolbright, assistant managing editor at The Battalion, said students are not really familiar with Parrott because he has been “overshadowed by the drama” of Bresciani’s forced resignation. After serving as interim, Parrott did not have the opportunity to apply for the vice president of student affairs position, Woolbright said. Bill Stackman, a UK alumnus and director of student activities at Texas A&M, has worked with Parrott for several years. As executive vice president, Parrott oversees all areas in divisions of Student Affairs. “All departments report to Dave … and all directors report through Dave,” Stackman said. Parrott has looked at areas that overlap and increased communication between divisions, Stackman said, and Parrott has the “knowledge, wisdom, and leadership” for the job at UK. “(I) couldn’t think of anyone who would be a better vice president at my alma mater,” Stackman said. C.J. Woods, assistant vice president of student affairs at Texas A&M, has worked with Parrott for four years. Woods said Parrott has been a “stabilizing force” at Texas A&M in student conduct, diversity and risk management practices. Parrott worked at numerous universities before Texas A&M. According to his resume, Parrott served as the assistant vice president of student affairs and associate dean of students at Western Michigan University. Parrott also served as assistant dean of See Parrott on page 2
If you go What: David Parrott forum. When: Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Rm. 230. Admission: Free and open to the public.
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Atsali Fontaine, a computer science sophomore, poses for a picture. Astali and his brother Gilbert’s parents still live in Haiti. Their house and family business has been destroyed by the earthquake.
By Brandon Goodwin | news@kykernel.com Three days without speaking to a parent doesn’t seem like a long time for most college students. But for Atsali and Gilbert Fontaine, those were the longest three days of their lives. Atsali and Gilbert’s parents live in Haiti, the site of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that has left millions devastated. After the earthquake, the brothers waited impatiently for three days hoping to hear their parents were alive. Originally from the heart of the earthquake, Port-auPrince, the Fontaine brothers felt helpless, their only connection to their hometown being the photographs and video of victims and devastated homes. When Gilbert finally got
through to his family in Haiti, a bittersweet relief met him on the other side. “My parents are alright, but some family members were injured. Some died,” he said. “(Sunday) I went to church and my pastor mentioned an old friend. I didn’t even think about her, so I called my dad … he told me she was dead.” Gilbert couldn’t get many details — they didn’t have much time to talk. Gilbert discovered the quake leveled their
home and the family business. His mother ran Providence Beauty Shop; his father managed a family restaurant which was in the same building. Providence was the Fontaine’s primary source of income. Although his father also worked as an engineering manager at a local generator company, the state of his employment is now bleak. Despite the global efforts to provide aid to the victims, Atsali and Gilbert found out aid has yet to reach their par-
ents. Their neighborhood is working together to scrounge up food and water to share among themselves. The ravaged roads and alleys make it difficult for aid organizations to venture through most areas. “My mom is grateful that we aren’t there,” Gilbert said. “That would make the situation even more stressful for her. It’s hard enough for them already.” The Fontaine brothers haven’t been home to Haiti in five years. Graduating high school from Lexington Catholic, Gilbert and Atsali lived with a close family friend and pastor before enrolling at UK. Initially, they visited LexingSee Haiti on page 2
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Foundation wants to PLAE more Two UK graduates start organization to build playgrounds By Tilly Finley news@kykernel.com
Students who come out to play Thursday night have the opportunity to help Lexington school children have a little fun. The PLAE foundation will host its first fundraiser Thursday at DeVassa Bar & Grill. The PLAE foundation hopes to raise money to construct one of many safe playgrounds for elementary schools in low-income neighborhoods. The PLAE foundation is in the process of becoming a non-profit organization and could not disclose the site of the first playground project. The foundation was created by two recent UK graduates, Patrick Nally and Dex Reese. Their idea for the organization began about six months ago. “Overall research proves that clean, safe playgrounds that give kids a chance to enjoy themselves in a safe and healthy environment can work wonders on a child’s mind,” Nally said. “The simple idea of providing a swing-set
can allow them to clear their head, help with their school work and reduce chances of depression in children. It was this simple thought that started our
“The simple idea of providing a swing-set can allow (children) to clear their head and help with ... school work ... ” PATRICK NALLY PLAE foundation creator
mission.” Nally said in his experience at UK, students liked to be involved in new things, and many are just waiting for the right non-profit to interest them. “We just want to provide (students) with these opportunities to help out,” he said. Nally expects Thursday’s fundraiser to only raise about one-tenth of the funds that will be needed for the first playground project. DeVassa, which is usually has no cover charge on Thursday nights, will be asking for a $5 donation at the door beginning at 10 p.m. All money collected will go directly to the PLAE foundation. DeVassa will also be accepting donations during the regular business hours for lunch and
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dinner beginning at 4 p.m. Nally hopes to host a similar citywide fundraiser in the near future to raise the remaining money needed for the playground project. Nally said he hopes the fundraiser to be one where they can expect larger check donations from people or businesses in Lexington rather than just cash at the door. The organization’s long-term goals include expanding the PLAE foundation across the U.S. and, one day, globally. “Our goal is to get the money as quickly as possible so we can get these playgrounds up,” Nally said. After a second fundraiser, Nally and Reese expect to have a completion date for the first project in mind, but their goal is that children will begin enjoying their new playground by the beginning of school this fall. Students who come out this Thursday night to support the PLAE foundation can expect something in return as well. DJ Warren Peace and DJ Kym will be providing the music for the evening. The two are friends of Nally and “two of the best DJ’s in Lexington,” he said. “This is the start to a new journey,” Nally said. “It’s a great feeling to give back. I am just excited to give others the opportunity to serve their community and help others.”
Paxton appeals lower court decision By Ben Jones bjones@kykernel.com
The attorneys for senior left-handed pitcher James Paxton have appealed his case to the Kentucky Court of Appeals, they announced in a news release Wednesday. P a x t o n ’s motion for a Paxton temporary injunction that would have allowed him to play baseball this season without submitting to an interview by NCAA investigators was denied on Jan. 15 by a Fayette County Circuit Court judge. It is believed the NCAA wants to interview Paxton about his relationship with MLB agent Scott Boras. Paxton was the 37th overall pick in the 2009 MLB draft and was the highest-drafted player to return to college for his senior year. Paxton’s eligibility has been called into question by the NCAA due to
an article on a Toronto newspaper’s Web site quoting a Blue Jays’ front office executive saying he dealt exclusively with Scott Boras, a wellknown baseball agent who served as an adviser to Paxton during negotiations. If that is indeed true, it would be an NCAA violation. In the motion, Paxton’s attorneys argue their client does not have to submit to the interview in the manner he is being asked to because of his rights in the UK Student Code of Conduct and in the Kentucky Constitution. “What is happening to James is a travesty, but this case has larger ramifications for the 360,000 or so studentathletes nationwide, who heretofore now have been misinformed that they have no rights and must submit to NCAA Gestapo tactics under the direction and approval of their colleges and universities, both public and private,” said Richard G. Johnson, one of Paxton’s attorneys, in the release.
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ton on vacation, but after spending time here, the pastor suggested the boys finish out high school in his custody. At the time Haiti had fallen farther into economic hardship, regularly experiencing electrical outages and political uproar. The Fontaine brothers aren’t sure about their future at UK. Although they have lived in Lexington for five years, they aren’t American citizens and are using student visas to live here. They hope to continue schooling, but their financial assistance has been virtually cut-off. Student groups such as Student Government Association and Students Taking Action Globally have worked to help the Haitian students continue their studies and to collect goods for the thousands
of other victims. Andesia DeJesus, a social work freshman and member of the Freshmen Leadership Development Program, volunteered to work a donation table for SGA. The campus responded positively. After a short while at her table passing out literature, DeJesus said a man dropped $20 into her bucket without saying a word. He came and left in the same step. Falon Thacker, a political science senior and Student Government Senate president, said she experienced the same generosity when she was working last Wednesday at the Mining and Minerals building. “As we were ready to pack up … this man comes out of the Mining building,” she said. “He gave us 50 dollars and said ‘I hope you guys can find a place to stay warm,’ but I told him that staying warm isn’t anything compared to what (the Hait-
Bob Dylan to play White House PARROTT Bob Dylan will play the White House next month as part of a concert marking the Civil Rights movement. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah will host "In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement" on Feb. 10, a show that will be broadcast Feb. 11 on PBS. Other performers at the event will include Jennifer Hudson, Seal, Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole, John Legend, John Mellencamp and the Blind Boys of Alabama. But it will be the appearance of Dylan that will be most notable. Dylan, who was given a Kennedy Center Award in 1997 (where he didn't sing), notably sang "Only a Pawn in their Game" and "When the Ship Comes In" at the Washington, D.C., rally where Martin Luther King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech in August 1963. He also sang "Only a Pawn in Their Game," about the murder of Medgar Evers, at a smaller rally in Greenwood, Miss., earlier that year in a performance that became part of his film "Don't Look Back." What will he play before Obama? Maybe something like "Blowing in the Wind" or "The Times They Are A-Changing." But probably not "It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)," in which he sings "even the president of the United States sometimes has to stand naked" (though if he changes it to "the new senator from Massachusetts," it would be more timely). And maybe not "Quit Your Low Down Ways" in which he sang: "Well, you can run down to the White House,
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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 6 — You must understand the problem before arriving at a solution. Research the situation carefully and choose your direction accordingly. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 -- All parties in the discussion have their self-esteem on the table. Maintain objectivity, if at all possible. Pursue only the highest of ideals. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — This would be a good day to put your imagination to work. You don't have to finish anything, but you do need to make progress. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — If imagination were enough to get it all done, you'd be finished early today. However,
If you go What: Symposium, Backdrop to the Haiti Crisis When: Thursday at 4 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Student Center room 211 Admission: Free and open to the public ian people) are feeling.” Over the two days student organizations set up tables around campus, raised more than $2,000 and received nonperishable items to send to Haiti. Thacker said part of the money raised will go directly to Haitian students. When spring semester picks up, two weeks can seem to drag on. But for the Fontaine brothers, trying to reassemble the pieces of their family and education, it can feel like the shortest two weeks of their lives.
if UK’s plans for student affairs matches what he wants to do. Texas A&M’s student body president, Kolin Loveless, worked with Parrott on the ( Texas A&M) Presidential Search Committee. “(Parrott has been) a pleasure to work with: very professional, very fun,” Loveless said in a statement to Woolbright. “I think it would be a loss to Texas A&M if he left. But he is definitely deserving of that position, so I wish him the best.”
expect someone to keep you busy well into the afternoon. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Listen to what others say. You may not like what you hear, but you may as well adapt your own desires anyway. Release stress through exercise. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Even though progress may be difficult today, you gain insight into the problem that holds you back. Gather information to be used tomorrow. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — As long as you pay attention, everything people tell you will fit into your plan. If you don't listen, you may miss important details and will need to ask again. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Line up your supporters early. Adapt your thoughts to their desires. Today isn't about you. It's about someone else's self-esteem.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Now you get what they meant. You get clarity with every passing minute. An associate is right on target with ideas.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Careful choice of words encourages intense but fruitful conversation. At least one person doesn't have a clue. That's all right. They can catch up tomorrow. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — At least you're aware of why you're not getting anything done. You understand the dynamics required and must wait for others to accept them. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 — You know exactly what you want to say. Take a deep breath and allow the right words to convey your thoughts. Others accept your decisions. (C) 2010 MCT
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Halftime of most UK men’s basketball games is a time to catch up on other scores and highlights, grab a bite to eat or check out the dance team. But at Two Keys Tavern, bartenders are busy mixing a sea of blue drinks. The fanfare surrounding John Wall has infiltrated the Lexington bar scene with the creation of a new shot named for the freshman guard and its popularity continues to grow as the season presses on. The John Wall shot is a combination of vodka, sweet and sour mix, Sprite and, in some cases, Blue Curacao. And it's taking over as the drink of choice to celebrate a Kentucky win. “It got to the point where we couldn't make enough of them,” said Courtney Daniel, a bartender at Two
Keys. “It's taken off to be an entity in itself … You have people come in and they're like ‘I have to have a John Wall.’ ” Two Keys lays claim to creating the John Wall shot and bartenders there make sure that the sweet, blue drink is always on hand. Two Keys pre-mixes the John Wall in four-liter dispensers, and Daniel said the bar can easily sell 12 tubes of the John Wall on a good night. “I would kill to make a Washington Apple on a Thursday night,” Daniel
said. “Everyone wants a John Wall shot.” Seth Bennett, the owner of Two Keys, said the idea for the drink came at the beginning of the basketball season. Originally dubbed the Big Blue Shot, Bennett said people started calling the drink the John Wall after the freshman lived up to the hype. Bennett said he's never seen the kind of excitement over one player or especially over one drink. Bennett said See Wall Shot on page 6
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Fruity, sweet the signature taste of Wall drink John Wall tastes like a fruit rollup — apparently. The hype about the current UK basketball star has taken over campus, including the most sacred of holy places — the bar scene. While Two Keys created the standard recipe KATIE that most estabSALTZ lishments are folKernel lowing, each bar columnist has put its own spin on the famed concoction now known as “The John Wall shot.” I had the good fortune of doing a little taste-testing, to the point where my tongue was blue and I turned into that girl who declared every song on the radio to be “my jam!” Damn you, Ke$ha. Monday night I danced around to five different Lexington bars and ordered myself a John Wall or two (don’t we all dream of such things?) Keeping notes on each drink, I later reflected on the flavor, strength and price of each shot.
So here is a break down of John Wall shots and what makes them so deliciously full of school spirit. Two Keys Tavern — The creator of this best-selling drink uses UV blue vodka, sweet and sour and Sprite. It must be said, other bars can duplicate but they just couldn’t replicate. Their shot is smooth and tastes like a blue jolly rancher. They also have the best price on the shots, going for $3 normally, and $2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tin Roof — Using Blue Curacao, raspberry vodka, S&S and Sprite, this version was bubblier but just as sweet. It was more of a pale blue than the other bars but the flavor was full-blown. This two-gulp shot sells for $4 and was the easiest to drink, with no post-swallow shudder. Charlie Brown’s — (Disclaimer: I work there. But I don’t make drinks. I just consume them.) This version gives you the most bang for your buck. The bartenders don’t skimp on the raspberry Stoli used to make the shot, so the S&S and Sprite are more of an afterthought. Running $3.75 during happy hour, it’s worth the blue Koolaid mustache you will acquire. Yesterday’s — Still true blue, but
this version was more on the sour side. This recipe included the S&S and Sprite, but used Absolut Citron vodka. The fruity favor gave way with this drink, had more of a bite than the others and rung up at $6.50 a shot. McCarthy’s — Using UV vodka in this recipe, this was a pretty basic shot. $4 a pop got you the standard combo — vodka, Curacao, S&S and splash of Sprite. It was what you would expect from a shot produced en masse and geared toward college students. By the end of the night, my sweet tooth was begging for me to stop and just drink straight bourbon to counteract the sugary-overload. But if you are out for the game and feeling festive, march up to the bar, flex your arm, swivel that fist and order you and your friends a round of John Wall shots. I’m not guaranteeing you will become any more athletic, but what better way for a college kid to show school spirit than to down an alcoholic beverage as blue as our blood? So c’mon Cats. Let’s drink one for the team. Katie Saltz is a journalism senior. E-mail ksaltz@kykernel.com.
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So you’ve seemingly met the perfect person. Full of promise and romance. The only thing left to do is change your lonely relationship status on Facebook from “single” to “in a relationship”. ALLISON One litCARSON tle problem Kernel standing columnist between you and the electronic commitment you desire — “talking.” In the 2010 dating world, relationships are a lot more complicated than just “going steady.” Instead you meet someone, exchange numbers and friend requests. Ultimately engaging in a full on five-day text-a-thon where you cram in a month of getting to know someone. Sure, it starts off promising, with the good morning texts (yes, with smiley faces on the end). However, if you have been in a talking relationship, you know it usually ends up with a 5 a.m. Xbox binge or chocolate ice cream, depending on your gender. The thing with talking is that it begins with one person fully aware of the fact that they are not looking for this official relationship. They want to have their cake and eat it too. Even though they are putting in the time talking to you, there are red flags everywhere. It looks more like a dangerous game of Minesweeper. You notice they say things like “I just want to have fun” or “I’m not really looking to have a boyfriend right now,” which is seemingly contrary to all of the sweet compliments and messages previously received. It is at this point that if you’re looking to get serious, you should run for the door. Actually, sprint. The biggest mistake people make is trying to change the commitment phobes who have decided to put you through nothing but a “friends with benefits relationship” with a cute title like “talking.” This means it doesn’t matter if you hook up with four other girls to make her jealous. And it definitely doesn’t matter if you try to impress him at the next party. If you’re in over your head in “talking” I have found there is a breaking point. If at six weeks your potential girlfriend or boyfriend has still not surrendered to putting the little heart up on Facebook, it’s time to move on. If they can’t let the rest of the population know they are seeing someone, it’s because they don’t want anyone to know. Instead of compromising yourself — let them eat cake. Alison Carson is a journalism sophomore. E-mail features@kykernel.com.
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Posner to perform at Buster’s Hip-hop artist Mike Posner will be bringing his campus tour to Lexington next week. Since he broke onto the scene in 2009 while studying at Duke University, his lyrical content and style have allowed him to create music that appeals to students at college campuses across the country. Posner will be performing at Buster’s Billiards and Backroom on Saturday, Feb. 6th. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/4103. — MATT MURRAY
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Declining bar scores indict law school As a rule, when UK falls behind other Kentucky colleges, people start to notice. This is no different with the recent findings that UK Law students are passing the bar exam — a mandatory test given to any lawyer wishing to practice law in a certain state — at a lower percentage rate than Northern Kentucky University and the University of Louisville, according to a Jan. 22 Kernel article. UK’s first-time takers had a passage rate of 83 percent, which was 6 percentage points lower than NKU and the all-time takers passage rate dropped 12 percentage points. One suggestion to fix these declining statistics would be to offer bar exam courses as a part of the curriculum. However, currently the American Bar Association accreditation rules say that a law school may not count such a course toward academic progress or require students to take it. So even if UK were to offer the classes as a part of the curriculum, it would not be something that would help with graduating students — UK’s main goal. However, the way to attain the accolades and praise that comes with being a top level institution requires doing things that set you apart from other schools. “I am not in the business of competing against other law schools,” Mary Davis, associate dean of administration for the College of Law “My business is educating our students … and ensuring that, to the extent that we can, our students pass.” That is a fair statement, especially when considering the ABA’s rules regarding bar exam prep classes. But what UK can do even if it doesn’t offer the prep courses is make course offerings more accessible to students so they can take learn the material that will be on the exam. After all, law schools are tasked with teaching students how to think like lawyers, but how can students think like a lawyer if they aren’t properly prepared? The reported decline may not be the end of the world, but it may be time to raise the bar for UK’s curriculum.
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Life’s struggles close to home Juliana McDonald, a professor in the Anthropology department, has a sign on her door that reads, “Don’t forget what it’s like to be the dish washer.” This stateAUSTIN ment could HILL not be Kernel more true, columnist especially when one wants to think upon how a situation could be worse. The hardest workers in the building are the ones you never see and the ones who get zero percent of the respect. Anyone who has ever washed dishes for a living can tell you it is a hard life when all your hard work gets dirtied up again. Dishwashers are not paid appropriately for the hard work they put in and modern day America is usually seen as a job for convicted criminals and foreigners who are just fortunate to have a job. I normally walk 30 minutes each way from home to school, but one particular day last week the weather was below 40 degrees and raining, so I took a cab. My cab driver was a nice man, new to the field. He had driven a eighteenwheeler for the previous 17 years and due to his sisters illness was forced to give up life on the road to take care of a sick relative. Not having any other experience in the world to fall back on he decided to drive a cab. He didn’t mind driving and the schedule
would allow flexibility in his caretaking. Yet, after driving for the last three weeks, he found he was in for more than he had bargained for. Driving for 12 hours a day left him with around 30 dollars a day in take-home money after paying the daily rental charges on the cab. Now dependent on the money to care for his sister, he has had to cut corners to properly tend to his sister’s needs and as the breadwinner of the house. What this man is now left with is a wall in front of him for trying to do right by someone he loves — and unfortunately there are not many options to pursue. I thought of the life of the dishwasher and how luxurious it sounds compared to this man. It at least provides a budget as most hourly employees know what they will make opposed to living on tips. I thought, too, about a man who gives up his life for someone he loves, to do the right thing, and now is finding exactly how dire the straits really are. I can only hope the best for this man and his family, but I don’t know what else I can do. His story, though, sticks with me in my mind as I am reminded, it gets worse than being the dishwasher, and I am quite sure it gets worse than being the cab driver, but the bottom line is, it gets worse. The dreamer in me though believes it should be better and the realist in me knows it might not. Austin Hill is an English senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Journalism’s fate in hands of citizens Normally I fall on the opposite side of most journalists when it comes to why the industry is dying. To me, journalism started killing itself when it shunned the Internet, continued expansion/conglomeration and neglected the change in the way people seek information. Had there been WESLEY more of an initial interROBINSON est in online producKernel tion, content and subcolumnist scriptions, along with a shift in coverage among many other things, I don’t think there would be the calling there is to find salvation for the fourth estate. That said, even though the fourth estate has done its part to become elitist and entitled, readership has done its part to ensure the fate of journalism struggles. Traditional news is fighting a war against popular news, entertainment news and odd news being generated from multiple sources. News is no longer something you wait on or something you have time to get from your favorite local broadcast, its just something you have to have. Unless you don’t have news at all — surprisingly more and more people are becoming newsless. Sure, most everyone knows what’s going on with the big news stories and the prominent discussion topics, but the second you start talking about real news
and the things that actually matter, the conversation stops. I was talking a with a friend right before holiday break about how the second people stop talking about politics, beyond health care or the economy, it becomes a vacuous debate, full of speculation and heresy. He then used the example of “net neutrality” and surmised most people had no idea what it is. Honestly, how many of you do?
... the second you start talking about real news and the things that actually matter, the conversation stops. I am one of the people who formerly relied on the excuse that I skip over the news because of the negativity it presents. If you watch your local news, it depresses you about where you live. Robbery, rape, murder, corruption and other negative acts permeate through the content. The same goes for print news as well. For me the only place that still gives a balance of story types is on the radio. You still can get the hard news you desire, the human interest stories, the important stories that get overshadowed and everything else. It’s much better than reading or watching news that is constantly trying to beat each other to the same story, often giving little time and space to stories people care about. And that to me is where print and broadcast news fails, because it lacks
diverse, meaningful content. Everything is defined by rigid segregated sections and ideas are often separate and disjointed within a paper or newscast where everyone works together. Just pick up a Kernel. You know where to look for news, you know where to look for sports and if you’re reading this column you found opinions. Since it’s Thursday you can check out features, but you may have to go online to find that section most of the time. And we are no different than any other news entity. So what am I saying? With the way news works, you have to have specific schedules so there is some organization. Essentially, its hard to break the typical journalism formula because the formula works to an extent that makes people happy. That means it is up to readers, viewers and listeners to take it upon themselves to be informed and delve into issues that stray past their interests. Me, I’m a sports guy. My TV stays on ESPN and if I listen to anything other than Fox Sports Radio, it’s NPR or the BBC. Why? Because sports are an escape, a form of entertainment. Just like celebrity news lifestyle information, it is meant to be a supplement to the hard news that makes us useful citizens. Tune in before the nightly sportscast airs, flip over a couple of pages to the financial section. It may not be fun at first, but the long-term pay off is well worth the strain of doing something new. Wesley Robinson is a Spanish senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Parking issues continue to be problematic There is an astronomic problem with parking at UK. No, people like me are not disgruntled commuters who don’t know how to park. We can’t all be. You may think NOHA is anEL MARAGHI this other rant Guest about columnist something or another, but contrary; it is an opinion that many share on this campus and that many want desperately solved. If I yell ‘UK parking’ in a crowded classroom is it normal that peoples’ blood pressure will sky rocket? They will remember the time they were eight minutes late to a meter and got a parking ticket for $25. They will remember the fee UK Parking and Transportation Services tried to impose on students with bicycles. Employees will remember circling the E-lots franticly for half an hour to find a spot to get to class. Others will remember parking six inches on a yellow line and getting hit with a $200 towing fee. They will remember parking their car a mile and a half away from campus to avoid the punishing hand of
UK PTS. They will remember not finding their bike on a rack and assuming someone stole it. If we collect all the students in Rupp Arena and have open-mic night for parking stories, they will go on forever. From the unjustly towed to the unreasonably ticketed. There are countless problems with UK PTS and they stem from the fact that there is no transparency with the issue at all. Parking officials will rarely, if ever, discuss the issue publicly. They will sometimes give us droplets of public relations-polished phrases that mean nothing, but their best bet is completely ignoring the public. Except of course, when they are collecting their inflated fines behind a thick glass window. This is not to say that commuters at UK never park incorrectly, many do and pay the price. The question is how much is this price and where is it going? Is it reasonable to charge someone more than $260 dollars in towing fees from K-lot to Virginia Avenue, which is less than a mile away? Keep in mind this person was not parked on a fire lane or in President Todd’s reserved parking. Many are towed and ticketed according to a long list of technicalities; unfor-
tunately it costs them an arm, a leg and many other body parts to pay the price. I invite you to visit the UK PTS website and go to the regulations page. Read it. A mind twister, is it not? So, you improperly used a permit, “Violations involving improper application or use of a permit will result in a $175 fine.” Cha-ching goes UK parking. You go to retrieve your vehicle with $175, no it’s actually $262. “What? Why? Please, I can’t afford to eat peanut butter for the rest of the month!”
It seems as if UK parking is running a business to profit from, as opposed to being a service to the UK community. The regulations are riddled with such costly additions. It seems as if UK parking is running a business to profit from, as opposed to being a service to the UK community. People have the right to know, why are we being charged a month’s rent in UK parking fees? Where is this money going? Who has the ruling hand over UK parking? Why are they not
responding to the flood of pouring complaints from both students and faculty? Why is UK PTS selling more passes than the amount of available parking spots? The mother of all questions is how can we access UK parking to discuss the issue? They seem to have built a people-proof-bullying system where they have the right to do anything and there is nothing you can do except pay the fee. Pay first then start an inaccessible appeal process. The questions go on and on, but here is a question I can answer: Why does the parking office go through such extreme measures like a thick sheet of glass between employees and the public and a recording system to record every word? The answer is simple: commuters are infuriated with the injustices of UK parking. UK has a large commuter population and limited parking space, that’s why this issue needs to be addressed. Maybe when the facts are put out there people will start carpooling and using more environmentally friendly methods of getting to school. Is there a UK PTS official that will discuss the problem, provide information, or help change this issue? Doubtful. Noha El Maraghi is a journalism senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Cats need more Patterson By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
Patrick Patterson is the leader of the UK men’s basketball team. But recently, he hasn’t been the player UK fans have grown accustomed to. Patterson has scored zero points in the second half in each of UK’s last three games, and has only taken four shots in the three second halves combined. His overall points per game average has dipped down to a career low as well. “Patrick Patterson is a great ball player and a great kid,” said UK great Kenny Walker. “I love his work ethic, he brings his hard hat every night … with the exception of the last three games he’s been awesome.” Many explanations can be given to the reason for Patterson’s lower numbers. For one, he has never played with so many other talented players. He is playing fewer minutes per game this season than he has in either of his previous two seasons. Patterson is also playing as a true power forward in the 2009-10 season rather than being relied on as more of a center as he was in the past. Against South Carolina on Tuesday night, Patterson took only four shots the entire game. The Cats lost to the unranked Gamecocks by six,
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Junior forward Patrick Patterson hasn’t scored in the second half of UK’s last three games, including the Cats’ loss to South Carolina. and UK head coach John Calipari said he would hope for more production from Patterson, but his play wasn’t the reason for UK’s loss. “We had our chances to win the game, even with him playing that way,” Calipari said. “And so there are games he’s going to do that and we’re not going to be good enough to win.” Patterson, who many projected to be a first-round draft pick in last year’s NBA Draft, came back for his junior season to earn his degree in three years and to improve his faceup game under Calipari’s tutelage. Patterson showed his improvements early in the season by facing up to the basket more instead of playing with his back to it. The result was a thing of
beauty to start the season, as Patterson hit seven 3-pointers through the Cats’ first nine games. As of late though, that beauty has turned sour with Patterson hitting only one 3pointer in UK’s last eight games. Walker said if the Cats want a chance to win a championship, Patterson needs to become more vocal in the UK offense. “If 54 isn’t getting it done the way we know he can get it done they’ll have a good season and win a couple games in the NCAA Tournament and that’s it,” Walker said. “That’s how important he is. “In order to have a serious chance at a championship they’re going to need more from 54, especially from the last three ball games.”
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WALL SHOT Continued from page 3 he sees the irony in naming an alcoholic drink after someone who isn't old enough to enjoy one, but said he doesn't really have a problem with it either. “I was worried at first,” he said. “I was like ‘Is this a good idea?’ But as long as he's not in here drinking them, I'm okay with it … Wherever he is when he turns 21, I'm going to go invite him back here to drink one with me.” Other Lexington bars created their own version of the John Wall after witnessing the drink's popularity. Tim Gribbons, co-owner of Tin Roof, said groups of people order the
drink while they're watching the game or celebrating a win. He said people would hear about the drink from friends, order a John Wall and not know what was in it. “If people were ordering them, we thought we might as well find out what's in them,” Gribbons said. “It's taken over as the new Washington Apple.” The drink has spread to bars across Lexington via word-of-mouth advertising, but the recipe varies depending on the location. Two Keys uses UV Blue vodka to give the drink its signature color and fruity flavor, but almost all other bars use Blue Caracao and clear flavored or plain vodka. Everyone has a favorite, but many students say Two Keys is best at making the John Wall. “Two Keys is the only place to get them,” said Dallas Rose, a finance senior. “They invented them.”