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For UK (23-1, 8-1 Southeastern Conference), it was another slow start, but this time there wasn’t a coast to victory. Double-doubles from DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall saved the Cats in a 66-55 win over a pesky Alabama team (13-11, 3-7 SEC). While Cousins and Wall provided the statistical answers for UK, the performance of sophomore guard DeAndre Liggins might have been the difference. Liggins gave the Cats a boost throughout the game, diving on loose balls and grabbing timely rebounds. Upon entering the game in the first half, Liggins immediately grabbed two offensive boards to keep a possession alive for UK which eventually led to a two-point basket. Liggins finished with eight points and seven rebounds, but his hustle and defensive presence might have been even more impressive. The Cats missed five of their first seven shots of the game, and committed 11 turnovers in the first half, but used a stingy defense to hold Alabama to 24 points in the period, taking a seven-point lead into the break. “They came out and they made their shots early,” Calipari said. “We were all over them and they were making shots. I’m telling you, this is how Alabama has played all year. Three, one-point losses.” UK trailed 11-6 at the first TV timeout. Similar to last weekend’s game against Louisiana State, the Cats found their groove a short time later and went on an 11-2 run to take a 17-13 lead. Alabama came right See Basketball on page 6
UK men's basketball head coach John Calipari screams at the referee as Alabama's Chris Hines falls out of bounds in the second half of UK's 66-55 win over Alabama on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena
Grant shows coaching chops in loss to UK Now more than halfway through the Southeastern Conference schedule, the likely top three candidates pushing for league Coach of the Year are in a unique position: None of the three have ever so much as received a single vote for the honor. Makes sense, I guess. All three are JAMES brand new to the conPENNINGTON ference. Kernel Two of those columnist names surely to be in the talks coached in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night: UK’s John Calipari and Alabama’s Anthony Grant. The other, Georgia’s Mark Fox, visited Lexington on Jan. 9. Cal’s credentials are fairly obvious: He’s taken an NIT team a year ago to a current No. 3 ranking, well on its way to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. But Grant’s team hasn’t been quite as dominant. Now 13-11 overall and 3-7 in SEC play, the resume doesn’t appear to align with typical Coach of the Year lines. The Crimson Tide have averaged just 68.2 points per game this season, and that figure seemed a bit generous on See Pennington on page 6
All those embarrassing questions about condoms and chlamydia will be answered Wednesday by two UK health professionals. University Health Service PAWS Center, along with the Student Activities Board and The Student Health Brown Advisory Council, are hosting “Safer Sex Secrets Week” at UK, and on Wednesday students will have a chance to learn about sexual health from “sexperts.” Fadyia Lowe, a health education coordinator and tobacco treatment specialist, said the event will help clear up any misconceptions or questions students have about sex. “There is no such thing as safe sex — only safer sex,” Lowe said. Questions from students were gathered through e-mail or anonymously in boxes placed around the UHS office. Students can also place questions anonymously in a box before the event. Joann Brown, a nurse practitioner, and Deb Gardner, a gynecology health and wellness nurse, will answer the questions throughout the night and hold a dialogue with students about concerns they have about sexual health. Lowe said student questions will dictate the topics for the evening. “Things like what risks students are at for what sexually transmitted infections, contraception options and their effectiveness,” she said. Lowe said she thinks students are unaware of all the sexual health information available to them and hopes this event will change that. “I think (students) will be surprised at how many questions the clinicians can answer,” she said. “Students think they have stupid questions but it is amazing how many others have the same See Sex on page 3
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ford University, spoke Tuesday in a lecture entitled “Will U.S. Schools news@kykernel.com Bring America Down?” in the W. T. Young Library AuditoriMany students feel they um. Hanushek discussed how spend hours wasted in the American schools are not perclassroom, a complaint a forming as well as many inleader in the economics field ternational schools and gave feels is valid. suggestions on ways to im“Time spent in school prove the gap between the where you don’t learn anyHanushek countries. thing isn’t worth anything,” “Canada looks kind of said Eric Hanushek, the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished like us, but Canada is that much furScholar Award from the UK Martin ther ahead of us,” Hanushek said, reSchool of Public Policy and Admin- ferring to international testing scores. istration. See Lecture on page 3 Hanushek, a professor at StandFirst issue free. Subsequent issues 25 cents.
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Student Government officers spoke with legislators about higher education at the capitol in Frankfort Tuesday afternoon.
The Capitol Building in Frankfort was silent Tuesday when it should have been filled with students. The Rally for Higher Education scheduled for Tuesday afternoon was canceled after much of the state received snow, making travel difficult for many participants. The rally was to be an opportunity for college and university students throughout Kentucky to express concerns to state legislators. Despite the snow, the student body presidents from seven of Kentucky’s See Education on page 3
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Ben and Jen, back at home Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have happily settled into life in L.A. after shuttling the family to and from Boston while Affleck shot his heist flick, The Town, this fall. Since they got back, "Ben's spent tons of time with the kids," a Garner source says of their daughters, Violet, 4, and Seraphina, 13 months. "Often he'll take Violet to school and pick her up. Jen just loves watching him with the girls." With the pair having time off from work, the pal says the Valentine's Day actress and her man, both 37, are able to better focus on each other. "They have their squabbles like any couple," says the source, adding that Affleck has learned an important lesson in marriage: "Ben knows when she says something, she is probably right."
Jimmy Rollins' oceanside nuptials! Everything seemed to work out to make Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins' January 23 vows to fitness trainer Johari Rollins, 29, absolutely perfect. "There were just enough clouds to keep everyone from melting under the Caribbean sun," the three-time allstar, 31, tells Us of marrying his Romona Keveza-clad bride on the Great Lawn of the Ritz-Carlton on Grand Cayman. After the I do's, the 120 guests feasted on halibut, steak and, not to be missed, the 6-foot, six-tier wedding cake with three flavors (rum, double chocolate and lemon). The finishing touch? "We served deep-fried Oreos with ice cream," says Jimmy. "Killed 'em!"
John & Kelly — Their special bond A year after the loss of their 16-year-old son, Jett, John Travolta and Kelly Preston tell Us it's life's small
joys that keep them close. "He'll do sweet little gestures," Preston, 47, tells Us of her From Paris With Love star husband, 55. Like surprising her with her favorite See's Candies. "Just basic chocolates!" But she's more impressed by her man piloting his jet to bring supplies to Haiti January 26: "It's wonderful."
Kristen & Dax's funny romance Super-private couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard may not have walked the red carpet arm in arm at the January 27 premiere of When in Rome, but they were happy to open up about their first film together. "I think I ruined many takes because I was laughing so hard," says the actress, 29, who recently moved in with her man. "We were definitely trying to one-up each other with the improvs. It was really fun because I was like, 'Let me try this,' and he was like, 'Let me try this!'" Costar Alexis Dziena, who plays Bell's sis, says the duo's affection was obvious. "You just watch them and, as a woman, you know that look," she says. "When the two of them look at each other, you can see the love, you know?"
Ashlee's Hot Dates How do new parents Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and her rocker hubby, Pete Wentz, 30, keep the romance alive? "We have date nights," the actress, 25, tells Us. "We go to dinner just get away from everything together. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. It's special because it's just the two of us." COPYRIGHT 2010 US WEEKLY
Since Valentine’s Day seems to be a day when the stereotypical date— dinner and a movie— occurs time and time again, maybe it’s time to pick a date that breaks the mold. Thanks to the School of Music, that date students may have been looking for is right on campus. The annual event, appropriately named “Paws and Kats After Dark,” features two of UK’s musical ensembles, Paws and Listen and the acoUstiKats. Jake Trimpe, an engineering junior and member of the acoUsiKats, said there is plenty for students to look forward to. “Good music and good entertainment,” Trimpe said. “It’ll be an atmosphere that (fans of) both parties will enjoy.” AcoUstiKats is a group of
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 6 — Don't be surprised if folks change their minds, big time. Don't be quite so conservative; take an independent direction. You may need flexibility to adapt. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — Listen and learn. While you may not hear what you expect, you definitely get the information you need to move forward tomorrow. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5 — Other people notice that you're focused on independent thinking and action today. Use this awareness to settle a disagreement. No need to walk away. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Uncomfortable around oth-
16 men from the UK men’s chorus. The group specializes in doo-wop and a cappella pop styles. The group is under the direction of Jeff Johnson, the director of choral activities. Paws and Listen is an a cappella group of 16 women from the UK women's choir. They usually perform pop music, as well as doo-wop, vocal jazz and show tunes. They are directed by Lori Hetzel, associate director of choral activities as well a professor of choral music education. In past performances, the ensembles have performed a wide range of musical selections. Popular hits have been performed, as well as classic Broadway tunes. Some of the selections chosen in the past have included, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Don't Stop Believin,” “Seasons of Love” and “Unwritten.” “We’re bringing out a couple new songs that I am ers, you don't want to adapt at all. Even tiny changes feel revolutionary to your sensitive soul. Do take at least one step. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Speak out loud and clear on issues that challenge your independence. Principles are hard come by and could be cherished — or discarded as old business. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Change your tune where team effort is concerned. Switch between "leader" and "follower" roles. Forward momentum continues with little strain. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — You could begin the great American novel today. If the plot development allows, add a character who muses over loves lost and found. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Wherever you start out in the morning, you'll end up somewhere very different by the end of the day. Choose
If You Go What: Paws and Kats After Dark When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. Where: Student Center, Worsham Theater Admission: Tickets are $5 for UK students and children, $10 for adults and senior citizens personally pretty excited about and people should be too,” said Trimpe. UK’s ensemble groups come together to perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 in the Student Center’s Worsham Theater. Tickets for ‘Paws and Kats After Dark’ can be purchased at the Student Center’s ticket office or any Ticketmaster location, including Ticketmaster.com. They are $5 for UK students and children and $10 for adults and senior citizens. independence over acquiescence. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — Don't forget to grab the material you need first thing in the morning. Later today someone asks you to share. Go ahead, but don't cramp your own style. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Your thoughts are already on to the next project. But you still need to clean up details from the last one. Cost overruns are possible. Check before spending. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Spend most of your energy today talking about the future. Insights emerge even from casual comments. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Don't think you have to get your way on everything. Someone has a bright idea. It doesn't change everything, but it brings excitement. (C) 2010 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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For the 2010 census, Lexington is counting on a historically underrepresented group: the students. Lisa Higgins-Hord, UK Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement and member of Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry’s Complete Count Committee, said students have been one of the most underrepresented groups in past censuses. This year, UK is partnering with the city of Lexington and the U.S. Census Bureau to capture an accurate picture of the Fayette County population. In December 2009, Newberry created the 22member committee to oversee the 2010 census in Lexington, and the group is expected to place a special emphasis on the campus community. “We really want to count students and every underrep-
resented demographic in Lexington,” Higgins-Hord said. Parents usually include students on their forms, Higgins-Hord said, but the correct procedure is for students to complete a census form in their city of residence at the time the census is taken. For the upcoming count in the spring, Higgins-Hord said she is planning to coordinate with the UK Office of Residence Life, Student Government and the UK administration to ensure that students on and off campus are counted as Lexington residents. The census has a bearing on the allocation of tax dollars for projects such as roads and schools, and the population counts can affect the number of seats a state has in the House of Representatives or Lexington has in the General Assembly. Higgins-Hord said her office plans to mail a census form to every student. Further, she said several help
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centers staffed with trained volunteers will be available across campus where students can receive assistance filling out the paperwork. “The new form is much shorter than the old one,” Higgins-Hord said. “It takes less than ten minutes to fill out.” Student Government President Ryan Smith said he is supportive of getting students involved in the census process and hopes students on and off campus will view the count as an avenue to have a significant impact on the Lexington and Kentucky governments. “I think students have
been one of the most underaccounted for groups in the census,” Smith said. “But (the census) is important for national grants, tuition rates and loan rates.” Smith said his office will be working with residence hall directors and the UK administration to publicize the census, locations of help centers and benefits of participating in the census in Lexington. “Student participation in the census is very important,” Smith said. “Accurate counting can impact roads, school system and state representation nationally.”
EDUCATION Continued from page 1 eight public universities met with Gov. Steve Beshear to discuss higher education concerns. Only the student body president of Northern Kentucky University was absent. These presidents serve on the Board of Student Body Presidents. Chris Crumrine, Council of Postsecondary Education student representative, also attended the meeting. As CPE student representative, Crumrine was appointed by the governor to represent more than 250,000 of Kentucky’s students in the government. UK Student Government Ryan Smith said the presidents are looking to secure affordability of higher education in the future. Smith said the presidents met with legislators to advocate for this year and to plan for issues down the road. Democrat Greg Stumbo, Kentucky’s Speaker of the House, said the state legislature recognizes the need for affordable education. He said the legislature is working to keep costs down so higher education can be affordable and accessible. A bill was passed last week that will give more foster-care children a chance to go to college, Stumbo said. Still, Stumbo said, more needs to be done. Universities currently have stimulus money to help with financial concerns, but the presidents want to plan for when the money runs out,
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The Rally for Higher Education was canceled Tuesday afternoon at the Capitol Building in Frankfort due to inclimate weather. Smith said. Crumrine said unforeseen costs like textbook prices need to be addressed in affordability of higher education. The presidents and Crumrine are working with the state legislature to increase financial aid and help “keep the affordability gap from widening.” Crumrine said the “total cost” and the “ticket price” of higher education do not always match. Kara Mantooth, student body president at Murray State University, said the meeting with Beshear was encouraging and said the presidents are looking for creative ways to lower the cost of the “overall student experi-
ence.” Afsi Siahkoohi, student body president at Eastern Kentucky University, said each student body president brings different concerns because they each come from different institutions. However, Kevin Smiley, student body president at Western Kentucky University, said the universities, the student body presidents and the state government are all connected. “(In) moving the state forward, (we’re) all on the same team,” Smiley said. O.J. Oleka, student body president at the University of Louisville, said the meeting focused on various issues of higher education including
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questions.” The event is being held in coordination with “National Condom Week,” Lowe said, which is also known as “Sexual Responsibility Week.” With Valentine’s Day approaching, Lowe said she found it important to address these issues with students. Earlier in the week, Lowe said participants in “Safer Sex Secrets Week” passed out “sex in a sack” bags around campus containing information about safe sex. Students received free candy with tags reading phrases such as “Don’t be an airhead, use a condom,” and “Be a smartie, practice safe sex.” Lowe said students can come to the Center Theater in the Student Center at 4:30 p.m., ask questions, listen to the speakers and even play a round of “Sexual Health Jeopardy.”
“Yes, it really does matter how much students know,” Hanushek said. To prove his point that U.S. students are behind the times when it comes to schooling, Hanushek used research based on different international tests in math and science. “We don’t care about what people know in their school, but what we really care about is what they know about when they’re in the job market,” Hanushek said. Hanushek offered several solutions to the problem, including having better teachers in the classrooms. “We need to do it to focus on improving teaching quality,” Hanushek said. Having a good teacher three to four years in a row, Hanushek said, can completely eliminate the gap between
Warped Tour founder delays campus lecture By Matt Murray mmurray@kykernel.com
Marketing guru Kevin Lyman has delayed his visit to Lexington. Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, was scheduled to visit UK’s campus Wednesday evening, but postponed the visit due to a
death in the Warped Tour family. Lyman looks to share his entrepreneurial journey with students through his speeches as well as give them tips to pursue their marketing aspirations. The event, sponsored by Student Activities Board has rescheduled the event to Wednesday, Feb. 24th in Memorial Hall.
revenue and decreasing college costs. This was the second consecutive year that the rally was canceled due to weather conditions. The student body presidents set the date last semester and were disappointed it was canceled again. However, Smith said Beshear encouraged the presidents to come back and “send the message to legislators about the importance of higher education.” The presidents hope to reschedule the rally for the last week of February. Oleka said the presidents want to reschedule because they know “rain nor sleet nor snow will hold back students from rally.”
scores in economic classes. “Families are important but good teachers can help close the gap,” Hanushek said. By replacing the bottom 6 to 10 percent of the bad teachers at each school in the U.S., we can have our students be more like those in Finland, which he said has the best schools, teachers and test scores in the world. Jacob Fowles, a fifth-year doctorate student in the Martin School, introduced Hanushek to the crowd. Fowles said it was an easy decision to pick Hanushek for this year’s Distinguished Scholar Award, as Hanushek is, “highly applicable to today.” Fowles also said Hanushek has “always been known to be a straight shooter,” since his life’s work has been spent on teacher quality in schools. Bethany Paris, a first year doctorate student with the Martin School, was glad she came to the lecture, and said that it was “validation that the best teachers are the most important.”
Correction In the Feb. 9 issue of the Kernel, the hours and phone number of Bunk’s restaurant were incorrectly identified. The hours are Sunday through Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m to 10 p.m. and Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. The phone number is (859)243-9934. To report an error, call the Kentucky Kernel at 257-1915 or e-mail editor@kykernel.com.
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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 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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South Carolina’s student Senate statement was senseless Everyone knows UK fans take their basketball seriously. But sometimes, it’s important to remember what’s serious and what needs to be taken as a joke. Last week’s letter from the South Carolina Student Government is the perfect example. On the heels of the Gamecocks’ victory over the thentop ranked Cats, South Carolina Student Senate President Alex Stroman and Co. sent a letter declaring the garnet and black’s athletic supremacy over the blue and white. And most of you thought they were being serious — as if it wasn’t anything more than a good-natured ribbing from a team that really couldn’t argue it was better than the other just because of one win. It was a light-hearted joke from one university to the other that may have gotten a little bigger than originally planned (though the Kernel might have had something to do with that). To that point, kudos to UK’s Student Government for turning the other cheek and taking the letter for what it is actually worth – which isn’t much. Sure, the easiest thing would have been drafting a resolution to send to Columbia, S.C., pointedly remarking that the Gamecocks' all-time record against the Cats in basketball is 10-41 and that there's no possible way South Carolina can even begin to boast of tradition or success that equals UK's. But SG President Ryan Smith and the rest of the student senate took the high road. "We’re gracious in victory and defeat," Smith said "We’re 21-1, they’re 13-8 and we’re proud of our record, our basketball team and all of our sports at UK." UK students can be proud that their student government felt it was more important to remain mindful of the task at hand than to get caught up in one loss. SG has better things to do than waste time by going through the trouble of drafting a carefully worded resolution and sending it to Stroman. After all, there's still plenty of time for the ultimate rebuttal. South Carolina visits Rupp Arena on Feb. 25.
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Laughable tobacco ban has little effect Well, significant time has elapsed since the smoking ban has gone into effect, and I am proud to say smoking on campus has ceased. Everyone at the law school's normal smoking points, as well as those located near Patterson Office Tower and White Hall Classroom Building have all stopped their smoking. I want to laud the administration at UK for its well-envisioned, effectively enforced, and completely practical ordinance against smoking on campus. This was in no way too far reaching or ineffective. People the campus over are deterred from the chill-inspiring threat of possibly being given a no-no citation. I've not even seen a
cigarette in months, been enveloped by the miasma of smoking that I've endured for years as a student at UK, nor have I given up hope that making rules that are super-practical and realistic against smoking could be complete failures of time, energy, resources, or publicity for the administration. On a completely unrelated note, please issue an ordinance against sarcasm so people are forced to express their actual ideas rather than do their best to eviscerate stupid policies through verbal irony. I'm sure that will work and everyone will follow and respect that as well. An appreciative student,
BRETT HATFIELD, Kernel cartoonist
Committee’s goal to push campus forward When the Student Sustainability Council first began brainstorming ideas on how to spend our newly created Environmental Stewardship Fee, we knew we wanted to encourage students to enact environmental, social and economical changes around campus. The Sustainability SARAH Lecture Series had alWIGHTMAN ready started, and alGuest though we place great columnist value on bringing knowledgeable individuals to campus to share their experiences and guidance, we also wanted to foster an environment in which students could make real change on campus. To realize this objective, we decided to create a student internship, but we didn’t know exactly what facet of sustainability to target first. We had learned of the new Water Quality Management Fee that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government would be implementing in 2010 due to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Consent Decree, and we thought it would be great if our first project would not only help raise awareness about Lexington’s stormwater problems, but would save the university money as well. We immediately put out a call for stormwater management interns and received nearly 15 applications from a diverse group of students. After a long deliberation process
and a few false starts, the SSC chose Stephanie Hopkins, a biology and anthropology senior, to work to reduce the university’s water quality impact while informing the UK community about the stormwater issues the Lexington area faces. Hopkins has been working hard to effect real change at UK. After over a semester of researching management methods, tracking UK’s stormwater footprint, and negotiating with grounds and facilities, the groundwork has been laid for a rain barrel demonstration area, complete with seven barrels, an informational display area, and a community garden in place to use the water diverted from the storm sewer by the rain barrels. Hopkins is also finishing a stormwater management plan for the university that could be used in the future to implement other stormwater solutions, including rain gardens and pervious pavement. The unveiling of Hopkins’s rain barrel demonstration project will take place in early April as part of “Earthdays in the Bluegrass,” so please stay tuned for more information about that exciting event. Because we believe our energy use and source is the university’s most pressing issue, the SSC has also hired James Calitri as our renewable and alternative energy intern. Calitri will be working to install a solar water heater demonstration project and will also be compiling an energy plan for the university that could be
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FOR MORE INFO ■ Check out Robert Kahne’s Jan. 26 column at http://www.kykernel.com. ■ Visit the EPA’s Consent Decree and the new Water Quality Management Fee, see LFUCG’s website (http://www.lexingtonky.gov/) under City Government, Division of Water Quality. referenced for future projects. Both of our internships give students the chance to take groundbreaking steps toward proving that sustainable solutions to problems such as urban flooding and burning coal for energy really do exist at UK. In addition to our current internship offerings, the SSC also envisions a process in which rolling applications are considered for student project grants that would encourage students from any department on campus to develop solutions to problems that they feel exist at UK. This type of system would allow more students to have a real impact on campus in a variety of ways. This structure is not officially in place yet, but with a possible increase in funding ahead and a growing awareness of our presence around campus, we encourage the submittal of all ideas for future projects and any other comments to us at ukysustain@gmail.com. Sarah Wightman is a natural resource conservation and management senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Lottery system takes advantage of those who should benefit Just a month ago, all the buzz around campus focused on the number 2,000 – wins, that is. Now, students can’t get their minds around the new buzz number – 8,000. No, the men’s basketball team is not going for win AUSTIN number 8,000 (but SCHMITT with the hype surKernel rounding this columnist team, one may get that idea). Rather it’s the number of students UK athletics let into the lottery on Monday night. Limiting the number of students in the lottery is just another way students are getting shafted by the athletic department. The ultimate shaft, though, is turning down a student who wants to get tickets to a basketball game. Have we forgotten why a bas-
ketball team plays with Kentucky across its chest? There happens to be a school here which has been educating students since 1865 it’s amazing how that subtle fact gets lost in translation when basketball season rolls around. I am not naive. I understand Kentucky basketball is a business. It provides great facilities, great uniforms and a great recruiting tool for students. Not to mention the scholarship money the athletic department gives back to the university. The positives are well known. But if basketball is a business, let’s call it what it is. There’s no point in hiding backstage when the show is in front of the curtain. Giving out coveted seats to Rupp Arena for a UK basketball game at a price of, gasp, $5 is hardly good business practice. It’s no wonder that UK wants to limit the number of student tickets to as small amount as possible. What’s even more disappoint-
ing is that just 30 years ago, my father told me that he only missed one basketball game his entire four years at this university. And to be honest, the teams that played in that era would wipe the floor clean with the current team’s jockstraps. The point being, eras change, procedures change. I’m not sure how long the current lottery procedure has been in effect, but athletics needs to take a look at what they’re actually doing. Sure, the multi-thousand dollar donations from the guy who has held his seats for over 30 years are nice, but give the games back to the people who guarantee there’s a team to fill those seats: the students. In the end, the only people losing are the students, including the student athletes, who are basically in a state of indentured servitude while UK athletics counts money the student athletes gross every
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Students fill Memorial Colosseum to capacity in anticipation of tickets for the last lottery of the year. Only 8,000 students were allowed the opportunity sit in the lottery. time they go out and win a game. The whole system is a crock and will continue to be a crock until the athletic department can reevaluate its role within the uni-
versity and get its priorities straight. Austin Schmitt is a finance sophomore. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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For Sale 2BR 2BA. 4373 Cobblestone Knoll Dr. $113,000.00. 859-619-5907
For Rent Fantastic Sublet Deal on furnished one bedroom at campus court apts. Furniture, (which is 18 months old, valued over $2,000), is yours to keep when you vacate. Lease thru July 31, 2010 at $500.00 per month, balance of February is free. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. Rent includes basic cable and internet, you pay electric and water. Washer/dryer included, (which is owned by landlord), you cannot take these when you vacate. Stainless steel appliances, (which are owned by the landlord), and you cannot take. Wood floors throughout. Go to Campus Court Apts at 935 Red Mile Rd, Fill out an application, get approved, and call John Seravalli at 386-451-5324. 1 BLOCK FROM CAMPUS: 2BR, a c, parking. $395 & up. 269-4129, 608-2751 call after 6pm. 222 University A. 3BR, Porch, Hardwood floors, basement. $1050.00 + 222 University B. 5 BR, 2BA. Lrg Living room, all appliances, all carpeted. $1,500 +. Call 619-8988 or 619-9462.
you looking for a house in a nice quiet neighborhood close to campus? Call 859-559-7594.
$1,500.00 plus elec. Heat, parking, w/d. NO PETS, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
$350 HOUSES: UNIVERSITY AVE. Laundry, deck, patio, garage, basement, extra rooms, parking, updated, amenities. 484-326-1956
BRAND NEW 4 BR: VERY ENERGY EFFICIENT. New & nearly new homes close to campus. 2 car garage, very, very nice. Showing daily. Call James McKee 859-221-7082. View at www.lexingtonhomeconsultants.com
2 BR, 1.5 BA TOWNHOME in Tates Creek area for rent. $650/mo. Please call Amber at 492-1122 Luxury Townhome, 2/3 BR 2.5 BA, Rich Rd. All electric, custom kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, hardwood, 2- car garage. Available Aug. $825/$1150.00. 2885601. 4 BR 2.5 BA Red Mile Sq. Townhouse, New Construction, All Electric, Large BR, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Hardwood. Close to campus. 12 month lease available May & Aug. $385.00/BR Walk to campus. New Paint, new carpet. 3BR 2BA, 1st Flr condo. Washer/Dryer included. $895.00/month. Short term available. 502-593-7421. 3,2,1 BR 1 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $300.00/person/month. 859-229-4991. 4 BR 2 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $325.00/person/month. 859-559-7594. 5 BR 3 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $350.00/person/month. 859-559-7594. 6 BR 3 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $310.00/person/month. 859-559-7594. 3 OR 4 BR TOWNHOMES: Off Sherrard Circle. Contact Sara at 859-621-3578
1 - 6 Bedroom Apartment/Houses available in May and August. Ask about our free Spring Break in Daytona Beach Giveaway! Dennis (859) 983-0726 www.sillsbrothers.com. 2,3,4 BR apts. In historic South Hill neighborhood. Close to UK. Call 338-6778 or email : clear13@aol.com. 1 Block campus. Super apt and 3 parking spaces. 368-9775, 253-9775 !!!All size houses. 3,4,5,6 BR. Walk to campus. State, Waller, University Ave. area. Lease begins 08/01/2010. Won’t last! These houses rent by mid Feb. sign early for best house. Bob 859-539-5502. ! 3 BR, 2 BA. WALK TO campus. $850/mo. Large master w/ Bath & walk-in closet, a/c, All appliances incl washer/dryer. Low util. No smoking/pets. 510608-7676, Greg 859-225-3334 x. 101 !!!Are you an upper classman or Grad Student? Are
Preleasing Now! 1-5BR houses. www.waynemichaelproperties.com. 859-513-1206. Efficiency - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $325.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com. 1 Bedroom - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $395.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $650.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 3 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,155.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 4 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,580.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 5 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $2,025.00. Pets, a/c, w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2 Bedroom Center Court - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at
3 BR (2 Keys apts.) Across from UK. Hardwood, laundry room, security, on-site mgmt. $1,200.00/month, includes all utilities. 859-230-3072 FOR RENT. Next school term available July/Aug. 6BR University Ave. 4 BR Oldham Ave. 2-4 BR units Transylvania Pk. Call 859-797-8850. J & S Properties 9 BR HOME: Recently remodeled. Walk to UK. Large BRs. Fraternities/Sororities welcome. Off-st. parking, w/d included & all appliances. Cable ready, immediate occupancy. $3000/mo. 859-227-1302 3 BR, complete interior renovation. New Kitchen, new bath, new lighting, refinished hardwood, yard, garage. Short term lease avail. if needed. $695 + Util. 859-396-9022. 1 BR/efficiency, renovated. Refinished hardwood, new kitchen, new bath, new lighting. $375 + Util. short term lease avail. if needed. 859-396-9022 4 BR, 3 BA, all electric. FP, 2 miles from campus. 2973 Candlelight, $900.00. 229-8515. For Rent 4 BR house on Oldham, Duplex on Transylvania park – 4 BR Each. Avail. next school term. J & S Properties. 859-797-8850. 3 BR 1 BA. All appliances, off street parking. Close to campus. $1000.00/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net
TSP Properties 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Units washer/dryer & dishwasher included utilities are all electric
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859-229-1422 4BR - $1260-1500/mo. W/D, hardwood floors, off-st. parking. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net Luxury Heatherwood townhome, Chevy Chase (near UK), 3 BR 3.5 BA, living rm, deck, loft, wash/dryer, dishwasher, garage. 2,054 sq. ft. 916-753-353.5. $1350/month Studio apt, $400.00/month includes water. Woodland ave. Call 502-5527216
4BR, 2BA HOUSE, Very Nice! Quiet Street, Walk to UK, washer/dryer, parking. Available Aug. No Pets/Smoking. $1,600/mo. + Utilities. Email: rent507@gmail.com
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2BR 1.5BA Townhome Richmond Rd. All electric, hardwood, washer/dryer, security system. $825.00/month. 288-5601
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The Bourbon Review Magazine, looking for interns working towards their English, communications or journalism degree. UPPER CLASSMAN ONLY!!! If interested email: justin@thebourbonreview.com.
Do you belong to a University group that needs to raise money; The Lexington Herald-Leader is recruiting groups to solicit customers for a new free publication in the Lexington Market. For more information email rmorgan@herald-leader.com.
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THE MOON NIGHT Club now hiring for cocktail waitresses and security. Call Wed & Thur. between 10am – 2pm. 335-6666 for interview appt
ALCOHOL RESEARCH at the University of Kentucky. Health social drinkers between 21 to 35 years of age are needed for studies on the effects of alcohol on behavior. Participants will be financially compensated for their time. Movies, a hot meal, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided after the study in a comfortable setting. Call 257-3137 for more information
3,4,5,6 BR Houses on campus. garymilcarek@aol.com 3BR 2.5BA townhome. New paint. Centrally located. Convenient to campus, fayette mall, tates creek centre and public library. 338-1717. 7BR, 3 BA $357.00 each + utilities. www.patriotrentalsllc.com. 859-433-0996. Newly remolded 2 & 3 BR student condo’s along with 4 – 6 BR houses. All appliances, W/D included. Please call 859-621-1339. Available Aug. 5 BR 2 BA 221 Forest Park Rd. AC, appliances, W/D, parking. No Pets. $1,600.00 + Utilities. 859-272-8568 Available May Downtown. Close to Arts and Science ctr. Nice 4 BR 2BA with hardwood, fenced yard, appliances, AC, W/D. $1,600.00 + Utilities. 859272-8568 5BR 2BA house, all appliances, all electric, water paid. Walking distance to campus. $1,625/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.com. 3BR apts. DW, W/D, close to campus. Dennis 859983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com.
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Wanted VOLUNTEERS PAID TO Participate in multiple studies. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are recruiting participants diagnosed with ADHD and for studies concerning the effects of alcohol. Looking for M & F social drinkers between 21-35 years of age. All participants are compensated for their time. Please call 257-5794 Are you suffering from Adult ADHD? Do you smoke tobacco cigarettes? Do you have difficulty paying attention, focusing or organizing? Are you easily distracted? Do you sometimes feel fidgety and restless or act on impulse without thinking? Do these symptoms interfere with completion of your daily activities? Are you NOT currently taking medications to treat these symptoms? If you answered yes to some of these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. Researchers with the University of Kentucky departments of
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Former Volunteer joins football staff By Metz Camfield
tin served as the successor to Peyton Manning at Tennessee and led the Volunteers to the National Championship in 1998 at the Fiesta UK head coach Joker Phillips introduced Bowl against Florida State. Martin said the transition to UK another new coach to his staff on Satwill be easier with Sanders here, and urday evening before the UK men’s he’s looking forward to coaching with basketball game against Alabama. him. Former Tennessee quarterback and One thing that may be uncomfortnational champion Tee Martin will be able, however, is when the Cats travel the new wide receivers coach at UK. to Neyland Stadium this fall. Martin “What a better guy to come in and said it will be his first time ever on the learn under than Joker Phillips who is Martin opposing side of the stadium. one of the best in the game,” Martin “I don’t know how it’s going to said. “I’m going to learn all I can and feel,” Martin said. “But right now I’m a Kenwork as hard as I can.” Martin was a quarterback at Tennessee tucky Wildcat, working here at Kentucky and while current UK offensive coordinator Randy we’re going to do our best to win every SaturSanders was a coach with the Volunteers. Mar- day.” mcamfield@kykernel.com
Softball looks to build off last season’s success By T.J. Walker twalker@kykernel.com
Last season the UK women’s softball team reached heights the school had never seen before. This year they are looking to climb even higher. Coming off the best season in school history and returning its core of starters means expectations around the softball program are bigger then they’ve ever been. “I’m really excited to start playing, it’s taken awhile to get to this point, but the team is a lot stronger and smarter,” junior catcher Megan Yocke said. “We’re hoping to be a lot better than last year and last year was a huge stepping stone based off record and everything else. I’m excited to see where it takes us.” If last year’s team turned heads in the Southeastern Conference, then this year’s team should also draw the attention of conference foes. “A lot of people aren’t going to take us for granted like they did last year so they are definitely going to come out ten times stronger than they did last year,” sophomore infielder Brittany Cervantes said. “But we’ve gotten ten times better, so it’s like we are right there with them.” Not being circled as an easy win by opponents might be something new to the Cats, but it can also be considered a testament to how far the program has come. “Last year was our best year when no one knew about us, but now people know about us so it will be more exciting,” Cervantes said. “But I still think we’re underdogs in conference so we just got to play like we have nothing to lose.” UK’s pitchers last season boasted an im-
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Senior infielder Brittany Cervantes was second on the team with 35 RBI last year. pressive 2.91 ERA and the Cats return three starters from the 2009 rotation that combined for 34 wins. But in 19 of UK’s 23 losses last season UK had two runs or fewer, so if the Cats are looking to have more success then the bats need to come alive. Luckily for UK, first AllAmerican Molly Johnson is returning. She scored 53 runs last season and was the first UK player to ever be named an All-American. But the Cats agree it’s going to take a team effort to score more. “We all have worked on getting faster and stronger, but we have worked on fundamentals ... it’s a touch-up on skills so they are not forgotten,” Cervantes said. With all that combined, the team is expecting even greater success than last year. “World Series, nothing less, our ultimate goal is the World Series,” Yocke said.
BASKETBALL Continued from page 1 back to tie the game at 17, but wouldn’t lead again. With 3:41 to go, Wall took an outlet pass from Liggins and sprinted into the open court. Wall made a quick crossover to his right, moved the ball behind his back, jumping backwards while getting fouled and banked in the shot. The ensuing free throw gave the Cats a 24-19 lead. Conversely, Alabama made five of their first seven shots, but just six of their last 24 shots of the half. After leading 31-24 at halftime, the Cats methodically pushed the lead to 14 points at 42-28. But Alabama wouldn’t go away, cutting the lead to six with 7:46 to go in the game. With 2:30 left in the game, Wall dribbled into the lane and slotted a perfect bounce pass to freshman forward Daniel Orton for a dunk to give the Cats a 60-51 lead and some much needed breathing room. “In the second half (Wall) played,” Calipari said. “He ran our team. We were grinding it out at times which we have to learn to do which I was happy we were able to do.” The Cats held the lead for the final few minutes and capped it off with a Patrick Patterson one-handed jam. Wall stretched in the closing possessions to get his 10th rebound for the points-rebounds double-double.
PENNINGTON Continued from page 1 Tuesday—Alabama scored just 55 points against a UK defense maybe trying to thaw out a bit from the winter freeze coming down outside the arena doors. Looking past the poor offensive execution on both ends of the floor — that’s not a coaching problem, that’s a player problem — Grant forced his gameplan down UK’s throat, up until the Tide’s deficit became too significant to overcome without trying the old let’s-hope-theymiss-their-free-throws routine. Because UK won, Calipari was happy with the way things panned out. But a Coach Cal team that scrambled to reach 66 points in a win, won despite being told (by a far less talented crew) how the game would be played: slow. “The gameplan was to try to keep Kentucky out of
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Junior guard Patrick Patterson dunks the ball in the final minute of UK's 66-55 win over Alabama on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. “We missed some shots to make this a higher scoring game, but you have to give them credit,” Calipari said. “They did their thing and they were grinding it out. They did well.”
transition as much as we could,” Grant said. Grant said what made practicing to play against the Cats so difficult was being able to get a realistic gauge on just how big and how fast UK is. UK, by average, is the tallest team in all of college basketball and Alabama, against an average opponent, comes across as a bit undersized. And no team this side of the Jamaican 4x100-meter relay Olympic team will be able to outgun the Cats on foot. So with less talent than most other SEC schools, Grant neutralized UK’s most glaring advantage, perhaps most effectively of any of UK’s opponents so far. Even at 3-7 so far in SEC, that’s Coach of the Year material. “Here’s what Anthony did,” Calipari said. “What you’re finding out is, there’s a bunch of good coaches in this league. He gave his team a chance to win, would you say? On the road in Lexington, Ky., his team had a
chance to win. That’s what you do as a coach. They kept the game in the 60s, we wanted it in the 80s.” Because of his team’s standing in the league, Grant likely won’t earn Coach of the Year honors. He may not garner many votes, either. If Calipari wins it, it’s because he deserves it. Same with Fox, who is in a similar position as Grant. But the award isn’t given to the coach with the highest winning percentage. Otherwise, why vote on it? The standings would vote for themselves. The award is presented because an up-anddown win-loss record doesn’t say everything about how a coach (or his players) perform throughout the season. In Grant’s case, the record should almost be ignored. Either way, don’t expect either of these coaches to go on much longer before the votes start rolling in. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.