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Rochelle Boland speaks to Commissioner of Law Logan Askew at the city council meeting about the proposed housing plan on Tuesday. PHOTO BY WILL BALDON STAFF
Definition of ‘family’ remains up in the air By Allie Garza agarza@kykernel.com
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Freshman center DeMarcus Cousins mimes a phone to Mississippi State fans, who called and texted him in the days leading up to the game.
Stark victory Cats comeback leads to tough conference win By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Down seven with three minutes to play, John Wall and the Cats willed themselves back to life in front of a crowd of 10,788 on the road at Mississippi State (18-8, 6-5 Southeastern Conference), winning 81-75 in overtime. Water bottles fell to the floor from the disgruntled fans that packed Humphrey Coliseum, and the UK men's basketball team (251, 10-1 Southeastern Conference) left unscathed. “Oh, it did (have the intensity of an NCAA Tournament game),” UK head coach John Calipari
Mississippi State students provided game no one will forget
said. “And their fans were terrific. The stuff at the end is just unfortunate. And let me say this, that was probably 15 people in the whole building, out of 12,000, that were idiots.” UK (25-1, 10-1 SEC) was led by a balanced scoring attack of three players with 18 or more points, and three double-doubles from Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson, to close out the Bulldogs. With the game tied at 20, Wall took a pull-up jumper from 15 feet away and on the next possession hit a spinning fade away jumper while getting fouled. The
STARKVILLE, Miss. — Getting over The Hump isn’t easy. Humphrey Coliseum, referred to by its full name about as often as Tubby Smith is called “Orlando,” is small and seems unimposing if you get there early enough before the game. Then again if you get there early enough, you’d be sure to see the thousands of students waiting to get in. At The Hump, students JAMES PENNINGTON don’t buy tickets. They line up and wait. Once the Kernel house opens, about 3,500 columnist are let in. The rest file back
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Cynthia Hammonds was hit by a car near the intersection of South Limestone and Transcript Avenue in front of the UK Hospital on Tuesday.
For residents living near UK, the definition of family could forever effect how many students will live in the neighborhoods surrounding the university. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council met Tuesday to discuss the definition of family and the density issues affecting the districts in the greater Lexington area. The definition of family, according to the original housing ordinance, is that of a person who lives alone, or two or more persons living together as a single housekeeping unit who use common kitchen facilities. This does not include fraternity or sorority houses, community residences, boarding or lodging houses or other similar buildings. Many who reside in the neighborhoods surrounding UK do not meet the above description. Council members discussed how Building Inspection is currently sending out notices to property owners who they’ve received complaints about regarding the number of adults living together. “The thing we’re dealing with isn’t about students,” said 3rd district councilwoman Diane Lawless. “It’s about density. “In retrospect, instead of
this being a student housing task force, it should have been called a rental property task force,” she said. Lawless discussed with the council an ad she saw on Craigslist, where a renovated property on Westwood Court was listed. The home had nine bedrooms, four baths, allowing up to 18 occupants, perfect for a fraternity or sorority, the ad said. “This is not proper singlefamily use,” Lawless said. “I agree we need to put a number on what is reasonable for single-family use. This doesn’t just impact students.” The voice of the students, however, was absent. When the order of agenda items was changed, Student Government President Ryan Smith, who has attended many of the meetings, had to leave early for a midterm. Smith feels students have been caught in the middle and the only alternative the city is proposing will affect students in a negative way. The city has not enforced the statutes for a long time, See Housing on page 2
Woman struck near campus In stable condition at UK Hospital By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
An accident involving a pedestrian and a car occurred near UK’s campus Tuesday afternoon. Lexington Police Officer Andre Grider said Cynthia
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Winter weather cancels early Tuesday classes By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
For the second day in a row UK operated on an altered schedule due to snowy conditions. According to a UK alert sent at approximately 5 a.m., all classes before 11 a.m. were canceled Tuesday. Classes after 5 p.m. Monday were also canceled due to snow. Vice President for Public Safety Anthany Beatty said the decision to delay classes Tuesday for two hours was made based on several factors. UK officials held a conference in the morning and information from the National Weather Service said the area would get more snow PHOTO BY ZACH BRAKE | STAFF flurries, but officials were con- Film studies seniors record sound in the cold weather next to the White Hall Class-
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Hammonds, an employee at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, was crossing South Limestone to Transcript Avenue near the UK Medical Center around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday when she was hit by a car. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said the Lexington Fire Department transported Hammonds to UK Hospital. As of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hammonds was reported as being in stable condition.
UK Police and the Lexington Police Department responded to the accident. Grider said Hammonds had the rightof-way and was hit by the car as it was turning left during a yellow light onto Limestone. Grider was unsure of the extent of Hammonds’ injuries. Monroe did not identify the driver of the car, but the car involved was a silver Kia. The driver cooperated with police.
Mardi Gras, Lexington style Co-owner of Bourbon n' Toulouse Kevin Heathcoat throws free T-shirts to patrons during their Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday.
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College students to retirees decked out in brightly-colored, metallic beads enjoyed music, food and beer Tuesday evening as part of Bourbon n’ Toulouse’s Fat Tuesday celebration. The only music playing was the screaming of Cajun orders combined with the commotion of voices. The energetic crowd dressed in a mix of casual wear, massive amounts of flashy beads or a feathery mask stood elbow-to-elbow to get their fill of more than 250 pounds of crawfish and other Cajun dishes. Customers were greeted with $2 keg beer after finally squeezing through the jam-packed door. People like Dickey Lyons, former UK football player, could not resist the aroma of butter and beer that filled the restaurant.
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“Bourbon and Toulouse is the best restaurant in Lexington, hands down,” he said. As Lyons and two friends feasted on what looked like an entire weeks worth of crawfish, they enjoyed the calmer side of the event, eating their meal in Chevy Chase Inn next door. While con-
suming his crawfish at a steady pace, Lyons expressed his affection toward the local Cajun eatery. “Walk into Bourbon and Toulouse and let the good times roll,” Lyons said. Other Lexington residents See Tuesday on page 2
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Better eating habits key to African-American health By Drew Teague news@kykernel.com
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‘16 and Pregnant’: Meet the new moms Nikkole “Having a baby can hurt relationships,” Nikkole, 16, one of the stars of the series (premieres on MTV February 16, 10 p.m.), tells Us. Indeed, the Michigan student’s boyfriend dumps her when he learns she’s expecting. Chelsea The South Dakota social butterfly, 18, trades school dances for doctor visits. “I miss being a regular teenager,” says Chelsea, who goes into labor prematurely. “But I don’t regret having my daughter.” Jenelle The North Carolina party girl, 18, who juggles school, work and a newborn (without the help of the baby’s father), is forced to make a “painful decision” regarding her son: Should she surrender some responsibility and let her mom help raise him?
Taylor Swift’s dreamy wins Now this is a fairy tale: after Taylor Swift’s sophomore CD, Fearless, sold more than 5 million copies, making it 2009’s best-selling record, she became the first female country singer to win the album of the year Grammy (psst: At 20, she’s also the youngest!). Add three other trophies that night; her first film, Valentine’s Day, in theaters now; and budding love with Glee’s Cory Monteith, 27, and it’s already another very good year. She chats with Us. How did your big win make you feel, especially as a country artist? Awesome. Nashville is my favorite place in the world, and I love the stories that are told in country
music. But it’s healthiest to remove labels in music and make an album good enough to win — and I did not see it coming! With your film out, any Valentine’s Day stories? I’m that girl who loves getting flowers and surprises. When I was 15, I had my first boyfriend, but I was stuck in bed sick. I came out of my room, flowers were all over and he was there. It was the cutest little first Valentine’s Day ever! How have you celebrated the day since that one? I’ve been single, and I appreciate that. You don’t have to have a boyfriend every Valentine’s Day, because then it won’t be as special when you do.
Stars’ peep-toe pumps Olivia Wilde, Zoè Saldana and Vanessa Hudgens have been strutting the red carpet in Sergio Rossi’s Cachet peep-toe platforms. “I love the edgy twist on a classic shoe,” Wilde tells Us. But the best bonus? “They are really comfortable!” she adds, while Malin Akerman seconds, “The platform makes them easy to walk in.
Winter white eye shadow Ice princesses! Pink, Jennifer Hudson and other stars are perking up their peepers with frosted white shadow. "It instantly makes you look refreshed," says Rihanna's makeup pro Mylah Morales. "Cream shadow is best. Using a wet brush, apply to each lid up to the brow bone and gently line under eyes. COPYRIGHT 2010 US WEEKLY
One professor is using Black History Month to examine health as well as history. Ingrid Adams, Nutrition and Food Science’s professor, sees problems with the dietary lifestyle people live and wants to help inform the public of Adams how they can live in healthier ways. Adams will be speaking Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in room 211 of the Student Center as part of the Carter G. Woodson Lecture series, in a lecture entitled, “Dietary and Physical Activity Habits of African Americans in Lexington, Kentucky.” Adams does not just focus on solely African Americans, but the entire population, and wants to drive home the message of how we can better ourselves through nutrition. “My main goal is to work with all individuals in Lexington, but this particular study I
will report on Tuesday will examine African Americans,” Adams said. “We need to focus on all groups.” The African American Studies and Research Program hosts the Carter F. Woodson Lecture series and chose Adams as their speaker for this event. Adams was the first in the department to get a grant, said Sonja Feist-Price, director of the AASRP. Price said Adams was an easy choice for the lecture based upon her research ideas. The event will be an opportunity for Adams to show her research, Price said, and help students understand how to use diet and physical activity. “It all boils down to physical activity so this impacts every face of our existence,” she said. Price said this lecture will hopefully connect with not just African-American students, but the entire UK population in attendance and hopes people take the information personally and make it positively impact their lives. Adams had a love for nutrition from a young age and it has carried her through her career.
HOUSING Continued from page 1 Smith said, and now students are bearing the brunt of the punishment. “(Students) are doing everything legal they know,” he said. “Why should they be punished?” Grandfathering needs to be in place to allow existing homes in zones R1 and R2, which include student-populated streets, to be maintained as is, he said. “They need to prevent this issue from becoming more severe and prevent a mad dash to find housing (elsewhere),” Smith said. Although he wasn’t able to speak to the
If You Go What: Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series When: Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Rm. 211 Admission: Free “I started off with a love of teaching nutrition, even after high school I worked towards acquiring knowledge in nutrition,” Adams said. Adams has spend much of her life devoted to nutrition and would like to see the world, and especially Americans, starting to eat better in their daily lives. But while her goal is widespread, her message is simple. “My desire is for people to eat healthy,” Adams said.
council members in person, Smith plans to meet with Lawless on Wednesday to discuss his concerns. Lawless realized students had class and that others had taken time off from work to attend the meeting. She plans to hold a special planning committee meeting on March 2 at 11 a.m. to further discuss possible ordinance amendments. Smith said it is important for students to be aware of the housing situation and what is happening during these council meetings. While he said he plans on always having the students represented by either himself or someone in Student Government, students should be at the meeting to voice their concern. “It sends a stronger message if students are there,” he said.
TUESDAY Continued from page 1 shared that sentiment to celebrate the day before Mardi Gras. Amid the beads and laughter, many customers could not get enough of the food. Patrick Brown, a geography senior, was in attendance for his fifth year at the Fat Tuesday party. In the heart of the busy night a loud crash came from the kitchen as a shelf holding kitchenware fell into the sink. But instead of panic, the party carried on. Customers’ applause filled the room, and despite the stress of the busy night, employee Benjamin Becker, known as “Money Cat Maker” around the kitchen, did not seem to mind. Becker did not miss a beat as he stood in the B&T crowd talking to his friends.
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Patrons of Bourbon n' Toulouse enjoy several pounds of crawfish for the Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday. Not sweating the wildness, Becker simply said, “Need to drink more bourbon.” The environment may be crowded and fast at this time during the year, but the New Orleans mentality of the easygoing personalities are the main attraction at Bourbon
WEATHER Continued from page 1 cerned with ice conditions, Beatty said. " ... We had the possibility for more icing," he said. Beatty said the Physical Plant Division was making good headway early Tuesday morning except for on the tops of parking structures throughout campus, so that was a concern as well.
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 an 8 — Take a midweek break to enjoy delicious cuisine. This could be a good time for lunch with co-workers to work out a logical plan of action. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You desire something sweet today. One or two bites will satisfy the craving without trashing your diet. One drink is plenty. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — As the Moon enters Aries, you get a boost of enthusiasm that helps you make a deadline. Power your way through the last obstacle. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — As you become aware of household issues, form a logical plan of attack to make repairs and renova-
and Toulouse. Lyons, a New Orleans native, would know. Lyons is usually in New Orleans during Fat Tuesday but said the atmosphere of B&T reminded him of home. “If you are in Lexington (during Fat Tuesday) you need to be here,” Lyons said.
Beatty said the issue of the snow emergency in Lexington declared by Mayor Jim Newberry caused concern, because the university did not want to have issues with towing of cars interfering with campus and snow routes. "The decision was made ... to give everybody time to catch up," Beatty said. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Fayette County on Wednesday predicts snow showers until midday with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 20’s.
tions that everyone will love. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Do you feel a bit sad? Pay close attention to the feeling for a few moments, and then go on to another task. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — You have to bend your mind around a problem to get a new perspective. Suddenly you see the light and find a practical route to completion. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — A new person enters today. At first you wonder if there’s anything new in the conversation. By late afternoon you see the wisdom of adding another view. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Finally! Group members have learned to take care of their own needs. Will it last? Yes, if you show your appreciation. Bonuses help. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —
Today is a 7 — The pressure is off, and you feel tremendous relief. Relax and enjoy a day that requires fewer adjustments. Rent a feel-good movie and kick back. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — There’s an internal struggle going on. You want to do something ingenious, but the job calls for simple logic. You can have both if you fulfill basics first. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — You and your partner feel like you’re on the right track creatively. An older person provides sophisticated logic to help you move forward. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — You’ve been flexible for days. Today you decide to do things your way. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Say what you want and let the group carry the message. (C) 2010 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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Students should support proposed housing changes
UK, professors should consider those who walk
Students deserve high quality, well maintained, safe housing just like anyone else, and city officials and neighbors who often have lived in these neighborhoods for decades shouldn’t be vilified as hateful just because they don’t want a house next to them converted to a rooming house. There’s a difference between four or five people living together in a house and a house double or tripled in size and 10 or more people living in a house. Students should support reasonable attempts to limit excessive densities in established neighborhoods. These attempts, along with other measures, will ensure that the density level in established neighborhoods are sustainable and we don’t have more North Elizabeth streets, where there’s no street parking, sewers routinely overflow, and home invasions occur regularly. Is this really quality housing (student or otherwise), and does this really serve the students’ interest (but gosh, the landlords sure have done well there, haven’t they)? The houses are going to rent for the same amount per bedroom because they have to compete with the nearby
I’m not the only one complaining about school being in session despite the snowy conditions around campus. And it’s with good reason that students and university employees are unhappy. The complaints don’t stem from a united preference to be cooped up in residence halls, apartments and houses all day instead of going to class; rather (at least in my case) I dread the commute on foot. Stomping through ice, snow and slush is no fun, especially when I live a few short blocks from campus. It’s frustrating that Lexington requires its property owners to uphold their own sidewalks, even when they are adjacent to heavily-travelled roadways and get a lot of student traffic. I mean, do you see how much snow there is out there? Even if those residents were outside for hours at a time with heavy-duty shovels, the forecast for more snow in the coming days is certainly bound to generate more aggravation than
apartment buildings (do your own rental survey if you don’t believe me). So demanding quality housing is not incompatible with affordable housing nor does it mean students won’t be within walking distance. The Kernel ran an article showing that apartments for 5,000 students have been built in the last several years within walking distance of UK and more planned. The question and only question before us then is will established neighborhoods become slum housing complexes with inadequate parking, storm and sanitary sewers, and badly out of compliance with basic safety codes as documented by the Student Housing Task Force Report, or will they be in well-maintained properties with adequate infrastructure to support them. Not only should students support reasonable limits on density in established neighborhoods they should demand that housing in the area around campus be regularly inspected and brought up to code so students aren’t subjected to living in fire traps. Demand action before someone dies. Mark Barker UK information technology manager
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Junior forward Patrick Patterson goes for the ball during UK’s 81-75 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday in Starkville.
BASKETBALL Continued from page 1 ensuing free throw pushed the UK lead to five at 25-20. The Cats stretched the lead to seven at 29-22, but the Bulldogs closed the half on a 7-3 run to make the score 32-29 at the break. While the Cats absolutely throttled Mississippi State on the boards in the first half to the tune of 28-11, their 34.3 percent shooting from the field, including 1-for-12 from beyond the arc, allowed the
Bulldogs to stay within three points. Timely 3-point shooting from senior guard Barry Stewart kept Mississippi State in the game and with three minutes left the Bulldogs held a 67-60 lead. Sophomore guard DeAndre Liggins performed the first of numerous timely plays for the Cats on the ensuing possession, draining a 3pointer with 2:42 to go to bring the Cats within four. Patterson and Cousins provided key defensive stops, combining for two blocks, a drawn charge and a steal. A
Bledsoe layup and Patterson 15-foot jumper finished the UK comeback and sent the game to overtime. In overtime, UK scored 10 of its 14 points from the charity stripe, and played tight defense, allowing only five points for the Bulldogs. Counting the final three minutes of regulation, Mississippi State scored just five points in the final eight minutes of the game. "Every game we play we grow up a little bit," Cousins said. "We're maturing as a team and as individuals. So, we came in and we knew what we had to do."
PENNINGTON Continued from page 1 to their dorms. Those students fortunate enough to make it in — they comprise about 35 percent of The Hump’s total crowd — know they’re lucky to get in. They show it, too, by the uncanny amount of sound they create. Rick’s Rowdies, as they’re called, made their initial impression on UK long before the Cats arrived in Starkville. Thousands of Mississippi State students somehow gained access to DeMarcus Cousins’ cell phone number and flooded him with hundreds of calls and thousands of text messages throughout the week. The telephone tension carried over into Tuesday’s warm-ups. As soon as students were let in, they filed down to the closest seats to the floor to begin to heckle Cousins. He didn’t respond, other than with a few giggles to himself. He waited until the game to respond. In the first half, Cousins sliced through the lane, caught a pass and scored easily at the basket. Looking toward the students, he held his hand to his ear, miming a phone. Rick’s Rowdies knew they deserved it. No boos, no
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Mississippi State fans stare at freshman guard John Wall after UK’s 81-75 win over the Bulldogs on Tuesday night. jeers. Just silence. As the game went on, and State hung with the Cats, the students stayed right there. During each timeout, they matched the decibel level of the already-blaring music. Every UK free throw, The Hump sounded more like The Runway. When DeAndre Liggins pulled up for his would-be game-winner, though, The Hump went dead. But the rim clanked — you could hear it for a split-second — and the coliseum woke up. Five minutes left for the party. The fans struggled to carry the momentum into the
overtime. They even stooped to the lowest of low, throwing open water bottles on the court. State kept launching up ill advised 3-pointers, and the Bulldogs’ overworked legs were too tired to power the shots to the rim. Even in a losing effort, those 3,500 youthful voices go a long way in a 10,000seat arena. And those faithful fans will always remember the night the Bulldogs almost beat No. 2 UK: Because their ears will never stop ringing. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.
concern among the tenants. According to the LexingtonFayette Urban County government’s Web site, Lexington’s Department of Public Works and Kentucky Department of Highways control city snow and ice removal from public roadways. It has a fleet of 49 snow plows. Snow emergency routes are designated across Lexington, and I think a similar practice should be put in place for the campus and surrounding communities. A Feb. 1 posting on the LFUCG Web site reminded residents to clear snow and ice as soon as possible. It said, “City ordinance requires homeowners or occupants to be responsible for clearing the sidewalks on their property within four hours of a snowfall or ice storm.” Obviously near-campus residents consider clearing the sidewalks a lost cause if snow will only pile up there again. And if other students and Lexington inhabitants have to coordinate alternate transportation or not go to class at all, it’s the weather’s
fault. Kentucky’s unpredictable winters make it difficult to come up with a standard transportation plan, though. I’ve heard of an initiative taken by some northern college campuses to install heated sidewalks for icy winter months. While I believe UK probably has some larger financial issues to address before its sidewalks (and don’t get me wrong, I admire the campus grounds crew for their efforts in maintaining the walkways on campus), students’ safety should be a priority. I would at least like to bring this issue to the attention of UK professors and instructors. If students are late to class because of car issues or are forced to walk to class on unshoveled pavement, expect some delay, or worse, some injury. It’s not our fault we have to trek through what winter indiscriminately left on our doorsteps. Shannon Frazer journalism senior