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Safety plans at UK responsibility of each college campus
By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
With the shootings at the University of Alabama less than two weeks ago and the recent questioning of gun possession laws on UK’s campus, some may be wondering what to do in the event of an oncampus emergency — whether it be an armed gunman or a fire. Each UK college department must have a Building Emergency Action Plan to provide for its students, faculty, staff and visitors in the event of an emergency, and the individual departments or groups of
departments make their own plans. The Kernel received a spreadsheet through an open records request listing the status of all BEAPs for UK-owned properties. The spreadsheet lists about 570 different university-owned and insured properties, but not all of these buildings require their own plan because of factors such as building size and frequency of people in
them, said Emergency Management Director Christy Giles. About 21 buildings were listed as having completed plans submitted to the Emergency Management Office, about 96 buildings were listed as having submitted a draft and about 44 were listed as having a draft in progress. Giles said every department knows it has to complete a plan, but the plans are time consuming, which is why some are not done yet. Departments that already had their own internal safety plans were able to See Safety on page 6
How UK Police respond to an active shooter on campus n An initial responder will assess the situation and notify a telecommunications officer. The senior officer acts as incident commander until a field supervisor arrives. The field supervisor broadcasts the location and number of suspects, type of weapon, type of location involved and incident command post location; requests additional patrol units; and requests urban patrol rifle response. n If an active shooter is indeed occurring at UK, the police department communications requests Lexington Police for additional units, requests Lexington
Fire Department for fire units and has communications start the emergency notification plan for UK Police. n When at least four police officers arrive at the command post location, they form a contact team of a team leader, an assistant team leader, a designated cover officer, and a rescue/contact officer. n When more officers arrive on the scene they form another four-officer team with the same framework as the contact team. If the deadly behavior has stopped, they act as a rescue team.
Sun or snow, PPD handles thousands of repair requests Budget problems mean fewer people, but not less work. By Tilly Finley news@kykernel.com
In the treacherous winter months when many students opted out of visiting campus, one group of workers came without fail to maintain 800 acres of UK’s campus. With the worst of the weather over, the Physical Plant Division is now looking ahead at larger projects while trying to balance the everyday repairs hundreds of UK employees request every week. PPD is responsible for 15 million square feet of buildings. Bob Wiseman, UK vice president for Facilities Management, said PPD receives between 6001,000 work orders from staff and faculty each month. “These include anything from custodial and housekeeping functions, grounds, roadway maintenance, building maintenance and daily operations that include mechanical rooms, interior lighting, restroom facilities, roof maintenance and more,” Wiseman said. “Our internally generated work orders for normal preventive and routine maintenance run in the thousands per month.” See PPD on page 6
PPD’s spring to-do list n Classroom renovations n Roadway paving n Energy conservation projects n High voltage system repairs n Research lab work
Cats focus on Downey for chance to win By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
Devan Downey will be the smallest player on the court Thursday night, but he will garner the largest attention from UK (26-1, 11-1 Southeastern Conference). The elusive 5-foot-9 South Carolina guard gave the Cats fits in their first meeting of the season on Jan. 26, scoring 30 points and getting to the foul line with ease in route to taking 11 foul shots. “Downey’s going to take 30 shots, that’s what he’s going to do,” UK head coach John Calipari said. “Guard him. What was happening to us is, because he was driving we were ball-watching … that’s the issue of the game.” While Downey missed 20 shots in their first meeting, the Cats were caught ball-watching on numerous occasions, Calipari said. When the final horn sounded and the fans stormed the court, the Cats had their first loss of the season and it was just the fourth time all season they had been outrebounded. Since that eventful evening in late January, the two teams have gone in opposite directions. The Cats are 7-0 and have been outrebounded only once, and have outrebounded their seven opponents by an average of 10.1 boards per game. Conversely, South Carolina (14-12, 5-7 SEC) is 2-4 since the upset victory, and has been outrebounded by each of their six opponents. UK freshman forward Daniel Orton said the Cats actually did a good job on Downey the first game.
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Corgan wrestles music industry Less than an hour before his first Chicago show since December 2008, Billy Corgan sat in LaSalle Power Co.'s U-shaped green room last week discussing _ what else? professional wrestling. The Smashing Pumpkins singer, a die-hard wrestling fan, managed to make the conversation sound like a discussion about theater ("If a wrestler can embody a character, you'll go along for the ride") and kept the tone serious and analytical. "Part of my attraction to that world is that I put the same energy into it that I used to put into my music world," said Corgan, 42, who was performing at a benefit for NorthShore University HealthSystem's Integrative Medicine Program. "It's not political for me. In the musical world, it got political. I stopped reading all music press and now just read wrestling press." If it sounds as if Corgan is down on the record industry, that's because he is. One of the reasons he plans to release 44 new Smashing Pumpkins songs for free online is to avoid having to deal with record-industry drama. Corgan has so far released two songs off the "Teargarden By Kaleidyscope" project and said he just completed a sixth song. "I think a song at a time over the course of three to four years makes sense," Corgan said. "I figured this was the best way to skip all that drama. All that drama is really boring." When asked about his studio collaboration with pop star Jessica Simpson last month, Corgan said it was for her coming VH1reality show, "The Price of Beauty."
somebody some place is carrying that secret but when its on your on campus, I think there’s a real visceral connection and realization that the person walking by you in the quad or having coffee by themselves in the coffee shop or that guy or girl sitting on the other side of the lecture hall could be carrying that secret you read about,” he said Deep said she thinks having students involved with the exhibit gives people the chance to relate with their peers by reading secrets of people they may encounter in daily life.
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"She asked me to help her out on the theme song for her new TV show," said Corgan, who has been linked to Simpson in the tabloids. "(The show) has an interesting concept. She goes around the world to show how different people perceive beauty. "I ended up writing part of (the theme song). It has a little bit of an alternative rock edge, but it's still very pop-y." What's next for Corgan besides recording 38 more Pumpkins songs? "I just signed a deal to write my memoir," Corgan said. "It's supposed to come out at the end of next year. It's a spiritual memoir about life from a spiritual perspective not from a media or celeb perspective." MCT
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — You have the power to create whatever you want today. Infuse your actions with excitement. Leave correspondence for another day. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Extend your love to others through the tender expression of your feelings. There's no need for flamboyance, but gifts are always welcome. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — You wake up with an idea that could change the balance or intensity of love in your life. Whatever you do, the outcome feels just right. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Join a female asso-
“Even if visiting art exhibits may not be your forte, you can still appreciate the work that others have put into it,” Deep said. “You never know, you may be able to sympathize with someone else’s secret.” Warren said PostSecret turned his life upside down. He still can’t pinpoint the reason he started the project — but he imagines it was a battle of inner demons, and it looks as though the lighter side won. “I feel as though I might have started the project in part because I was struggling from secrets I was keeping from myself,” he said. “And through this project I’ve been able to reconcile with secrets from my past, by being inspired by those who shared their secrets with me.”
ciate to move your agenda forward. You need visible, satisfying results by day's end. That's all. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Accept your role as social butterfly, even if you feel cramped or agitated inside. Once you hit the stage, you relax and begin to enjoy the spotlight. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — There's a lot happening inside your head today. Don't expect other people to know that. You can maintain the secret or share with a special someone. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — You probably can't get romance off your mind today. So, plan for the weekend and then refocus on work. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — This is a good day for filing and organizing. You have a pile of stuff that could be put away (or thrown away). Only you can make these decisions. Don't leave it
for the cleaning crew.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Creative efforts shift toward personal relationships. Stifle any tendency to criticize. Instead, talk about how each person's contribution enhances the whole.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — You edge closer to a major goal. Your thoughts take you in multiple directions, so your actions need to focus on the logic of your priorities. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — The efforts you've put in over the last few days pay off now. You're far more comfortable in your role, and others support you. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Find your groove and stay there all day. Everyone contributes to make today memorable. And you thought it was all about work! Silly you. (C) 2010 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES
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In some restaurants and coffee shops you see a picture of Al Pacino or other celebrities hanging up on the wall,” Davis said. “Our regulars are our celebrities.” Jim Davis, owner
Common Grounds offers unique sights, sounds By Evan Baber features@kykernel.com
Walking down a dimly lit hallway on High Street, the atmosphere reflects a museum with pieces by local photographers and artists hanging on the wall. A moment later, it’s a concert venue, with the ring of guitar chords and the moan of a harmonica drifting up the stairwell. At Common Grounds, patrons can experience all this and more with their beverage of choice. Along with being Lexington’s first coffee shop, it showcases art and music from across Lexington. Among other events such as poetry readings, Common Grounds is a veritable mecca for music. They host a popular open-mic night every Monday — which regularly draws a full house — as well as live music on weekends. Looking at Common Grounds from the outside in daylight, one might assume it to be a coffee house like any other. The nine to five crowd slips in and out of the front door on their way to and from lunch break. Students, regulars and passerby can be seen sitting by windows, their eyes drifting across a book or the screens of their laptops. Inside, however, is where the difference becomes apparent. The building Common Grounds is located in was a grocery store and private residence in the 1940s, and the difference between its setup and those of other garden-variety coffee shops is night and day. In addition to a spacious main room with a stage where musicians perform, tables, leather couches and art meander around the building, making their way up a staircase to more comfortable and intimate rooms overlooking High Street. “We try to be the quintessential coffee house,” said owner Jim Davis. “In our shops, you can put your feet up on the furniture.” Architecture and decoration
aside, Common Grounds shines with its Monday night entertainment. Tables in the front room fill quickly anticipating 8:30 p.m. when the microphones set onstage are put to use. A tradition since 2003, openmic night ranges from local acts who play weekly to musicians from all over the state who come to play on special occasions. Genres range from classical guitar to freestyle rap, country western to African drums. Performances range from the touching to the comedic to the interactive when the crowd is occasionally asked to pick up an instrument and join the song. Musicians frequently request that the crowd sing along, although if the song is right, they usually don’t have to be told. “It’s a place you can come and try out new material,” said Jerry Moody, who has used Common Grounds as his creative outlet since he started as a folk singer-songwriter. “Everyone is always very welcoming,” Moody said. Acts run from 8:30 until 11 p.m. Although the house begins packed, as the night goes on the seats begin to free up as early performers and friends-of-friends filter out. Open-mic regulars, avid spectators and night owls alike gather toward the front of the room to enjoy what are often the most intimate and enjoyable performances of the night. Common Grounds owes its ambience to its customer, Davis said. They aspire to be a coffee shop of the people and for the people. The faces seen there every week become more familiar with each performance, and seem more like family with each passing visit. “In some restaurants and coffee shops you see a picture of Al Pacino or other celebrities hanging up on the wall,” Davis said. “Our regulars are our celebrities.”
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Is a relationship worth the baggage?
Local band to perform in Decent Exposure competition Garrett Bonistalli
Airlines these days have become increasingly restrictive on baggage allowed. Relationships? Not so much. If you are suffering from the “weight” of someone else, look out for the main types of baggage. A person only has two arms and these issues are the ones that are sure to break anyone’s back. The Party Animal: Sure everyone likes to party, but some need to learn ALISON to keep it in check. A string CARSON of one-night stands and a Kernel bad reputation is a battle columnist you have to overcome. If your girlfriend has scandalous Facebook pictures and a list of over twenty guys, you’re in for a long haul. Deciding whether or not your prospective other can ditch the dirty past is a big decision. Family issues: Everyone has skeletons in their closet. But when family issues take a front seat to the behavior of today—it’s present. Everyone knows the girl: low self esteem, dad walked out, mom was too busy. It is a web of insecurities and trust issues further complicating relationships. Family issues often lead to several different complexities. Divorces, infidelity or even issues with siblings and can all lead to a range of emotional and psychological barriers. Before getting with a person with such deep-rooted issues, it’s important to decide
whether or not you have the time to invest. The Crazy Ex: We’ve all caught the episode of Maury while flipping through the channels. Now picture that drama being your everyday life. That’s essentially what it becomes, (well maybe a little less trashy) when you are with someone who has a crazy ex. The psycho ex-boyfriend turned stalker, or the crazy ex-girlfriend who still sends him texts every night. It is a common piece of luggage that is sure to strain any relationship. If a person is looking to be in a new relationship, the ex should be buried by now. Consider it a major warning sign of issues to come. The Workaholic: Sure grades, school and work are important. But when it comes to a relationship, time together is necessary. If your girl or guy is all about hitting the books and not about hitting you up, there’s a big problem. No one needs to be smothered but people need attention. If your girl can’t even shoot a thinking-of-you text on their break, it’s over the weight limit. Before jumping into anything serious it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of getting involved in something heavy. If you decide you care about the person, it’s worth your time. If not, check it in. Alison Carson is a journalism junior. Email acarson@kykernel.com.
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Twelve bands. Five Nights. One winner. Astor Place Riot is hoping they fit the bill in WKQQ’s Decent Exposure competition. The Lexington-based band consists of Josh Fletcher (lead vocals, guitar, keys), UK graduates Tim Condo (Drums) and Susan Janis (Electric violin, keys, guitar), and current UK students Jason Majewski (Bass) and Clay Gibson (Guitar, vocals, keys, percussion). So, how does Astor Place Riot describe their music? "Most people would hear our music and think 'alternative rock' but I think upon further listen you'll start to pick up all the other elements of folk, blues and even electronic music," Fletcher said. “We use an electric violin, you don’t see too many bands in our genre that utilize the violin a lot.” Astor Place Riot, formerly known as Even Numbers, is no stranger to the music scene in Lexington. The band has performed at various local venues includ-
ing Two Keys, Devassa Bar & Cafe, Natasha's Bistro and Campus Pub. Recently, they played a show at Natasha’s Bistro, debuting their recently released "Without Wax" EP. The EP was written, recorded and produced entirely by the band. “For the most part it went pretty smoothly,” Majewski said. “It was my first production since graduating recording school (from the Lexington School for Recording Arts) last March.” Everything began for Astor Place Riot this past summer when their former lead singer left the group. “We were originally called Even Numbers until Josh joined,” Majewski said. “We decided it would be best to change the name since we were a whole new project.” One thing every one of Astor Place Riot’s band members have in common is their extensive musical experience. Janis has played in several orchestras, including UK Symphony Orchestra, while Fletcher majored in Music Education at Northern Kentucky University. The band cites similar in-
fluences for much of their success so far. “We all pretty much share the same musical influences which makes the songwriting feel natural, songs just seem to come together," Condo said. The band will be performing in WKQQ’s Decent Exposure contest at Bar Lexington in round two of a 12band battle of the bands. Winners are decided by fan voting at the end of each round. If voted into the finals, they will be performing on St. Patrick’s Day. The winner receives $1,000, future gigs at Bar Lexington and an opportunity to open for a national touring act at the Final Four in Indianapolis. “This is a great opportunity for us” Majewski said. “We just got finished producing the EP and we're excited about continuing to showcase it for more people.” WKQQ’s Decent Exposure contest will be at Bar Lexington on Friday at 10 p.m. The event is 21 and over. Tickets are $6 at the door.
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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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Practice gives nursing students best experience The age old adage “practice makes perfect” may not always be true, but for senior nursing students, the practice represents the perfect situation. A Feb. 16 Kernel article documented the heart attack of Henry Wall, also known as SimMan. SimMan is one of five robots the College of Nursing uses to perform simulations as routine as breathing and as serious as a heart attack. The clinical simulations facility at UK consists of more than 10,000 square feet of labs and classrooms dedicated to training nursing students. The facility is there for students to use these robots to learn from a controlled and simulated emergency situation. And it is there that UK is being set apart from other nursing schools across the nation. Miller said UK’s College of Nursing bought one of the first generation SimMans, and if the department were to buy a product like it now, it would be a $100,000 investment. She said the two new simulators the college just bought cost $45,000. The benefits of the SimMans are obvious, as they allow students to practice in low-pressure situations that are neither life nor death. The SimMan may be expensive, but the willingness to spend money to achieve the highest level of training, rather than taking shortcuts, will help UK produce a higher caliber student. This is a trend other schools within UK should begin to follow as well. Taking strides to use this advanced technology and being the first in Kentucky to do so is a step in the right direction toward contributing to the university’s Top-20 Plan.
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Personal privacy steadily dwindling Did Orwell have a crystal ball? Was Orwell a shaman, did he have a crystal ball or perhaps he just had a wild nightmare. News flash, dateline present, you are being watched. A few days ago, a small town’s school kids were lucky enough to receive brand new computers. With joy the computers were welcomed and put right to use. The vision of no child left behind was coming to fruition; someone certainly was nice, to think of these children. As it turns out, one or two of the computers came up missing, or so we are told. The school had a little secret: they were able to remotely turn on the cameras, which are standard, conveniently built in to the computers. This probably would have gone unnoticed, but while the school officials were looking for the stolen “gifts from the gods” they saw a child taking and perhaps sharing drugs. The computer had a drug addict using it. The next part was unclear, but basically the drug addict probably knew where the stolen computers were. The boy was confronted, and it came to be known the drugs were simply candy, something a child can buy at the store. The school was wrong, plus they invaded the boys home unwelcome. As cameras, computers, and dragonfly size
spying devices make our lives more enjoyable, easier, and safer; are we becoming an Orwellian type of society? With the threat of terrorism being jammed down our throats; we have let the government listen to our phone calls, x-ray our bodies, and freely enter our homes if they deem it necessary. In the name of safety, we let municipalities put up cameras in public areas. How long will it be until we are told by remote control “you did not exercise today”, or “ we know you’re not sick, get to work now.” Perhaps this is just paranoia, or perhaps little “Billy getting busted” was just the start of something dark and ugly. How far will the powers that be go, to control how we live? Cash money is quickly being replaced with plastic substitutes. We gladly save a dollar and let the groceries track what we consume. We fill out consumer surveys in order to win prizes, etc. Will this idea of progression be our undoing, and does anyone really care? We walk by each other without a hello; we peer from behind window blinds unwilling to get involved. Do we even know the people that live beside us? How far will this go? Did Orwell have a time machine?
WILLIAM KILUBA, Kernel cartoonist
Modern technology translates terribly I was reading a fellow columnist’s article online last week when I noticed there were 10 comments concerning the article. Most agreed with the writer, who was standing up for student safety, and appreciated someone speaking on their behalf, others not so much. The negative comAUSTIN ments were pertaining HILL mostly to a joke that Kernel was made in the introcolumnist duction, a sarcastic remark concerning the priorities of the school leaders and the athletic program. I thought it was funny and understood the purpose of the remark, assuming many readers had as well. But those who had taken the comments quite literally scolded the writer for implying such a notion, and were amazed at how someone could perceive such nonsense. To me, this was just another example of technology enabling personality. Over the past few years people have become very dependent on texting, Facebooking, tweeting and any other means of communication that prohibits the direct communication between individuals talking. I agree these advancements come in handy and have their respective times and places. But too many times these advancements substitute for one-on-one
verbal interaction which reminds us of the different quirks people have. I support people reading as much as they can, and it is great that we have found ways to keep written dialogue fluent in our culture — but texting messages and reading them with your friends doesn’t replace literature, so why should it enable people from talking. The outrageous prices for phone service and Internet packages paid for are nothing more than putting a price tag on air. I am paying these exorbitant fees to talk on the phone, I try and justify it by using it. I can say most things very quickly, and be to the point if need be, and then I go about my business. Nowadays, half the people I know are having these four minute long phone conversations, spread out over a 40 minute texting exchange. These are the people you bump into in the hallways of your classroom buildings and offices, who have jumpstarted osteoporosis by constantly staying hunched over, sweating over their phones and hitting everything in a half-mile radius to tell someone what time they tried to call them the previous night. This epidemic has people every day walking into traffic, knocking over bicyclists, cars piling up, people dying, all to text. Do we really need a law that says you shouldn’t text while you drive? People’s common sense doesn’t tell them that it might be a bad idea to whip out your phone while driving to see who Facebooked you?
Council using collaboration as a tool for change In the past, people have inquired as to exactly what the Student Sustainability Council is doing with the Environmental Stewardship Fee and how that fee is being LYDIA used to COURTRIGHT benefit stuContributing dents. columnist Although the changes we have implemented this year may not involve the installation of wind turbines or the demolition of the coal fired power plant located on campus, SSC has accomplished a plethora of initiatives fulfilling our mission as an organization. According to our constitution, the SSC aims to promote a culture of sustainability at the UK by 1) equipping students as educators,
professionals and future leaders in the field of sustainability; 2) creating bonds between university departments, student groups and outside organizations; and 3) recognizing sustainability as a merger of environmental stewardship, economic equity and social inclusion, in a way that will have both immediate and long-term benefits which can be enjoyed by all students of UK. As a committee, we are proud of the steps we have taken thus far in our journey of creating an atmosphere on campus where strides are being taken toward sustainable initiatives. To name a few, we have brought Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to campus in order to educate and spread awareness, created an internship that discovered solutions for storm water runoff which will save UK considerable amounts of money in the future. We have also expanded
Wildcat Wheel’s fleet of bicycles to promote not only healthy living, but also alternative modes of transportation. Undeniably grateful for the $1.50 each student has contributed to the Green Fee this year, the SSC has managed to make the $30,000 reach much further. Through collaborative efforts with Student Activities Board to bring RFK Jr. to UK, Student Government Association to fund our storm water mitigation internship, and with Residence Life to provide Wildcat Wheels with a larger fleet of bicycles, we have not only created change but made the student’s money last longer. Most recently, we have partnered with DanceBlue to create a more sustainable dance-marathon. Last year with 600 dancers, 5,000 paper cups were thrown away, creating a tremendous amount of waste. This year,
with an estimated 625 dancers, SSC has purchased bpa-free water bottles for every dancer in order to eliminate the amount of waste produced from the essential task of keeping the participants hydrated. Dance Blue is “going green” and we’re very proud to be part of the process. The SSC not only wants to express our gratitude toward SAB, SGA, RSA and DanceBlue but also extend an invitation to other organizations to work together to make UK a more sustainable institution. Collaboration creates the potential for greater change to be implemented and SSC is not only delighted about what we’ve accomplished in our first year on campus, but also excited about what the potential of partnerships will bring to campus in the future. Lydia Courtright is a sociology senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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E-mail opinions@kykernel.com George Fry food science senior
I thought these things were covered earlier in life when people were taught the value of human life. But now we have to waste lawmaker’s time debating the dangers of using the phone while driving a car. I bet half of these exchanges are people bailing themselves out of jokes that didn’t translate via text and they were read as spiteful. Because unless you put “j/k” or “lol” after a sentence, no one will now you are possibly speaking in sarcasm or humor prohibiting the recipient from comprehending. This kills another half-an-hour explaining oneself in a poor attempt at comedy that was lost in translation by the robotic powers flexed by Optimus iPhone. With phones that now record your words and text them to whomever the recipient is now being sold to the public, it can help ease the problem of someone wearing down the front end of my Schwinn for their walking and texting. It seems so advanced to think of a dictaphone sending messages automatically, but what phone companies might need to do is invent an application for download that tells a joke for you if you send it. The device would need to be able to read the responders blood pressure when they get the joke and send it back— because that would be useful. Before you know it, technology will get really out-of-the-box and invent phones that allow people to speak to one another in their own voices. Austin Hill is an English senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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UK’s opportunity for revenge has arrived This is the day you’ve been waiting for since Jan. 26. It was circled on the calendar, especially after the South Carolina Student Government sent that snotty letter claiming supremacy. It didn’t become erased when the South Carolina Student Body President, Meredith Ross, sent her apology. Revenge has been in the air and on Thursday the opKENNY portunity for it comes. COLSTON “I think (the letter’s) pretty Kernel funny,” said Tim Kempf, a columnist civil engineering junior. “You talk smack just because you beat UK. Now, you’re going to get whooped.” South Carolina, the only team that has defeated UK in its magical season so far, makes a return trip to Rupp Arena Thursday. A chance to return the favor is here. And it’s been a long time coming. “I expect revenge,” said Ryan Cline, a journalism sophomore. “I want to blow them out because I don’t like Devan Downey. I’m taller than him anyway.” It doesn’t matter whether or not UK head coach John Calipari and Co. have been seeking this revenge, Big Blue Nation has — from UK Student Government President Ryan Smith to the last student on this campus. They want John Wall to show Downey what dropping 30 points in Rupp Arena is like. Fans want the Gamecocks to know seven
SAFETY Continued from page 1 submit a formal plan quicker because they just rewrote them to fit the BEAP template, she said. Out of the properties listed on the spreadsheet, some do not follow university emergency plans. University hospital buildings, buildings owned by Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Commonwealth Stadium and Rupp Arena all follow different emergency plans. Giles said buildings such as separate farming facilities where people do not frequent all day, everyday, do not require their own emergency plan, but they have to be listed in the spreadsheet because UK still has to insure those facilities. “A big chunk of these buildings are small buildings in the barns, but because the university owns and insures them, they have to have building num-
championship banners mean more than a threegame winning streak. And no matter how many other schools use the “Wildcat” nickname, there’s only one that matters. Thursday is the fans’— and the teams’ — chance to do so. The expectation is simple enough: expect Rupp to be rocking more than it has all year. “ ‘Cause of the team this year and how you aren’t suppose to lose at home, it’s going to be crazy,” Cline said. “Plus they beat us away, so now’s our chance.” In interviews around campus, the majority echoed the same thing: the Gamecocks should expect a beatdown, Downey will be schooled and the Cats will show everyone who’s boss once again. And when it comes to this expected victory, the reaction should make just as large of a statement as the margin of victory, they agreed. “We don’t need to say anything,” Kempf said. “Just go back into the locker room, no fans say a word. Everyone just file out of Rupp Arena. That should prove our point. We’re better than that. Their lack of class was shown with their actions.” Sounds like fighting words. But not everyone is out for Gamecock blood. A few other students want this win for reasons that have nothing to do with a resolution, letters or Downey. To them, a victory pretty much locks up a 44th Southeastern Conference title and No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Achieving that makes them content enough. “Revenge doesn’t matter to me,” said Sheri Ward, a history senior. “Another win in the SEC
bers,” she said. Other buildings that do not require their own specific emergency plans include the Greg Page Apartment Complex and Cooperstown Apartments, because they are looked at as personal apartments, Giles said. Because those buildings are rented out, versus buildings such as residence halls, it is up to individual residents to do their own personal planning, she said. The BEAP is supposed to be tested annually at a time each department chooses. These tests may involve emergency plan leaders going through specific scenarios or doing a routine fire alarm test and evacuation, Giles said. “We will evolve that training as plans get implemented and people get accustomed to training and exercising those plans on an annual basis,” she said. Giles said the Emergency Management Office and college departments aim to involve stu-
dents in these tests too. Under the “workplace violence” section of the plan, it instructs those aware of gunfire to take refuge in a room that can be locked and with limited visibility to those outside, secure the door and hide under a desk or closet or in a corner. Once the situation is solved, a UK officer or university official will unlock the door to let people inside know everything is okay. Other sections of the plan include what to do in the event of a fire, natural disaster, bomb threat and attempted threat. Students can visit the Emergency Management Web site, (www.uky.edu/EM), for more information on what to do in different emergencies and can look at Campus Emergency Action Guide posters located in all university classrooms and labs. Giles said if any student notices a classroom or lab missing one of these posters, he or she should contact the Emergency Management Office to let employees know.
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will lock up the conference and give us a No. 1 seed. That’s enough for me.” Noting that with success comes a lot of jealousy, the letters and more do not faze Ward. She understands when opposing teams rush the court and write resolutions about your team, you’re doing something right. She’s on the right track. Even if the Cats lose against South Carolina, the bigger picture has always been banner No. 8. Two losses to a team who will finish in the bottom two of UK’s division won’t kill that goal. It may leave a bad taste and it may be cause for a second resolution, but it’s not the end of the world. Even with a Thursday loss, the Cats can still lock up the SEC, get a bye in the SEC Tournament and grab a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But I’m sure most would love to accomplish all that and beat South Carolina. John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson, you’re on notice. Your peers want victory and blood on Thursday night. They want you to deliver it. And students and fans, you have a job, too. Make it easier for the players and bring life to Rupp. But make sure you listen and follow the creed many before you have lived by. “We hold ourselves to a higher standard,” said journalism sophomore Nick Metzler. So nothing vulgar or out of control. Keep it classy, Kentucky. Revenge is always sweeter when you do it the right way. Kenny Colston is a journalism senior. E-mail kcolston@kykernel.com.
PPD Continued from page 1 As always, Wiseman said, the winter season poses unexpected challenges, especially in the form of grounds maintenance and heating and cooling systems. "Winter is always a challenge with cold temperatures, frozen pipes, snow and ice removal and then later roadway potholes,” he said. “But our staff does an excellent job in responding and dealing with problems in all weather conditions at all hours of the night and day, on weekends and often on holidays. We have staff on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.” Like all academic and business buildings on campus, PPD is facing budget constraints. Wiseman said PPD is trying to keep up with the work orders with less people. Because of the challenging financial times PPD is adjusting by increasing the use of technology and readjusting cycles, Wiseman said. This means less time in private office cleanup and more time
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Orton pointed to Downey’s 20 missed shots and that three or four of his baskets came at the end. The problem, Orton said, was the number of fouls called against UK when Downey had the ball. “One time he drove into me and I think I was standing straight up and I kind of jumped backwards and he jumped into me and they called a foul on me,” Orton said. “So there really wasn’t much I could do about it as far as blocking the shot and everything, so hopefully down here we’ll have the refs help us out a little bit.” The Cats said at the beginning of the year one of their goals was to go undefeated in addition to winning a national championship. Because South Carolina dashed those dreams, many have assumed this game means more for UK than others. Calipari said he wants to see if they have gotten better since the last time they played them, but Orton said the loss will be in the back of their minds. “It’s a little more special than our normal games,” Orton said. “There’s going to be an attitude going I guess you could say, and we’re just going to be really into it.”
cleaning public spaces. Work orders are prioritized by urgency, Wiseman said. Some problems get put behind others on the to-do list based on the immediate need for maintenance. “Life safety is clearly an immediate and rapid response while other matters are dealt with in the quickest time we can,” Wiseman said. “Buildings associated with patient care (clinics and our hospitals) are likewise immediate priorities.” Despite any delays, Student Center Director John Herbst said he relies on PPD frequently. “Some days I’ve had to put in 3 to 5 job orders in a single day ... especially with an aging center such as the Student Center,” Herbst said. Even with budget constraints leaving fewer people to handle such a large workload, Herbst said he prefers the work ethic of the PPD to any outside maintenance company that could be used instead. “I would put their quality of work up against any trade, and their costs are below the market value of any other privately hired company,” Herbst said. “With all sincerity, these workers are the unsung heroes of this campus.”