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UK employee pleads not guilty to incest charges By Katie Saltz ksaltz@kykernel.com
Robert S. Tannenbaum, a UK employee, entered a plea of not guilty to charges of incest at his arraignment Wednesday morning in Fayette County District Court under Judge Julie Goodman. Tannenbaum serves as the director of the undergraduate research office in the under-
graduate education office at UK. He was arrested Tuesday and taken to Fayette County jail. He is charged with four counts of incest with a relative when she was in the 8th Tannenbaum grade. The charges state between August 1998 and June 1999 Tannenbaum engaged in deviant sexual
intercourse with the alleged victim four to five times a week. Tannenbaum, 67, was released after posting 10 percent of $30,000 bail and was ordered no contact with the victim or the complaining witness. His next court date is scheduled for March 17 at 8:30 a.m. in district court. Tannenbaum served as director of Academic Computer Services from 1991 to 2001
and is the editor of “Kaleidoscope,” the UK Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship, according to the UK Undergraduate Education Web site. He is also the principal investigator for the Appalachian and Minority Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics major programs. UK spokesman Jimmy Stanton said Tannenbaum has been placed on administrative leave until further notice.
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Sigma Kappa closing down By Katie Saltz ksaltz@kykernel.com
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Freshman guard John Wall flexes after a play during the second half of UK's 80-68 win over Georgia on Wednesday.
BLOCKED AND LOADED Victory gives Cats share of 44th conference title By Metz Camfield mcamfield@kykernel.com
ATHENS, Ga. — A tale of two halves for the Cats was enough to give UK at least a share of their 44th Southeastern Conference regular season crown, and their first since 2005. A 12-0 run to begin the second half was enough to give UK a comfortable 16-point lead, and a season-high 14 blocked shots stifled the Georgia offense. The Bulldogs (13-15, 5-10 SEC) entered the game with a 4-0 home record against SEC East opponents, but UK’s defensive presence was enough to top the Bulldogs 80-68. “We know that our defense is going to take us to the next level, it’s going to take us to the championship if we get there,” junior forward Patrick Patterson said. “We know we are a defensive team, that comes first, and defense wins championships.” Led by freshman guard John
Wall’s game-high 24 points and six assists and Patterson’s 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, the Cats (28-2, 13-2 SEC) closed the road portion of their regular season with a win. Despite shooting 48.5 percent from the field in the first half, UK led by only four thanks in part to Georgia’s 11 offensive rebounds and 15 second chance points. Georgia finished with 24 second chance points. Freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins didn’t take a single shot in the first half after being called for two fouls early and only playing eight minutes. The second half was a whole different story for Cousins and the Cats. Cousins finished the game 3-for-3 from the field for six points, four rebounds and six blocks. After the game Patterson, who had four blocks of his own, talked more about the Cats’ defensive presence in the second half, and their ability to get blocked shots. “Getting a blocked shot can definitely turn around a game, it definitely fires us up, it definitely See Basketball on page 6
UK proves its more than just talk by downing Dawgs ATHENS, Ga. — All the talk since Saturday’s loss has been that, well, UK’s all talk. From the perimeter, it can’t hit shots even though UK head coach John Calipari has insisted that this is not a poor shooting JAMES PENNINGTON team. The talk Kernel was also that columnist UK can’t rely on its shooters if DeMarcus Cousins isn’t scoring down low, especially now that Patrick Patterson has morphed into a man of the outside, not the inside. Consider Tuesday’s showing in Athens a sound response to the early-week buzz. A four-game shooting lapse was corrected. UK scored at will even though Cousins attempted exactly zero shots in the first half and finished with just six points.
The talk amounted to just that: talk. Calipari blamed UK’s shooting woes — documented so well (and so deservedly) since a 2-for-22 3point day against Tennessee on Saturday — on the way he’s run pre-game shootarounds as of late. Even Wednesday morning in Athens, Calipari said UK was dragging. Then he told his players that this game was for at least a tie of the Southeastern Conference. “We had a really good shootaround after I said that,” Calipari said. Take away Darius Miller’s 0for-5 from deep, and UK shot 42 percent from behind the line. Miller earned his 15 minutes, though, on defense. A player not known for his defense — or perhaps more accurately, known for his below-average defense — blocked two shots and was responsible for several other misses in his time on the floor Wednesday. And that strong defense created even stronger offense, even if Miller wasn’t the one hitting the shots. “He was all in No. 1’s face, defending him on the perimeter, getting loose balls,” Patterson said, See Pennington on page 6
After 20 years on campus, one sorority chapter will be closing its doors. The UK Theta Rho Chapter of Sigma Kappa will no longer be operational as of May 8, according to a news release from Sigma Kappa national headquarters. The decision to close the chapter was due in part to low number of members. “Following an extensive public relations campaign and multiple informal recruitment events, it was determined not enough of the many factors required to sustain an effective chapter were present,” the release said. UK spokeswoman Gail Hairston said the decision to close Sigma Kappa was a completely internal decision and the university supports the sorority in all its efforts. “It was a choice between the local chapter and national headquarters,” Hairston said. It is unclear what will happen to the Sigma Kappa sorority house, located at 325 Columbia Terrace. Hairston said it is too early to tell what will become of the house and meetings will need to take place to discuss the future of the location. Susan West, assistant dean of students and director of fraternity and sorority affairs, said in an email to the Kernel the Greek community was saddened by the loss of the sorority on campus. “The chapter has contributed leadership, service, and most of all, lifelong relationships within our university community,” West said. “We respect the current members and their decision to leave a legacy of fond memories and the knowledge that they made a difference on our campus.” Sigma Kappa UK chapter president Lindsey Maggard declined to comment. National headquarters could not be reached for comment by press time.
Student Government campaigns focus on whether change is needed Smith, Hayes decide to run for re-election
Haag, Colgate announce SG candidacy By Taylor Moak
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More than 50 students gathered Wednesday night in the W.T. Young Library Auditorium to support a change in the Student Government administration. Michael Haag and Julie Colgate announced their candidacy for SG president and vice president for next year at the event. Colgate said unity, involvement and transparency are the goals of the administration. Colgate said she wants her and Haag’s government to be seen as more than just through the glass windows. “We are not running for these positions to benefit ourselves or for the title,” Colgate said. “We are running to make positive change to the university and to make UK proud.” “UK Proud” will be the slogan of the Haag-Colgate administration, Colgate said.
Some students think change might not be the best path for Student Government as far as next year’s administration is concerned. SG President Ryan Smith and Vice-President Kelsey Hayes formally announced their decision to run for re-election Wednesday night in the Student Center Small Ballroom to a crowd of 35 students and SG senators. “Kelsey and I believe that the relationships we have built and the experience that we have gives us a unique opportunity,” Smith said. “It gives us the opportunity to continue work on large scale projects and see that initiatives Student Government has created this year continue.” Smith said if elected, he and Hayes plan to work with faculty to establish a fall break and split finals week, re-evaluate the speaking
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Beyond the label Sexual activist aims to break down stereotypes By Katie Saltz ksaltz@kykernel.com
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Oscar night, still no Sacha Cohen We've been hearing over and over for the last few weeks how this year's Oscars _ coming Sunday night, in case you somehow forgot _ are going to be more youthoriented and less stodgy and full of irreverent appearances by top comedians. But apparently the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' idea of irreverence only goes so far. According to a post from the Vulture's Claude Brodesser-Akner, Sacha Baron Cohen was dropped from the Oscar presenter list less than a week after he was announced, apparently because, as Vulture put it, "he might offend gazillionaire Best Director nominee James Cameron." It turns out that Cohen had planned to do a sketch with Ben Stiller with Cohen appearing on stage as a blue-skinned female Na'vi and Stiller translating her native patois. But according the Vulture, as the sketch played out it would become clear that Stiller wasn't properly translating Cohen's responses, making Cohen so upset that "she" would eventually open her Na'vi evening gown to reveal that she'd been impregnated by Cameron, leading to a Jerry Springer-style confrontation with her baby daddy. Vulture claims that Oscar co-producer Bill Mechanic, having run 20th Century Fox when Cameron made "Titanic" there, squashed the sketch, believing that Cameron, as one insider source put it, "isn't known to be, shall we say, 'self-deprecating.'" The academy confirmed that Cohen was no longer on the presenter's list. Mechanic did not return Vulture's calls, while Cohen's spokesman, Matt Labov, chalked up the flap to "creative differences." I guess some people would argue that Mechanic
Gay, straight, male or female — one campus visitor is hoping to break down the labels and talk about how titles affect our lives. Robyn Ochs, author, public speaker, professor and sexual activist, is coming to UK as part of the Cultural Diversity Festival. Alexandria Sehon, chairwoman of the Student Activities Board Engaging Issues committee, had the idea to bring Ochs to campus to open eyes to the subtle ways people use labels, especially in a region not always known for being openminded toward sexual orientation. “Southern universities have a hard stereotype of prejudice to overcome, and by hosting speakers who support different lifestyles and cultural norms, UK is being a forerunner in promoting greater love among students,” Sehon said. Ochs is the editor of the Bisexual Resource Guide and the new anthology “Getting
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did the right things, suspecting the sketch was too brazen. But of course, if you've ever watched the MTV Awards, you'd know that it's the most outrageous moments that become the buzz topic of the day. It's pretty obvious that the Oscars' lack of wild, unfettered humor is one key reason why the telecast's ratings have been in a prolonged downward spiral. Maybe I'm giving Cameron too much credit, but I'd bet that he could manage to handle being the butt of a few jokes on Oscar night. After all, what's he gonna do _ stalk out of the Kodak Theatre and take a cab home before he sees how many statuettes "Avatar" racks up? Once again, the academy has settled for timidity over some refreshing comic tumult. Happily, there are still a few promising comedians among the presenter ranks, including Stiller, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Jason Bateman, not to mention the notoriously unfunny Sean Penn. 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 6 — Hard work depends on two things. First, your partner provides the logical framework. Then, you go full-steam ahead to achieve the desired results. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Your lighter-than-air attitude makes work flow quickly and easily. Your partner contributes encouragement and energy. Have fun! Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Any task in your work environment that involves change appeals to you now. Use that desire to clean up old methods and refine written work. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 -- Feet firmly on the ground, argue your logic on a practi-
If you go What: “Beyond Binaries” with Robyn Ochs. When: Thursday at 7 p.m. Where: Worsham Theater Admission: Free and open to the public Bi: Voices of Bisexuals Around the World.” She has taught courses on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history and politics and is an activist for the marriage equality movement. Ochs will visit three gender and women’s studies classes throughout the day to hold small workshops and will visit the OUTsource Center. Her lecture, titled “Beyond Binaries,” will focus on how labels affect relationships between people. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the Worsham Theatre. By attending Ochs’ lecture, Sehon said students can be a part of an intimate dialogue about an often-misunderstood lifestyle, and percal level. There's no need to share your earlier flights of fancy. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You regain balance today by managing household demands and allowing a co-worker to take the lead. You are your own best source of support today. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Take time to work a transformation in a practical area of organization. The logical management of supplies makes everyone's life easier. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Inspirational group activities increase your self-esteem. Strenuous effort on basic issues allows you to positively transform something. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — The emphasis on personal change begins with you. Don't expect others to do anything you're unwilling to take on. Enthusiasm is the key.
haps leave the event with a greater capacity for understanding their fellow students. “I feel that everyone, students, faculty, and the community at large, can benefit from airing out ‘hush-hush’ subjects like sexuality and creating a more open and supportive atmosphere in Lexington,” Sehon said. Jill Baranowski, director of Engaging Issues, said the event is not limited to people of any particular sexual orientation. Those simply wanting to show support should attend, she said. “(Ochs) has a lot of great information regarding not only those in the LGBT community, but also those allies who are heterosexual but want to support their friends in the LGBT community,” Baranowski said. “Many are unaware of the LGBT groups on our campus, and may also be uninformed about how to relate to those people involved in those groups. Her lecture will hopefully enhance the relations between communities at UK.” Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Who says teamwork can't be fun? You engage others with a practical outline and enthusiastic forecasts. They fill in the blanks.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Group effectiveness depends on your enthusiasm. Remember what you're committed to. Then, cheerfully and clearly state your opinion. Others will get the idea. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Your public image undergoes a transformation. Thanks to a persuasive group, the airwaves are filled with exactly the right message about you. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Spread your net to encompass co-workers, social contacts and associates in other countries. You benefit from other people's research. (C) 2010 MCT
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Most people have heard the adage “you are what you wear,” but a new clothing line allows customers to literally wear what they are. Identity Apparel uses DNA, fingerprints and lip marks of customers to create one-of-a-kind fashion. “We’re the first in the world to try to capture the essence of an individual and do that through the clothing they wear,” said Dylan Ferguson, president of Identity Apparel. Ferguson said he got the idea for Identity Apparel while at an art gallery where he saw a painting of someone’s DNA. Several months later, he and his partner Aram Melkoumov developed the idea for the company. Both co-founders were entrepreneurship majors and 2009 graduates of Ryerson University. Ferguson said his company began in May 2009, and is beginning to take off. “It took us four to six months to nail this stuff,” he said. The company has found students to be their most willing customers. As a recent graduate, Ferguson can understand why college-aged customers want to buy his unique clothing. “Every single young person goes to school and tries to find himself,” Ferguson said. He said Identity Apparel allows a college student to “show the basic building blocks of who you are.” Technical-minded customers are especially interested in Identity Apparel. A lot of people involved in sciences at universities become customers, Ferguson said. He thinks engineers are attracted to the technology behind the clothing. Identity Apparel offers three options to customers seeking a truly unique fashion statement. The first option allows customers to buy a garment representing a section of their DNA. Ferguson explained that using a Polymerase chain reaction method his company is able to “amplify a
Opening Pandora’s Box Site offers alternative Internet radio services to all Sit at your computer, type in a few of your favorite artists and an everchanging playlist is now at your finger tips. Pandora has become the face of internet radio and it is a useful tool, no doubt. But there are alternatives. Pandora is great at what it does. Their music genome projMATT ect allows users to MURRAY type in artists or Kernel columnist songs to create their own personalized radio stations. You can then “like” or “dislike” songs to tweak your stations to your choosing. But Pandora isn’t flawless. The recent addition of advertisements has frustrated some users, as well as the site’s tendency to play streaks of similar songs in a row.
One of the better alternatives to Pandora is last.fm. It’s system allows you to create a profile in which you can add an unlimited number of your favorite artists. Last.fm does a good job of not playing too many similar songs in a row. However, you are forced to create a station every time you log on,
“The recent addition of advertisements has frustrated some users, as well as the site’s tendency to play streaks of similar songs in a row.” unlike Pandora which saves each of the individual stations you create. In addition, a station is limited by the number of similar artists or genres you can incorporate. Another Pandora alternative is Seeqpod. Its system allows users to search the Internet for specific songs and artists and the discovery button leads users to similar artists. Seeqpod is good
for creating specified playlists, but you have to have some time to sit and create your playlist, rather than the Internet radio format that automatically plays the music for you. Musicovery offers one of the more intriguing alternatives. Rather than create your station based off of artists, your profile allows you to select which genres and decades you are willing to listen to. From there the station bases itself off of the selected mood of the user. Musicovery then pulls up a sort of mood map of songs that it will play. Premium Musicovery members are able to pick any of the songs that present themselves on the map, while free users are simply along for the ride. While this service is far less customizable and users are unable to skip tracks, the originality behind the idea is enough to pique interests for some. As an all-around Internet radio service, Pandora takes the cake. However, students looking for a playlist for their night of studying should give Pandora’s peers a look. Matt Murray is journalism junior. Email mmurray@kykernel.com
specific segment of DNA.” The customer can supply their DNA sample by using a mouth swab from a collection kit sent by the company. The customer gets to choose the color of the DNA and which image he or she wants the DNA incorporated into. The second option allows customers to turn their kiss into clothing. According to the company information packet, “Each individual’s lips are unique and hold the biological characteristic of that individual. Therefore, Identity Apparel wants customers to share their distinctive and inimitable lips with everyone.” The collection kit for the Kiss Line comes with a bright red lipstick that customers apply before kissing a series of “lipstick imprint collection cards.” Once again, customers can choose from a variety of designs and colors to further personalize their garments. The final option available to customers involves finger prints. The company information packet cites the individuality represented in each person’s fingerprint and states that “Identity Apparel noticed this uniqueness in each individual and created a way for customers to share this unique trait in an attractive and artistic fashion.” If DNA, kiss imprints, or fingerprints don’t make the garments distinctive enough for customers, they can also include their signatures on the back of the garment free of charge. At $90 to $100 per item, the clothes made by Identity Apparel might be a bit steep for the typical college student’s budget, but each line is partnered with a charity. According to the company Web site, 10 percent of proceeds for each line will go charities. The DNA Line is linked to Avert, the Kiss Line to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Fingerprint Line to Camp Trillium. The company also has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. “It takes a really neat idea to make it in fashion and be successful,” Ferguson said.
OPINIONS Thursday, March 4, 2010
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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Pedestrians, drivers must adhere to rules In the battle of human versus car, the car will always win. It isn’t rocket science, nor does it take a physicist to explain a two-ton vehicle will always overcome the average-sized human being. So why do people jaywalk, knowing they’re putting their lives at risk? It’s simple: they’re in a rush. Surprisingly enough, the people driving the car, distracted with their phone or car stereo, may be in a rush too. And when those two meet, the human will be lucky if they make it out with a few good bruises. This campus is notorious for jaywalking. Why walk down to the light on South Limestone when you can play human Frogger and run across to Arby’s? Putting your life at risk isn’t worth the two minutes you may save from trying to dash across five lanes of traffic. Right now, the amount of pedestrian-vehicle accidents occurring on campus is low, but the fact these accidents occur is cause for concern. Many of these incidents may go unreported, with the only sign it occurred are the bruises left on the person who came up on the hood of a car. We’re all in a rush. We all need to get somewhere. It’s up to students, faculty and staff to be aware of their situation. Look both ways, stop texting while you’re crossing the street and if at all possible, just use the crosswalk. Even when you’re doing everything right, drivers still get distracted and accidents still occur. So for those driving on campus, here’s a word of advice: When there are signs posted that say, “No turn on red,” don’t turn on red. Pedestrians have the right of way at those crosswalks and shouldn’t have to worry about a rushed driver making a pancake out of them. Be aware that there is always the possibility of a student attempting to take advantage of those last five seconds left on their crosswalk, darting to get from one side of Limestone to the other. If everyone paid a little more attention to their surroundings this campus may be a less stressful place to both walk and drive around.
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Coal will not save Kentucky in future Coal has gotten Kentucky to where it is today: sixth-highest energy use per capita, sixth-highest unemployment rate, and fifth-largest percentage of people below the poverty line in the nation. Needless to say, coal has not assisted our state in becoming a leader economically or socially. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to lift Kentucky above its current second-rate performance. UK prides itself in renewable energy research: it is home to a successful solar car team, and there is a solar house right here on campus. We have the ability to make the switch
to renewable energy; we only need to find the drive. Why wait until coal is gone to switch to renewable energy? Why wait for someone else to find the solution? The problem is not simple, and it cannot be solved overnight. But we can solve it. UK has the capability to be at the forefront of energy technology and lead the rest of the country to a sustainable energy future. Now that’s what I call a top-20 research institution. Callie Thomas political science and Spanish freshman
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Album means too much cash for Johnny My favorite singer of all-time came out with a new album last week, which is strange because he died in 2003. Johnny Cash’s “new” album, “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” is a collection of songs covered by Cash and one original from his last years at American records — a AUSTIN great compliment to HILL his last posthumous Kernel record, “American V: columnist A Hundred Highways.” The title song opens with the sound of the backbone of the banjo running over dragging chains as Johnny Belts “Ain’t No Grave (Gonna Hold This Body Down).” This picks up where his version of “I’m Free From The Chain Gang Now” left off, the last song on “American V.” For the Cash fans, “Redemption Day,” a Sheryl Crow cover, is this records version of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down,” minus the pulsating beat. His take of “For the Good Times,” a song made famous by Al Green, penned by Kris Kristofferson, sounds like he is dictating his last few moments — but it lacks the soul Green injected in the track. The lone original song “I Corinthians 15:55” effectively serve as Cash’s last words. But will they remain his last words? Cash teamed with super producer Rick Rubin in the early-nineties forging a new career and eternal friendship. Rubin approached Cash in a club one night and asked him if he could
record the legendary artist for a record. Johnny said OK, and the team laid down “American Recordings.” Recording only his voice and his guitar, Cash released the most haunting record in recent memory, showing the beautiful side of darkness — he was again the “Man in Black.” Cash played at Memorial Coliseum along with his late wife June Carter in a concert put on by the UK Student Government. He toured all over, rejuvenated and ready to make more music. Cash and Rubin put out “Unchained,” “American III: Solitary Man” and “American IV: When The Man Comes Around,” tapping Cash into a the younger vein of Americana. Cash had been the ultimate rock star, a prototype for “outlaw country.” Now he was old, a man who had it all and lost it all. He had beaten drug addiction, started a forest fire, lost his career, escaped the hands of the law a few times and almost died a few more. Now he had found his career again, was sober, married his soulmate, and discovered Jesus. Until May 15, 2003 when June Carter died of complications during heat surgery, and he lost the only thing that mattered. On September 12, 2003 Johnny Cash found his heart again, dying from complications from diabetes. That December, “Unearthed” was released which was said to be the final recordings of Cash posting five CD’s worth of music, along with an incredible book. It retailed at over $100, but how can you put a price on the final recordings of Johnny? I got it, and honestly it might be the greatest collection of music I have
Continued dedication moves SG forward Hey, everyone. I know with midterms either in progress or coming up next week, we’re all busy studying hard. Spring Break is only a week away so remember to stay in those books RYAN and just SMITH study hard. SG Student President Government has been busy working for you. We wanted to take this time to tell you a few things SG has done in the past year during our administration: ■ We are currently working with the Board of Trustees to renew a 40-yearold policy to allow students, faculty and staff increased opportunities to speak at Board of Trustee meetings. ■ We also have created a groundbreaking involvement program called TallyCats that has been a model for universities around the country. This program has increased involvement and in the first
year nearly 4,000 students have participated. They’re earning prizes for simply attending campus events. ■ This year, SG broke ground and partnered with UK head coach John Calipari and UK President Lee Todd on a $250,000 scholarship drive. We have worked hard with the development office to create this program and we have already raised over $30,000 in pledged contributions in the first semester alone. ■ Working with UK Parking and Transportation Services, we helped to offer parking passes for finals week to off-campus students, giving you easy access to the library. ■ We are continuing to work with the city on the most recent housing proposal and have been in the discussion over alternatives to the city’s proposal. We’ve had three meetings this week alone and are continuing to advocate on your behalf to prevent any negative effects on students. ■ We have worked with the administration and other students to select a new vice
president of Student Affairs. ■ Our administration created a forum with UK Police Chief Joe Monroe to get student input on important decisions made by the police department. ■ We helped provide free shuttles to Keeneland during racing season for students to enjoy the fall meet. ■ Over the past year, the amount of Leadership Development Program applicants for has doubled, preparing more students to serve campus. ■ SG will also continue to work with Faculty Senate to create a fall break and split finals week for UK students. Many of UK’s benchmark schools follow this calendar style and we have been meeting with Faculty Senate and are currently negotiating the specifics of such a plan. ■ Most importantly we have created personal relationships with Dr. Todd, the Provost, the Board of Trustees and other high level administration. This has allowed us to get our ideas on the fast track with the support of UK. The personal relationships with
Board members, UK faculty, staff and administration is a major factor when wanting to get things accomplished and the relationships we have built over the past year are a crucial to a successful student government. These are a few highlights from the year so far but we are certainly not finished. We still have two months to go and we will not stop working hard simply because the year is coming to an end. We have a number of big projects we are continuing to focus on. We look forward to finishing up the semester and the year on a strong note, and as always please let us know if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience at UK. My personal email address is ryansmith@uky.edu. I’d love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or issues we can help with. Good luck this last week before Spring Break. Ryan Smith is a political science senior and Student Government president. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
ever heard. Cash singing Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold” with Flea and John Frusciante from the Red Hot Chili Peppers playing backup. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers play on quite a few songs — not to mention some of the last Carl Perkins recordings. It seemed as if though they had saved the best for last. Then “American V: A Hundred Highways” was released, and dubbed the last record from Johnny Cash. Again, I bought it and I love it. Slow in tempo, spiritual in theme, a beautiful 42 minutes of music which isn’t bad for a last record. “American VI,” is 32 minutes long and cost the same as a full length record and since the last record was not the final record, will this indeed be the last? I said they compliment well but technically they should be the same album. There’s a “new greatest hits collection,” what seems like every couple of weeks, with a recycled lineup of the same songs. The Cash cow is getting overcooked and I am getting impatient, and broke. It is not that I don’t want more music, but don’t call it the last if I am getting another three albums worth of music 30 minutes at a time. In an age of downloads, don’t punish those who buy music by selling them portions of albums at full price. I don’t pay in installments, don’t make me listen in fragments. Johnny Cash is remembered by many for a photo of him giving the finger. To the record industry that is making a fortune off my hard work and his good name, I second the motion. Austin Hill is an English senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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4 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,580.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
3 BR 2.5 BA Luxury Townhome, Richmond Rd. All electric, custom kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, hardwood, security system, 2- car garage. Available Aug. $1000.00. 288-5601.
5 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $2,025.00. Pets, a/c, w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
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
2 Bedroom Center Court - 2 min walk to campus! Starting at $1,500.00 plus elec. Heat, parking, w/d. NO PETS, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
3 BR 1 BA. All appliances, off street parking. Close to campus. $1000.00/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net
1BR close to Med school. On-site parking $485/month + electric. Avail. Aug 1. 859-351-8591
2BR duplex, 10 min drive to UK campus. $600/mo. Call for details 859-351-3000
Studio Apts. 422 Aylesford at Rose Lane. New Appliances, Clean! $470/MO water included. August. 509-2227.
2BR 1BA 305 E Maxwell. Central AC, hardwood, balcony 2nd flr, off street parking. $550/mo + utilities (approx $70/month). www.harryjonesjrproperties.com. 859-396-3822
Luxury Heatherwood Town home, Chevy Chase(near UK) 3BR, 3.5 BA, 2054 sq. ft. living rm, deck, loft, washer/dryer, 1 car garage. 859-983-8377. $1350/mo. + Deposit.
Patio Home near UK, 2BR 1 BA, fireplace, fenced yard, pool access. $118,900. 859-351-5520.
For Rent 1BR Apt. in Historic House. 398 Linden Walk. $565/mo. Clean! Laundry. Utilities included. Available May. 509-2227
2 BR, 1.5 BA TOWNHOME in Tates Creek area for rent. $650/mo. Please call Amber at 492-1122
HARDIN PROPERTIES.NET now leasing Studios, 1,2BR apts. Also, three 4/5-BR Houses remaining for August. 509-2227
2BR 1.5BA Townhome Richmond Rd. All electric, hardwood, washer/dryer, security system. $825.00/month. 288-5601
1 BR/efficiency, renovated. Refinished hardwood, new kitchen, new bath, new lighting. $375 + Util. short term lease avail. if needed. 859-396-9022
2BR 1 BA Lexington Ave. Dishwasher, hardwood, off street parking, Avail may $750.00/month. 288-5601
1 BLOCK FROM CAMPUS: 1 & 2BR, a/c , parking. $395 & up. 269-4129, 608-2751. *****PRE-LEASING FALL 2010**** 1 & 2BR apts. Red Mile Rd. Walk, bus or pedal to class. $385 $445. Short term leases ok. No Individual leases. Small pet ok. W/D connections + on-site laundry 24 hr ER maintenance. Landlord on-site. $200 deposit, $25.00 App fee. 255-2765 or www.ballhomes.com/rental. Look for Brookstone Apts. EHO. 1,2,3,4,5,6 +7 BR Houses & 1BR Apts. Walking Distance to Uk. Visit our website for showing timer. www.wildcatproperties.com. Or call 859-255-4188. 1BR renovated unit across from law/grad school. Close to UK hospital. Refinished Hardwood, new kitchen, updated baths. $450. +, 396-9022. 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. Preleasing Now! 1-5BR houses. www.waynemichaelproperties.com. 859-513-1206. !!!Are you an upper classman or Grad Student? Are you looking for a house in a nice quiet neighborhood close to campus? Call 859-559-7594. 1BR across from campus (2 keys apts.) Hardwood, vaulted ceilings, security, on-site maintenance, Laundry room. $465/month. 230-3072
NEWLY REMOLDED 2&3BR student condo’s along with 4 – 6BR houses. All appliances, W/D included. Please call 859-621-1339. 2-3-4 BR, 5-10 min to campus, Tates Creek area, garage/off street parking, avail. April-Aug., all electric, $699 – 875/mo. www.JMG123.com or call 859219-0184 2 & 4BR apts. Large, NICE, 339 Aylesford. $370/person. 523-1066, 299-1386 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 3,4,5,6 BR Houses on campus. 859-433-2692. garymilcarek@aol.com All size houses. 3,4,5,6 BR. Walk to campus. State, Waller, University Ave. area. Lease begins 08/01/2010. Won’t last! SIGN EARLY FOR BEST HOUSES.. Bob 859-539-5502. 222 University A. 3BR, Porch, Hardwood floors, basement. $1050.00 +, Call 619-8988 or 619-9462. WALK TO CAMPUS. Campus Downs 3BR, 2BA. All appliances including w/d. 3rd floor cathedral ceilings. 859-433-5966 3BR homes. All appliances, off street parking. Close to campus. $960.00 - $1150.00/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net
Available Aug, 5BR 2BA, 224 Forest Park Rd. AC, appliances, W/D, parking, No Pets. $1,600.00 + utilities. 859-272-8568. 5BR 2BA house, all appliances, all electric, water paid. Walking distance to campus. $1,625/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.com.
4 bedroom 4 bath house Available May or August — sign a leave beginning in May and get $1000 cash for spring break. For details call 255-4188 or see our website www.wildcatproperties.com
Summer Lease Available. New home by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yard/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $310.00/person/month. 859-559-7594.
Spring Break Specials – sign a lease before spring break and get cash for spring break and flat panel TVs, www.wildcatproperties.com or call 255-4188.
6BR 3BA house off Rose St. August lease, $1,600 + utilities. 859-948-5000.
4BR 2BA homes. All appliances, off street parking. Walking distance to campus. $1,280.00 – 1,400.00/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net. 4 BR, 3 BA, all electric. FP, 2 miles from campus. 2973 Candlelight, $900.00. 229-8515 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. 4BR/2BA Cute House. 125 Westwood Dr. Electric Heat. 2 Kitchens, Large L,R, Clean, Nice! $360/ea. 509-2227. 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. 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. 4 BR, 3 BA, all electric. FP, 2 miles from campus. 2973 Candlelight, $900.00. 229-8515. 4BR - $1260-1500/mo. W/D, hardwood floors, off-st. parking. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net 4BR, 2BA, WALLER AVE: All elec., off-st. parking, w/d, new carpet. $1000/mo. 859-288-5601. Available May, Downtown, close to arts and science center. Nice 4BR 2BA hardwood, fenced yard, appliances, AC, W/D. $1,600 + utilities. 859-272-8568.
1 Bedroom - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $395.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
3BR 2BA, large apt, Walk to class, all elec. W/D, dish included. GOING FAST. Call Adam 859-338-8243.
4/5BR 2BA House, 1430 Elizabeth St. New tile bathrooms, Big closets, sundeck, W/D, Nice! $350/ea. 509-2227. Rentals available. Walk to UK. 4-6 BR. Call Kevin @ 859-619-3232. www.myUK4rent.com
good pay. Apply in person at 1850 Bryant Rd. Call 859-264-0405 BARTENDING! UP TO $250 a day. No exp. Necessary. Training provided. 800-965-6520 x-132 Tony Roma’s Now Hiring hostesses and servers. Apply in person, Mon – Thur 2-4 pm. 859-272-7526. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Lifeguards and Pool Managers Needed. PPM is hiring for clubs and waterparks in Lex, Lou and Richmond. $8 – 15.00/hour. Email brad40965@aol.com for application.
Summer Special. 6 Bedroom Houses available May. Park Ave & Westwood. DW, W&D. Dennis 859-9830726 6 Bedroom House available August. Park Ave & Westwood. DW, W&D. Dennis 859-983-0726
Efficiency - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $325.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com.
3 BR, 2 BA. WALK TO campus. $850/mo. Large master w/ Bath & walk-in closet, a/c, All appliances incl
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.
208 Conn Terr. 4BR 2 BA updated Kitchen. 859-3614811.
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.
2 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $650.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
5BR 2BA house, all appliances, all electric, water paid. Walking distance to campus. $1,625/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.com.
Summer Lease Available. New home by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yard/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $310.00/person/month. 859-559-7594. 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 7BR, 3BA $357.00 each, + utilities. www.patriotrentalsllc.com. 859-433-0996. 9BR 3BA house off Rose St. August lease, $2,000 + utilities. 859-948-5000.
Help Wanted Leasing Consultant – Part-time. Are you a star performer? Are you results oriented? Would you like to determine your own income potential? We are seeking a driven Leasing Consultant to join our team of professionals. We offer a respectful, friendly and team-oriented environment with a competitive base pay of $8/hour, plus excellent commission opportunities. Hours needed are Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, averaging 20 hours per week. Previous sales experience, reliability and an outgoing personality are most successful in this position. Please send resume to Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com, and visit our website www.MyHomeKy.com. RUNNER POSITIONS AVAILABLE in large downtown Lexington Law office. Start dates will be in June 2010. Part-time and possible full- time. Email resume to jlr@gdm.com or fax to 859/367-3827. JOIN LEX”S MOST EXCITING CHILDREN’S RECREATIONAL BUSINESS. Monkey Joe’s is looking for high energy, enthusiastic employees. Flexible hrs +
Lexington Lawn & Landscape is hiring for Seasonal work. Go to www.lexlawnky.com and scroll down to SEASONAL CREWS and apply on-line. Now Hiring Baskin Robbins Richmond Rd. Must be available nights & Weekends. Starting at $7.25/hr. 266-9305. PT teachers & gymnastics instructors needed. Apply in person @ 3500 Arbor Dr. Dance and Fitness Instructors needed for summer camps. Please email contact info to dancealley@hotmail.com
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Self Defense. Good exercise. Life long friendships. The UK Karate club accepting beginners Monday’s 6:30 - 8:30pm. Buell Armory. Email: uk.shao.lym@gmail.com. Call 421-4335 Going out of town? Your dog deserves a vacation @ Uptown Hounds. 7 Days Private Hounds Room, 3 playdates, ice cream treats, & daycare evaluation only $299. Close to UK – www.uptownhounds.com. 859-255-BARK(2275) LEARN TO SWING DANCE WITH THE HEPCATS. Great way to meet people, plus good exercise. Beginner class starts March 15th. Only $30.00 for the entire 6-Week class. WWW.Luv2wingDance.com; 859-420-2426; info@luv2SwingDance.com
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BASKETBALL Continued from page 1 may put fear in the opposing team’s eyes because we blocked so many shots they think they have an easy basket but all of a sudden here we come and just swat the shot and get the ball back,” Patterson said. Despite winning a share of their 44th SEC Championship and claiming the top seed in next weekend’s SEC Tournament, Calipari said the first time he ever mentioned winning the SEC Championship was the shootaround before Wednesday night’s game. The result, he said, was a crisper shootaround and a win for UK. Wall said the job isn’t done yet though, and they want to claim the outright title on Sunday afternoon at home against Florida on Senior Day. “We want to win a championship,” Wall said. “We don’t want to have a tie. Vanderbilt’s a great team and there are a lot of other great teams in the SEC, but we want to win to win it all together. Kentucky doesn’t want to win a share.”
PHOTO BY BRITNEY MCINTOSH | STAFF
Sophomore guard Darius Miller's two blocks and hustle on defense set him apart on Wednesday night.
PENNINGTON Continued from page 1 referring to Georgia’s Travis Leslie, who scored eight points on 4-for-13 shooting. “(Miller’s) shot wasn’t falling but he was more than making up for it on the defensive end.” Patterson himself scored 17 points, but only four of those points were from the paint. The void in the middle, typically filled by Cousins, would have been highly visible if UK wasn’t hitting shots. Georgia did all it could to exploit UK’s slight release
from its usual stranglehold underneath. The Bulldogs outrebounded UK 37-28, including 18-to-8 on the offensive glass. But when you shoot 54.4 percent from the floor, rebounding doesn’t mean quite as much as usual. Because the Cats are under such an intense magnifying glass, the low rebounding totals and any other anomalies from Wednesday’s box score will buzz around Lexington until Sunday’s game against Florida. But don’t listen. It’s all talk. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.