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Privacy flags raise concern for graduate students By Katie Perkowski

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Undergraduate students are not the only ones concerned with personal information available through UK’s online people search — now, graduate students are voicing their concern, too. Members of UK’s graduate school have recently voiced concern about their informa-

tion like home address and home telephone number being available on the UK Web site without their knowledge, said English teaching assistant Jesslyn Collins-Frohlich. “We’ve been talking in my office because there are at least two or three people who’ve had students … call them late at night,” CollinsFrohlich said. “As a TA and as a student instructor, you

just don’t really want that relationship and that access to you.” Collins-Frohlich said since TAs are considered students, they are victim to the same privacy problems as other students, but a distinction needs to be made between student instructors and normal students. “We would just like the same privacy and respect of

our privacy that they give other instructors,” she said. UK follows the 1974 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which is a federal law that tries to protect privacy of personal information within student education records. FERPA states schools can give the following information without consent: a student’s name, address, phone

number, date and place of birth, honors and awards and dates of attendance, according to the U.S. Department of Education Web site. Students cannot find the home address and home telephone number of full-time professors on the Web site, but they can find TAs, Collins-Frohlich said. “It’s just scary as a TA to know that a student that’s

mad about a grade or something could show up at your door potentially,” she said. Gretchen Wolf, a representative on the Graduate Student Congress, found problems in how privacy flags do not allow administrators to confirm a students’ enrollment. This creates a barrier when companies call to See Directory on page 6

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McKinley pleads not guilty By Katie Saltz

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The former Sigma Alpha Epsilon president charged with assaulting a police officer over the weekend entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday in Fayette County District Court. International studies junior Joe McKinley pleaded not guilty to third-degree assault McKinley of an officer. McKinley was arrested after an incident at the SAE house where a student was set on fire, according to police reports. Sean Dunn, a former SAE member and international studies sophomore, pled not guilty to first-degree arson, first-degree wanton endangerment and tampering with physical evidence on Wednesday. The national SAE fraternity has closed the UK chapter while an investigation proceeds by both the national fraternity and UK Police into the incident. McKinley has been removed as president of UK’s chapter of SAE. His next court date is April 7 at 8:30 a.m.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, psychology freshman Jason Baker dresses as different characters just for fun. On March 9, Baker dressed as a rabbi, climbed a tree and talked to people outside of the Chemistry-Physics Building.

An everchanging identity UK freshman creates characters in costumes to amuse those along Rose Street weekly

Lexington celebrates the luck of the Irish

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With warm weather right around the corner and spring fever overcoming UK’s student body, one cultural group is offering a day of festivities in downtown Lexington. Alltech’s Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is coming in full force on Saturday to celebrate the Irish holiday. The event is put on by the Bluegrass Irish Society as a way to celebrate Irish heritage and bring the community together. Running from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the festivities will include family games, booths and authentic Irish food and refreshments. A break will occur at 1 p.m. for the annual parade. Crafts, displays and other various activities blanket the streets of downtown Lexington for the day as the Bluegrass Irish Society helps to show off their St. Patrick’s Day spirit. Bill Enright, a member of the planning committee and coordinator of the annual parade, was enthused and had high hopes for the upcoming event. “It’s going to be a wonderful time for all ages,” he said. Enright hopes students take a small intermission from their Spring Break plans to come support the community and enjoy the free food and vendors ready to show off their Irish roots. See Irish on page 6

On Thursday, Jason Baker dressed as a baby and blew bubbles around Rose Street. He stopped and helped freelance photographer Frank Goad change a flat tire.

Jason Baker has multiple personalities. So far he has been a monk, a hula girl and a baby. And that’s all in just one semester. With the help of his friends, the psychology freshman has taken it upon himself to dress up as a different character every Tuesday and Thursday for the entertainment of fellow students. Baker chooses from a cornucopia of ideas when he attends class. He receives a multitude of stares and even more laughs. Many UK students interacted with Baker on Thursday when he dressed as a baby, complete with a diaper, pacifier and a bib that read, “I love my daddy.”

Standing in the crosswalk on Rose Street outside the Chemistry-Physics Building, Baker asked anyone passing by if they were interested in blowing bubbles. Many people took him up on his offer, but far more stopped to take pictures. “This is the best (costume) yet,” said pre-med biology freshman Austin Stratton. “The other ones were just kind of thrown together. This one we actually put some thought into.” The whole concept began when Baker and his roommate were running late for class one day earlier in the semester. He overslept and only had a short amount of time to get ready. “I jumped out of bed, put a Snuggie on and went to class,” Baker said.

The rest is history. Since that day, Baker has dressed up as cotton-eyed Joe, a “Hawaiian guy,” a rabbi and now a baby. When Baker dressed as a monk last Thursday, he stood in the Rose Street crosswalk with a broom. Whenever someone walked by with his or her shoes on, Baker would sweep after them. If the person removed his or her shoes, however, Baker let them pass unharmed. When Baker dressed up as a rabbi Tuesday, he decided to climb a tree. He greeted fellow students with outstretched arms and even whistled at a few girls. “Don’t act like you’re not impressed,” Stratton yelled to people watching. See Baker on page 6

Gas leak evacuates South Limestone businesses A gas leak had the major arteries around UK’s North Campus temporarily shut down Thursday morning as crews worked to alleviate the situation. After construction workers struck a five-inch gas line at the corners of Winslow Avenue and Avenue of Champions, Columbia Gas crews worked to find a way to stop the gas from escaping. Businesses along South Limestone, from Kennedy Book Store up to McDonald’s were evacuated as the Lexington Police and Lexington Fire departments monitored the situation. Dorms on UK’s North Cam-

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pus were not evacuated after the fire department checked gas readings and found the residences to be safe, said Major Shaun Brown of the Lexington Fire Department. By 10:30 a.m., Columbia Gas had clamped off the line and gas was shut off, allowing roads to be open and traffic to begin flowing normally. The incident occurred when construction crews were digging up underground lines and struck a gas line because of incorrect information they had been given. — ALLIE GARZA

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South by Southwest’s film festival is hospitable LOS ANGELES — They don't have much in common — the Oscar-winning "The Hurt Locker," the independent film on aging "That Evening Sun," and the upcoming comic book adaptation "Kick-Ass" — except for the same U.S. premiere location: The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival. Coming halfway between Sundance and Cannes, the Austin, Texas, gathering grows in importance every year. Starting Friday, the 17-yearold festival, anchored by its older, overlapping music festival, has turned into an increasingly eclectic blend of oddball studio fare, genre films and micro-budget indies, with its largely local audience welcoming pretty much whatever programmers throw at them. "It's a unique festival," says Jason Constantine, the president of acquisitions and co-productions for "Kick-Ass" distributor Lionsgate, which is taking Matthew Vaughn's darkly humorous reworking of Mark Millar's comic to Austin for its world premiere. "There's not an official film market there, so it's all about fans and filmmakers interacting with their fans. There's a real passion for artistry — filmmaking and music and the crosspollenization of the arts." The festival has been a launching pad for such studio comedies as "I Love You, Man" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and was largely responsible

for spawning "mumblecore," the low-budget indie sub-genre often focusing on middle-class romantic complications represented this year by "Cyrus," the first studio production for two of the style's leading lights, Mark and Jay Duplass. In part because of the interactive conference and numerous panels that occur around the festival, South by Southwest also has been a vital think tank for burgeoning new ideas about film distribution. Last year, the festival showed a handful of films that were simultaneously available through video-on-demand services, a program being repeated again this year and an idea that has been emulated by the Sundance and Tribeca festivals. What the festival hasn't produced yet is a high-profile sale, something like the Sundance acquisitions "Little Miss Sunshine" or this year's "The Kids Are All Right." "My goal is not to follow the model of how Sundance's success was measured," said Janet Pierson, the producer of the South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival. "The goal is to be viable and fruitful. It's not to be defined by one film in a marketplace. And that was never Sundance's goal either. It was the rest of the industry that imposed those other measuring sticks." MCT

Michael Moore opens his latest fingerpointing documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” with shocking security camera footage of armed robberies at several banks. For anyone familiar with Moore, making the symbolic connection and accurately guessing where the film is going will be a brainless task. COLIN “Capitalism: A Love WALSH Story” follows a theme Kernel central to all of Moore’s columnist documentaries. It is an allencompassing catalogue of what he considers to be the downfall of America, and making that assumption seems as safe as the movie’s opening credits. Even the credits are marked by Moore’s very personal hatred for (insert anything that has to do with money or conservative politics), which sadly proves to have a lasting and negative effect on “Capitalism: A Love Story.” Subjectivity aside, what else can we say about this movie? Moore’s argumentative skill is back again, as is his ability to document tragic events and link them convincingly to whatever it is he is pointing a finger at. In the case of “Capitalism: A Love Story,” Moore highlights the destruction of the middle class, delivering his audiences a personal message once again. The central problem with “Capitalism: A Love Story” is that Moore spends most of his time evaluating various terrible situations and labeling them as a problem stemming from capitalism, whether they are related to capitalism or

Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Between giving and receiving love, you obsess over every detail today. The closer you get, the more you miss your independence. Go with the flow. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Press forward with your plan, but don't expect others to help you today. You may need to wait for your support team. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 5 — The obsessive pursuit of independence makes you jump the gun. Complete a required assignment before you leave town. Then, enjoy the trip. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — The only thing you want right now is change. Take

not. Often time, the connection is blurry at best. This takes credit away from his argument. Moore could have avoided the confusion and made a terrific film that documented the hardships and injustice experienced by the working class by leaving himself out of the picture and titling it “Bad People Doing Bad Things to Better Themselves at the Expense of Presumably Good Middle Class People.” Instead, he compiles a list of things that rich people do for money, often within the political realm, and relates it vaguely back to his fervent hatred for American capitalism and conservative fiscal policy. “Capitalism: A Love Story” will feel devoid of entertainment for those who take these issues seriously. And those same attentive viewers will surely be annoyed by Moore, who shuffles back and forth from pointing fingers at capitalism and painting a picture of middle class trauma, all the while attempting to fill the void left by the contrast with wit and dry humor. The effect is neither witty nor humorous, though it does tend to be dry. Moore reminds us that everyone is out to make a buck; he exploits the issues he is commenting on with dramatic intent while they still lay idle and waiting for action. What Moore brings to light is painfully shadowed by the fact that he is nothing more than an actor doing a poor job at investigative reporting because of his blatantly subjective nature. This movie may have to be made again, but not by Moore. 2/4 stars Colin Walsh is a journalism and English senior. E-mail features@kykernel.com.

action, even if you think it's wrong. You can regroup later. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — A close associate demands control and threatens to leave. Your best bet is to hand over the reins and sit back. Everything will work out. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — A co-worker demands independence. That's OK with you, as you have your own ideas to pursue now. You can get together another day to compare notes. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 -- It's easy to become anxious when you think about joining a group activity. Remember, you won't lose your independence, and you'll gain support. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Compulsive desires lead to excessive tidying up at home. Make others comfortable and avoid isolating yourself.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — The most careful plans require change. Although you want independence, sharing with a companion gets better results. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Competing desires keep you from making decisions easily. You don't have to do it all simultaneously. Take one thing at a time. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Hard work is required to get through the day. Oh, well. It's Friday, and the weekend beckons. But for now, keep the pedal on the metal. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Reserve time today for independent work. You don't want others to see what you're doing, so close the door. (C) 2010 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

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Samantha Stenzel practices pole vaulting in the Nutter Field House. Stenzel started pole vaulting after breaking her back as a gymnast.

Stenzel vaults into records as sophomore By Ethan Levine sports@kykernel.com

Twelve feet, 10 inches; it’s higher than the rims at Rupp Arena that John Wall throws his highlightreel dunks through. It’s higher than the goalposts at Commonwealth Stadium that many footballs have been kicked through. And it’s higher than any woman at UK has ever gone before. Twelve feet, 10 inches is now the new women’s pole vaulting record at UK, set by an athlete you’ve probably never heard of: Samantha Stenzel, a 19-year-old sophomore from Lexington. “The record means a lot to me,” Stenzel said. “It shows how much I have improved since I got here last year. It is nice to see results from all my practice and hard work. It keeps me motivated.” Stenzel has continued to improve throughout her sophomore campaign. Earlier this season, Sten-

zel set what was, at the time, a personal best with a height of 12 feet, 1 1/2 inches at the Kentucky Invitational meet on Jan. 15. She shattered that mark in Arkansas by a whopping 8 1/2 inches. The previous women’s record at UK was 12 feet, 6 1/4 inches, set in 2008 by Mary Chris Durham. Stenzel broke the record at the Tyson Invitational, one of the biggest meets of UK’s season. Hosted by Southeastern Conference rival Arkansas on Feb. 12 and 13, the meet included 62 teams, 42 of which were collegiate. Amidst all the competition, Stenzel’s school record placed her fifth overall in Arkansas in the women’s pole vault. Before soaring over the bar and into the record books last month, Stenzel was a high school student at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington. She didn’t start pole vaulting until she was 15 years old. She had previously been a gymnast, but Stenzel made the transition from gymnastics to pole vaulting after an

Sophomore Samantha Stenzel holds the UK pole vaulting record with a jump of 12 feet, 10 inches. experience many hope to never go through. “It’s because I broke my back,” Stenzel said. “When I broke it, everyone recommended that I try

pole vaulting because gymnasts make good pole vaulters.” Yet despite being just a sophomore at UK and managing practice with her studies as a biology major,

she is not surprised by all of her success as just an underclassman. “I guess (I’m surprised), but at the same time, I’ve been working for it,” Stenzel said. As for the track and field program at UK, Stenzel has high expectations for the team during the rest of this season. The SEC has six teams in the top 25, more than any other conference in the nation, but Stenzel is unfazed by the stiff competition. “I expect us to be competitive with the rest of the SEC, and to qualify and place many of our athletes at nationals this season,” she said. Stenzel also holds the UK freshman record in indoor and outdoor pole vault, but she is far from satisfied. “I would like to continue to improve my record,” Stenzel said. “Hopefully I will be able to help bring UK vault into the limelight, and improve the track and field program as well.”

UK season night and Cats to face Tide in SEC quarters day from last year By Metz Camfield

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How would you like to trade Memorial Coliseum for the Carrier Dome or another, better basketball locale? With a few changes, like a new head coach and six super recruits, consider it done. That is the difference between this time KENNY in 2009 and COLSTON now. Kernel One new columnist ambassador head coach and six recruits to mesh with the holdovers. It’s the difference between one day of rest and a solid NCAA footing and playing for a tournament life. It’s the difference between hosting an National Invitation Tournament game in your old arena and playing on a neutral court. And boy, it’s a big difference. Yes, the Cats may play on the toughest side of the Southeastern Conference Tournament bracket, but that’s nothing to worry about. The hottest team in the SEC can’t hold a candle to UK, even if the Cats play at 75 percent. So instead of talking about playing in Memorial Coliseum for the first time since Joe B. Hall patrolled the sidelines, Big Blue Nation is chatting it up about where

to book hotels — St. Louis, or Syracuse, N.Y., (and possibly Indianapolis, too). And let’s put one notion to bed, right away. UK head coach John Calipari may say the conference tournament doesn’t mean anything to him or his team, but that’s out of context. Listen to other quotes, he knows his team needs to make it to the title game to secure a No. 1 seed for sure. And if you’re in the title game, why not win? In essence, what Calipari is trying to say is that the NCAA Tournament is a bigger goal, a more important objective. The SEC Tournament matters, trust me. But the fact that many UK fans have gotten upset over those quotes points out one thing: when a team doesn’t need to worry about winning a conference championship, they’re doing something right. We couldn’t say the same thing last year. So take a deep breath and enjoy the conference tournament in Nashville, regardless of if UK wins or not. Last year, they had to win it all and the pressure collapsed on the team. This year, they don’t need to. They probably will, just to secure a No. 1 seed, but they don’t have to. What a difference a year makes. Kenny Colston is a journalism senior. E-mail kcolston@kykernel.com.

The Cats know their first opponent in their postseason quest. Trailing by 18 points with less than 13 minutes to play in the game, Alabama rallied to defeat South Carolina 68-63 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on Thursday. The Tide trailed 34-52 before going on a 17-4 run to cut the lead to five in just over a five-minute span. UK (29-2, 14-2 SEC) defeated Alabama 66-55 on Feb. 9, but not before the Tide cut the lead to six with 7:46 to go in the game. The Cats were paced by a pair of double-doubles from freshmen DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall. Cousins poured in 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Wall scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. In addition to the two big statistical performances from Cousins and Wall was the hustle of sophomore guard DeAndre Liggins. The 6-foot-6 guard from Chicago scored eight points and brought down seven rebounds, but his energy helped lift the Cats to the win. On Friday afternoon, the young Cats will play their first game of the SEC Tournament, looking to finish the season by winning nine-straight games and in the process be crowned SEC Tournament champions and NCAA Tournament champions. It was Alabama’s second defeat of South Carolina in just over a week. On South Carolina’s Senior Day March 3, Alabama defeated the Gamecocks 79-70 while outre-

UK head coach John Calipari and the No. 2 Cats will face Alabama in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday at 1 p.m. PHOTO BY ED MATTHEWS STAFF

If you watch What: UK (29-2, 14-2 SEC) vs. Alabama (17-14, 6-10 SEC) When: Friday at 1 p.m. Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. TV: SEC Network Live blog: kykernel.com or bluenationblog.com bounding them by 20. Thursday afternoon’s game wasn’t as dominant on the rebounding end by Alabama, snagging only two more boards, but their ability to rally from a big deficit will be something the Cats

must be wary of. UK has come under criticism recently with their inability to finish off opponents definitively once building large leads. Against Florida in their last game of the year, the Cats allowed their once 18-point lead be cut to two. Junior forward Patrick Patterson said if UK gets up by 18 they need to try and push it even higher, if players are tired they need to come out and they can’t let up. Wall agreed, saying that by letting teams get on runs like that they’re allowing them to feel like they have a chance to win. The game will be played at 1 p.m. on the SEC Network.

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Radio station’s tower pushes student success In some fields of study, hands-on experience trumps traditional classroom learning. For those working at WRFL, UK’s student-run radio station, the experience is about to get a little more real. For the last three years, the staff of WRFL has held numerous benefit concerts and fundraisers and to finance the upgrade to the their 250-watt tower to a 7,900-watt tower. Over Spring Break next week, the old tower, sitting on top of Patterson Office Tower will be replaced, according to a March 8 Kernel article. With the new tower, WRFL — Radio Free Lexington — will reach audiences all across Central Kentucky, including Frankfort, Shelbyville and Lawrenceburg. Previously, the station was only available in the Lexington area, severely limiting the number of listeners. Along with the expanded audience comes expanded responsibility for the radio station and its student workers. The group should relish in this opportunity and use it to continue the programming that makes it one of the top college radio stations in the country. The station could also use the extended audience as a reason to further diversify its programming. Any way you look at it, the WRFL expansion is positive — it gives the student disc jockeys a wider audience, increases their on-air responsibility, better preparing them for a career in radio, and lets UK showcase its talented students to a larger area of the state. To commemorate the new tower and the station’s 22nd anniversary, WRFL is holding a free concert downtown called “Baby Let Me Upgrade Ya: A Celebration of WRFL’s 7,900 watts.” “I want it to be a celebration for everyone who is involved with WRFL and Lexington,” said Ainsley Wagoner, the station’s general manager. “ ... I’m working with [UK new media professor] Kakie Urch to set up a media project for people to record their memories, thoughts and feelings about WRFL over the years.” They should have a lot to share. Students and Lexington residence have tuned in and supported WRFL since its inception in 1988. The station provides an invaluable learning experience for the student DJs and quality entertainment for Central Kentucky. Here’s to 22 more years.

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Recent incident indicative of flawed system I figured I should write an article on the person wrapped in toilet paper and set afire because that is what college kids care about. UK closed down a fraternity because some people got drunk and got an asinine idea — that has been top billing for the last five days. Online AUSTIN comments on the news story were full HILL Kernel of exchanges between columnist the current and former Greek members, swapping trash talk and stories about chest-beating barbaric societies where people go to fit in with one another. I can see the wrath building in the eyes of the readers now and fraternity and sorority members are probably ready to wreak havoc on my head — but these organizations are a timeless faction of college life that do all this good service to the community. It is these people who are picking up trash after football games, spending time with the disabled and raising money for all kinds of social causes. My question is: would these same people not be doing the same things if they were not placed beneath the brand of these organizations? Is that what these societies are really about — good service, with a stress on academia, community work and good, clean fun? From lot of angles it looks like

these organizations are places where kids go to party, get drunk and feel popular. The service angle seems to be secondary to a lifestyle that creates social cliques for these weekend warrior fests of binge drinking and social debauchery. When parents or officials come knocking after one of these incidents to reprimand someone, the first thing that comes spewing out is, “But we do this great work for the community,” like it is a get out of jail free card. I am not naive to the fact that there are some organizations worse than others. I am sure it is true there are the good cliques that preach abstinence, and sobriety (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). The horrible truth, though, is the whole does suffer from its parts. For all the people that belong to these groups, there is a population of people that don’t, that see the whole thing as a scam. A group of people see these groups as a guaranteed way to find yourself circling the drain of worthlessness two years after entering a promising start to a now-defunct collegiate career; now wasting mommy and daddy’s money, reaffirming yourselves through a brethren of losers and sucking up good oxygen. I know plenty of people who do these same kinds of good work in the community and do not belong to social cliques and don’t ask for a pat on the back for doing these deeds. These peo-

ple do volunteer work without having to make a shield for it. Just because you scoop up another man’s beer cans doesn’t mean you get a medal of honor. With every major incident like the flammable mummy, there are many that go unreported and ignored. Whenever these things happen, each chapter comes out trying to play damage control. Everyone is able to disassociate themselves by knowing all the stories about the others. Maybe UK President Lee Todd should make these organizations accountable for their knowledge more often. Either watch each other’s back earlier to prevent this kind of thing or punish the whole bunch of them. When I read one girl post online that SAE stood for “Sexual Assault Expected,” I was floored. If that is the kind of thing that is known or speculated and not shared with someone of authority, then everyone needs to go. Punishing the whole for the sum of the parts seems like the strategy most employed. Look at the proposed housing bill or the party plan in the same way. This would keep the same spirit with hopefully better results. It sends a message to students that if you want to act like children, you can be treated like children. And if you go to a fraternity keg party, don’t squeeze the Charmin. Austin Hill is an English senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.

Underdog university could do unthinkable, make columnist proud Hey, do you know who UK will play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament yet? The Southeastern Conference Tournament and Selection Sunday are still in the future, but I bet I do. Somehow, I just know that the NCAA TournaTIM ment selection KROBOTH committee is conKernel spiring against me. columnist Regardless of whether the Cats win the SEC Tournament, the committee is going to match UK against my school, Winthrop University. The Winthrop Eagles claimed the Big South Conference Tournament title last weekend by beating the top-seeded and arch-rival Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on the Chants’ home court in the championship game 64-53. While the Cats almost certainly will be a No. 1 seed, the 19-13 Eagles in the same way have the mark of a No.16 seed. The Eagles have a losing record against teams in the top 200 of the RPI and not a single win against top 100 RPI teams. If you are not yet convinced of their 16 seed worthiness, in last month’s ESPNU Bracket Busters matchup with Eastern Kentucky, the Eagles lost to the Colonels by 20, 77-57. Thus far, as a Winthrop student

spending the 2009-10 academic year at UK through the National Student Exchange program, I have not been faced with the prospect of the Eagles playing the Cats in any sport. And honestly, being a sports-loving full-time student at both schools simultaneously would not be a big deal if Winthrop played UK in soccer or softball. But if my Eagles squared off against my Cats in the Big Dance, I would be highly conflicted. I have made great friends and memories at both Winthrop and UK. And I have cheered shamelessly for both basketball teams, whether it has been in the eRUPPtion Zone at Rupp Arena or in the WU Crew at Winthrop Coliseum. Of course, you may think I have no reason to bother thinking about which team I would root for. A No. 16 seed has never defeated a No. 1 seed in the history of March Madness. And on paper, UK would rout Winthrop by at least 40 points. I will not waste your time discussing individual matchups because quite frankly, the Cats would have a decisive advantage over the Eagles in every category imaginable. Even UK’s towel and Gatorade managers would wipe the floor with their Winthrop counterparts. But I think the Eagles would relish a shot at the Cats. The last time the Eagles played an SEC team in the NCAA Tournament, they nearly won. In the 2006 tour-

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Sophomore guard DeAndre Liggins, left, freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins, center, and junior forward Patrick Patterson and the Cats could take on the Winthrop Eagles as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. nament, the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers barely escaped the Eagles in the first round, thanks only to Chris Lofton’s jumper with one second left that lifted Rocky Top to a 63-61 victory. But then again,

that was only Tennessee, right? Well, only one year later, the Eagles broke Digger Phelps’ heart as they upset Notre Dame 74-64 in the first round. Senior forward and two-time Big South Defensive

Player of the Year Mantoris Robinson was on that team and he knows what it takes to pull off a big win in the Big Dance. Winthrop does not have any great scoring threats: only sophomore guard Reggie Middleton’s points per game average is in double figures. But the Eagles are tenacious on defense, holding opponents to less than 62 points a game. Before the Big South title game, Winthrop head coach Randy Peele instructed his players to hold Coastal Carolina to 50 points. The Eagles slacked off a little: Coastal scored 53. And don’t forget UK has lost two of its last three games against Big South teams. Remember Gardner-Webb and the Virginia Military Institute? So, it matters whether I would support UK or Winthrop. And who would I cheer for? Logically, supporting Winthrop would be futile. Although there seems to be no way the Eagles could upset the Cats, how could I betray the university that will be my alma mater? As my Winthrop student government shirt declares, “I heart WU.” And for me, Winthrop-UK would simply be a matter of the heart. Go Eagles! Beat Kentucky! Tim Kroboth is a political science and economics junior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.

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3BR HOUSE, AUGUST 1, beautiful full interior renovation, homely exterior, new kitchen and bath, new insulation and new electrical wiring. 322 American Avenue. $945 plus utilities. Reserve Now! 859-3969022.

1 - 6 Bedroom Apartment/Houses available in May and August. Dennis (859) 983-0726 www.sillsbrothers.com. !!!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 Efficiency - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $325.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com. 1 Bedroom - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $395.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com

Real Estate For Sale Very nice 1BR & 1BA condo for sale $73,900. Nich Rd area, about a 1 ¼ miles from central campus. 24 hour security & an in-ground pool. New paint & new tile in the enclosed balcony. Very convenient. Call if interested. 859-539-4804.

For Rent

WOODLAND STUDIOS CONDO: Near Library. Furnished. $400/mo. All util. paid except electric. W/D hookups. Call 859-252-1021 Large 1 BR, Richmond Rd area, 10 min to campus. $500.00/mo. utilities included. 494-1700. 1 BR/efficiency, renovated. Refinished hardwood, new kitchen, new bath, new lighting. $395 + Util. short term lease avail. if needed. 859-396-9022

2 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $650.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 3 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,155.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 4 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,580.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 5 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $2,025.00. Pets, a/c, w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2 Bedroom Center Court - 2 min walk to campus! Starting at $1,500.00 plus elec. Heat, parking, w/d. NO PETS, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2BR duplex, 10 min drive to UK campus. $600/mo. Call for details 859-351-3000 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 2BR avail 08/01/10. Near UK all utilities pd, parking. $575/mo. 859-489-3371.. 2BR 1.5BA Townhome Richmond Rd. All electric, hardwood, washer/dryer, security system. $825.00/month. 288-5601 2BR 1 BA Lexington Ave. Dishwasher, hardwood, off street parking, Avail may $750.00/month. 288-5601 NEWLY REMOLDED 2&3BR student condo’s along with 4 – 6BR houses. All appliances, W/D included. Please call 859-621-1339.

Best Buy. Assigned, safe parking, one block UK. 368-9775, 1BR close to Med school. On-site parking $485/month + electric. Avail. Aug 1. 859-351-8591 1BR available NOW!!!! Near UK Med center. $425/mo. All Utilities paid, parking. Call 489-3371. 1-2 BR apts across for B&E bldg. Best on campus, only a few left. Above Wildcat text & Pizza Hut. 6213128 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

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

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 3 Bed/2 Bath Condo. Walking distance to campus. Off street and visitor parking. $1250/month plus utilities. Available August 8. 419-344-1246 3BR apts. DW, W/D. Close to campus. E. High St and Richmond Ave. Dennis 859-983-0726 3BR 2BA, large apt, Walk to class, all elec. W/D, dish included. GOING FAST. Call Adam 859-338-8243. 3 BR, 2 BA. WALK TO campus. $850/mo. Large master w/ Bath & walk-in closet, a/c, All appliances incl washer/dryer. Low util. No smoking/pets. 510-6087676, Greg 859-225-3334 x. 101 3 BR 2.5 BA Luxury Townhome, Richmond Rd. All electric, custom kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, hardwood, security system, 2- car garage. Available Aug. $1100.00. 288-5601. 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 3 BR 1 BA. All appliances, off street parking. Close to campus. $1000.00/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.net 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. 4 BR/2 BA - 3/4 mi from campus; 2200 sq ft; W/D included; $1400/month + utilities; 468 Bob O Link Dr; large deck & basement. Call 502-649-0032. 208 Conn Terr. 4BR 2 BA updated Kitchen. 859-3614811. 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 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. 4BR 2.5BA Townhome in Historic South Hill. Short walk to UK campus. Off street parking. $1,400./month + Utilities.. Call 859-338-6778

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

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.

3,4,5,6 BR Houses on campus. 859-433-2692. garymiel@aol

4 BR, 3 BA, all electric. FP, 2 miles from campus. 2973 Candlelight, $900.00. 229-8515

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.

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.

3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse for rent off Red Mile, call 859-533-7575 for more information

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.

Walk to campus. Newly renovated 3BR 2BA 1st Flr condo. New Paint, new carpet.,. Washer/Dryer included. $895.00/month. Short term available. 502593-7421.

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. 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.

Landscaping help needed. $8.50 to start, raises after 3 months. 3/15 – 12/31employment. PT 8-12 or 12-4. Exp. Preferred but not necessary. Must be available to work during summer. Please email resume and work history to: lawnshark04@aol.com. NO PHONE CALLS !

Rentals available. Walk to UK. 4-6 BR. Call Kevin @ 859-619-3232. www.myUK4rent.com

SERVICE ADVISOR NEEDED: Looking for enthusiastic students that like working outside, enjoy talking with people presenting our services. Flexible hours. $12-15/hr. If interested, email k.littrell@insightbb.com

5BR State St, Large front porch, parking, W/D, D/W. Avail 8/01. No Pets. $1950/mo. 859-333-8307.

University Club Golf Course hiring cooks, bevcart girls, cartboys. Apply in person 4850 Leestown Rd.

5BR 2BA house, all appliances, all electric, water paid. Walking distance to campus. $1,625/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.com.

JOIN LEX”S MOST EXCITING CHILDREN’S RECREATIONAL BUSINESS. Monkey Joe’s is looking for high energy, enthusiastic employees. Flexible hrs + good pay. Apply in person at 1850 Bryant Rd. Call 859-264-0405

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. 5BR 2BA house, all appliances, all electric, water paid. Walking distance to campus. $1,625/month. 859-351-9473. www.burtonproperties.com.

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.

Summer Special. 6 Bedroom Houses available May. Park Ave & Westwood. DW, W&D. Dennis 859-9830726

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. 6BR 3BA house off Rose St. August lease, $1,600 + utilities. 859-948-5000. 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

9BR 3BA house off Rose St. August lease, $2,000 + utilities. 859-948-5000.

Help Wanted

Idle Hour Country Club, Staffing Full and Part Time Seasonal Positions, AM/PM, Weekends, Holidays Required. Part-Time Receptionist, Servers, Bussers, Snack Bar, Kitchen Staff, Lifeguards. Competitive Wages, Uniforms, and Meals. Apply in Person WedSun 10am-4pm. Immediate Interviews. No Phone Calls Please. 1815 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502. PT teaching assistant needed. Mon-Fri, 2-5:30pm. $9/hr. call 255-4056 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.

Dance and Fitness Instructors needed for summer camps. Please email contact info to dancealley@hotmail.com

Personals

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) Blind person seeking personal assistant/personal trainer. Call 269-8926

Wanted

VOLUNTEERS PAID TO Participate in multiple studies. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are recruiting participants diagnosed with ADHD and for studies concerning the effects of alcohol. Looking for M & F social drinkers between 21-35 years of age. All participants are compensated for their time. Please call 257-5794

6 Bedroom House available August. Park Ave. DW, W&D. Dennis 859-983-0726

7BR, 3BA $357.00 each, + utilities. www.patriotrentalsllc.com. 859-433-0996.

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RAMSEY’S DINER now hiring servers and cooks. Apply in person M-F 2-4pm. 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. Car Wash hiring responsible, dependable, enthusiastic team members. No experience needed, flexible scheduling, submit resume & contact info to Soapyjoescarwash@gmail.com Atomic Café Now Hiring server. Apply in person 265 N Limestone. Tue – Sat 10 – 4. Part Time Photographer. Requirements are basic knowledge of digital photography and experience working with SLR’s. You must have dependable transportation and be available for work on Saturdays. We do occasionally shoot on Sundays, and through the week, but 90% of the work will be on Saturdays. We are an events and sports photography company. A typical Saturday will involve picking up your camera and other equipment required for your shoot. You will travel to the site and set up for pictures. We are based in Lexington but travel to surrounding counties as well. When traveling out of town, you will also be paid for your mileage. Most shoots are outdoors so you must be prepared to work outside. Evening events and cold weather shoots are usually set up indoors and require working with portable studio lighting. Paid training will be provided. It is imperative that the person we hire be reliable and able to show up consistently and on time. You may be required to be picking up equipment between 6:00-7:00am. We start our photographers at $12.00. If you think this is the job for you, then contact me at with a short note

Are you suffering from Adult ADHD? Do you smoke tobacco cigarettes? Do you have difficulty paying attention, focusing or organizing? Are you easily distracted? Do you sometimes feel fidgety and restless or act on impulse without thinking? Do these symptoms interfere with completion of your daily activities? Are you NOT currently taking medications to treat these symptoms? If you answered yes to some of these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a research study. Researchers with the University of Kentucky departments of Behavioral Science and Psychiatry are conducting an outpatient study examining the behavioral effects of FDA-approved medications. If you are between the ages of 18 and 50, smoke and have some of these symptoms, call 859-257-5388 or toll free at 1-866-232-0038 for a confidential interview and for more information about this study. Qualified volunteers will be compensated for their time. You may be reimbursed for travel. ALCOHOL RESEARCH at the University of Kentucky. Health social drinkers between 21 to 35 years of age are needed for studies on the effects of alcohol on behavior. Participants will be financially compensated for their time. Movies, a hot meal, and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided after the study in a comfortable setting. Call 257-3137 for more information Blind person seeking personal assistant/personal trainer. Call 269-8926

Roommates Wanted

Brand New – Roommates wanted. 859-455-8208. Share my House!! Near Thornton’s on S. Broadway. $275/month. Call or Text Chris 859-5598689 anytime.

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Chief says common sense key in avoiding Spring Break troubles By Katie Saltz

ksaltz@kykernel.com

Most students see Spring Break as a time for sun, sand and partying, yet for some it can easily turn into a time of bad decisions that could have been avoided. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said burglaries in homes surrounding campus increase during the week of Spring Break because many criminals know many students are out of town, leaving their houses vulnerable. UK Student Affairs sent out an e-mail to students advising them to secure all windows and doors before leaving town. “Secure all your valuables before you leave,” Monroe said. “Or have a friend who isn’t leaving town come over and stay at your house.”

For those planning to let loose and forget those midterm woes, Monroe simply asks students to be responsible and use common sense. Many problems can be avoided by remembering moderation is key, he said. “Most kids are going to go out and drink — use the buddy system,” Monroe said. “Go out together and come back together, male or female.” Leaving your valuables in plain view is a common mistake students make, Monroe said, whether leaving items lying around the hotel room or walking away from your beach bag to play in the surf. The news release reminded students to choose a hotel with a safe and to bring as few valuables as possible to reduce the risk of theft. “Lock your valuables up

Did you know? The U.S. Department of State has posted a Travel Alert regarding travel in Mexico. The Travel Alert, which is in effect until August 2010, describes recent violence, and provides guidance and additional links concerning travel in Mexico. (http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/an mviewer.asp?a=488&z=43) and Spring Break in Mexico: Know Before You Go! site (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/spring_break_ mexico/spring_break_mexico_2812.html). — at some motels the cleaning staff will have free reign over your stuff,” Monroe said. “If you’re laying out, don’t leave your phone out in an open beach bag, wrap it up in a towel and hide it.”

While some items are better off left at home, like your trip itinerary for a family member or friend, the release says to always carry some form of ID, a cell phone, any important medical information and the business card for your hotel so even if separated from your group you can find your way back. Binge-drinking is dangerous in itself, but Monroe said the activities that go along with drunken behavior can lead to poor decision making. “Don’t dare your buddy to jump from one balcony to the next,” he said. “If you are drunk and pass out on the beach, you’re not thinking about high tide coming in.” For more safety tips, students can contact Alan Saylor of UK Police at (859) 257-5108 or alsayl1@email.uky.edu.

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Continued from page 1 confirm student loans, she said. T. Lynn Williamson, senior associate in legal services, said advantages and disadvantages come with getting a privacy flag. “The privacy flag says we will release no directory information about the student, and you know when it says ‘no information,’ it means that,” he said. “You don’t really expect that the Registrar’s Office would say ‘it’s OK to tell this person, but it’s not OK to tell this person.’ You couldn’t even

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possibly expect that.” Williamson said if a student got a privacy flag, UK would not be able to confirm them as a student because of the law, and that student would find his or her name missing at commencement ceremonies as well. Williamson said creating a system that allows students to choose what information is made available is possible, but not at UK. Williamson said it would take thousands of dollars to let students choose what information they wanted available. “Is it possible at the University of Kentucky with the technologies, the computer systems that we have? No, it’s not possible,” he said.

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Continued from page 1 Enright said this event could help students diversify and broaden their horizons by watching a dance or indulging in an Irish dish, or maybe even a Guinness beer. “It’s free, and students like free. It’s fun, and students like fun. So both together is perfect,” he said. The festival is important to the community because people will be able to experience the true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day and everything the culture has to offer, Enright said. Dancers, pipers and musicians flock to the festival every year to display this culture’s unique and distinct character. “It’s a celebration of Irish heritage and their contribution to central Kentucky,” Enright said. The festival will be held in the CentrePointe lot downtown. The parade forms on

What: Alltech’s Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival When: Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: CentrePointe lot downtown Admission: Free and open to the public Traffic blockages on Saturday: ! Midland Avenue will be closed between Third and Main streets from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. ! Main Street will be closed between Midland and Limestone from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ! Upper Street will be closed between Main and Barr streets from 1 to 2:15 p.m. ! All intersecting streets will be closed during the period Midland Ave. near the Lexington Herald-Leader. It proceeds down Main Street and ends as it turns on Upper Street to Short Street and back to the courthouse.

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man said initiation rights often drive pledges to perform outlandish actions, but even he has no explanation for Baker’s antics. “I have no psychological interpretation,” Beaman said. “I thought at first he was pledging to a fraternity. We know from cognitive dissonance that …

the more you suffer for a goal, the more valuable the goal is.” The mystery remains as to why Baker continues his grand charade. “The main reason now is just to get people’s reactions,” he said. “I like making people smile.”

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On March 4, Jason Baker dressed as a monk and swept the Rose Street crosswalk on the heels of every pedestrian wearing shoes.

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All seemed well until two UK police cars pulled over. The officers, however, exited their cars with muffled laughs and asked Baker to come down from the tree. “It’s just not appropriate behavior on a college campus,” said Officer Steve Dishion past a smile. The three officers asked for Baker’s identification and left him with a warning. Baker said he has become pretty familiar with UK Police. A few have told their fellow officers to come see him on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the future, he said. Baker often goes to his Introduction to Psychology class in costume, but his lecturer Arthur Beaman said he doesn’t mind the attention Baker draws. “I haven’t thought about asking him to stop,” Beaman said. “ … It’s a lot less distracting than those g** d*** cell phones.” When Baker dresses up, he said many people ask him if he is pledging to a fraternity or if he lost a bet. Bea-