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Brian Pena runs his horse for exercise at Keeneland on Sunday. Friday’s crowd set an opening day record of 24,734. Keeneland was closed Easter Sunday.
Keeneland traditions hold strong
Geek Week is returning for yet another year, this time with some clever ways to get back at professors. The College of Arts & Sciences’ Geek Week will be held the week of April 8, featuring lectures and events, one in particular titled “Arts vs. Sciences.” Created by a group of A&S Ambassadors, the event is a contest of volleyball, kickball and dodgeball at the Seaton Center on Monday, with students battling against professors to see who comes out victorious. Falon Thacker, a political science senior and A&S Ambassador, said the idea just took off. “The group was shouting out ideas, and (Arts vs. Sciences) happened to be said,” Thacker said. “Everyone went kind of went crazy and we started planning it.” Morgan Hartlage, an A&S Ambassador, was thrilled and thought the See A&S on page 4
If you go What: Arts vs. Sciences When: Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Seaton Center Admission: Free
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Although only miles from businesses, busy streets and skyscrapers, the grassy expanses making up the grounds at Keeneland are about as far away from the Lexington cityscape as one can get. However, on Friday, much of the city was there. When Keeneland’s gates opened for its spring season and College Scholarship Day on Friday, 24,734 people walked through the turnstiles. The crowd set a Keeneland Opening Day record and was the track’s second largest overall turnout in history. The thousands of patrons who walked through the turnstiles brought with them more than just their sunglasses and a wad of bills. They brought tradition, experience and a love of the sport — which, for many, lasts longer than their cash. “I’m not doing a real good job of managing my money right now,” said business management sophomore David Liebman. He “invested” much of his money in the races. Nearby stood pre-pharmacy sophomore Brandon Bell, who said he always takes his betting cues from Liebman. “He knows what he’s talking about,” Bell said. After all, Liebman’s father is editor-in-chief of “The Blood-Horse,” a horse racing publication based out of Lexington. But Liebman does
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UK head coach John Calipari speaks at a press conference unveiling the Calipari Maker's Mark bottle on March 1. Justin Mayquez, left, and Ray Rosales put horse shoes on Galientos at the Keeneland barns Sunday morning. not come to Keeneland just because of his own thoroughbred bloodlines. “It’s all the people, the tradition, how much it means to the city,” he said. In the spring and fall Liebman and Bell said they and their friends go to races at Keeneland as often as possible. They also participate in tailgating before the races start.
“It’s just a fun time to go out, dress up … and win some money,” Bell said. Thanks to his friend’s know-how, Bell said he normally ends up being at least $20 to $50 ahead by the time the day is over. The lines at the betting windows stretched See Keeneland on page 4
My favorite part about (Keeneland) is the final countdown to when the horses cross the finish line. That’s when it gets loud and crazy.”
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ed with a fleet of 12 and over the past six years, with a lot of help and a lot of generosity, were able to expand to four fleets of more than 150 bikes. “Our fleets began with a general fleet, of which we now have close to 80,” Combs said. “This provides free, sustainable transportation to students, faculty and staff that many times would not be available and may be replaced by a car.” The general fleet is distributed on a first come, first serve basis at the beginning of each semester to students, fac-
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Autograph tickets sell out in 60 seconds The basketball season may be over, but some fans are still vying to be part of the Big Blue Action. Tickets for the signing of UK head coach John Calipari’s Maker’s Mark bottle sold out in less than one minute Saturday. The 1,200 tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com. Beginning Tuesday, fans who purchased a ticket can claim them at Keeneland’s drive-thru booths between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., or inside Keeneland’s South Gate on Thursday at 6 p.m. Fans must have a copy of their online receipt and a photo ID to claim the ticket. The ticket will designate a place in line for each person on Friday. Participants must be in line by 7 a.m. The bottle signing with Calipari, Keeneland President Nick Nicholson and Maker’s Mark President and CEO Bill Samuels, Jr. will begin at 8 a.m. Keeneland is allowing ticket-holders to camp out overnight under the grandstand Thursday following the day's races.
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Family, friends struggle to cope with James’ death By Brian Hamilton Chicago Tribune
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Spiedi’s split scandal The Hills may be calling it quits, but Heidi and Spencer Pratt aren't. Although the show (the final season premieres on April 27) filmed the aspiring actress, 23, moving out of their home, a source close to her hubby of nearly a year, 26, says there's no breakup. "They tricked Heidi into saying she was divorcing him for an episode tease, before they told her the show was canceled," the pal says. "She didn't realize they were going to end the show without them getting back together!" MTV had no comment.
Jennifer & Gerard: Pals with perks! No butts about it: Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler are more than friends. On March 27, after the Bounty Hunter costars joined Sony execs in Paris for a twohour cruise down the Seine (just like the one she took with ex Vince Vaughn in 2006!), the Scotsman, 40, flagrantly groped Aniston's fanny. "To put it bluntly, Gerard put his finger where the sun doesn't shine!" a witness tells Hot Stuff. Though Butler has said he and Aniston, 41, are "just friends," a pal of his insists the duo — who stayed in separate hotels while promoting their flick in France — have been "hooking up for a while." They slept together on her February birthday trip to Mexico, another source confirms. And though an Aniston insider says "she'd like it to be more, they're friends with benefits."
On a day when he was still a timid, unassuming 6foot-6, 250-pound incoming freshman, Matt James stood beneath a football goal post during orientation at Cincinnati’s St. Xavier High School. Next to him stood another freshman, a reedthin kid standing about 5 feet tall. So after some talk, it only made sense for James to hoist his classmate and hang him from the crossbar, both boys smiling in a moment of spontaneous delight. “A lovable kid,” said Steve Specht, James’ football coach at St. Xavier. “He was a mountain of a man, but he had the biggest heart. Matt made everybody around him a better person.” Snapshots such as these clashed with a caustic, unfathomable reality that set in Friday evening and bled through the weekend. James, a prized Notre
Dame football recruit just a week shy of his 18th birthday, fell to his death Friday from a fifth-floor hotel balcony during a spring-break trip to Panama City, Fla. The circumstances of the accident, as detailed by police Saturday, stood in stark contrast to the heartfelt memories shared in candlelight vigils and prayer services conducted in the hours after James’ death. James and about 40 St. Xavier classmates were in Florida for the vacation. “Witnesses and friends indicate he had become drunk and belligerent,” Panama City Beach police Maj. David Humphreys said Saturday in an Associated Press report. “He had leaned over the balcony rail, was shaking his finger at the people in the next room over. He fell over.” James was pronounced dead on the scene. An autopsy and toxicology report were pending, according to police. After learning of their son’s death at a 50th birthday
party for James’ uncle Friday, James’ parents, siblings and others flew to Florida on a private jet a family friend provided, Specht said. They returned Saturday, and Specht said the family was hopeful James’ body would return to Ohio early this week. “We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this tragic time, particularly the family at St. X,” Jerry and Peggy James said in a statement. “Matt was a very special young man, and it is gratifying to us that you all could see that as well. We are touched by this outpouring of love.” On Saturday morning, more than 200 St. Xavier students gathered for a private prayer service. James was remembered as humble and caring, a top100 national recruit who shrunk from individual attention and felt miserable about calling coaches who recruited him and informing them he chose Notre Dame.
does exactly the right thing to make you comfortable. Accept help today and be thankful. Gather strength and recuperate. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — A personal relationship benefits from an active imagination. This is no time to depend on practical measures. Instead, make an extravagant speech or gesture. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Magic happens. You're surprised by how willingly everyone comes together to create what you need. Success blossoms. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Pull out all the stops to inject glamour into an otherwise dull experience. Bring souvenirs and memories for the scrapbook at home. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Somebody is a bit depressed today. You can help by suggesting a variety of activities to get out of the
house and do something physical. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Think carefully before pulling out your wallet. The money's there, but is this really how you want to spend it? Reconsider your priorities. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Take a break from stress. Walking outdoors could really hit the spot. So would a relaxed meal shared with interesting company. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Use all of your powers to make yourself look like the person you most want to be. Appearance matters today. Dress for success. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Get up early if you have to in order to meditate in solitude. You need the balance this brings, as today is filled with interesting people and possibilities.
Katherine Heigl not missed by Grey's Don't let the door hit you on the way out! When Katherine Heigl confirmed March 24 that she was leaving Grey's Anatomy to focus on 17-month-old daughter Naleigh, "most of the cast and crew were like, 'Finally!'" a source tells Hot Stuff. "There is such a release." The actress, 31, who had a rocky six-season run in which she publicly bashed the show and feuded with a cast member, had found success at the box office. "With every movie she'd get worse and start acting like she was the star. They're such a family and are glad to have this behind them," says the insider. "I doubt there will be a party to send her off."
J-Woww hates shore At least one person isn't fist-pumping the -return of MTV's Jersey Shore: Jenni "J-Woww" Farley, 25. "She doesn't want to be on the show anymore," an insider says. "She cried her eyes out when she found out it was picked up again." The problem? Her castmates. "She isn't friends with them," the source adds. (Another insider counters, "She and Snooki are really close.") Meanwhile, Farley is playing nice with Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. The two are cowriting a lifestyle guide for St. Martin's Press: Never Fall in Love at the Jersey Shore. COPYRIGHT 2010 US WEEKLY
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 8 — Group interactions prove profitable when you state your feelings early and then sit back and listen. Body language speaks volumes. Pay attention. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — You find yourself in the comfort zone today. Advertisements suggest clever ways to turn ideas into cash. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — The stars align for people you haven't seen for a long time. Share their joy, and bring a memento home with you. Leave them with your blessings. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — A close friend or partner
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Spielberg, Hanks team up for ‘The Pacific’ War cinema is growing up. “The Hurt Locker” is an introspective character study shedding itself of most, if not all, war film stereotypes. Though swinging for an artistic high like last year’s Oscar king may prove to be the norm in the future, for now, Stephen Spielberg and Tom COLIN Hanks aren't necesWALSH sarily trying to reinKernel columnist vent the wheel with “The Pacific.” The brilliant HBO mini-series and conceptual sequel to “Band of Brothers” follows a company from the 1st Marine Division as they battle through the Pacific Theater of WWII. The action begins in Guadalcanal, and at just three episodes in, “The Pacific” is becoming a commercial and critical success. Spielberg and Hanks take nearly
every concept or stereotype you have come to expect in the common war film and perfect it. There's the son who leaves for war on a bad note with his father, the inexperienced grunt who obtains his valor, the hard-ass that has a panic attack in a ditch and the soldier who realizes that the enemies are “people just like you and me.” All of these archetypes are welcome additions to a brilliant and historically accurate storyline; moreover, they are played by brilliant actors. As in all of Spielberg’s war-related projects, “The Pacific” has an intense attention to history, culture and humanity. And much like “Band of Brothers,” “The Pacific” also begins each episode with a historical introduction done by actual WWII veterans. What makes “The Pacific” succeed in the entertainment department is its seamless transition between action, history and introspection. The story never stops moving, and the show feels utterly realistic throughout. The most impres-
sive aspect of “The Pacific” is Spielberg's ability to develop characters without resorting to voiceover or internal monologue; it's often the characters’ eyes and facial expressions doing the explaining. All in all, “The Pacific” is about men at war, and not much else; fortunately, that is exactly the kind of realism Spielberg is trying to attain. “The Pacific” is the most genuine and refreshing piece of television to come about in a long time. It tenders to a generation that grew up with classics like “Saving Private Ryan” and “Platoon,” takes the feelings they elicited and pays homage to the war film genre. You can catch brand new episodes of “The Pacific” Sundays, 8 p.m. on HBO. Colin Walsh is a journalism and English senior. E-mail cwalsh@kykernel.com. ★★★★
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Viewers wonder where their shows have gone By Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch
So many TV shows went missing this winter, viewers were ready to call out bloodhounds. After airing just four episodes, “V” disappeared from ABC and didn't return until this week. The Fox hit “Glee” went on an extended semester break that will stretch until April 13. ABC's “FlashForward” and Fox’s “Fringe” both left mysteries hanging during lengthy hiatuses. An unusual number of shows took long breaks this season, leaving some fans puzzled and worried. But breaks of three or four months no longer mean a series has been canceled. They are just more evidence of the broadcast networks' continuing search for new ways to program the TV season. We can blame ourselves for making the change necessary. After happily watching reruns since the dawn of television, viewers stopped being so eager to see the same episode twice. In the 1990s, an explosion of original programming on cable gave us plenty of fresh choices, while recording devices kept us from missing our favorite programs the first time around. The networks tried slipping repeats into the broadcast season, but with more and more shows featuring serialized elements, random reruns proved confusing to audiences. So did scheduling frequent weeks off, as ABC tried disastrously in the first season of “Lost.” Meanwhile, cable networks were getting lots of attention airing short seasons of original series and making fans wait months for new episodes. On HBO, “The Sopranos” ended its first season on April 4, 1999, and didn't return until the next Jan. 16. The audience came back, too. Broadcasters began talking about year-round scheduling and looking at cable (or British) ways of doing business. Fox led the way, trying and succeeding with one strategy when it delayed the Season 4 premiere of “24” to January 2005, allowing the day to unfold without interruption. With baseball in the fall, Fox tried a different strategy with “Prison Break,” starting the serialized show in late summer 2005 and then picking it up again after several months. NBC has since experimented with airing “Heroes” in so-called chapters, each making up part of a season. And “Chuck,” renewed last May, was held back to January so its episodes could run in sequence, a la “Lost.” But this year’s hiatuses, while they might be seen as a test for how network TV might look in the future, actually
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Members of McKinley High's Glee Club rehearse in “Glee” on Fox. The show returns on a new night beginning Tuesday, April 13 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. were more happenstance than strategy. The “Glee” break was scheduled, in part, because creator Ryan Murphy was committed to directing a movie (“Eat, Pray, Love,” starring Julia Roberts). Fox also got a chance to whip up interest in the musical-dramedy, releasing the first half of the season on DVD and announcing a concert tour for the cast. ABC had always intended to run “V” in chapters, ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson explained. "We did not intend for the first chapter to be so short," he said. “There were production issues that took over, unfortunately.” (In other words, the show was going wrong, and producers and writers sat down to regroup.) As a result, the network decided on “a kind of limited chapter” of four episodes to run in the fall, with a consecutive run after the aliens-on-Earth drama's return. “FlashForward” was already on the air when ABC noticed that “repeats really weren't working,” McPherson said. Considering that the Olympics were set to air on NBC in February, the network decided to hold "FlashForward" back to March and promote it alongside “V” as an event. “It wasn't something that we intended, but we dealt with the circumstances, I think, in the most productive way we could,” he said. Executive producer David S. Goyer defended the “FlashForward” hiatus as the only thing that made sense, telling TV critics visiting the set in January that all involved had decided that airing the remaining episodes consecutively was
the best course. However, Goyer has since left the show, and “FlashForward,” whose viewership had declined (down more than 40 percent from its premiere) even before the hiatus, returned last week to unimpressive ratings. But as long as viewers ignore reruns, the networks will be forced to look for new ways to fill the TV year. Why not just dispense with repeats altogether and make enough episodes of a series to fill a whole year, or at least a nine-month season? Because that’s far too expensive; networks need to air an episode at least twice to get their investment back. Cable networks air shorter seasons anyway — typically 13 episodes, compared with 22 or 24 for a broadcast network — and run each episode multiple times, making their business model inherently more profitable. CBS, which still airs its shows on a traditional September-May schedule, does well with reruns, largely because the procedural dramas for which the network is known perform well in repeats. More ambitious, often serialized shows might not repeat well, but they draw younger audiences and do well on DVR playback. “FlashForward” could be a test case for whether a new show can survive the hiatus strategy. If the series, which ABC had hoped might be a long-running replacement for “Lost,” ultimately fails, ABC might be more inclined in the future to run shows like “Castle,” a nonserialized, character-driven drama that McPherson calls “our highest-performing repeat show.” Then, no hiatus would be necessary.
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Jake Himmer, right, walks his horse, Colonialism, past Jesse Martinez in the barns at Keeneland on Sunday.
KEENELAND Continued from page 1 and wound through the concourse. In these lines were college students hoping to make a buck, parents teaching their children the ins and outs of the betting game and hundreds of others with stories of their own. Civil engineering freshman Neil Taing was not in any of those lines. He was just enjoying the day with his friends and watching the races, he said. Taing had not yet placed any bets, but was having fun
guessing the winners anyway. “Although, I should’ve (been betting) because I picked the first two races correctly,” he said. Chase Hammons, an undecided freshman at Eastern Kentucky University, drove to Lexington to experience Keeneland for the first time. Through the first three races, he lost $50. The sounds from the betting windows, grandstand and surrounding patio area blended together in a constant buzz that resonated throughout the horse park. Once the horses and their jockeys made the final turn
A&S Continued from page 1 event would be a great way to meet people in the largest college on campus. “We just decided that the College of Arts & Sciences is huge, and playing games would be a great way to meet people in the college, as well as faculty,” Hartlage said. With the college being so large, they had to have games where many people were able to participate, which is why Mary Beth Johnson, an A&S Ambassador, is ready for Geek Week. “We decided that dodgeball, volleyball and kickball would allow more participants, considering these games are popular during elementary school,” Johnson said. While there is no trophy or plaque to win, there will still be rewards for participating. “The student winners have a chance to hit their professor with a dodge ball or spike a volleyball against their professor,” Johnson said. There is a certain excitement that comes with being able to play against professors,
and hit the home stretch, regardless of the race or which horse was in front, the venue truly came alive. People whose livelihoods — or at least part of them — rested with the outcome of the race cheered, waved their arms and cursed, hoping to spur their chosen horses on to victory. The thrill of the race is part of what makes Keeneland such an exciting place for Bell. “My favorite part about (Keeneland) is the final countdown to when the horses cross the finish line,” Bell said. “That’s when it gets loud and crazy.”
Thacker said. “I think professors enjoy getting to interact with their students outside of classroom more than students believe,” she said. “What college student wouldn't want to hit (their)
“The student winners have a chance to hit their professor with a dodgeball ... ” MARY BETH JOHNSON A&S Ambassador
professor with a dodgeball?” While the Ambassadors are hoping for a large turnout at the event so all three games can be played concurrently, they are curious to see how many and which professors decide to attend and take on the students. “We are really anxious to see how many professors participate,” Johnson said. “But I am sure many students will see some of their favorite professors there.” All UK students, as well as professors in the College of Arts & Sciences, are welcome to attend and participate.
WHEELS Continued from page 1 the bike for a day and go to the grocery, run to class, etc., without having to depend on a car.” The university currently funds Wildcat Wheels, though much of the funding is received through independent grants. Student Government was a founding funding partner, and the Student Sustainability Council and Resident Student Association also provide support. For students looking to visit Wildcat Wheels, the shop hours vary throughout the semester, but the organization is open beneath Blazer Hall four days a week. “These hours are open to any affiliate of UK to come in a learn how to work on their own bike, get advice from our mechanics and staff and to volunteer,” Combs said. “This is an enormous resource for the university, providing free, practical knowledge to anyone that will listen that will only make your experience on a bike more fulfilling.” Beginning this semester, the program also offered traveling workshops available to residence halls with tutorials on bike maintenance and upkeep, Combs said. Having more bikes to offer students is a major benefit, but being able to offer department rentals and weekly rentals allows the organization to help the entire UK community, he said. “The students are really why we exist in the first place, but having an opportunity to reach other members of the university only makes the programs better,” Combs said. “Plus, everything we offer is completely free.”
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Man claims injury by police horse during UK football game By Grant Labriola news@kykernel.com
A man in town for a football game last fall was allegedly injured by the horse of a UK mounted police officer and is hoping to find witnesses to aid in his case. While David Prather of Sevierville, Tenn., was tailgating at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday, Nov. 28, for the UK football game against Tennessee, he was knocked unconscious by a police horse while waiting in line for the restroom. According to the police report, Officer H. Catt said she was patrolling the area around the portable restrooms at Commonwealth Stadium on her horse, Panzar. Catt said fans were coming in quickly to the area and she could feel Panzar becoming agitated. As she attempted to move the horse out of the area, the band began playing and further agitated the horse.
As Panzar began to spin on his back feet, Catt told bystanders to back up. Panzar started to shake then lunged forward, Catt said in the report. When the horse landed, Catt said she saw a person lying on the ground and she advised that Panzar's front hooves landed near his shoulder or back area. She was unsure if Panzar had struck the victim. The victim gave his statement to an officer while on a stretcher at the UK Hospital emergency room. According to Prather's account, he was waiting in line at the restrooms when he noticed people scrambling and running out of the area. Before he could turn around he felt something from behind strike him in the right shoulder and rib area. Prather said he had been hit hard enough to be knocked unconscious. The next thing Prather recalls was being told to lie still. The
victim said he had been drinking that day and his preliminary breath test results were 0.069. The victim’s wife told their attorney, John Shelton, one officer told her the horses were not trained for such high-stress situations and had told school officials this before UK planned to have them lead the band into the stadium. UK Police did not get any witness statements and did not file a report on the incident until two months later. The only investigative report on the accident was a one page report the victim gave the police while he was on a stretcher. Prather suffered a shattered right scapula and is currently unable to use his right arm. He is searching for anyone who witnessed the accident, as he is still in need of serious surgeries. Witnesses are asked to contact attorney John Shelton at 502-589-5600.
Hispanic students at UK rise in retention rates By Kate Carpenter news@kykernel.com
As UK looks to improve its retention rates, one group in particular is standing out in national numbers. At UK, only 1.5 percent of the student population is made up of Hispanic students. According to a study by The American Enterprise Institute, Hispanic students consistently lag behind white students in graduation rates. Roger Sugarman, Director of Institutional Research, said studies have been done on graduation rates of Hispanic students. The first group was based on the 1999, 2000 and 2001 freshman classes. The graduation rate for this set of studies was 49 percent. The graduation rate for white students was 61 percent. The second set studied the 2001, 2002 and 2003 freshman classes. The graduation rate at this point was 53 percent, a 4 percentage point increase, which Sugarman said is no small feat. “What’s particularly gratifying is if you look at the gap between overall graduation rate and the Hispanic graduation rate, it has narrowed,” Sugarman said. “It began at 11 percent for the first study, and we have found that it has narrowed to 6.5 percentage points.” Chris Cardenas, an undecided freshman of Mexican heritage, said the negative statistics about Hispanics graduating college were not surprising to him. Both his parents went to college, but didn’t finish. His neighbors, who are Puerto Rican, also did not finish. In his entire extended family, only one person finished college, and his father has now gone back to finish his studies. “I think people use the statistics to fuel the stereotype of Hispanics not graduating college,” Cardenas said. “This could be a reason why there are so few (Hispanics) in college. And when we hear these things, we think,
why should we even try?” Changing those numbers is not a small task, said Vice President of Institutional Diversity J.J. Jackson. “It’s a national problem with both blacks and Hispanics, and it is compounded in Kentucky because there are so many fewer Hispanics in the state,” Jackson said. “The solutions would have to include more recruitment and a cultural change in the area and the state.”
“I think people use the statistics to fuel the stereotype of Hispanics not graduating college.” CHRIS CARDENAS undecided freshman
UK can’t change the demographics of Kentucky, Jackson said, but it can change the current situation through improving the graduation and retention rates of the Hispanic population living in the state. “It sounds simplistic, but it really isn’t easy to do,” she said. “It would require many different institutions coming together, including civil, education and commerce divisions to talk about a solution.” One important factor in holding Hispanics back from obtaining a degree is a negative attitude, Cardenas said. If one generation could raise those numbers, Cardenas believes the cycle could be broken. “Giving people a chance would raise numbers,” Cardenas said. “When Hispanics read negative numbers about themselves, it makes them not even want to come to college. If more Hispanics my age would finish college, it would help their eventual children become motivated to graduate college.”
Headaches, dizziness from 3-D films may be sign of vision problems By Fernando Quintero The Orlando Sentinel
ORLANDO, Fla. — Thousands of Central Floridians are flocking to multiplexes to watch fire-breathing dragons, blue humanoids and mythological creatures pop off the screen. But not everyone is enjoying the slew of recent 3-D releases, including “Avatar,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Clash of the Titans"” and “How to Train Your Dragon.” Some moviegoers suffer headaches, nausea and dizziness from the special 3D effects. And they may not even know why. “Most people can enjoy these films if they can see correctly with both eyes,” said Orlando optometrist Nelsa Losada. “But even minor problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or amblyopia — often referred to as ‘lazy eye’ — can cause feelings of discomfort if not treated with glasses or contacts, or if someone is wearing an outdated prescription." The problem is the result of “vision fatigue,” caused when the technology used in 3-D forces the eyes to constantly adjust so they can focus on images both near and far away, said Jeffrey Anshel, a California optometrist with
the national eye-care insurer Vision Service Plan, or VSP. “We see things in three dimensions, but the exaggerated effects of 3-D movies can cause vision problems in some people,” said Anshel, who has researched vision fatigue among computer users. WESH-TV meteorologist Amy Sweezey said she has avoided watching any of the recent 3-D releases after experiencing nausea from visiting some of the local 3-D attractions such as "Shrek 4-D" at Universal Studios and “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience” at Epcot. “I refused to see ‘Avatar’ because I was afraid to be sick. I just took the kids to see ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ in 2-D, much to my kids’ disappointment,” said Sweezey, 38. “I used to wear contacts, then got Lasik surgery, so I'm not sure it's problems with my vision. I continue to get my eyes checked regularly, so maybe next time I'll bring up this up next time I visit my eye doctor.” Films in 3-D rely on depth perception. People see through eyes that are about 2 to 3 inches apart. This separation makes each eye see from a slightly different angle. The brain fuses these two views together to calculate distance
and sense of depth. “The two lenses on an IMAX 3-D camera roughly match the distance between our eyes, and so each lens ‘sees’ and records a slightly different view,” according to the Web site for IMAX, the entertainment-technology company that features many 3-D releases. “The end result is two separate reels of film for every IMAX 3-D movie (one reel with the left-eye view and another reel with the right-eye view). These two reels of film run simultaneously through the camera and your polarized IMAX 3-D glasses fuse the two images together, creating the 3-D effect on screen.” Losada said those with cataracts or other eye problems that keep them from seeing equally well with both eyes may be completely prevented from experiencing the effects of 3-D movies. In addition to correcting vision with eyeglasses or contacts, Losada said, vision therapy can help many people strengthen their eye muscles so they can see better. “A lot of athletes undergo vision therapy, which uses a number of different exercises to make their vision stronger,” she said.
OPINIONS Monday, April 5, 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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Violence prevention needs daily participation There’s no doubt one of the biggest problems facing this campus is the prevalence of sexual assault. When nearly one-third of all female students will experience some form of sexual assault or harassment during their time at UK, it’s clear something has to change. In fact, everything that can change the culture and lower that statistic should be done. That’s why the annual Take Back the Night march, which took place on Wednesday evening, is one of the best events at UK— but this year, it was even better. The event expanded out into Lexington to include people in the community, students from other colleges and even local high schools students. And the spirit found in support with numbers like that is what it will take to change things. “We can accomplish so much more collectively than individually,” said Amber Lambert, one of the coordinators for the event in a March 30 Kernel article. “How someone coming out of a bad situation, such as dating violence or sexual abuse, can see her support in numbers and know that they are not alone in this battle for a more secure and just life,” Lambert said. Growing an event like Take Back the Night is integral to creating the kind of change it will take to make UK a safer place for women. It’s a jumping off point to get more people involved at the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center, a way to educate people who don’t understand the problems this campus faces and, at least for one night a year, a way to actually make campus a safer place. But making this happen involves bringing in more people, which is exactly what the VIP Center had in mind when they decided to expand the march. “We want to get not only the students involved, but also the Lexington community as well. So this year we are expanding the march to incorporate more of the city,” said Sally Evans, Volunteer Coordinator for VIP Center in an April 1 Kernel article. Of course, Take Back the Night is just a start. For everything it does and all the awareness it raises, it’s still just one event that happens once a year at UK. That won’t be enough to change things. UK students and staff must use that one night and that one event as a model for the way things should be. The VIP Center works every day to increase awareness on these issues, and it doesn’t just stop with Take Back the Night: there are SEEDS retreats throughout the semester, a Green Dot campaign and various other initiatives over the course of the year to help make this campus safer, more unified, and more aware. But it will take more participation year round to make these initiatives truly successful. Take Back the Night was one thing. Taking back the campus will be another.
LETTER TO EDITOR
Column lacked comprehensive ideas Mr. French's column regarding his "conservative agenda" strikes to the heart of irresponsible journalism that seems to pervade every facet of our society. The underlying tone is one of "us (conservatives)," versus "them (non-conservatives)." Beginning from such a position incites anger and promotes more division where there should be less. Frankly, this column was in poor taste and contains a few statements I refute, specifically the claim it has become evident our "market-driven economy" was diverted by greedy Americans (conservative and non-conservative) bent on amassing more wealth. The government played the dad of an irresponsible child and loaned money to offset the fallout. Most economists (both conservative and non-conservative) agree the major crisis is averted and now the government seeks to sell its share in major banks, reportedly at a profit.
The paragraph regarding "predatory pricing" shows a lack of understanding of health care and its business component. As a physician, I'm privy to doctors (both conservative and non-conservative) who feel the current system can not be sustained. And while the lack of personal responsibility and of tort reform make the bill less palatable, bringing all Americans to the table to discuss health care is a feat worth lauding. Lastly, with all due respect, any culture that spends more time "punishing" its constituents for their poverty, mental illness, or age will breed entitlement and resentment in its people. We should instead "incentivize" Americans (conservatives and nonconservatives) to make healthy, respectful decisions for themselves and their neighbors. Brian Dixon, MD Pediatrics Resident
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Immigration issue must be viewed from a larger, historical perspective A local leader of the College Republicans whom I met several summers ago made infamous the “catch an illegal immigrant” game, where a cash award was offered for finding a fellow student posing as an illegal immigrant. For many like her, the debate over immiSEAN gration reform is an issue of law and jusTAYLOR Kernel tice. If you come here columnist without permission, some say, you should be ridiculed, rounded up and tossed out. Such a mindset is hard for me to understand. First, there’s the common sense side of me that fails to be satisfied. People come here out of economic demand. If there were jobs across the border in Canada paying $100 an hour, do we really believe that the many jobless Americans in this country right now would let their families go hungry while they waited and hoped the bureaucrats in Ottawa approved their work visa? The last time Canada got sassy with frontier Americans in the War of 1812, we invaded their country and burnt down their cities. Paint me a skeptic. If we really feel the need to tinker
with the system law-and-justice style, we should go after the corporations who hire immigrants. They’re the catalyst creating the demand for cheap labor to begin with; the immigrants are merely filling the niche. But beyond the realm of common sense, there’s also the reality of my own family’s story. The Hiribarnes are a FrenchBasque line extending all the way over to a tiny village on the border by Spain called Hasparren. It was there that a young man trained as a tanner named Pierre Hiribarne got word his cousin had a job for him in far away Cuba — if he could make his way across the seas. Thankfully for me, he did. When Pierre finally got to the island, he changed his name to Pedro to match up with the local Spanish-speaking culture and got to work. He married an island girl, and they had children and their children had children. Some time down the line, I was born and given the middle name Peter in honor of the adventurer who uprooted his life on one continent to start another one in the New World. How could I abandon the memory of my namesake by calling for immigrants to be punished simply for wanting to survive? How could I spit upon all of the risk he took in uprooting himself from everything he loved in that Pyrenean
mountain village? How can I ignore the bravery it took to do so, especially given my own life story of struggle and dislocation from my home when my family initially couldn’t handle me being gay? Just as College Republicans now pretend to round up Latino immigrants for fun, years before the backs of African slaves were set afire with the crack of a whip, “No Irish Need Apply” signs littered the landscape of stores and shops in this country, German families felt compelled to anglicize their names during the World War II to avoid harassment from their neighbors, and it was Italian immigrants who were the victims of the largest mass lynching in American history. Each of us should take the time to look into our own family histories. Somewhere along the way, every one of us has a relative who showed that same bravery by crossing the border into an undiscovered country. Every one of us has, wound-up in our DNA, the spirit of a man or woman who was a member of those “huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” This is the spirit of America. This is the nation we are, a melting pot filled with souls from every region of every corner of the world. We are a nation of immigrants. We’d do well to remember that. Sean Taylor is a chemistry junior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
College requires preparation, effort for success I was among the nearly 7,000 runners in the Papa John’s 10-miler in my hometown of Louisville (no haters, please), this past weekend. Saturday’s race was my third Papa John’s 10SHANNON miler. I’ll be FRAZER Contributing the first to columnist say I’m definitely not a competitive runner, but I enjoy the challenge of running long distances and it provides a good checkpoint for my training leading up to the Kentucky Derby Festival mini-marathon in a few weeks. One thing that continues to baffle me about running long races, though, is the number of people who come out annually who don’t seem to know what they’re getting themselves into. Yes, the Papa John’s race
really is 10 miles in length and yes, training is necessary for distance running. But there will undoubtedly be high participant turn-out every year, no matter the weather, because it’s the last leg of the “triple-crown of running.” I can’t help but to parallel this behavior to that of college students. While the majority of students at college have at least a general understanding of the expectations associated with attending an institution, there always seems to be some who don’t know, or don’t want to acknowledge, these points of common sense. They choose to continue full-force ahead anyway. For instance, I’ve met many students during my time at UK claiming to have never cracked open a textbook during their entire college stint. I’m sure these people want to uphold the perception they are too smart to menially rely on a book to understand a concept, but
this behavior is risky and foolish. Future employers will likely be turned off if an employee refuses to learn about a new concept because he is convinced he knows it already. Similarly, it’s inadvisable for a runner to spontaneously decide to run a long distance race. Another imprudent action I often observe among peers is the all-nighter phenomenon. Why college students continue to do this to themselves, I have no idea. I’m aware of some people’s ultra-demanding course loads, meaning all-nighters are practically unavoidable, but that shouldn’t be a regular occurrence for people who successfully master the skill of time management. Gross amounts of information won’t sink in easily at an ungodly hour if no prior studying was conducted. Similarly, an untrained person probably wouldn’t be able to wake up the morning of a race, run it and earn
first place. I know it’s a cliche, but I really do find truth in the saying, “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” I said before there were almost 7,000 finishers in the Papa John’s 10-miler. What I didn’t mention were the numerous people who, for whatever the reason, didn’t show up — even though they went through the trouble of registering. Call me crazy, but I would expect for people who sign up to do something to actually do it. Similarly, while cutting class isn’t unusual in college, there also exists the obligation to attend enough times to earn credit. Otherwise, what’s the point? College is a like a race. Preparation and full effort are required for success. While some don’t heed that fact, there really isn’t any other way around it. Shannon Frazer is a journalism senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Studio Apts. 422 Aylesford at Rose Lane. New Appliances, Clean! $470/MO water included. August. 509-2227.
3BR 2.5BA townhome. New paint. Centrally located. Convenient to campus, fayette mall, tates creek centre and public library. $900/mo. 338-1717.
1BR Apt. in Historic House. 398 Linden Walk. $565/mo. Clean! Laundry. Utilities included. Available May. 509-2227
3BR, 2BA. Walk to campus. W/D, d/w, elec. Util. Energy efficient, private parking. Going fast! Call Adam 859-338-8243
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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
1 Bedroom - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $395.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2 Bedroom 2BR 2BA Center Court – New, Best Location, Ccnter of UK Campus. Brand new construction., hardwood flrs, marble counters, ceramic tiles. 2 Parking spaces, 3rd flr security. Cedar St. side, private courtyard, private shaded deck, best flr plan. W/D. $1,350/mo. Long term lease available. Call 859285-0770. centercourtcondo@insightbb.com
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.
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5BR TOWNHOME off Tates Creek Rd. Garage, w/d. $1375/mo. Avail. Fall or sooner. RRG. 859-312-5412 5BR Houses. Walk to campus. Front & Back porches. W/D. NICE! 859-539-5502. HOUSE FOR RENT – Walking distance to campus! House is a 5 BR with 3 full baths. Call 859-806-2384 for details. No Pets 5 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,875.00. Pets, a/c, w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 5 BR 3 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $350.00/person/month. 859-559-7594. 6 Bedroom 6BR Houses. Walk to campus. Waller Ave area. Great Prices! 859-539-5502. 7 Bedroom 7BR, 3BA $357.00 each, + utilities. www.patriotrentalsllc.com. 859-433-0996. 1-7 Bedroom Listings
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4 BR House, 2 Baths, Very Nice, 10 min. walk to UK, Avail. Aug. No smoking/No Pets. $1600/mo+utilities (859)-536-5929.
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Bar Lexington downtown now hiring for summer patio. Bartenders, security, bands, singers/songwriters and DJ’s. Go to www.barlexington.com, or call 859-523-7694.
Server and Food Expo positions available at J.J. McBrewster’s. Open Mon. thru Sat. 11a.m to 9:00p.m. Qualifying applicants should have restaurant experience, great references, and available to work nights and weekends. Day shifts are also available. Apply in person Mon.- Fri., 2:30 to 4:30 at 3101 Clays Mill Road. Earn $20/hr Teaching Physics or Chemistry in Lexington, KY. Nights/Weekends Email Resume to: info.columbus@review.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.
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NO GREASY FRIES or funny hats. PT, apply in person. Re-Kid, Regency Center, Idle Hour Center
New, modern 1 & 2 BR condos available at CenterCourt, just 2 min. fr/UK. PARKING INCLUDED Call or text Carrie (859.333.6236) or Penny (859.312.7289).
PT cashier, must be avail this summer. Chevy Chase Hardware. 883 E. High St. 269-9611.
PT receptionist needed, Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4. Send info to PO Box 8049. Lex, Ky. 40533, care of the manager
1 Block from campus. 4-5 BR houses on State St. Lg front porches, HW Floors, W//D, private parking, lg yard/deck. $385/person. Avail Aug. 1. Call Susan 859-333-8307.
Seeking student interested in working with 14 yr old, high functioning PDD girl. Hours flexible July – early Aug. Hamburg area. Experience preferred. 914-9802880.
PT summer assistant needed during some of the summer months to watch & transport daughter age 11 too and from activities. Must have own transportation. Flexible schedule. Price negotiable. 828337-2483.
Townhouse 7-10 min from UK. 2 or 3 BR, 2.5Ba, garage, W/D. $900-1100/mo. 619-2877
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.
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ATOMIC CAFÉ now accepting applications for servers. Apply in person 265 N. Limestone. TuesdaySaturday 10-4. KEENELAND is seeking applicants for part-time Seasonal Gift Shop Sales Associates to work during its Spring Meet April 2-23. Flexible hours. Please contact Kristi Barrett, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., at 859-288.4190.
1–2 Bedrooms – South Hill Station Lofts; 1 to 2 block to UK! Internet/Parking included. Contact Kelley for available offers at 859-225-3680 HARDIN PROPERTIES.NET now leasing Studios, 1,2BR apts. Also, three 4/5-BR Houses remaining for August. 509-2227
CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP HELP needed PT either MWF or T/TH. Must have valid drivers license and be familiar with the Lexington area. Please Call 2761200.
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4BR 2BA, $1240/mo. + utilities. W/D, D/W. walk to UK. Off street parking. Avail 5/15. 948-0205
(3) 2BR remaining for fall semester. Across from B&E. Best on campus. Call 621-3128.
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
4/5BR 2BA House, 1430 Elizabeth St. New tile bathrooms, Big closets, sundeck, W/D, Nice! $350/ea. 509-2227.
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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
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. 5 Bedroom
desirable. $8.000/hour. Motivated, reliable, disciplined individual only accepted. Send resume to: fatss83@aol.com; fax: 859-223-4658.
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Rumor mill turns, UK roster churns Did you hear? A friend of a friend who works in admissions said he heard from a reliable guy that Darnell Dodson is transferring. And no, before you ask: It’s not the same guy who said Billy Donovan’s children were enrolled in Lexington’s Catholic schools hours after Billy Gillispie was let go last year. You can trust this new JAMES PENNINGTON source. Believe me. What about the latest Kernel on John Wall? I heard he columnist might stay. Well, actually, I know it’s true — my Easter brunch waiter said one of the kitchen workers read it on Facebook. Book your seat at the Player of the Year banquet now! He’s not worried about the millions upon millions of dollars thrown at his face and the promise to instantly become one of the NBA’s top point guards. He’s more concerned about being the best of the 96 starting point guards competing for next year’s NCAA championship. Of course, the coach that’s telling him to stay won’t even be here. At least, that’s what I heard. That’s right: I have it on good authority that John Calipari is going to jump ship to the NBA. Well, maybe I don’t have it on good authority. But a brother of a production assistant on Cal’s latest commercial shoot in Lexington said
he’s gone, because Coach told him first-hand. Maybe that’s not all true. But who could make this stuff up? Surely no one could make up a story about Daniel Orton’s future at UK. That’s why over the weekend, according to all of the rumors that popped up: He dropped his classes at UK, re-enrolled, moved to California, came back to Lexington and then ended up back in California to finish his classes by correspondence so the Cats don’t lose a scholarship next year. All of this surfaced amid the looming Final Four, and it seemed like everyone in Lexington who wasn’t busy rooting for Shelvin Mack and Butler instantly bought into it. So maybe you shouldn’t believe everything you hear until Orton steps forward and makes an actual statement. Very little of what will be said about roster turnover in the aftermath of The Letdown in Syracuse will prove true. But did you hear about Brandon Knight? What if he commits this week? Piece together everything we’ve all heard (it’s all true, by the way) and next year’s starting lineup might be Wall, Knight, Eric Bledsoe, Darius Miller and one variable. And maybe Phil Jackson or Tom Izzo will coach the team. Go ahead and start figuring out which couch to set on fire when the nets come down in Houston this time next year. Then again, this all might change. Take it or leave it. That’s just what I heard. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.
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Senior forward Lydia Watkins, left, won’t be back, but SEC Freshman of the Year A’dia Mathies, right, will return and try to help UK build off one of the most successful seasons in school history.
Bar set high for UK Hoops’ future after historic season By Nick Craddock ncraddock@kykernel.com
Don’t expect the UK women’s basketball team to be picked 11th in the Southeastern Conference next season. Then again, outsiders’ expectations didn’t do anything to prevent the Cats from rewriting the record books on their path to putting together the most successful season in program history. Despite being picked to finish 11th out of 12 teams in the SEC during the preseason, UK set school records for most wins in a season (28), most wins in conference play (11), finished with an undefeated home record (17-0) , reached its first SEC championship game since 1982 and capped its season by reaching its first Elite Eight since 1982, when the NCAA Tournament field consisted of only 32 teams. “People thought (we) were going to be a bad team; (we) didn't listen,” UK head coach Matthew Mitchell said. “People thought we wouldn't get to the SEC tournament championship game. No one probably thought we'd get to the Sweet 16. Certainly no one thought we were going to get to the Elite Eight.” Yet well before UK’s postseason run, the Cats were exceeding preseason expectations and set the school record for best start (11-0), which included a 34-point win over archrival Louisville. All 11 victories were by double figures. Still, skeptics didn’t believe UK could maintain its early success through the rigors of the SEC schedule. But UK used a schoolrecord eight-game conference win streak to all but secure a place in the postseason. Then, in their first tournament appearance since 2006, the undersized Cats knocked off taller teams, Liberty and Michigan State, in the first two rounds to advance to the Sweet 16 where they upset No. 1-seeded Nebraska, 76-67. However, the Cats’ next game would be their last as their NCAA Tournament run ended with an 88-68 loss to No. 3-seeded Oklahoma, in an uncharacteristic defensive display by the Cats. The same UK defense that forced 20 or more turnovers in 26 of 36 games this season was not the same defense in the Elite Eight, said UK junior forward Victoria Dunlap following the loss. The 88 points, including the 31 points scored by Oklahoma’s Nyeshia Stevenson, were the most surrendered by the Cats to a team and an individual, respectively,
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Freshman guard A’dia Mathies takes a shot in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. all season. “All I can say is that it definitely hurts that we lost, but we're definitely going to cherish this moment, this season, this team because we started something new,” Dunlap said. “The people coming next year are definitely going to have a lot (of expectations) to fill.” Those players coming in next year are five freshmen that constitute a top-10 recruiting class. Perhaps more important than who’s coming in to the program is who’s sticking around. The Cats lose Amani Franklin and Lydia Watkins to graduation, but will return four of five starters, including Dunlap, the Associated Press and coaches’ choice for SEC Player of the Year, as well as SEC Freshman of the Year A’dia Mathies. “This team has accomplished a lot, and so for next season, whatever good we can take, whatever momentum builds, whatever standard has been set, I think that's how you use this season getting ready for the next,” Mitchell said. “(But) these kids aren't robots; they're human beings. They have to go out and go through it and do all the work.”