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No connection yet in two campus robberies campus
By Allie Garza and Katie Saltz news@kykernel.com
UK Police are searching for three suspects in an armed robbery that occurred late Monday night. The incident took place at Cooperstown Drive and Oldham Court around 10:15 p.m. UK Police received report of the robbery, prompting a UK Alert to be released around 11:00 p.m. Two suspects involved in the robbery are reported to have fled to-
ward Cooperstown Apartments. According to the report, one suspect was seen running toward Cliff Hagan Baseball Stadium. Two of the suspects are believed to have brandished weapons, with one possibly being a revolver. The two victims were robbed of
a wallet, a laptop computer, two cell phones and some cash, said UK Chief of Police Joe Monroe. Monroe said after the robbery the victims drove to the UK police station to file a report and an officer was sent to the scene. Monroe said it is unclear why the victims were in the area at the time. The suspects are described in the report as three black males. One suspect was described as having dreadlocks and light facial hair and was wearing a white T-shirt. As of
Monday evening, no further descriptions of the other two suspects were available. On March 5, UK Police issued a Crime Bulletin after a similar incident occurred in the same location. According to the report, two suspects brandished pistols and demanded the victims’ money and other personal items. The suspects in the March 5 robbery are still believed to be on the loose. Monroe said it is unknown if there is any connection between the
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Senate candidates hit campus for Citizen Ky. forum By Katie Saltz
Civic Information Fair
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Faculty trustee and Director of Opera Everett McCorvey speaks at the UK Remembers memorial service on Tuesday evening.
Gone, but not forgotten By Brandon Goodwin bgoodwin@kykernel.com
Elexene Mattingly put on her sunglasses, her eyes hidden from view. Her friends sat around her, ready to comfort her at any moment. Mattingly, along with other members of the UK community, gathered in the Botanical Garden area to remember fallen friends, family and coworkers Tuesday, during the UK Remembers service. An equine science and management junior, Mattingly came to remember her close friend, Connie Blount, a UK student killed in a hit and run accident in 2008. “I met her on my first day at cam-
Paws and Listen sings “Over the Rainbow” at the UK Remembers memorial service on Tuesday evening.
See Remembers on page 3
Professor honored for new work By Melody Bailiff news@kykernel.com
One UK professor has taken her pioneering work into the national spotlight. Doris Wilkinson, a UK sociology professor, has been chosen as the recipient of the “Public Understanding of Sociology Award” by the American Sociological Association.
two robberies. “It's too early at this point in the investigation to tell if any there is any connection,” Monroe said. The area of Oldham Court and Cooperstown Drive has drawn the attention of the UK police department with the two recent robberies, Monroe said, and extra means of surveillance such as increased patrol will be in place immediately. Anyone with information is asked to contact UK Police at 2571616.
Wilkinson, a 1957 UK graduate who returned in 1985 as faculty, was chosen for the award based on an array of activities, research and awards that have contributed to a career that promotes the Wilkinson public understanding of sociology. Wilkinson's social and cultural history exhibits consist of text, pho-
tos and cultural artifacts. “I present the discipline of sociology to the public through social and cultural history exhibits, social science research writing workshops, faculty panels and public presentations,” Wilkinson said. See Professor on page 3
Students, faculty and staff will have the chance to be a part of political history, and one group of UK freshmen is making sure campus is informed and ready for when election day rolls around. For the first time in Kentucky history, voters will see a contested primary for Democrat and Republican candidates running for Jim Bunning’s seat in the U.S. Senate, said journalism professor Buck Ryan. Ryan’s Discovery Seminar Program students have organized a forum for all 10 of these candidates to come and share their platforms with the Lexington community. “We are looking toward preparing people for May 18 for the primary elections,” Ryan said. The class, titled “Citizen Kentucky: Journalism and Democracy,” focuses on civic engagement. Ryan said this forum is the type of event that will hopefully inspire young people to get involved. “Citizen Kentucky is about doing something different … being close to the action,” he said. “It’s not that difficult, you can have access and get excited about things.” The forum will open with a lightning round for candidates to answer three questions. At noon the Color Guard will present the flag and Lexington Catholic High School’s male a cappella group, “After Hours,” will perform the national anthem. The question and answer session will continue with the candidates until around 1:10 p.m., when closing remarks will be made. More than 100 Lexington high school students will attend the forum as well, and Ryan said even a middle school teacher contacted him about bringing her students to the forum. “I’m just as likely to turn to a middle schooler who wants to ask a question,” Ryan said. “The hope is to inspire young people to get engaged in civic life, they may end up being candidates someday.”
What: Civic Information Fair When: Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Student Center Patio lawn Admission: Free The following candidates have been invited to speak at the fair:
James Buckmaster - D family practice physician Henderson
Jack Conway - D Kentucky Attorney General Louisville
Darlene Fitzgerald Daniel Mongiardo - D Price - D Kentucky Lt. Gov. military veteran Hazard Whitley City
Maurice Sweeney - D community business leader Eastwood
Gurley Martin - R World War II veteran Owensboro
Trey Grayson - R Kentucky Secretary of State Boone County
Rand Paul - R eye surgeon Bowling Green
Jon Scribner - R John Stephenson - R political newcomer former Kentucky Gray superintendent of public instruction Ft. Mitchell
SKY Blue Solar House open for tours By Ashley Beckham news@kykernel.com
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On the front lawn of the main building, UK's solar house sits in perfect position for maximum exposure to the sun. First issue free. Subsequent issues 25 cents.
After planning, construction, competition and success, the UK solar house is opening to let students come in and have a look around. The UK solar house, currently located on the lawn by the Main Building, was built by a team of students from the colleges of Agriculture, Design, Engineering and Communications. The house placed 9th in the U.S. Department of Energy’s fourth biannual Solar Decathlon, and is now inviting students to tour the house and see what made it a successful venture.
The solar house competed with 20 other universities worldwide. The man-made structure combined with natural energy sources is described as being “eclectic and syncretistic, historic and modern.” The team was led by controlled environment systems professor Don Colliver and architecture associate professor Greg Luhan. Architecture graduate student Ross Graham worked on the solar house, and said being environmentally-friendly was the main goal. “The team wanted the solar house to work towards reducing society’s dependence on fossil fuel and other nonrenewable resources,” Graham said.
The planning process lasted a year and a half, but the area of difficulty was communicating the process in a unified way between the several colleges, Graham said. “It took four months to build, but around a year and a half to plan and work on from beginning to end,” Graham said. “The biggest challenge was working with all the different areas of the combined teams, but in the end it made a great mix.” Luhan said the everyday interaction between the students let them experience the challenges that each individual discipline faced. See Solar on page 3
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Festival welcomes derby season By Shiobhain Tinney features@kykernel.com
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Glee’s hot quarterback Cory Monteith shares about his No. 1 fans and Taylor Swift
A. Overall, people haven't been chasing me down the street. But someone once asked me to sign their baby. I mean, tell me what goes further than that?
Since rocketing to fame last year as hunky football star Finn on Fox's hit Glee, Cory Monteith has hobnobbed with Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes, scored an invite to the White House — and caught the eye of Taylor Swift, 20. Though the Calgary, Alberta, native, 27, is mum on the dating details, a source confirms, "It's the start of a romance!" Monteith, who returns on the spring premiere of the song-and-dance comedy April 13, opens up to Us.
Q. So what's really going on with you and Taylor? A. I can't control what people think! You know, it would be worse if there were rumors like "Cory is a huge jerk and got drunk and set my house on fire!" or "He stole my wife." Those rumors would be bad.
Q. Give Us a peek into the all-Madonna episode of Glee this season. What happens? A. Well, we sing, like, eight, nine, ten of her songs in it! It's a lot of them. Our take on "Like a Virgin" is pretty intense, though. I think it truly does justice to how epic she really is. Q. What's the biggest challenge of the show? A. Anything with difficult dancing. I have two left feet! I am really crappy. But we've been doing a lot of dance rehearsals, so I'm getting better. Q. Have you had any crazy fan encounters?
Natasha Bedingfield’s first year of married life Natasha Bedingfield's main source of sunshine now: her hubby of one year, Matt Robinson. "He looks after me," the singer, 28, gushes of the filmmaker, 32. "I was a girl on the road on my own for six years. I didn't have a man I could really lean on." And though the British pop singer still has a packed travel schedule fans can win a chance to join her on stage with John Frieda's Sheer Blonde Entourage contest (visit forblondesonly.com by April 18 for details)! they talk constantly. "We phone and iChat," she says. "Good marriages don't happen by accident. They take work."
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Spring has officially arrived and Derby excitement is starting to settle amongst many UK students. Like Keeneland, this Friday’s Little Derby Festival is expected to deliver fun, entertainment and vibrant color. To celebrate the spring weather and bring the enthusiasm of the Derby to campus, Little Kentucky Derby Festival 2010 will hold a plethora of activities on Good Barn Field to encourage students to join in on the festive spirit. Activities will include carnival-themed games, inflatables, a petting zoo, a giant slide, airbrush tattoos, pixie sticks and a variety of games for all ages. UK Catering will offer meals for only $5, and Louisville’s own SemiCircus will play a concert . However, the main attraction of the night will be the 15 hot air balloons that will be positioned over Good Barn Field. Once nightfall
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hits, the engine fuel lights of the balloons will illuminate the festival and light up the night sky. “The focus this year was all about the balloon,” said Bryce Moffett, head the Student Activities Board traditions committee. “People will get the chance to see the balloons, they will be pretty cool to look at night. They’re huge up close,” Organizing the event required a strong combined effort. “100 people put in work to get this off the ground,” Moffett said. Run by UK’s SAB, Little Kentucky Derby Festival was once hailed as the “Greatest College Weekend in the South.” “The festival is a UK Tradition that stretches right back to the 1950s,” Moffett said. The official kickoff will begin on Thursday at Patterson Office Tower, with the “Ping Pong Drop,” where more than 3,000 ping pong balls will be dropped from the rooftop of POT onto the
plaza area below. Before the drop, there will also be games, food and prizes given away. “There will be the chance for people to also win Drake tickets,” Moffett said. Shuttle buses will transport students to and from the festival from the corner of Rose Street and Columbia Avenue. All carnival game and activity tickets will be sold onsite in bundles of three for $1. UK students will be provided with free tickets with a valid UK ID. “People should expect to have a great time,” Moffett said. “Also, lots of people will be out from the community.”
come with hidden problems. Analyze the situation from the get-go. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — When someone close to you reveals his or her innermost thoughts and desires, you're perfectly positioned to fulfill them. Call in a favor to speed up the process. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — The world beats a path to your door today. Accept the mission to perform services as required. Love grows in the process, so don't resist. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Everyone recognizes that change needs to occur. Do you need to start a revolution? Maybe not. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Management sets goals that you feel are overly ambitious. What to do? Separate the wheat from the
chaff in order to focus on what's most important. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — With today's list of demands, follow the principle of divide and conquer. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Check which way the wind is blowing concerning personal responsibilities. If you work more creatively, you'll get by and spend less. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — You wonder where others came up with their issues. You need to figure out a way to satisfy them while also caring for yourself. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Don't let it be said that you put your head in the sand today. You're better off counting the grains instead.
If you go What: Little Kentucky Derby Festival When: Friday, April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Good Barn Field For more information: www.uky.edu/SAB/LKD2010/
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New Year’s Resolutions kept by two UK staffers By Paige Taylor news@kykernel.com
Ten weeks ago a certain competition began and staff members were ready to be losers. The Biggest Blue Loser was a 10-week competition that required participating UK employees to keep food diaries, exercise four days a week and go to classes for 8 of the 10 weeks. Jonathan Fisher and Samantha Otte were the Biggest Blue winners, or in this case, losers. Fisher, a research engineer at the Kentucky Transportation Center, lost more than 25 pounds while Otte, a professional associate at the Office of Research Integrity, lost more than 20 pounds. “The hardest part was finding the time and motivation to exercise,” Otte said. “But it was exciting and I had a friend helping me through the process along the way. I’m thrilled that I participated.” Fisher said he didn’t expe-
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rience any pre-contest jitters. “I wasn’t really nervous to do this,” Fisher said. “I’m highly competitive so I was excited to start the program.” Otte said her competitive attitude kept her motivated throughout the weight loss struggle as well. “I’m extremely competitive,” Otte said. “There could be a contest to win a broken pen and I would win it.” Balancing what you love to eat with what you should eat was a lesson Fisher said she took away from the competition. “Throughout the process I learned portion control,” Fisher said. “Instead of eliminating the foods that I really like I made it manageable by eating those foods, just in
smaller amounts so it’s realistic to continue.” The chance at a whole new wardrobe with better-fitting clothes was a great benefit from the competition, Otte said. “I threw out all of my fat clothes,” Otte said. The weight loss has brought on many changes for the winner, and Fisher said at times the results almost seem surreal. “I can’t believe the way I feel now,” he said. “It’s crazy to think that I lost almost 26 bottles of water off of my body but it is going to be so much better for me when I think about everything longterm.” As far as turning the weight loss into a lifestyle change, Fisher said he was eager to make an effort to change his future. “I really want to be healthy and eat better for life,” he said. “I want to maintain this lifestyle change and continue this weight loss into the future.”
REMEMBERS Continued from page 1 pus,” Mattingly said. “She recognized the perfume I was wearing, CoCo Chanel.” Connie always had a way to make people smile, Mattingly said. Essentially, she was the most perfect person Mattingly had ever met. “While (UK) is a place so large, the value of this place is directly related to the small PHOTO BY WILLIAM BALDON | STAFF things that were done by the people who are no longer Executive director of Alumni Affairs Stan Key speaks at the UK's with us,” said Everett McCor- memorial service for students, staff and faculty on Tuesday evening vey, director of Opera in the UK School of Music. his respects to his close friend morial service served to recBehind the podium, a sign and former roommate Robbie ognize that those who have that read “UK Remembers” Helton. Helton died two years been lost are not truly gone. displayed remembrance cards, ago in a car accident in Morwhere attendees could post gan County memories of loved ones. A ... We often forget “I just wanted to rememcard from Mattingly and her ber him,” Johnson said. “Not to stop and enjoy the friends displayed the message a day goes by that I don’t re“We (heart) Connie Blount.” member him. This is the best ones we are around In attendance was Student way I could think of to honor each day. Government President Ryan him.” Smith to represent students. Johnson recalled memoRYAN SMITH “With the semester com- ries of their times as roomStudent Government president ing to a close, we often forget mates in Kirwan I, playing to stop and enjoy the ones we tennis and shooting Nerf guns are around each day,” Smith in the hallways. “They are not apart from said. “This service is the first us, but they are a part of us,” Smith said while the life of its kind here at UK,” Smith McCorvey said. “For love is of college students may be said. “I believe it should serve eternal, and those whom we hectic, it is crucial for stu- as a model for other colleges love shall be with us for all dents to honor the contribu- around Kentucky, the nation eternity. To them we say tions of those who are within and the world, as they seek to thank you, we say rest well the community. serve their communities as and we look forward to the Computer science junior well.” day when we shall see them Brian Johnson came to pay McCorvey said the me- again.”
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PROFESSOR Continued from page 1 Wilkinson said she focuses on bringing out a sociological understanding of race and ethnic relations, class and gender, occupations and professions, and social change and social movements on university campuses. She gained national attention in 1988 with her first humanities-designed exhibit on African-American physicians entitled “Forgotten Pioneers in a Southern Community.” The exhibit was displayed at Harvard University and at many state and national libraries and museums. Since then Wilkinson has designed many exhibits as a tool to educate the public. Her works have been seen at Transylvania University and in the W. T. Young Library, as well as nationally. Wilkinson's research and writings have also gained national recognition. Some of Wilkinson's work has been published in “Imagine a World: Pioneering Black Women Sociologists.” “This award means a great deal at this stage in my career,” Wilkinson said. “It gives
SOLAR Continued from page 1 “They learned the exchange of everyday life between careers, in a course by course setting,” he said. “The process was designing, building and fabricating a research-driven project.” The team transported the house to the National Mall in Washington, where it was placed in 10 judged events during the 10-day period. The house was judged on whether
recognition for my achievements and interests.” Wilkinson’s achievements include serving as President of the District of Columbia Sociological Society, President of the Eastern Sociological Society and being the founder and first director of the African-American Studies and Research Program at UK. But despite the many hats she wears, Wilkinson said she still enjoys stepping into the classroom. “In addition to my research I thoroughly enjoy teaching,” she said. “Teaching is a fascinating career. Sometimes we forget that students are the core of what we do.” For her teaching, Wilkinson won the “Great Teacher” award in 1992 and the “Lifetime Achievement” award from “Women Leading Kentucky” in 2009. Wilkinson sees this most recent award as a reflection of her department as well as her personal work. “I also hope this award brings national recognition to the sociology department, which now has some very bright and young faculty," Wilkinson said. Wilkinson will be presented the award at the American Sociological Associations 105th annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 14-17.
or not it was a realistically livable environment, and whether or not it was a netzero house, meaning the house had to use energy derived from the sun, wind and other energy-efficient tools the team created. Luhan said students are encouraged to come and see what possibilities exist in the realm of solar energy, especially one created by fellow students. “It was done by Kentucky’s students, it can be viewed as a one-on-one basis type project. Prospective students can get a concept of im-
pact,” Luhan said. “It is a prototype of living students can and are continuing to learn from.” The SKY Blue solar house is located on the lawn behind the Main Building on Administration Drive. The solar house is open for tours on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Private tours are also available by contacting Luhan at gregory.luhan@uky.edu., and more tours will be available around Earth Day on April 22. To take a virtual tour online, visit at http://www.uky.edu/solarhouse.
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Obama gives dire warning at nuclear summit in Washington By Christi Parsons Tribune Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON — Calling for a "new mindset" among world leaders, President Barack Obama on Tuesday opened the working session of his international nuclear summit with dire warnings about terrorist efforts to get their hands on nuclear weapons. Networks such as al-Qaida have tried to acquire the material for a nuclear weapon, the president told the assembly, predicting that if they were to succeed, "they would surely use it.'' "Were they to do so, it would be a catastrophe for the world, causing extraordinary loss of life and striking a major blow at global peace and stability," Obama said. "It is increasingly clear that the danger of nuclear terrorism is one of the greatest threats to global security, to our collective security." It was a dark reminder the president's team has been sounding all week in public remarks, as well as in one-on-one conversations between Obama and other
leaders during the last three days. Obama opened with it Tuesday as the plenary session with leaders of 46 other nations and international agencies came to order for the president's summit in Washington. At the top of the agenda is how to lock down nuclear material and arms to make sure terrorists can't threaten the world community or individual nations with an atomic attack. The White House is hoping that Obama will be able to announce specific steps toward the goal of nuclear security by the time of a Tuesday afternoon news conference expected after the summit concludes. Already, the leaders of Chile, Ukraine and Canada have promised to reduce their stockpiles of enriched uranium that can be used in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. Summit organizers at the White House also hope to release a communique after the end of the meeting. One of the working provisions of the agreement would set a goal of securing loose materials around the world within the next four years.
Unclear at the start of business Tuesday morning was whether the leaders will move closer to supporting imposition of sanctions against Iran, an effort which Obama and Western allies are leading in hopes of curbing that nation's nuclear program. Two decades after the end of the Cold War, Obama said, the "cruel irony of history" is that the risk of nuclear attack has gone up even as the risk of nuclear confrontation between nations has decreased. "Nuclear materials that could be sold or stolen and fashioned into a nuclear weapon exist in dozens of nations," Obama said. "Just the smallest amount of plutonium _ about the size of an apple _ could kill and injure hundreds of thousands of innocent people." World leaders must do more than talk, he said — they must act to promote security. "It requires a new mindset," Obama said, "that we summon the will, as nations, as partners, to do what this moment in history demands."
Twitter to Team works to keep Beiber allow ads from getting big head in search By Amy Kaufman
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Twitter is banking that 140 characters can turn into advertising gold. Biz Millions of Twitter users will begin seeing paid advertisements appear on the site Tuesday as Twitter attempts to wring money from the growing popularity of its service. Twitter is going to allow businesses to place ads next to Twitter search results. Later this year, Twitter will place ads within users' Twitter feed that it says will be relevant to them. They will be called "Promoted Tweets" and Best Buy, Red Bull, Sony Pictures and Virgin America will be the first brands to try them. Expectations are high for Twitter, which raised more than $135 million in venture funding at a $1 billion valuation last year. The company has agonized over how best to commercialize the site without upsetting tens of millions of users. The company clinched deals with Google and Microsoft to put its real-time updates in search results last year. That brought in enough money to make Twitter profitable on an operating basis. Twitter is assuming that advertising will give the company an even bigger boost. "Stubborn insistence on a slow and thoughtful approach to monetization _ one which puts users first, amplifies existing value, and generates profit has frustrated some Twitter watchers," Biz Stone, Twitter's co-founder, wrote on the company blog. The company is taking a cautious approach. Promoted Tweets will deliver relevant information, and those that do not draw interest from users will disappear, he said. "We strongly believe that Promoted Tweets should be useful to you," Stone said. How it works: Promoted Tweets lets brands place short messages at the top of search result. One ad will remain at the top of each page of search results. Advertisers will be charged on a cost-per-thousand basis. Twitter will also play around with other payment possibilities. "Of all the places Twitter could include ads, this is the least obtrusive and the most relevant. People will not desert Twitter for this," Forrester analyst Josh Bernoff said. Twitter has also discussed adding business accounts with additional features. Twitter's efforts to make money will be closely watched. In all, Twitter has raised more than $150 million. It hired Ali Rowghani as its first chief financial officer in February. An initial public offering is not in the immediate cards as Twitter focuses on boosting advertising revenue. "Believe me, when your name is Biz and you're a cofounder of Twitter, it also means putting yourself at the mercy of folks like Stephen Colbert who hit home runs with lines like, 'So, I assume that 'Biz' in 'Biz Stone' does not stand for 'Business Model,' " Stone wrote.
LOS ANGELES — Justin Bieber had finished school for the day, but the threat of detention was still looming. Backstage at "The Tonight Show," the teen pop star's personal tutor, Jenny, couldn't find her cellphone. She suspected her pupil might have hidden it as a prank. "Justin, did you take my phone?" she said, searching under a couch cushion. "Because if you don't have it, I'm going to have to cancel my plan right now." "No! I swear, I didn't take it," he said, offering up a convincing puppy dog look and shaking his wispy trademark bangs out of his eyes and walking away. The teacher still seemed skeptical. "I don't know. It's April Fools' Day," she sighed, "and he's a 16-year-old boy." Amid the circus surrounding America's latest teen sensation, it's easy to forget that Bieber is still a Doritos-munching kid. One who is only a couple of inches over 5 feet tall; whose voice is still changing; who likes to push the boundaries of his new world. In the last month, Bieber has performed on "The Late Show With David Letterman," twice on "The View," Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards show, and "American Idol." He played at the White House's Easter Egg Roll, where First Lady Michelle Obama enthusiastically danced along to his songs. His second album, "My World 2.0.," was released in March and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. And Saturday, he was the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live," a gig that many big name performers twice his age can't land. As the music industry continues to struggle, Bieber, in the span of less than a year, is suddenly one of its most valuable assets, the evidence being the team of adults on his payroll that follows him nearly everywhere he goes, working to both manage and prolong his success. It's a lot for a teenager to process. "I am with adults all day," said Bieber of his current posse, "and it's fun sometimes, but sometimes I'm like, 'No, I want to hang out with my friends my own age.' But at the same time, it makes me mature a little faster. I think I'm still immature sometimes, but I try not to think I'm hot stuff." Maybe so, but there's no escaping Bieber Fever. That was apparent last Thursday, when Bieber was shuttled from a morning appearance at Radio Disney to an afternoon taping of "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno." A clutch of young girls was waiting out-
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Justin Bieber, 16, smiles during a Radio Disney interview on April 1 in Burbank, Calif. side the Burbank radio station at 9 a.m. when Bieber arrived, escorted by his bodyguard, publicist, vocal coach, road managerstylist and a representative from his music label. His manager, mother and tutor Jenny (who asked that her last name not be used to help her avoid female teen hangers-on) would join the entourage later in the day. "I just want to hug Justin Bieber," said Isabella Galeazzi, 13, who had skipped school in the hopes of meeting him. "I just want to be friends with him," chimed in Jessica Hopkins, also 13. Like many of Bieber's fans, both girls became acquainted with the singer through his YouTube videos, which he began posting online at age 13 after performing in a local talent contest in his native Canada. Scooter Braun, a 28-year-old Atlanta-based manager who had worked with rapper Asher Roth, stumbled across one such video. Eager to meet Bieber, Braun, tracked him down, persuaded him and his mother, Patti Mallette, to fly to Atlanta — their first airplane flight — for a meeting. That was where Bieber famously ran into Usher Raymond in a parking lot — an occurrence that led the R&B star to go to bat for the then-unknown, helping him land a professional deal and forming a joint-venture label with Braun and Antonio "L.A." Reid, the chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group. "When I met him, his personality just won me over," recalled Raymond. "And then when he sang, I realized we were dealing with the real thing. His voice just spoke to the type of music I would want to be associated with." The important endorsement came after months of rejection for Bieber. "Everyone had told me: 'You don't have a Nickelodeon or Disney show. You can't break Justin.' I wanted him to be the next Michael Jackson. And literally everyone said no," Braun recalled. "But his talent was undeniable, and his success is a testament to his true ability."
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Shoeless day start for creative philanthropy Most of the time, making a visible impact for a cause on campus means hanging up flyers or standing in the Free Speech Area and making full use of a megaphone. But demonstrations like those have gotten to be so common students hardly notice them. TOMS shoes broke the mold last week when students were encouraged to go without wearing shoes for a day to raise awareness for those less fortunate around the world. After all, how could you not notice if your classmate showed up for your 11 a.m. with nothing but dirt on his feet? The students who took part in this made a clear statement about what they were doing and did it without disrupting classes or offending anyone. For something to be so powerful without raising any controversy is rare and the group should be applauded for its effort. The demonstration had an obvious effect not just on anyone who saw it, but even on those who were already aware of the plight of those without shoes who decided to join in. “I guess I never really thought too much about what it would feel like,” UK senior Danielle Crawford said in an April 8 Kernel article. “It was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. The gravel sidewalk was the worst for everyone.” Going a day without shoes probably seemed like a small sacrifice at first — and it may have looked the same way to anyone who saw the march through campus — but nothing can replace actually experiencing it and that’s what made this such a great demonstration. And of course, while it’s one thing to think about those who are less fortunate, it’s another thing completely to walk a mile out of your shoes for them. About 100 students made it out for the march. That’s impressive for the first year an event has been held on campus, and it’s bound to grow as more people learn about it. “There were definitely some confused faces when people saw us walking barefoot at first,” Dover said. “But once we educated them on why we’re going barefoot, you could tell they were more than interested.” Hopefully more students will consider a day without shoes so someone else doesn’t have to live it.
Strides needed towards more inclusive campus UK has a long way to go toward its goal of being a top-20 university. This includes not just better labs or world class staff, but also the need to improve accessibility and inclusiveness. Unfortunately, UK lags behind in providing adequate resources and protection for people who do not identify as a man or a woman. No matter the terminology you use, transgendered, gender queer, androgyne, etc, these individuals need equal access. Gender is a social construct that has been wrongly tied to biological sex in our society. A great many people do not fall in this binary. UK shoots itself in the foot by precluding exceptional staff and students who choose not to attend because of their gender identity or expression. There needs to be adequate facilities for nongender conforming people. This includes at least one gender-neutral, single person use bathroom in each campus building. Some buildings already have these facilities. In fact in some buildings the only bathroom is gender neutral for want of space. This facility equality is essentially free for the university. It
merely needs to designate one pre-existing bathroom per building as gender neutral and advertise the fact. These students face a daunting situation with housing. Will their roommate accept them? May they face slurs, threats, even violence? Residence Life should establish one dorm or floor of a dorm as gender neutral. Resident Advisors should be educated about gender identity and how to help their residents. Lastly, Ryan Smith and the UK Board of Trustees must endeavor to add gender identity to the university’s non-discrimination clause in hiring and the workplace. UK loses talented staff who are gender nonconforming or allies to the 266 other universities with policies in place including basketball nemeses Duke and Louisville and even Tennessee. If UK wants to operate as this state’s flagship university and become a top-20 university it is imperative that we all push for UK to enter the 21st century and welcome all of this community’s students and faculty. Watson Harding Co-President Gay-Straight Alliance, history and geography junior
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Kernel staff seeks driven, persistent writers to augment next year’s staff It’s that time of year again — the Kernel bids farewell to a handful of its current staff members and begins organizing and recruiting for the upcoming year. Last MATT week I was MURRAY selected as Kernel the editorcolumnist in-chief for the 20102011 school year, and while I am more than excited about the opportunity, it’s already time to get to work. In order to form a unified staff, it is necessary to determine the mission of the Kernel for the upcoming year. The Kernel looks to continue its service of informing the students of campus while serving as a watchdog, holding officials accountable for their actions and duties. However, the Kernel also has the opportunity to contribute to community building on campus by exposing students to opportunities and events of which they may otherwise have been unaware. Every staff is different,
and next years’ will be no exception. However, we are always looking for new writers and aspiring journalists who are hoping to get involved. The Kernel office may seem uninviting at times when the staff appears consumed with work, but that shouldn’t discourage students from dropping in. Interested students should feel free to stop by and see what they can do to contribute. While having experience in journalism is certainly beneficial, students in other fields shouldn’t be discouraged to write for us. We have plenty of writers and editors on staff that aren’t majors in the field. This week, beginning Tuesday and running through the end of the week, we will be holding interviews for the desk editor positions for our staff. Posted in the Kernel office is a sign-up sheet, in addition to descriptions for each position. Students who wish to interview for a specific position can sign up to do so. By the weekend, after the conclusion of interviews on Friday, the new staff will begin to take shape. It is an exciting time for the Kernel, as the incoming ed-
itors and writers will begin integrating with the current personnel and begin learning the techniques that allow us to produce a daily paper while balancing a course load. It’s easy to forget that even as a student newspaper, we are one of the largest papers in the state of Kentucky. At some point, each of us braved our way into the office that sits in the basement of the Grehan Journalism building for a chance to write a story. Persistence is essential. If you ask for a story and don’t get a response, keep coming back. This week is a great opportunity to find an in. We are focused on organizing a new staff and finding ways to improve. New writers and aspiring editors are welcome, and it’s a great chance to get your foot in the door. For those who may not be interested in writing regularly but have an opinion he or she wants to express, feel free to email opinions@kykernel.com with your columns or letters to the editor. Those with suggestions for what they would like to see in the Kernel for the upcoming year or with suggestions on how we could im-
prove, feel free to email me at mmurray@kykernel.com. After all, our readers are what allow us to continue doing what we love every day. Many readers have noticed that the Kernel has been pretty thin over a stretch of this semester. We, like everyone else, have felt the effects of the recession, but things are trending upward. As our pages begin to increase, so will our ability to bring you more content. Every day we strive to create a product we are proud to see published and this is a trend we hope will only grow over the course of the upcoming year. For those who want to be a part of our mission to hold local officials and representatives accountable, and contribute to community building on campus, we invite you to write for us or apply for an editor position. Those who want to contribute in ways other than writing, we hope you’ll become a fan of the Kentucky Kernel on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and of course there is always www.kykernel.com. Matt Murray is a journalism junior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Senate forum provides rare opportunity Students are rarely given the opportunity to meet with a candidate before an election. However, Wednesday at 11 a.m. all 10 candidates for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat will be on campus to participate in a “Forum for Higher Education.” The Discovery Seminar Program TAYLOR course: “Citizen KenMOAK tucky: Journalism and Guest Democracy” I am encolumnist rolled in helped organize the event and I encourage all students to stop by. All 10 of the candidates have been invited to participate and students will have the opportunity to meet the candidates and talk to them about issues they feel are important. The forum begins at 11 a.m. by the Student Center Patio with a Civic Information Fair. Candidates and several campus organizations will have tables set up so students can ask questions and pick up information and campaign items. At 11:30 a.m., candidates will enter a “lightning round” of introductions moderated by journalism professor Buck Ryan, who teaches the seminar. Candidates will be asked three questions. “Who are you?,” “Why are you running?,” and “Why should we vote for you?” With the May 18 primary election a little more than a month away, time is running down on deciding who to vote for. With so many people running for the seat in Washington, the forum Wednesday can help students come to
SENATE CANDIDATES Democrats: ■ Daniel Mongiardo of Hazard, Kentucky’s lieutenant governor ■ Jack Conway of Louisville, Kentucky’s attorney general ■ Darlene Fitzgerald Price of Whitley City, a military veteran and terrorism expert ■ Maurice Sweeney of Eastwood, a community business leader ■ James Buckmaster of Henderson, a family physician
Republicans: ■ Rand Paul of Bowling Green, an eye surgeon ■ Trey Grayson of Boone County, Kentucky’s Secretary of State ■ Gurley Martin of Owensboro, a World War II veteran ■ John Stephenson of Ft. Mitchell, former Kentucky Superintendent of Public Instruction ■ Jon Scribner of Gray, former worker for the Arizona Department of Corrections a decision. For the first time in Kentucky’s history there have been contested primaries for both Republicans and Democrats. In class, we analyzed research from last semester’s DSP and found four key factors in a young person’s coming to a decision. Personal contact, perception of a candidate in a public forum, pas-
sion about issues pertinent to students and willingness of a candidate to appear at public events round out the list. I know from personal experience that what a candidate looks like on their Web site can be much different from what they are like in person. By meeting all on the candidates in person, students will be better able to form their own opinions. Moreover, this forum will focus on higher education. As such, students can hear what the candidates have to say about their views on higher education and what they may do as senator to keep it affordable enough for students. I encourage students to come for more reasons than being in the class that is sponsoring it. For one, this forum will provide students the opportunity to learn more about all of the candidates. Secondly, one of the candidates at the forum on Wednesday will be elected to office in November and it will be neat to say that you meet them in person. Finally, (and most importantly to some), free food. My classmates also encourage other students to come. “This is the most important senator election in the history of Kentucky,” said Sam Forman, an architecture freshman. “And college students have the fate of the state in their hands!” “You should go because (civic education) matters,” William Baldon, a journalism freshman, said. The forum is sponsored by the Discovery Seminar Program, UK Student Government and the Scripps Howard First Amendment Center. Taylor Moak is a journalism freshman. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Quigley, UK defeat Lipscomb By Ethan Levine sports@kykernel.com
The UK men’s tennis team made quick work of non-conference foe Lipscomb on Tuesday at home in the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Complex. The Cats defeated the Bisons 5-1 by winning two of three doubles matches and five of six singles matches. Lipscomb has now lost seven straight matches. Among the Cats players to win their matches yesterday was sophomore Eric Quigley, the top-ranked player on UK’s squad and a top20 player nationally. Quigley and teammate Anthony Rossi won their No. 1 doubles match 8-4 to start the day. Quigley also won his No. 1 singles match 6-1, 6-2 later that afternoon against Lipscomb’s top player, Daniel Haugstefer. “I was playing pretty well coming into today’s match,” Quigley said. “I played well last weekend against Arkansas and LSU. This kid today was pretty good, but I just stayed focused and got the win.” Alex Lambropoulos, the lone senior on UK’s roster and the No. 2 ranked player on the team, also posted a victory yesterday over Lipscomb’s Chad Pierron in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. Juniors Alberto Gonzalez and Brad Cox and sophomore Matt Davis also posted singles victories, overcoming the
PHOTO BY SCOTT HANNIGAN | STAFF
Sophomore Alex Musialek has played a key role in UK’s season so far, as the Cats have broke the 20-win plateau. sweltering heat that consumed Lexington. Davis and sophomore Chris Leeper also won their No. 3 doubles match en route to the Cats’ victory. The win against Lipscomb was a big way for UK to end its non-conference schedule. This Saturday the Cats take on Southeastern Conference rival Vanderbilt as they attempt to close out their strongest regular season in recent years. UK is 22-7 and 7-3 in conference play. It is the first time the team has won 20 games in a season since 2004, and the 11th time in UK head coach Dennis Emery’s 28-year tenure. Of their 21 wins, 5 have come against top-16 teams, including a win last weekend against No. 13 Illinois. Quigley, a native of Pe-
wee Valley, Ky., is a big reason for the Cats’ success this season. “I am pretty pleased overall with the way I have been playing,” Quigley said. “It’s a long season, there are always ups and downs, but I just keep getting better every day for the postseason.” When asked how he felt about the team as a whole going into the SEC tournament next week, Quigley felt confident about UK’s chances. “Everyone knows their roles,” Quigley said. “We have a great coaching staff, no one is slacking off; we are working hard. I feel like I just fill another spot on the team. We have pulled out some close matches this season as a team, and I really like our chances going into the postseason.”
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Senior-to-be Mike Hartline drops back to pass in last year’s season opener against Miami of Ohio. Hartline has been named leader of the quarterback pack so far this spring.
Hartline, ’Operation Win’ may not be a perfect fit When UK head coach Joker Phillips took over the reigns of the UK football program earlier this year, he coined a catchphrase that would speak to everyone around the program — players, coaches and fans. By now, we all know what that catchphrase is, “Operation Win,” and how that winning is going to occur. But I have a simple KENNY question for all involved: COLSTON Based on spring practice Kernel reports that senior-to-be columnist Mike Hartline has separated himself from the quarterback pack as of now, can “Operation Win” be successful with No. 5 under center? Hartline and the fans have had a rocky relationship thus far. As a sophomore, Hartline threw his teammates under the bus after losing his starting job. And he was booed from time to time for his play on the field. In his junior year, the blame game ended, but fans still piled on Hartline, booing him multiple times. And during the one game in which he actually excelled, he suffered what amounted to a season-ending injury. In his absence, sophomore-to-be Morgan Newton stepped up and led the Cats to away wins at Auburn and Georgia, a mighty feat for a freshman quarterback in the Southeastern Conference, much less one at UK. The Cats have won with Newton at the helm. Yes, the offense was pared back in order for success to occur, as Phillips has acknowledged, but the fact of the matter remains — a win is a win is a win. This year’s offense will be more robust and have more depth when it comes to playmakers. Randall Cobb is a year older and Derrick Locke is back as well, so it won’t matter how “pared back” the offense is. Hartline has no such wins under his belt. In fact, against perennial SEC powers, Hartline usually performs at his worst. To his credit though, he was likely leading the Cats to a win at South Carolina before his injury
occurred. It seems in every practice, Hartline looks better, more qualified to be under center. But his play in games doesn’t match up to his skill in practice. Meanwhile, Newton may not practice at his best, but he still led a struggling offense up and down the field enough to win big games. Which matters more? Believe it or not, there is a natural skill separating Newton and Hartline, or at least it does in the comparisons we’ve been able to make so far. No, it’s not an ability to read a defense (though that helps) or how quickly one digests a playbook (that helps, too). The difference between Hartline and Newton is that one is a playmaker and one is not. When a defense has all options covered, Hartline will throw a ball out of bounds. Newton will tuck it for a 5-yard gain. That’s called making a play. We saw the raw playmaking ability of Newton last year. In three years, we’ve yet to see it from Hartline. Yes, Hartline has strong qualities. He knows the offense, he’s familiar with the receivers, he doesn’t take drive-killing sacks. But he also hasn’t displayed deep-ball arm strength, the ability to tuck the ball effectively and pick up yards when all receivers are covered or anything else that a strong quarterback needs to do. It’s not that Morgan Newton is perfect, but he gives the defense pause at quarterback. He provides another wrinkle Hartline doesn’t. Maybe No. 5 will show everyone that his last year as a Cat will be his best. But the reports out of spring ball aren’t that Hartline is better. He’s merely shown that in the spring, a four-year knowledge of the offense is paying more dividends. But that doesn’t mean that Hartline can be the lead in “Operation Win.” Not yet, anyway. Kenny Colston is a journalism senior. Email kcolston@kykernel.com.
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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 3,2,1 BR 1 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $300.00/person/month. 859-229-4991 3,4,5,6 BR Houses on campus. 859-433-2692. garymilcarek@aol.com All size houses. 3,4,5,6 BR. Walk to campus. State, Waller, University Ave. area. Lease begins 08/01/2010. Won’t last! SIGN EARLY FOR BEST HOUSES.. Bob 859-539-5502. Near Campus: 4/5BR. Waller Ave., Lexington Ave. All appliances including w/d. Call Kevin 859-6193232, www.myUK4rent.com. 4/5BR 2BA House, 1430 Elizabeth St. New tile bathrooms, Big closets, sundeck, W/D, Nice! $350/ea. 509-2227. Summer Special. 6 Bedroom Houses available May. Park Ave & Westwood. DW, W&D. Dennis 859-9830726
RAMSEY’S DINER now hiring servers and cooks. Apply in person M-F 2-4pm. ! BARTENDING! UP TO $250 a day. No exp. Necessary. Training provided. 800-965-6520 x-132 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.
Charlie Brown’s is hiring servers. Apply @ 816 Euclid Ave.
Seeking individual to stay with woman overnight. $8.00/hr. 859-309-0081
JENNY CRAIG has job opening for full time weight management consultant. Please call Leslie at 859269-2639 A Farm Job. Variable hrs. Cattle, Tractor, Hay experience needed. 859-272-8300. Help Wanted PT landscape maintenance, mowing, odd jobs for small farm residence. $9/hr. Contact 806-1000.
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
Wanted
PT veterinary technician needed, Local veterinary clinic is looking for PT tech. Must have exp. Flexible hours. Email resume to kevinjones.aav@gmail.com Lifeguards wanted at Greenbrier Country Club. Please call Josh Osborne at 299-5002 for info. Local Insurance office is seeking PT receptionist to work through Sept. Employer can work around class schedule. Please send resume to John L Wood Insurance LLC, 1316 Versailles Rd., Lexington, KY 40504
Help Wanted
Gymnastics/ Motor Skill Development Instructor. Are you an energetic, self-motivated individual seeking a fun and challenging opportunity working with children and teaching gymnastics classes? If so, you may be just the person we’re looking for! As a The Little Gym Instructor, your primary responsibility will be to teach great classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching methods. You will be working with a dynamic team of individuals who
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.
ATOMIC CAFÉ NOW hiring servers & bussers. Apply in person. 265 N. Limestone. 10-4 Tues.-Sat.
PT Yard & Garden work. Close to UK, Hourly wage. 269-0908
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. 859-229-4991.
Looking for a self motivated student to help grow scientific sales in Lexington, This position is a part time position (15-20 hours per week) and hours are built around class schedule. Responsibilities would include day to day contact with customers and customer support type tasks. If you are interested, please submit your resume to me at SalesInternKy@gmail.com
PT or Fulltime sales clerk.. Flexible hours and days. Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, or weekends position available. Apply at Rite Aid 878 E. High St.
Summer Jobs – Labor. Local real estate company seeking summer help turning vacant apartments. Duties include trash-out, cleaning, basic repairs for drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc. Hourly wage $8-10/hour, depending on skill level. Opportunity for overtime, reliable transportation required. Contact Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com. Please provide a list of previous skills or experience and availability for summer.
Bryant Rd. Call 859-264-0405 NEWLY REMOLDED 2&3BR student condo’s along with 4 – 6BR houses. All appliances, W/D included. Please call 859-621-1339.
PT Front office assistant for plastic surgery center MWF or Tue, Thur all day. Email resume to: dhepp@waldmanpsc.com
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.
Wanted Violin teacher for 10 yr old. Call Frank 859494-8080.
4 BR House, 2 Baths, Very Nice, 10 min. walk to UK, Avail. Aug. No smoking/No Pets. $1600/mo+utilities (859)-536-5929.
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.
NO GREASY FRIES or funny hats. PT, apply in person. Re-Kid, Regency Center, Idle Hour Center
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
THE MOON NIGHT CLUB now hiring for security and doorman. Call Wed & Thur. between 10am – 2pm. 335-6666 for interview appt
Earn $20/hr Teaching Physics or Chemistry in Lexington, KY. Nights/Weekends Email Resume to: info.columbus@review.com
Townhouse 7-10 min from UK. 2 or 3 BR, 2.5Ba, garage, W/D. $900-1100/mo. 619-2877
4 BR, w/d connections, central air, covered porch, basement, off-street parking, 1000/mo + utilities. 859.338.7005.
Quiet 4 BR, 2.5 BA unit with washer/dryer, garage, deck. Available now or for fall. 4 units available. Big Bear Lane off Tates Creek. $1,000/mo. 278.0970
Lexington Country Club Staffing Full and Part Time Seasonal Positions. AM/PM shifts, Weekends, Holidays Required. Server, Busser, Snack Bar, Kitchen Staff, Summerhouse, Pro Shop and Pool Attendant. Competitive Wages and Flexible Schedules. Apply in Person Wed-Sat 1pm-4pm; 2550 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. No Phone Calls Please.
1,2,3BR apts avilable for fall semester. Across from B&E. Best on campus. Call 621-3128.
1,2,3,4,5,6 +7 BR Houses & 1BR Apts. Walking Distance to Uk. Visit our website for showing timer. www.wildcatproperties.com. Or call 859-255-4188.
Large 4 BR, 2.5 BA duplex w/garage, deck, W/D in unit, new carpet and paint. $1,000/mo + deposit. Move in after finals. 628 Big Bear Lane off Tates Creek Road. 278.0970.
are committed to providing outstanding customer service and a Membership experience that is second to none! Send your résumé to tlglexingtoneastky@thelittlegym.com
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.
4BR 2 BA W/D, A/C. Oldham Ave $1200/mo. No Pets. Avail 8/01. 351-3370
1-7 Bedroom Listings
4Bedroom
!!Waller Ave. 1& 2BR free internet/cable television. $465/565. 859-494-8075. www.wallerapts.com
Research Opportunities for Users of Stimulants for Non-Medical Reasons. Researchers with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Science are conducting research to examine the effects of medications. All information will be kept confidential. You may be eligible if you: are between 18 and 50 years of age, are using stimulants for non-medical reasons (for example, Adderall®, Ritalin®, Amphetamine, or Ephedrine). Eligible volunteers will be paid for their participation. You may be reimbursed for travel. Studies involve completion of one to 46 testing sessions depending on studies for which you may be eligible. Meals, snacks, movies, video games and reading materials will be provided. For more information and a confidential interview, please call 859257-5388 or 1-866-232-0038. 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
PT cashier, must be avail this summer. Chevy Chase Hardware. 883 E. High St. 269-9611. Seeking student interested in working with 14 yr old, high functioning PDD girl. Hours flexible July – early Aug. Hamburg area. Experience preferred. 914-9802880. Full or part time, all summer. 5/10 thru 8/10, solo farm work, Jessamine County, cut grass & weeds, basic carpentry, repair/paint fence, tractor experience desirable. $8.000/hour. Motivated, reliable, disciplined individual only accepted. Send resume to: fatss83@aol.com; fax: 859-223-4658.
Roommates Wanted Female Roommate needed! Fully furnished with exception of bedroom! Very nice, safe area close to UK! Email if interested ukwildcat2011@yahoo.com Brand New – Roommates wanted. 859-455-8208.
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PHOTO BY BRITNEY MCINTOSH | STAFF
A UK softball player tries to lay down a bunt during a game this season. The Cats are following national trends in the amount of strikeouts and home runs a team has every year.
Strikeouts, home runs trending up in softball By Chandler Howard
choward@kykernel.com College softball is not the defense-oriented sport it once was. Recent national softball statistics have shown a rise in offensive numbers as well as a rise in strikeouts. Whether it be the improvement in technology or the increased strength training, one thing is certain: more pitches are either being sent out of the park or smacking into the catcher’s mitt. Statistical archives of Division-I softball from 1999 to 2009 show a definite increase in big-hitting ability. The average number of home runs per game has jumped from .31 to .57, though the number was .61 in 2007. Few modern statistics look similar to their 1999 counterparts. Batting average has hardly increased at all from .263 to .265. Scoring has only moved from 3.76 to 3.98 runs per game. UK head coach Rachel Lawson, a former University of Massachusetts softball player, has witnessed many of these changes firsthand. “Many of the fields I played at had no fences, so a home run was around 220 feet,” UK head coach Rachel Lawson said. “After teams began investing more money into their facilities and putting emphasis on softball, they put up 200-foot fences, which are obviously easier to hit over. “Another big change has been the use of
composite bats. That is a new technology we didn’t have when I played. We need to get a better handle on the batting technology and get those home run numbers under control. These girls are already bigger, stronger and faster.” In sharp contrast to that, strikeouts are up as well. Through a seven-inning game in 1999, a pitcher tossed 4.45 Ks. That number has now jumped to 5.27 per game. UK proves to be no exception to the increase of power numbers. In fact, some of its statistics are even more staggering. Though the Cats’ softball statistics are only archived since 2002, the trends are still visible. UK hit only 20 home runs in 2002. That number has been steadily increasing recently and jumped to 39 last season. The Cats are an extreme example of the national number of home runs. The most notable change for UK has been the number of strikeouts. UK pitchers recorded 103 in 2002, an average of 1.84 per game. Last season UK fanned 315 batters, an average of 5.53 per game. Though the rise can be attributed to UK’s talented pitchers, the number has been climbing since 2002. “Any time Chanda Bell goes onto the field she can earn anywhere from eight to 13 or 14 strikeouts per game,” Lawson said. “Her and Amber (Matousek) have done a great job for us. But any time a pitcher can provide half of the outs like they can, it is an absolute gamechanger.”