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Trustees quickly approve raising tuition 6 percent increase finalized in meeting By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
UK students now know how much they will pay for school next year. Student tuition and mandatory fee increases for the 201011 academic school year were approved by the Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday. Stephen P. Branscum, chairman of the finance committee, presented the proposal of rate increases from the finance committee to the BOT for approval. Branscum said rates will increase for most students. “The tuition and mandatory
fee rates reflect a 6 percent increase for most residents and non-resident students,” Branscum said. The proposed increases stayed within the parameters set by the Council on Postsecondary Education, which capped tuition and fee increases for undergraduate and instate tuition at UK and the University of Louisville at 6 percent, Branscum said. With the board’s approval of the proposal, freshman and sophomore resident students will pay $4,305 per semester for the 2010-11 academic year. This is compared to the $4,061.50 they paid for each semester of the 2009-10 aca-
New faculty trustee brings enthusiasm, calls for change to certain board policies By Christopher Robbins news@kykernel.com
demic year. Non-resident freshmen and sophomores will pay $500 per semester more than last year. However, Branscum said UK expects tuition to remain below other institutions. “The university expects the resident undergrad rates will remain below the median rate of the top-20 institutions,” BranSee BOT on page 3
Service fraternity hosts tournament as fundraiser By Allison Fister news@kykernel.com
Students in the midst of studying for a dreaded final have an excuse to take a quick break from the books and toss a few bags. Alpha Phi Omega will host a cornhole tournament Wednesday at 5 p.m. The community service-based fraternity decided to host this event to bring campus together using a tailgating pastime many students enjoy, said psychology junior Chelsea Kirk. “We try to bring the campus community together,” Kirk said. The tournament is a fundraiser for Alpha Phi Omega. The money raised will help the fraternity with operational expenses and for various community service activities for following semesters. According to the Alpha Phi Omega’s website, some of the organizations the fraternity works with include God’s Pantry, March of Dimes, and The Hope Center. While community service is a staple for the group, Kirk said, the cornhole tournament is a new idea. “This is something we have never done,” Kirk said. “The chapter felt it would be a good way to raise money and help the campus join to-
By Katie Saltz
Parking and Transportation Services is preparing for student parking permit renewal. Students can apply for a permit online or through the mail between May 1 and August 31. Walk-ins are allowed after August 31. Students must have a link blue login and password to apply online. Permits are assigned on a first-come, firstserved basis. Students applying for an R-permit must wait until they have a confirmed housing assignment from UK Housing. Application dates vary depending on the type of permit the student is pursuing. For more on the student permit calendar visit http://www.uky.edu/Parking/p ermits-calendar.html. Certain rates have increased for the upcoming year. C-, R- and K-permits will be $248 and evening per-
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If you go What: Alpha Phi Omega cornhole tournament When: Wednesday at 5 p.m. Where: Intramural Field next to the Johnson Center. In case of rain, the tournament will be moved to the Seaton Center Registration: $5 per team gether and have some fun.” The tournament is open to students, faculty and staff. Registration for a team of two is $5. Teams may register prior to the event by e-mailing Amie Sparks at amie.sparks@uky.edu. Early registration is not required and registration will open at 4:30 p.m. for anybody to come and register to play. The tournament will begin at 5 p.m. There is no limit to how many teams can play in the event. The more teams that register, the more fun everyone will have participating in the competition, Kirk said. “It will be a good way for students to blow off steam from the stress of studying,” Kirk said. The competition is expected to last about two hours. Prizes will be given to winning teams. The first place team members will each receive a baseball cap signed by members of the UK basketball team.
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The new faculty representative to the UK Board of Trustees wants to change the way the university’s governing board interacts with the rest of campus. On April 16, Joe Peek, the Gatton Endowed Chair in International Banking and Financial Economics, won election to the UK Board of Trustees as a faculty representative. Peek’s 3-year term will begin on July 1. Peek said he is planning to break down walls between the board and the rest of campus. “I would like to see more openness,” Peek said. “Faculty, staff and students — we’re all in the same boat here, we’re UK
and we need to make the place better.” Peek said his main priority is opening up the university administration to more staff, faculty and student involvement. He said the current policy of reserving one of the Patterson Office Tower elevators for trustees during meeting days was an issue he wants to change. “Many might think that is minor, but there are faculty and students that need those elevators,” Peek said. “Why can’t trustees ride in the same elevators as faculty and students? Are they afraid of what they might hear? The trustees are isolated and out of touch with the UK community.”
For more information Addresss: 721 Press Ave. or Parking Structure No. 5 Telephone: 257-5757 Web: www.uky.edu/Parking mits are $120. Students needing a motorcycle permit in addition to their vehicle permit should contact PTS immediately after purchasing their permit online. Permit application cards for students applying through the mail may be picked up at the main office at 721 Press Avenue (Parking Structure No. 6) and at the satellite office located on the first floor of Parking Structure No. 5 (located next to Kennedy Book Store). To apply, students need their home address, license plate number, link blue login and password, and a MasterCard or Visa. All outstanding parking citations must be paid before a permit application is accepted.
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Above: Members of the New Horizons class hold up a banner while scuba diving. The group holds classes at UK’s Lancaster Center. Below: Many of the people who take the New Horizons class are trying scuba diving before taking the class at UK.
DIVING DEEP UK students jump in to learning experience with Scuba lessons By Brian Shlonsky news@kykernel.com
Fins, snorkels and oxygen tanks helped a group of UK students dive to the depths of a university pool and take their first breaths underwater. New Horizons Dive Center in Lexington held a free scuba dive training session Monday night in the Lancaster Aquatic Center, where UK students learned some scuba basics such as stabilizing air pressure in the body, underwater hand signals and how to clear their masks if filled with water. “We expected about 25 students, but we got almost double that and were about at our capacity,” said Tori Philipp, a marketing and management junior who is interning with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. “It’s really great because if these people take an interest and tell more students, they can get certified
and future interns can set up dives for students at local quarries.” Participants received about 15 minutes of classroom time before hopping in the water for the remainder of the hour to receive hands-on training. “I was nervous at first, but it ended up being a blast,” elementary education sophomore Kristen Martin said. Students started in the shallow part of the pool and were trained by scuba dive instructors and dive masters. They became familiar with the gear and practiced breathing techniques before working their way to deeper parts of the pool. “We were limited on space since there is only so much shallow water available for us to utilize,” Philipp said. “Diving is awkward at first, so you can’t just be thrown into deep water where you can’t stand.” New Horizons has a certified dive instructor teach the class KHP 117
(SCUBA) each semester at UK, and some students who attended the training went to spark their interest. “I wanted to see what scuba was like before I signed up for the class,” elementary education sophomore Julie Hale said. “It’s definitely a course I think I would enjoy.” New Horizons plans to hold more scuba training sessions in the future for UK students. “We wanted to do something to get students interested in scuba diving and boost the program,” said Lavon Land, owner of New Horizons Dive Center. “Only 10 percent of the world’s oceans have actually been mapped,” Land said. “With the current economy, jobs will need to open up in new places, and this could be one of those outlets.” More information on becoming a certified open water diver can be found at www.padi.com/eLEarning.
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20-year-old Swift brings ‘Fearless’ tour to Rupp Arena By Matt Murray mmurray@features.com
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Jakob Dylan’s new solo disc AUSTIN, Texas — As a small crew of Columbia Records staffers and artists converged in a cafe courtyard during last month's South by Southwest Music Conference, everyone's attention — including that of fellow rock stars James Mercer and Brian (Danger Mouse) Burton of Broken Bells — appeared to be centered on one guy, who sat in the corner holding court He long ago came out from under his father's shadow, but Jakob Dylan still has Bob Dylan's aura. Wearing aviator sunglasses and a brown suede hat, the 40-yearold Dylan looked understatedly cool. He sounded that way, too, once he broke away to discuss the origins of his new album, "Women + Country," a twangy collection featuring alt-country bellower Neko Case on harmonies and the red-hot-again T Bone Burnett as producer. "I worked with T Bone back in '95, and we had a little success together," he started off. Dylan was being coy about his first "little" Burnett collaboration. It was his breakthrough album with the Wallflowers, "Bringing Down the Horse," which sold more than 5 million U.S. copies, won two Grammys and produced four hit singles, including "One Headlight" and "6th Avenue Heartache." But that was 15 years ago. The Wallflowers maintained a devoted following but never came close to matching that success, and since 2005 the group has been largely inactive. Making a modest debut at No. 12 on the Billboard chart two weeks ago, "Women + Country" hardly comes off as an attempt to rekindle that success, but it is quite an ambitious artistic achievement. Some of Dylan's best lyrical and vocal work to date, songs such as "Nothing But the Whole Wide World" and
"Everybody's Hurting" are laden with references to wars and wounds — products of the record's two title words. "The album title pretty clearly states what the record is thematically," he said. "The 'Country' isn't necessarily this country, but just the qualities that those two different subjects bring out in all of us, ranging from wonderful to completely disastrous. They seem to bring out the best and worst in us." Burnett certainly seems to know how to bring out the best in Dylan. If anything, "Women + Country" might be cast as a repeat of another hot Burnett product, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand." It features a lot of the same session musicians, plus there's a country-ish female singer harmonizing with a male rocker. "People liked that record a lot, and it's an understandable comparison, so I'll accept that," Dylan said. "And I'll take half as many Grammys as it got." After the Plant/Krauss record, Burnett co-helmed the soundtrack for the Oscar-winning "Crazy Heart" and produced Willie Nelson's latest album (and greatest in more than a decade), "Country Music." As planned, he and Dylan knocked out the bulk of "Women + Country" in about a week with some of Burnett's go-to musicians, including guitarist Marc Ribot, pedal-steel wiz Greg Leisz and drummer Jay Bellerose. "T Bone has been making his records for quite some time with a cast of people he's put together," Dylan said. "He built that sound. It's the sound I could hear myself singing in. It's tricky. It's not just about picking up a mandolin or a pedal steel or fiddle. He has figured out something that's very unique and special." MCT
Fearless — the only word fit to describe a 20-year-old girl who has already sold more than 10 million units and taken home a Grammy for Album of the Year. It would only seem natural that her latest album and subsequent 48-city tour would be titled “Fearless.” Of the 19 tour dates remaining in her first-ever headlining tour, 16 of the dates are sold out, including Swift’s show in Rupp Arena this Thursday. Tickets sold out for the Lexington show within minutes when they went on sale in December. Swift even sold out Madison Square Garden within 60 seconds. “I think that being fearless is having a lot of fears, but you jump anyway,” Swift said in a statement on her website. Since the infamous MTV Video Music Awards incident in September in which hip-hop artist Kanye West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech, the Pennsylvania native has be-
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 7 — Happy day! You have choices: You can revise and edit to refine your message, or you can simply state the obvious, with just a teeny bit of sugarcoating. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — More power to you! Your awareness of changes in the people around you provides a powerful opportunity to transform fear into joy. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Who knew that you could feel so good when you got exactly what you deserve? Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Creative projects will move
come a country icon and the nation’s sweetheart. Swift began singing at age 10, performing at numerous karaoke contests. She spent the next few years trying to get labels to hear her demo tapes, until she was signed to Sony/ATV Publishing. She was the youngest professional songwriter to ever be hired by the staff. Swift signed her first record deal at age 16 and performed at the American Country Music Awards at age 17. She is the youngest artist to ever have written and performed a No. 1 country hit single-handedly. Swift has since delved into the world of acting, making appearances on various television shows, including a stint as the host of NBC’s Saturday Night Live last November. The “Fearless” tour will also feature opening act Kellie Pickler. Kellie Pickler made it into the top six on the fifth season of American Idol. Pickler has released two albums since her appearance forward brilliantly if everyone's on the same page. Share dreams that pointed you in the right direction, and feed that inspiration. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Don't allow your feelings to drift from practical necessities. Instead, exert your will to track progress or identify opportunities. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Your heart and mind are headed in different directions today. Creative willpower and effort can accomplish two seemingly opposite goals. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — You feel like using a sledgehammer. What you really need is thumbtack pressure to get your way. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Two options emerge today. You can choose to go along with your partner, or to do what you want and
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Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards on January 31. Swift will be performing at Rupp Arena on Thursday.
on American Idol in 2005 and is currently working on her third while touring. The 23-year-old Pickler has a close relationship with Swift, both personally and professionally. The two have written numerous songs together, including Pickler’s single “Best Days of Your Life.” Taylor Swift will perform in Rupp Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. endure the consequences. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Hopefully your scissors are sharp. You need them to cut through the team's petty disagreements. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — Point your feelings in any direction you choose. You're bound to get good results when you keep moving forward steadily. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Career opportunities cause you to consider more than one life direction. You could choose greater security or follow your creative talents for later success. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Walk with authority. If you look like you know what you're up to, others will get out of your way. Share the details after the job is done. MCT
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Student Affairs recap
Continued from page 1 scum said. The recommended increases in tuition were based on the CPE parameters, state budget appropriations expected to decrease by $4.3 million and affordability concerns in university operations, Branscum said. Other items discussed at the meeting included UK’s current process to be re-accredited with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and approval of May 2010 degree candidates. For more information, check out the live blog at kykernel.com.
Tuesday morning, the Student Affairs Committee heard Student Government President Ryan Smith talk about his plans to re-evaluate the student basketball ticket lottery. “An e-mail will be sent out later this week to the student body and faculty,” Smith said. “We are looking for student feedback in this process.” Michelle Ashcraft announced at the meeting that “Zeitoun” by Dave Eggers was chosen as the book for the Common Reading Experience this fall. The Common Reading Experience is a program started last year. The program chooses a book all first-year students will read before coming to UK. During K-Week, students have the chance to discuss the
book with faculty, staff and other students. The author is scheduled to come to UK Sep. 27, and an alternative spring break trip to New Orleans, the setting of the book, is currently under review. The committee also voted to accept revisions in the Student Code and those changes will be presented for approval at the next full BOT meeting in June. The revisions to the code particularly affect studentagainst-student cases, the rights of the hearing process and compliance with state and federal law. Students may access the full proposed revisions to the code of student conduct at http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs. — MELODY BAILIFF
2010-11 tuition and mandatory fees changes At Tuesday’s board meeting, trustees approved the following tuition and fee increases. These charts list the differences between this year and next. Per semester full-time fees Undergraduate Lower division Resident Non-resident Upper division Resident Non-resident Graduate Resident Non-resident
2009-10
2010-11
$4,061.50 $8,339.00
$4,305.00 $8,839.00
$4,179.00 $8,450.50
$4,429.50 $8,957.00
$4,389.00 $9,044.50
$4,653.00 $9,587.00
Mandatory fees schedule Student activities Athletics Student Government Association Student Health WRFL Student Radio International Study Abroad Environmental Stewardship Johnson Center Technology Student Center Student Involvement Student Services Total
PEEK Continued from page 1 Peek said a prime example of the disconnect with the board is the debate over the renaming of the Wildcat Lodge to the Wildcat Coal Lodge. Peek said it shouldn’t be that difficult to get a dialogue with the Board of Trustees. “During the debate, a group of students went to the trustees meeting and weren’t allowed to speak,” Peek said. “I wrote a column for the Kernel about the Board of Trustees putting up a wall around themselves.” Peek wants to change the access rules so that members of the UK community can speak to the trustees. Currently it takes a process including several levels of approval to address the board. Sometimes not enough time exists
2009-10 $11.75 $17.50 $8.00 $180.00 $5.00 $4.50 $0.75 $68.00 $77.00 $60.50 $12.00 $9.50 $454.50
2010-11 $14.25 $19.00 $9.00 $175.00 $5.00 $5.00 $1.50 $68.00 $77.00 $76.75 $14.50 $12.00 $477.00
to go through the process, Peek said, because the agenda is typically published shortly before the scheduled meeting. “The agenda should be provided at least three days prior to the meeting because if an issue is important enough for the Board of Trustees to discuss, it is important enough to have an informed discussion,” Peek said. Peek also suggested expanding and enhancing the honors program and increasing the stipend offered to graduate students as cost effective measures to make UK more competitive. He said he would also like to see the UK administration turn to experts in the campus community for more input rather than hire high-cost consultants. “I bet I can come up with 100 examples where we have expertise just sitting here, instead of using it we’re going out and hiring consultants,” Peek said. “If you believe we’re producing a quality product you shouldn’t be afraid of using it yourself.”
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KERNEL EDITORIAL BOARD Kenny Colston, editor in chief Wesley Robinson, opinions editor Melissa Vessels, managing editor Ben Jones, sports editor Allie Garza, managing editor Matt Murray, features editor The opinions page provides a forum for the exchange of ideas. Unlike news stories, the Kernel’s unsigned editorials represent the views of a majority of the editorial board. Letters to the editor, columns, cartoons and other features on the opinions page reflect the views of their authors and not necessarily those of the Kernel.
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Dance minor suspension wrong step The tough economic times have had their effect on many aspects of campus, including forcing UK to suspend its dance minor. The decision came out of a need to redistribute funding for an additional faculty member in the Kinesiology and Health Promotion department. When the former dance instructor retired, the KHP faculty voted and unanimously decided to redirect funds toward a new faculty, rather than hiring a new instructor. At a university claiming its aim is to draw in well-rounded students of dynamic and diverse backgrounds, it would seem counterproductive to suspend a program by cutting its lone faculty, rather than to draw the funds from a department made up of more than one faculty member. In an April 21 Kernel article, KHP Chairwoman Melody Nolan justified the cut due to the low enrollment in the minor. The minor had only 11 students, and she said the majority of the classes didn’t service the entire department. As soon as UK’s colleges start focusing on the quantity of students rather than the quality, we’ve lost sight of the pillar that forms the foundation of the Top-20 Business Plan. Instead, UK may now be indirectly pushing away students who see that minoring in dance is no longer an option at this university. One number UK should be focusing on is the top20, and if we choose to measure our success according to the standards of the other universities that have already made their way into the top-20, then cutting the dance program should have never been a consideration. Every school in the current top-20 has a dance program. No matter the department, or the enrollment numbers, cutting a program should be a last resort. In the case of KHP, there were other departments with multiple faculty members overlooking specific divisions. Cutting the lone faculty for dance forces a situation in which UK is able to suit less students, a move contradictory to the mission of the university.
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Senate race lacks clear direction, sense Call me crazy, but I believe in the democratic process — but day by day, it seems like, I get another reason to loathe the process. I tend to give a longer leash than most. I WESLEY can take ROBINSON bad politiKernel cians and columnist abuse of government because I know at the end of the day their inability to do adequately do their job will be the demise of the politicians who choose to take that route. It may not come as quickly as I would like, but eventually they will be ousted from office or the process will fix itself. For whatever reason though, the Kentucky Senate race is really pushing me the wrong way. On the one hand, it is
great there are candidates from both sides, and it is genuinely refreshing to see so many people trying to get involved in the process. However, what is frustrating is the notion that all 10 candidates have a chance. Funding is the political campaign. Our president essentially won the election because he was able to outspend all of his competitors, to go along with the message of hope and change he professed. Yes, technically, all 10 individuals with their name in the race have a chance, but the mainstream candidates with the big financial backing (Dan Mongiardo, Jack Conway, Rand Paul and Trey Grayson) are the only ones anyone is really listening to and taking seriously, mostly because of name recognition. Then, there’s the way the Republican side is playing out. Paul is too far in whatever direction he is for the
Republican party to really have faith and invest in his campaign. Meanwhile Grayson, in trying to pull support, has started to break away from his own traditional leanings. It has gotten so bad that the Courier-Journal felt like endorsing either of them would be a mistake. How bad is that? After all of their campaigning neither of the candidates is safe enough for the party to fully get behind, and the largest newspaper in the state feels like endorsing a candidate would be negligent. Probably the most egregious aspect of the Senate race, which isn’t restricted to party affiliation, is the use of basketball to help garner votes. I hope with all my heart that no one votes based on where someone went to school, even if it is Duke. I hate Duke just as much as anyone, but if the better candidate came from Duke, vote for them.
It may be a silly ploy to have creative catchy bumper stickers and campaign slogans, but it is just wrong to bring in to politics, especially since I can potentially see people voting solely based on that fact alone — which speaks to several other things, but let’s save that for later. I guess my point is, the whole endeavor is less about politics and more about showmanship, money, basketball and many other things that don’t have to deal with what a person stands for. Maybe the Republican party needs to assess where it’s at if Paul has so much support but isn’t quite aligned with the rest of the party. Maybe the Democrats should figure out what it means to be a Democrat in Kentucky. Maybe then we will have an election that makes sense. Wesley Robinson is a Spanish senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Beating stress comes from understanding, developing good habits It is almost finals week and that means examinations and final projects. For many students, this can be a very stressful time of year. Stress is any physical, mental or emotional adjustment of one’s well-being caused by an external stimulus known as a stressor. Stress is the body’s physiological reaction to these stressors. BRANDY There are many different REEVES definitions of stress; not Kernel everyone experiences stress columnist in the same way. There are good and bad types of stress. Long-term stress can be bad and can lead to other issues, such as certain health issues and depression. Short-term stress, such as before a test or presentation, may be helpful for some people; it may act as motivation to help people perform at their best. It can, however, cause people to become distracted or be unable to think clearly, and can also decrease enjoyment in certain activities and situations. The key is to understand the difference between long-term and short-term stress. Short-term stress often occurs in quick “bursts” in reaction to something that you are experiencing. Signs of short-term stress include: ■ Heart rate and breathing increase ■ Feeling sick to your stomach or having “butterflies” ■ Dry mouth ■ Muscle tightening, feeling tense
■ Increased sweat production Long-term stress tends to have a greater impact on the body. Signs of long-term stress include: ■ Change in appetite (eating more or less than before) ■ Change in sleep habits (getting too much or too little sleep) ■ Feeling constantly worn out and tired ■ Lowering your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness Approximately 40 percent of college students reported more than average stress in the last 12 months (ACHA, 2008). There are a number of things that can cause stress for college students. These include: ■ School work, tests, jobs, relationships — parents, friends, significant others ■ Being involved in organizations ■ Graduation/getting a job after graduation ■ Applying to graduate school ■ Financial responsibilities These causes of stress can vary between individuals and could change depending on certain factors in a person’s life. Stress can have an impact on many aspects of a person’s life. There are physical, mental, emotional, and social side effects of stress. Physical ■ Insomnia ■ Headaches ■ Indigestion ■ Sore neck/shoulders/back ■ Teeth grinding ■ Fatigue Mental
■ Forgetfulness ■ Poor attitude ■ Confusion ■ Poor concentration Emotional ■ Feeling anxious ■ General irritability ■ Mood swings/feeling “the blues” ■ Worrying ■ Depression ■ Social ■ Decreased sex drive ■ Isolation ■ Lashing out ■ Resentment The first step to overcoming and dealing with stress is to identify what is causing the stress. Once identified, steps can be taken to reduce or eliminate the cause of stress. You may find it helpful to work with a friend or family member to help you cope with stress. They may be able to help you eliminate or decrease the cause of stress in your life. You can also talk to someone in UHS Behavioral Health (323-5511) or the Counseling Center (257-8701) to learn how to cope with stress. There are other ways to reduce or prevent stress in a person’s life. Time management ■ Set goals ■ Create a schedule ■ Make a to-do list ■ Exercise at least 20-30 minutes a day of vigorous activity Eat right ■ Eat well-balanced meals — include plenty of fruits and vegetables ■ Eat regularly (this can help with energy levels)
Rest/Relax ■ Get plenty of sleep (6.5 – 8 hours a night) ■ Avoid caffeine, which can make symptoms worse ■ Reduce alcohol, which could also make symptoms of stress worse ■ Try different relaxation techniques ■ Yoga, meditation or Pilates ■ Take a warm bath or shower ■ Attend a stress management workshop at the Counseling and Testing Center It is important for individuals to find the right stress relief methods for them. Everyone is different and will respond to stress relief methods differently. Sometimes when people experience too much stress, it may lead to other issues, such as anxiety or depression. Depression is a disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is a chronic illness that requires long-term treatment. According to a 2008 study, 30 percent of college students reported in the last 30 days feeling so depressed that it was hard to function (ACHA). Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or unhappiness, loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, insomnia or excessive sleeping, fatigue, loss of energy, and more. Depression is a serious illness that should be treated by a professional. If you think you or a friend may be depressed, contact the Counseling Center at (859) 2578701 or Behavioral Health Service at (859) 323-5511 to schedule an appointment. Brandy Reeves is a UHS health eduction coordinator. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Five seniors celebrate softball’s successes By Chandler Howard choward@kykernel.com
With the final out of Sunday’s softball doubleheader at the UK Softball Complex, five seniors saw the curtain close on their home-field careers. The class of five is not one to forget. “First time in school history” seemed to be the phrase surrounding the current seniors through their recent seasons. Under UK head coach Rachel Lawson’s direction and with the support of the underclassmen, the senior class achieved greater success than any before it. “I can’t say enough about the senior class,” Lawson said. “They do everything right. They work incredibly hard in the classroom and in the weight room. I have never seen a day when they didn’t come out and give it their all. I think, because of that, our team has been able to take on a great culture. We have been able to come back from some adverse situations, which is something we struggled with in the past. To be the first to do all the things they have is just great. I hope they remember it forever.” Second baseman Natalie Smith, pitcher Amber Matousek, outfielder Destinee Mordecai, shortstop Molly Johnson and outfielder Jennifer Young make up the group of decorated seniors. Each player appears in UK record books more than once. Johnson, UK’s first AllAmerican, and Smith not only serve the team as captains this season, but they also lead the team in batting average and hits. Matousek tossed the first
PHOTO BY WILLIAM BALDON | STAFF
The five UK softball seniors played their final home game of their careers Sunday. They have led the Cats in their recent success. no-hitter of her career in February, notching only the second in school history. But the group has been able to achieve more than individual success while playing under Lawson. On March 2, the Cats entered the ESPN.com top-25 poll for the first time in program history. Additionally, if the Cats are able to come away with one additional win this season, UK will mark its second consecutive 30-win season. The program has never before accomplished such a task. The current senior class helped lead UK to its third SEC tournament last season. It was able to post its first postseason victory in school history in the tournament. It also achieved its first NCAA tournament appearance on the season. “I am so proud of the things we were able to achieve last season under Coach Lawson,” Young said.
“The improvements the UK softball program has made are amazing to be a part of. It is always a pleasure to come to practice and play in games with the other four seniors. It’s important for us to set a standard for the team and the upcoming freshmen. Just being able to say that you accomplished so much at Kentucky is a great feeling.” Following the senior day celebration between games Sunday, the five Cats were left with mere memories of the place they called home for their career. “For me, it is so exciting to succeed like this,” Matousek said. “Coming in as freshmen, we didn’t win many games and we didn’t get to experience the postseason. After last year, I realize this is what I came here to do. This is what I play softball for. To go to the SEC tournament, to go to regionals — I just want to be able to advance past that now. “
Men’s tennis focused on NCAAs By Ethan Levine sports@kykernel.com
With a top-10 ranking, home-court advantage and a first round bye, the last thing the UK men’s tennis team expected to see was the two-time defending conference champions in the Southeastern Conference tournament. But that’s exactly who they saw on the other side of the net when the Mississippi Rebels took the courts of the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center. After a long, competitive match, the Cats fell to the Rebels 4-0. Along with the loss fell the hopes of a conference title. “I thought the first time we played Ole Miss we were much more aggressive, both on the court and emotionally,” UK head coach Dennis Emery said. “This time we let Ole Miss come to us. We didn’t handle being the favorites well and that caught the coaches off guard.” Ole Miss began by sweeping both doubles matches, including taking down the nation’s No. 25 doubles pair in Brad Cox and Eric Quigley. Quigley’s luck didn’t improve as the
PHOTO BY ZACH BRAKE | STAFF
Eric Quigley, posing for a portrait, is one of the UK’s best chances to advance in postseason play. match transitioned to singles play. UK’s top player, and the No. 13 player in the nation, lost for the first time in the month of April to Marcel Thiemann 6-4, 6-2. “I can’t speak for one of my guys, but I’m sure (Eric Quigley) was disappointed,” Emery said. “One thing I love about Eric is he has so See Tennis on page 10
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1BR APT. AVAIL. 05-16-10. Near UK. $450/mo. all util. paid, parking. Call 489-3371 Best Buy. Assigned, safe parking, one block UK. 368-9775, 562 WOODLAND STUDIOS: $475/mo. includes H2O. Call 502-552-7216 Studio Apts. 422 Aylesford at Rose Lane. New Appliances, Clean! $470/MO water included. August. 509-2227. 1BR Apt. in Historic House. 398 Linden Walk. $565/mo. Clean! Laundry. Utilities included. Available May. 509-2227 Efficiency - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $325.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com. 1 Bedroom - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $395.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2 Bedroom Center Court 2BR. $1375/mo “includes all util, W/D, condo dues, Internet/Cable TV” 859-494-8075; www.bluegrassrentals.net 123 MONTMULLIN ST: Front Apt. . 2BR, 1BA, central heat/air, w/d. $760/mo. $700 security deposit. Private parking & water is provided. Tenants pay their gas/elec. Call John 859-492-3255 2BR/2BA - hardwood floors, central ac and heat, w/d in unit, vaulted ceilings, private balcony, pets welcome. call Brooke 859-265-0187 2 bedroom units available, www.myukapt.com or call 859-252-4656 2BR/1Bath second floor duplex, off Fontaine, nice neighborhood, hardwood floors, off-street parking, prefer medical/grad. Student, $800/month. Please email inquiries to angeliathompsonmd@hotmail.com FOR RENT: 2 BEDROOM APT, UPSTAIRS, WALK TO UK, VIRGINIA AVE AREA, VAULTED CEILINGS, OFFSTREET PARKING, $800/MONTH, WATER PAID, JENNY 494-5624 OR jennyfinley@insightbb.com 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
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5 Bedroom 5 BR House - $1500 mo. Walk to campus. W/D included. C/A. Off Waller. 1423 Audubon. 859-5395502
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3BR - $975-1125/mo. W/D, hardwood floors, off-st. parking. 859-351-9473. 3BR, 2BA. WALK TO campus. $850/mo. Large master w/ Bath & walk-in closet, a/c, All appliances incl washer/dryer. Low util. No smoking/pets. 510-6087676, Greg 859-225-3334 x. 101
3,4,5,6 BR Houses on campus. 859-433-2692. garymilcarek@aol.com
3BR 2BA, $415/mo per person washer/dryer utilities included contact Lizz: 847-226-7522.
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3BR, 2BA Condo. Walk to Campus. A/C. W/D. New Flooring. Avail Aug. $925/MO. Call 806-7292
Campus Houses for Rent. 228 & 230 Waller Ave. 5BR 2BA, Two story, living room, W/D, patio. All Ele. 1800 sq ft. new, along with others. Call Steven 859621-3313 Call Robbie 859-621-3312.
Immaculate 3 BR, W/D, DW, HW, Fenced yard, security system, all ele. Garage. Perfect for upperclassmen or graduate students. Available July, $990/mo. (502) 773-5070. 3 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,080.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com Walk to campus. Newly renovated 3BR 2BA 1st Flr condo. New Paint, new carpet.,. Washer/Dryer included. $895.00/month. Short term available. 502593-7421. 3BR, 2BA. Walk to campus. W/D, d/w, elec. Util. Energy efficient, private parking. Going fast! Call Brian Erwin 859-492-5416. 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 Luxury Heatherwood Town home, Chevy Chase (Near UK) 3 BR 3.5 Ba ,2054 sq ft, living, deck/loft, W/D, DW, 1 car garage 859-983-8377- $1300mo +dep 4Bedroom
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FOR RENT: 4 BEDROOM/2 BATH HOUSE, WALK TO UK, VIRGINIA AVE AREA, UPDATED & BEAUTIFUL, OFF-STREET PARKING, WASHER/DRYER, $1550/MONTH, WATER PAID, JENNY 494-5624 OR jennyfinley@insightbb.com
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Huge 5 BR 4BA house on Waller Ave. Very large bathrooms, great location. 502-819-2883 5 Bedroom, 3 bath houses walking distance to uk. Lots of amenities. Flat panel tv’s, hot tubs, sleeping lofts, lots of room. Call 255-4188 or www.wildcatproperties.com for our specials.
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5 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,875.00. Pets, a/c, w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
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Looking for energetic, down-to-earth, INNOVATIVE go-getter to help with our highly spirited children through summer in Arcadia Park (2&4yr.old). Contact blythe@winslowandellsworth.com for details Mystery Shop in Your Area. We have great assignments available at tanning salons, restaurants and more! We pay you. You never pay us. Join our team today! www.meshoppers.com. Are you looking for a career in pharmaceutical sales? If so, I am offering a paid sales intern position on campus to help grow biotech sales. 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 Seeking Female Student to care for two children over the summer. 5 days / week needed. Must have own transportation. Candidate must truly enjoy children and have the energy level, imagination and desire to keep summer fun! Willing to work around planned vacations / needed days off. Candidate will be asked to provide references and copy of transcript. Art & gymnastics a plus but not required. If interested please call 232-2703 or send emails to halcin@lexmark.com Merrick Inn now accepting applications for experienced bartenders. Walk – in applicants only Mon – Fri 1-4. Summer Camp Counselors various positions available including Lifeguards, Climbing Instructors, Arts & Crafts, and Target Sports. aneely@woodmen.org or 859.263.8656
high functioning PDD girl. Hours flexible July – early Aug. Hamburg area. Experience preferred. 914-9802880. THE MOON NIGHT CLUB now hiring for security and doorman. Call Wed & Thur. between 10am – 2pm. 335-6666 for interview appt 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. Earn $20/hr Teaching Physics or Chemistry in Lexington, KY. Nights/Weekends Email Resume to: info.columbus@review.com NO GREASY FRIES or funny hats. PT, apply in person. Re-Kid, Regency Center, Idle Hour Center 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. ! 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. 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. Seeking individual to stay with woman overnight. $8.00/hr. 859-309-0081
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 Adoption - loving, creative home awaits your baby through adoption. All NYC has to offer. Expenses paid. Call or email Ellen toll free: 888-868-8778. ellen@eeadoption.com.
Lexington Tennis Club. Now hiring PT front desk receptionist/bar. Must be 20 yrs old + 1 day. Email Joanne@ltctennis.com REAL ESTATE SALES – No previous real estate experience needed - seeking proven sales ability in any industry. Candidates with completed real estate courses or recently licensed are preferred. Hourly paid position, while you learn on the job. Hours are 1p-6p, three weekends per month. Send resume to Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com. LIFEGUARD – Louisville, southeastern side, for beautiful apartment community. Part-time to fulltime over summer. $9-11/hour. Requires certification. Contact Jeanne at JTurlington@AndersonCommunities.com Camp Counselors. Energetic and reliable students needed for summer science camps. Apply on-line at www.clubscientificbluegrass.com. Camp Counselors. Male and female, needed for great overnight camps in the mountains of PA. Have a fun summer working with children in the outdoors. Teach/assist with A&C, media, music, outdoor rec, tennis, aquatics and much more. Office, Nanny, & Kitchen positions also available. Apply on-line at www.pineforestcamp.com. The Cellar (downstairs of Signature Club) Now Hiring for all positions. Apply in person Mon- Fri 9-5, 3256 Lansdowne Dr. PT administrative specialist needed at busy medical office. Must be available 20-25 hours/week through summer and fall. Must have excellent computer skills. $9.50/hr. Please fax resume to 859-264-0447 or drop off at 3475 Richmond RD, Ste 210. Day Camp Counselors needed for Swimming, Horseback Riding, Ropes, Art’s & Crafts. Email for information to: pepperhillkids@windstream.net, www.pepperhillkids.com.
PT Yard & Garden work. Close to UK, Hourly wage. 269-0908 Help Wanted PT landscape maintenance, mowing, odd jobs for small farm residence. $9/hr. Contact 806-1000.
6 Bedroom
6BR Houses. Walk to campus. Waller Ave area. Great Prices! 859-539-5502.
Child Care Center needs PT Teacher assistants for afternoons 2:30-6:00 for his summer. Will work around schedules. Call 253-227.
Now Hiring Baskin Robbins Richmond Rd. Must be avail night/weekends. 266-9305. 7.25/hr to start.
5 BR 3 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. $290.00/person/month. 859-2294991.
6 bedroom units starting at $375 per person, www.myukapt.com or call 859-252-4656
PT Receptionist/cleaning person needed for Hair Salon. Apply with-in. 545 Euclid Ave.
JOIN LEX”S MOST EXCITING CHILDREN’S RECREATIONAL BUSINESS. Monkey Joe’s is looking for high energy, enthusiastic employees. Flexible hrs + good pay. Apply in person at 1850 Bryant Rd. Call 859-264-0405
5BR Houses. Walk to campus. Front & Back porches. W/D. NICE! 859-539-5502.
6 BR /3 Bath- Awesome house. Walk to campus. C/A. W/D. Great separation. Parking. Large Yard. Screened Porch. 859-539-5502
Summer job. Faith Lutheran Child Care,. 859-2680108. ask for Sarah.
Free Rent/utilities + salary of $24,000/yr for live-in help for disabled practicing attorney. Afternoons off every week day. 502-819-2883.
5BR TOWNHOME off Tates Creek Rd. Garage, w/d. $1375/mo. Avail. Fall or sooner. RRG. 859-312-5412
6 BR House - $1800 mo. Walk to campus. W/D. Porches. Great Price. 112 State St 859-539-5502
Please send resume and references to: catfan910@yahoo.com.
Exercise Physiologist for fast-paced outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapy clinic in Versailles. Must be energetic and personable. Degree preferred, will consider someone without degree but must have experience or some education in the field. FT or PT. Medical benefits, 401K, vacation offered. Call 859-879-8898 or Fax resume 859-879-8458.
3BR 2BA, New Home by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yard/deck. Ample parking, all appliances, all electric. $310/month/person. 859-229-4991
2 BR/1 BA HISTORIC UNITS located in the Henry P. Kinkead House (403 N. MLK Blvd), circa 1893, unique historic and period features, hardwood, stunning fireplaces and mantles, wanescoting and crown molding, updated kitchens and baths, rent ranges $695-$775 plus utilities, AUGUST 1, PVHProperties@aol.com or 859-396-9022.
2 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $625.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
Avail Aug. Nice 4BR 2BA house. Walking distance to UK Medical Center. Off street parking. A/C, All Appliances. No Pets. $1,500.00 + Dep. 224 Forest Park Rd. 859-272-8568
1BR’s and Efficiencies. HISTORIC PROPERTIES. 655 S. Limestone, 411 E. Maxwell. RENOVATED, HW, new kitchen and Baths, W/D. Charming. August 1. $395 - $445/mo + utilities. 859-396-9022.
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.
4BR 2.5BA townhouse off Tates Creek. Washer/Dryer. $1,200/mo. 502-494-4598
2BR, 1.5BA LUXURY Town house. Richmond Rd. Large BRs, custom kitchen, security system, hardwood flooring, all elec. Appliance packages with w/d. $765/mo. 859-288-5601. www.mprentals.com
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Songs keep baseball in tune to win By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
They are the soundtrack to singles and strikeouts, foul tips and fly outs, bunts and bloopers, grand entrances and grand slams. They are the walk-up songs, accompanying each batter as he strolls toward the batter’s box and each pitcher as he jogs toward the mound to fight for any one of the aforementioned results. Each individual player gets to pick his own song. From Drake to Randy Houser, bumping bass to twangy tunes, the song represents the player each time he plays, like his uniform number. It is a part of a player’s identity and in baseball, the most individual of team sports, that counts for something. “There’s more thought than there probably needs to be going into these songs,” reliever Nick Kennedy said. “But you look for something that defines you as a player and a person. There’s actually a lot of thought and preparation that goes into it.” A player can choose a certain song for a variety of reasons. Senior outfielder Keenan Wiley chose Randy Houser’s “Boots on” to be his personal soundtrack at the plate. “It’s kind of a picture of me, kind of how I grew up,” said Wiley, a Richmond, Ky., native. “It reminded me of where I came from.” Representation of a player’s hometown is a common theme. Kennedy, of Los Angeles, uses “California Love” as his backdrop to entering a game. “‘California Love,’ is a little tribute to my home state,” Kennedy said. “And it gives love to L.A. It ties back to my roots. It just felt right when I heard it.” For others, the decision is less a reflection of their life and more a reflec-
TENNIS Continued from page 8 much character, and he has the ability to bounce back from losses well. So I know he will bounce back.” The 19th-ranked Rebels stayed on the attack in the other matches as well. UK junior Brad Cox fell in No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-4. In a tiebreaker, UK’s lone senior, Alex Lambropoulos, fell 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) in No. 6 singles to seal the Cats’ fate. “I don’t know where the loss ranks
Senior outfield Keenan Wiley, left, is a firm believer in a good introduction song. “I’ve had a good year with my song. Why change it?” PHOTO BY ALLIE GARZA STAFF
tion of their musical tastes. “I picked mine because I like it,” said Andy Burns of his song, DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win.” “It’s just a cool song.” However, Burns’ choice has developed into something more than a personal playlist. Members of the UK baseball staff have tried to create an “Andy Burns dance” that plays off the lyrics — when the song says, “everybody’s hands go up,” well, everybody’s hands go up — to varying degrees of success. “I heard that was going on at one point,” Burns said. “I’m guessing it’s nowhere close to the John Wall dance.” While it may not have developed into a campus-wide sensation just yet, Burns said the song did play a part in the habitual part of baseball. A slump can mean hitting the next-track button. “If things are going bad, the song is one of the first things to go,” Burns said. “I’ve had a good year with my song. Why change it?” Wiley said.
Perhaps that is the key to the importance of the walk-up song. It doesn’t imbibe the player, or his bat, with any added superpowers. It doesn’t add extra miles per hour to a pitcher’s fastball. But in an environment as ritualistic as that of a baseball clubhouse, the song is one of those constants that just needs to be there. And on the road, where walkup songs are not played for visiting teams, the silence can break the ritual. “I hear my song when I’m pitching at home,” Kennedy said. “Just to keep the habit going, I listen to my song on my iPod just to remind me it’s there. Having it there is just something that completes the routine.” But even if performance were faltering, Burns would be wary of changing his tune. “I’ve had a couple new ideas for songs,” Burns said. “But I don’t think the fans would like it too much if I switched it up.”
in my career, but it certainly ranks outside of the top ten,” 28th-year head coach Emery said. “I knew it would be a close match. You always want to win in front of your home fans, but I knew it was going to be a tough match for us.” Next for UK is the NCAA tournament, which begins on May 14. The Cats’ will learn their tournament fate on May 4 when the entire field is announced. While UK believes it will make the field, its tournament opponent and seeding are yet to be determined. The goal is to reach the NCAA team championships, beginning May 21, and to send players from UK to the individual champi-
onships, beginning May 26. Emery plans on using the Ole Miss loss as a teaching tool for his team, as well as a motivational tool to prepare his team for its biggest matches of the season. “I think the loss was a good wake up call,” Emery said. “We hadn’t taken a loss in a while, having won 12 out of our last 13 matches going into the conference tournament. For us to win regionals and reach the final 16, we will eventually face a team similar to Ole Miss, and we can’t let that team attack us like Ole Miss did. It’s as good a learning tool as any, and it’s better to have learned it now than to learn it at the NCAAs.”