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Todd issues pay freeze By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
Increased tuition at UK is not the only thing seemingly becoming a tradition because of state funding cuts. Although the next twoyear state budget has still not been decided, both Peek the House and Senate’s proposals include state funding cuts to postsecondary institutions. Because of the anticipated cuts, and in addition to a capped 6 percent tuition increase, UK faculty and staff will not receive raises for the third year in a row. In an e-mail sent through the all-campus listserve, UK President Lee Todd said in the House and Senate’s version of the state budget, a 1.4 percent reduction in the state appropriation for Kentucky’s postsecondary institutions was made. For UK, this would mean $4.4 million less in state funding, the e-mail said. “Given the circumstances we face — and the prospect that 2011-12 will be another difficult year — we will not be able to provide across-theboard salary increases to faculty and staff,” Todd said in the e-mail. “… the fiscal condition of the state and the necessary increases in fixed costs make it impossible to take on the recurring expense of a salary increase (a 1 percent salary increase would cost the university's general fund $3.6 million).” Newly elected faculty trustee Joe Peek said he has received e-mails from faculty who are concerned because the language of the e-mail only mentioned faculty and staff – and not administrators. According to an an open records request Peek received from UK that is posted on his website, from October 2007 to March 2008, about 14 administrators received raises. “I have no idea what it means … It would be nice if he said something about, ‘and we’re not going to be raising salaries of administrators either,’” Peek said. “Maybe he has not made plans for anything, but it’d be nice to know that.” In an e-mail to the Kernel, UK spokesman Jimmy Stanton said he has not been here for all the salary freezes and said administrators are employees that fall under the faculty and staff category. “Maybe it (not including administrators) was an oversight, maybe it’s for flexibility, I have no idea,” Peek said. “Because of what’s happened in the past, a number of faculty are somewhat suspicious.” Peek said the problem UK has is the state government legislated the university become a top-20 university. “It’s an unfunded mandate,” he said. “It would seem that if they’re serious, then they should put some money behind it.” Peek said one problem with having salary freezes is losing some of the best faculty and staff members to other universities paying salaries closer to market salaries. “And that absolutely hurts the quality of this university and the ability of this universiSee Tuition on page 6
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Former Sen. Scott Miller and Thomas Givhan talk of their days at UK before World War II on Sunday. Miller and Givhan are receiving their undergraduate degrees during the commencement ceremony on May 8th.
Better late than never 2 former UK students come back to receive honorary degrees By Katie Saltz ksaltz@kykernel.com
More than 60 years ago, Thomas Givhan traded in his UK football jersey for a set of Marine Corps. Dress Blues. Now, Givhan has earned one more uniform that he will proudly wear on May 8 as he crosses the stage at the UK commencement ceremony. In the early 1940s, Thomas Givhan and Scott Miller ventured onto UK’s campus as undergraduate students. During the past 60 years, they have seen marriage, children, grandchildren, law degrees and political careers. But through all this, the two men found something missing: their bachelor’s degrees.
Following the plan Givhan, an 84-year-old Lexington native, came to UK in 1944 to play football only to be drafted into the military after one semester. He left campus for Paris Island, Camp Legune, and was an expert rifleman in his time in service. Miller, 83, was raised in Louisville, and went straight from his high school hallways to Great Lakes Navy Training Center. While he was there, Germany surrendered, and before the USS Badoeng could reach Japan, Japan surrendered as well. With the war drawing to a close, the two men returned home and knew it was time to get an education. “When I came back from the service I had a different mindset about things,” Givhan said. “I hadn’t been very studious, and I knew I wanted to do something.” The two men rushed Sigma Chi at UK, where they developed their friendship. The men immersed themselves in campus life. It was the norm for men to wear coats and ties to
Miller and Givhan reminisce about the past and recall meeting legendary former UK basketball coach Joe B. Hall. class, Miller said. Women wore corsages to football games, although the ratio of men to women on campus was quite the dating disadvantage. “Back then there were six guys to every girl on campus,” Miller said. “One time I brought a girl back to the fraternity house on a date and went to hang up her coat. By the time I got back she had dates for the next six weeks.” But amid the fun, the two men knew they had a plan to follow. “There was a great rush to get to law school,”
Miller said. “I knew the G.I. Bill would run out.” After two years of undergraduate studies, the men were eligible to enroll in law school. Givhan stayed at UK, while Miller attended the University of Louisville. They both earned their law degrees without ever obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
Won’t be outdone The two men have acquired resumes speaking to their attitude about self-improvement. Miller See Veterans on page 6
SG, UK Athletics to change basketball lottery By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
The UK men’s basketball lottery system is changing, and Student Government is giving students the opportunity to give their input. SG is teaming up with UK Athletics, the Dean of Students Office and others to discuss the process of obtaining and distributing student tickets. To get student input, SG has put together an online survey that addresses the current lottery system, according to an e-mail SG sent through listserve Wednesday morning.
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SG President Ryan Smith said UK Athletics came to SG to help put together a lottery system that would be acceptable to the majority of students. This resulted in SG proposing several different scenarios for the lottery. Before the final basketball lottery for the 2009-10 season, UK Athletics announced changes to the student lottery because of the high demand for tickets and building capacity issues. The changes made doors open from 8 to 8:30 p.m., but once Memorial Coliseum reached its capacity of 8,000, no one else was allowed to enter the building, according to a UK Athletics news release.
“We are trying to get as much student input as we possibly can, so that we can create this lottery that is as advantageous as possible.” RYAN SMITH Student Government president
Smith said a lot of people had voiced concern about how the lottery occurred, and the survey would help come up with an approach more people could agree on. Some of the issues addressed in
the online survey include whether or not the lottery should switch to an online system and whether students would pay an extra $1 for an online system. Using seniority as a way to determine who gets tickets and whether to use TallyCats points as a way to determine who gets tickets are also topics of concern. “We are trying to get as much student input as we possibly can, so that we can create this lottery that is as advantageous as possible,” Smith said. The survey is available at www.uksga.org and will be available until Thursday at midnight.
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‘Iron Man 2’ premiers in Hollywood LOS ANGELES _ "Figure out what the audience wants and give it to them," Robert Downey, Jr., said from the podium outside the El Capitan Theatre at the "Iron Man 2" premiere Monday night. Downey may have been kidding, in that knowing, smirking, I'm-in-on-the-joke-too way of his that defies you not to like him. But the statement may also have well captioned the evening, summing up how the presentation of the franchise has neutralized many criticisms of its popcorn charms. Downey and Marvel know the commercial juggernaut they have here, and as they've done since they started rolling out the movie at Comic-con last summer (and as Tony Stark himself might do), they not only flashed that confidence but turned it into a selling point. Then out came "The Ironettes" (like the Rockettes, only with a superhero motif) who did a heels-up, devilmay-care number to parallel an on-screen performance from one of the film's first sequences. (The El Capitan setting of the premiere, incidentally, showed just how entwined Disney is with studio/producer Marvel, which it acquired last year, which also meant the premiere was the first known superhero movie to begin with a live organist performance, as nearly all screenings at the El Cap do.) We'll of course wait for the Los Angeles Times' critics and other reviewers to offer their assessments of the movie, but our own quick reaction was of a film rich in flash, generous in wit (never before has such a fast-talking, confidence-brimming wiseacre donned a superhero costume) and thin on meaningful storytelling (but thick with the false-start kind). Several colleagues we spoke to afterward similarly did not find themselves in a pose
of jaw-dropping awe but, like us, they felt the film has a sense of confidence in its own mission that almost wills you into liking it (or distracts you from its convolutions). What this movie will offer its broad quilt-work of fans is of course the key question. For a film that will be one the biggest of the summer and possibly the biggest three-day opener of all time, "Iron Man 2" has a tricky job, commercially speaking. It needs to satisfy those who crave more of the mythology introduced by the first film, but it also needs to stand alone as it aims to bring in even more people than the first (and squash that movie's $98-million opening and $318-million total). And as it does all of this, it needs to set up future movies in the Marvel canon, particularly the ensembleoriented "Avengers," which it devotes a fair amount of time to doing, at the risk of complicating the storytelling (we'll stay away from major spoilers, but here's a small one; skip to the next paragraph if you want to avoid it _ Downey's Tony Stark offers to come in as a "consultant" to the Avengers group being organized by Samuel Jackson's Nick Fury. That doughnut scene from the early footage is only the beginning.) If the wisdom based on some of the early tracking has it that "Iron Man 2" has the potential to be a blockbuster of epic proportions, Monday night did little to tamp down those expectations. When you have the flashy goods, you may as well show them off. Both Tony Stark and Robert Downey Jr. could tell you that
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Nine months ago, the Southeastern Conference and ESPN agreed on a $2.25 billion media deal promising coverage of anything donning the conference seal. Nine JAMES PENNINGTON months in, the deal Kernel has undercolumnist performed. Across a number of media platforms, the Worldwide Leader has without a doubt raised the profile of football and basketball across the South. That’s it, though. The inherent problem with ESPN promising so much coverage is it can’t all go on the flagship station or even ESPN2. If an ESPN crew is going to cover an SEC early-season baseball game in the middle of basketball season, how deep into
your cable company’s sports package will you have to dig to watch? By the time you get down to watching games live on ESPN Classic, something doesn’t feel right. Even during football and basketball season, the deal didn’t perform. Games were aired on networks Insight employees weren’t sure how to access. The SEC Network didn’t offer a marked improvement in production quality and the on-air talent was, to say the least, a major step down from all-world hoops tandem Tom Hammond and Larry Conley. But in the other areas, what has the deal done? What about the Olympic sports? According to the joint news release the league and ESPN sent last August, ESPN and ESPN2 would televise: at least three regular-season baseball or softball matches, three regular-season gymnastics matches and the conference championships in those three sports.
During the gymnastics conference championships, ESPN went with an MLS game. and ESPN2 had Sweet 16-round NCAA women’s basketball tournament games. The heart of the deal is in football and basketball. But by the time ESPN gets past its priority programming — Alabama and Florida football, and UK basketball — you may be stuck watching your favorite team play on ESPNU, with second-rate production quality and commercials for muffin pans. And we’re in for 14 more years of this. By the end of this thing, we may be spurning college baseball programming just so we can watch third-round coverage of all 16 SEC teams playing in the 180-team NCAA Tournament, broadcast in 3D. Whatever it is we’re watching at that point, it still won’t be gymnastics. James Pennington is a journalism senior. E-mail jpennington@kykernel.com.
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properly. Changes need to be tracked closely. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Make the most of every conversation today. No idea is too small to consider. Make notes for future reference concerning practical matters. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Your biggest challenge is to find words that your audience will understand. Communicate spiritually inspired ideas without jargon. Speak from the heart. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Today you realize that effort over the past several days has been worthwhile. Inspire others with your enthusiasm. Then add the final touches. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Your mind goes in three different directions. You see the challenge of convincing others to go along with you. The only problem is choosing a destination.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Whatever you decide, choose the method of delivery carefully. Tone of voice could make all the difference. Hint: add sugar. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 5 — No amount of personal effort will accomplish what you want today. You need at least one ally to get the job done. Don't be a lone ranger. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Meditation or a dream prods you with an existential question. A close friend shows you how creative you can be. Believe what he or she tells you. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Someone is pushing their chores onto you today. Find a way to get things done, but don't let this become a habit. They can pay it back later.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Prepare to bow to the decision of the group. While you're at it, enthusiasm wouldn't hurt. It all works out in the long run. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Don't waste time trying to convince family members to act. Take care of the essentials yourself. You don't need to keep score. It will even out later. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — Dragging your feet will not get the job done. Following your inspiration, however, gets you out of the dust and onto the right path. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — To keep everyone in the loop, test communication devices to ensure they function
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When Ribin Estes needed a dress for her senior prom, she didn’t fight the rush to her local designer dress stores. Instead she went to her sister. Clothing designer Sarah Estes is a 21-year-old merchandising, apparel and textiles sophomore at UK, and she also happens to design her own clothes and organize her own fashion shows. Estes said she had always been interested in art, but her creative mind took to clothing design when she and a friend designed T-shirts together at age 15. After high school she attended the International Academy of Design and Technology, in Nashville, to pursue her passion for design. She would eventually transfer to UK to pursue her major. When Estes’ sister came to her asking for a prom dress, she said Ribin trusted her creative style. “My sister wanted me to design her prom dress. She just told me she wanted a purple dress,” Estes said. “All I had to do was make sure the fabric was purple.” Estes helped form the Lexington Collaborative Group, made up of local designers collaborating to organize events and bring together the fashion scene in Lexington. She is the only student in the group. Estes said the group is an opportunity for people from different backgrounds who all love design to work together and help one another. “I started out loving making clothes, but I realized if I’m going to be able to sell my clothes and get my name out there, we have to organize events,” Estes said. “It’s really just a passion of helping all these designers. A lot of them are good friends of mine, and I want to help them get their stuff out there. I want the community to get excited about what’s going on.” Estes said the future of the group looks promising, and she is excited to see what’s around the corner. “We’ve been a group for a year, but we haven’t been a group people can donate to. It’s not really an official organization,” Estes said. “But this week we’re going to be incorporated. We’ve already got everything filled in. We’ve grown a lot in one year, and in another year we’ll be even bigger than this.” She said her ambition is to one day design custom pieces on commission. She said it would offer her the most creative freedom, and it is at the heart of what she loves to do. Estes’ designs will be on display at Awesome Inc’s Nexington on May 8th, and the Lexington Collaborative Group’s Future of Fashion 2 on June 5th. To see Estes work, as well as the work of other local designers, visit www.bluegrassfashionhouse.com
Photo by - Andrew Kung Model - Leslie Moore Set design - John Feather
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Drake makes himself at home in Lexington Drizzy’s home — they were the first words out of Drake’s mouth when he took the stage in Memorial Coliseum Tuesday, and by the looks of things, he may as well have been. Canadian rapper Drake wasn’t shy about his recentlyformed relationship with UK, as he made it a central pillar of his MATT show. MURRAY After waiting Kernel through forgettable, columnist yet still tolerable opening acts, the lights dimmed and Drake took the stage to a thunderous applause—an applause he could incite on command by simply saying either “Kentucky” or “wildcats,” and he wasn’t conservative about doing so. The highlight of the night came when Drake welcomed his “family” onstage. The majority of the 2009-10 men’s basketball team joined Drake onstage, where they danced behind him while he performed. Needless to say the John Wall dance had plenty performances by Wall and others. Drake’s performance of his song “Fireworks,” from his debut album “Thank Me Later,” due out June 15, grabbed the crowd’s attention, capped off by his a cappella performance of the song’s second verse. His theatrical background was glaringly evident. He repeatedly broke from songs to offer heartfelt insight that sounded like it could have been scripted for an episode of “Degrassi.” However, his dramatics didn’t hinder his talent as a frontman. His charm is un-
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Drake performs at Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night deniable, and his Steven Tyler-esque mic stand was laced with bras rather than scarves, a collection that grew over the course of the show. To add to the sensual vibe that seemed to dominate the middle portion of the performance, Drake invited a girl on stage to dance with him. The onstage interaction started off innocently enough with a prom-style slow dance, but eventually turned into a nuzzle session, which was a bit more intimate than some of the crowd was ready to see. Fortunately it didn’t last long, and the fast-paced set moved along at full speed as it had all night. The setlist was well crafted, with songs rarely lasting more than 2 minutes, holding the audience’s attention throughout. The performance had an organic feel, a refreshing attribute in the world of live hip-hop music. Other then the virtual absence of autotune, the six-piece band that backed him created visceral vibe and a fuller sound. Drake declared Lexington his second home Tuesday, and judging by the crowd in Memorial Coliseum he is welcome back whenever he’d like.
A heart that keeps beating: four years of college dating Four years on this campus has taught me many things. And no, this isn't your end of the year "cherish your friends, go to class," blah blah column. I created the heartbeat, and by God I wanted to finish my senior year with it. But now that I am settling down, planning a family and out of the dating game, all I can offer is a reflection. So here it goes: What I learned in four years of college dating. KATIE First and foremost, get out SALTZ of your circle. I can't tell you Kernel how many people I know who columnist would only date within their social group from high school. Why did you even move to college if you won't branch out? It's comfortable to date people you and all your friends know, but playing it safe won't always lead to success. You are on a campus of more than 20,000 people, many from different cities, states or even countries. Go meet them and see if sparks fly with someone who does not share your high school mascot. Speaking of 20,000 plus on campus, that's a pretty big pond of fish—pretty much an ocean. So when you jump ship from a doomed relationship, don't grieve like you are the last single person on the planet. Your options are endless. Cry a little, then wipe those eyes and open them up to the thousands of people on this campus. And don't ever say, "there's just no one out there for me." If you do, chances are you are lazy. If you are not single, but wishing you were, don't wait too long. Four years goes by quickly (trust me) so wasting one minute in a bad relationship isn't worth it. Don't let an unhealthy relationship linger and suck the fun out of your college years. Get out early and get out fast. When your graduation day comes, do you really want to be adding up the months you spent unhappy with
someone, or do you want to have too many amazing memories to recount? Unfortunate enough to be the one friend in a group not in a serious relationship come graduation time? Don’t mope. You are not the last single senior on campus, so don’t sign up for your membership card to the lonely hearts club just yet. Graduating unattached can be a good thing. You are free to pursue a job anywhere you want, or travel Europe. Be selfish in your decisions! That whole “be selfish” thing isn’t a blanket rule, but it can apply even when you are in a relationship, be it freshman or senior year. A committed relationship is a good thing, but don’t let it be your world. If you want to go to the basketball game with your friends, but don’t have a ticket for your significant other, you should probably go. It would suck to break up with that person somewhere along the way and realize you missed your chance to watch the next John Wall play in Rupp. This next bit of advice cannot be bolded, italicized or underlined nearly enough. Don’t change for anyone but yourself. It’s hard enough to find your identity in college. Social pressure, an environment of constant discovery—all this contributes to making college a difficult place to find out who you really are. So if you are repressing your personality to appease someone you want to date, I can promise you it will never be worth it. Happy graduation seniors, and I wish you a happy three more years, freshmen. I hope you find what you are looking for, whether it be a love that lasts a lifetime or just the discovery of the unique sound of your own heartbeat. Katie Saltz is a journalism senior. Email ksaltz@kykernel.com.
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UK’s selection of graduation speaker lacks thoughtfulness On Saturday, May 8, hundreds of students from the graduating class of 2010 will parade into Rupp Arena, adorned in caps and gowns, waving to family and loved ones and anticipating the next great venture in their lives. After four or so years at UK, their moment has arrived: commencement. Each year, UK chooses a commencement speaker who they hope will inspire the graduating class and tell them to achieve great things. This person has a background of success in whatever field he or she’s gone into and wisdom to share with the graduating seniors. It should come as no surprise the university has chosen David Novak, chairman, president and CEO of Yum! Brands in Louisville as this year’s speaker. Yum! Brands owns an estimated 34,000 franchised chains in America, such as Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver’s and A&W Restaurant. With the success the company has seen in both sales and branding, Novak’s experience as a leader is obvious. He’s been in senior management positions at Pepsi-Cola Co. and now runs a corporation that is in Kentucky and hires Kentuckians. Yet in this day and age, isn’t it time the university begins moving away from speakers who have made their money from an industry perpetuating this state’s struggle with obesity rates? A 2008 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defined 64.7 percent of white Kentuckians as obese — higher than the national average of 59.6 percent. While it is commendable that Novak has run a successful company and has helped lead it to become a great beacon of the state, isn’t it time the university begins recognizing leaders who run successful companies that also help with the welfare of our nation? Sure, we can blame the obesity issue on the people who indulge in KFC and other fast foods, but Yum! Brands definitely isn’t helping the situation. Here’s what it comes down to: In 2003, the medical costs attributable to obesity reached $75 billion, half of which fell on taxpayers. While people can’t blame one food source for the obesity issue in this nation, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Needless to say, we’re disappointed. In a time where innovation and socially-conscious companies are making their way into the industry, it would be fitting to choose a progressive commencement speaker — one who inspires our class to make their millions by doing good. It’s possible — look at Student Activities Boards’ speaker, Blake Mycoskie, who has created a successful, profitable business in selling shoes and giving back a pair to those in need with each sale. It’s time we stop patting fat-cat CEOs on the back for making their millions off of the misfortune and unhealthiness of others. Keep this in mind for next year, UK. Novak was a good choice, but you can do better.
WILLIAM KILUBA, Kernel cartoonist
Exchange experience at UK priceless “Kentucky?” a friend asked in disbelief. “Why on earth would you want to go there?” My classmates and friends at Winthrop University were skeptical last spring as I defended my decision to spend the 2009-2010 academic year at another university in the U.S. through the National TIMOTHY Student Exchange program. KROBOTH Although I would Kernel columnist resume studying at Winthrop following my NSE experience, they could not believe that I had chosen to leave our beloved campus in Rock Hill, S.C., for an entire year. “Tim hates us,” my Winthrop roommate semi-jokingly told all our mutual friends. And if that wasn’t bad enough in their eyes, how could I choose UK over schools in Hawaii and the Caribbean? Didn’t I have better destination options than boring, old Kentucky? But as this semester winds down, and I reflect on my time at UK, I realize I would change nothing even if I were offered a redo for the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters. Honestly, I cannot imagine what my undergraduate college experience would have been like if I had not come to UK through NSE. UK has enhanced my academic ex-
perience by allowing me to take courses that Winthrop does not regularly offer such as Arabic and the economics of health care. Winthrop has no 200-level Arabic language classes, but at UK, I have been able to continue learning that vital language. And the benefits from my year at UK are not limited to the realm of academics. As much as I have missed hanging out with my friends at Winthrop, I would not trade the memories and new friends I have made here at UK. Obviously, the community dynamics at a large research university such as UK contrast sharply with the smallschool atmosphere at Winthrop, where it seems as if I cannot go anywhere on campus without randomly running into at least one friend. Developing friendships at Winthrop is easy, because you see the same people everyday. But I have found the people of Kentucky to be incredibly welcoming, and have discovered how to make UK feel small just like Winthrop: being regularly involved in several UK student organizations. In organizations such as Reformed University Fellowship and the Arabic Club, I have met and shared experiences with many new wonderful individuals who have become great friends. I have never felt like an outsider at UK. In addition to Arabic, I selected UK so I could experience Southeastern Conference sports as a student. And
the Cats did not disappoint. I went to every home basketball and football games possible and will always have fond memories of cheering with 70,000 fellow fans in Commonwealth Stadium and 24,000 of my closest friends in Rupp Arena. How could I ever forget being in the eRUPPtion Zone when John Wall hit his buzzer-beating jumper to rescue UK from Miami of Ohio in his first official collegiate game? After having attended a Big South Conference member institution where athletics are virtually irrelevant, being a student at UK during the year when the football team went to a bowl and both the men’s and women’s basketball teams reached the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight has been an extremely special experience. Beyond sports, my UK memories have not been limited to the boundaries of campus. I will remember UK as my base camp for weekend trips to destinations such as the spectacular Red River Gorge, the highest waterfall in the eastern U.S. at Fall Creek Falls in Tennessee and the amazingly authentic Arab American community of Dearborn, Mich. I cannot wait to return to Winthrop, but my year abroad at UK has been a priceless experience. Thanks UK, for being a wonderful NSE host. And go Big Blue. Timothy Kroboth is an economics and political science junior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Prescription drug abuse dangerous during finals Follow the Kernel at It’s Dead Week and some students resemble zombies, sleep walking around after all-nighters trying to squeeze every last bit of knowledge from the AUSTIN first week of the seHILL Kernel mester into columnist their brains. As a result, it is a popular time of year for students to start seeking ways to help study. Students hunt down the ADD “pusher man” in their class looking for Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulantbased drugs to help them stay up all night to cram for finals. I have heard students say when they use the medications they are able to stay up and focus all night long. This would be great, if it were true, or if they were indeed taking medications prescribed to them. What students do not realize, is if they do not have the disorder, the drugs will not help them focus. If they did, then why not go to the doctor and get your own? It is not the drugs affecting their ability to focus, the drugs are merely keeping them awake. Anyone who has taken
other people’s medications and claimed the drugs helped their cramming is suffering from the placebo effect. Quite frankly, there are more effective ways to study without having to illegally obtain other people’s medications. These medications, even for those with prescriptions, take a period before properly adjusting to an individual’s system. Doctors treating patients using these types of drugs are supposed to give instructions on how to use the drugs and things to avoid — alcohol is one of those things. Students using stimulants during finals week are unaware of potential damage to the liver in a short amount of time when consuming alcohol on top of stimulant drugs. From what I have noticed, the student population does not need any help in destroying its liver with the amount of alcohol abuse on campus. Another common issue people face when on these drugs is the enhanced urge to smoke. Anyone who has ever taken someone’s medication and stayed up chain smoking cigarettes while slurping Starbucks is also suffering from other side effects. Many students I spoke with around the time of the
tobacco ban claimed they only smoked in the morning after they had taken their medicine. They also had coffee, and when combined with other stimulants, it has a reverse effect to someone trying to focus. The thought that coffee will help some people concentrate is true. It is the same mindset that treating people with hyperactivity disorders with stimulants will help them focus. However, too much of a good thing is bad in any case, and stimulants are no different. People who over consume will not be able to form one thought before another. It almost creates the very disorder it is intended to treat, making people’s minds jump all over the place, forcing ideas into a proverbial funnel all at once rather than one at a time. That is why doctors are intended to oversee these treatments, and even then there is risk for problems. Sometimes people unconsciously suffer from side effects as they believe it is just the medication working, not knowing that they are hurting their body. For those people who need to cram a semester’s worth of material into a week, know it is easier and more effective to rest for hours at a time to give your
body time to recoup itself and then start again. Don’t see “wonder drugs” as the answer. Find quiet places to read and don’t go to the library or a coffee shop because your friends are there. Go places other students are not piling into, and if you need a couple of partners to keep you on track or to bounce ideas off of, then gather in places free of the distractions you are avoiding. Consuming coffee helps sometimes, but a cup, not a pot, and I swear to you cigarettes will only hurt your studying. It was the first thing I figured out when I quit. People who are up and down smoking all the time are counterproductive. Exercise is a great release for those who need some time off. Take a long break and go to the gym or for a walk. It is OK to not be staring at this stuff all the time. I make the mistake too. It is easy to write it off as effort if it is in front of you nonstop, but the truth is, it’s just wasting time. The same kind of time people waste when they assume other people’s medications are the cure for a semester’s worth of poor study habits. Austin Hill is an English senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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For Rent 1 Bedroom 1BR STUDIO: 562 Woodland Ave. $475/mo. includes water. Call 502-552-7216 1 BR units City Court, HW floors, secure parking, close to campus, great dining and night life. Call or text Carrie (859.333.6236) or Penny (859.312.7289). 1BR Center Court, W/D, security, private covered parking. Available mid June. $975/mo. 806-2387, 8062386 1BR apt. 305 E. Maxwell. A/C, HW, porches. Avail. June 1, $430./mo. 396-3822 1BR avail May 16 and Aug. 1. Near UK, all utilities paid. Parking. $450/mo. Call 489-3371
Luxurious 2BR, 2BA, $1,500.00 plus elec. Heat, parking, w/d. NO PETS, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
to UK Medical Center. Off street parking. A/C, All Appliances. No Pets. $1,500.00 + Dep. 224 Forest Park Rd. 859-272-8568
NOW PRE-LEASING 1-4BR HOMES: Close to UK! Visit waynemichaelproperties.com or call 859-5131206
2 BR Duplex Close to campus. Avail. May, 1. $600/mo.Call for detail 859-351-3000
4BR, 1BA, HW, d/w, off street parking, Water paid.. $1200/mo. 859-351-9473
3 OR 4BR TOWNHOMES: Off Sherrard Circle. Contact Sara at 859-621-3578
3 Bedroom
4BR home. D/W, off street parking. 2 blocks to campus. H2O pd $1,150.00/month. 859-351-9473.
Historic Properties. 1,2,3,4BR units. UK, Downtown, Transy. Aug 1. Exposed brick, HW, charming. 859396-9022.
Apartment for Rent, Campus Downs, 3bd/ 2bth, 1100 + utilities. Call for Summer Hold Danielle (502) 3143921 FREE Move-in Month!!!!!!! 3BR, 2BA Condo. Avail as soon as May. Walk to campus. New Flooring, WD/AC, $925/mo. 859-806-7292. Summer rental. June 1st – Aug. 31st. 2496 Huntly place 3 BR 2.5BA house, 5 miles from campus. 5yrs old, quiet neighborhood. $1,200/mo. Call Judy 859312-1877. 3 OR 4BR TOWNHOMES: Off Sherrard Circle. Contact Sara at 859-621-3578 Luxury condo at Campus View,3br, 2bath, all appliances incl. w/d. Completely renovated. 3 parking passes. Available now. Rent $999 per month., Call Patrick 502-460-1048. 3 bedroom units starting at $389 per person, www.myukapt.com or call 859-252-4656. 3 Bed/2 Bath Condo. Walking distance to campus. Off street, visitor parking, W/D. $999/month plus utilities. Available August 8. 419-344-1246 3BR 2.5BA townhome. New paint. Centrally located. Convenient to campus, fayette mall, tates creek centre and public library. $850.00. 338-1717. 3BR 2BA, 250 Lexington Ave. Short walk to campus. All electric. No Pets! $1,140/mo. + utilities. 277-4680. 3 bedroom apts near campus. Dennis 983-0726 3BR 2BA Near Rupp Arena. Off street parking. $800 + Dep. 269-7878, 619-0913 3BR, 1BA HOUSE: W/D, off-st. parking, all elec. H2O pd. $975/mo. 859-351-9473
1BR apt. Sublet. Furnished Redmile Village. May 10th – July 31st. $1,200 – total cost. 270-564-3649.
3BR, 1BA. 311 Linden Walk. $950/mo + utilities. MOVE-IN SPECIAL. ONE
Summer leases: 1 bedroom apartments available. Cheap. Call 255-4188
MONTHS RENT FREE! On-site parking & coin laundry. Call CMI Properties at
200 E. MAXWELL. SMALL, FURNISHED efficiency for 1 person. Private outside entry, living bed combo, private bath/kitchen, A/C. Parking. $385.00. 797-3309
859-273-7389.
1BR - 657 South Limestone - across from Law & Graduate Schools. Avail Aug 1. From $615 $675/mo + low util. Includes reserved parking + W/D. j.a.gardner@insightbb.com for specifics and photos. 1BR A/C. $450/mo. 159 N Hanover, Avail May 1. 3513370 1 Bedroom apartments 5 minute walk to uk, quiet study environment, nice. Call 255-4188 orwww.wildcatproperties.com 1BR, apt at campus court for sublease. May-July, pets allowed! $719/mo. Call 330-607-8319. Center Court 1 Bedroom - South Upper St. New, large, 1BR, 1BA condo, HW floors, security system, W/D, covered gated parking, pvt courtyard. Quiet. Easy walk to downtown, med center, dental, law, and pharm schools. Ideal for couples. Available June 1st. $1150. Contact nanciea@gmail.com, 2734100. 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 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 Master Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 246 Simba Way, near New Circle & Richmond Road. W/D included, $670/ month, $500 deposit. 859-230-8899. 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 2 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $625.00. Pets, a/c, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
Campus View Condo, 3br, 2ba, completely remodeled. All appliances including washer/dryer. Comes with 3 parking passes. Available now. Rent $999 month. Call 502-460-1048 3BR, 2.5BA: Luxury townhouse. Richmond Rd. Large BRs, custom kitchen, 2car garage, security systems, hardwood flooring, all elec. Appliance packages with w/d. $1100/mo. 859-288-5601. www.mprentals.com 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath townhouse off Red Mile for $1,000/month. Call David at 859-533-7575 for further information.
Apt’s and parking spaces for May and Aug. 1 blk campus safe and patrolled. Call 368-9775 between Noon and midnight,
Receptionist needed to work in a friendly Salon on Richmond Road. PT-Tuesdays through Saturdays. Must be a self starter, good with people, and able to take directions. Light cleaning required. For more information please call (859)-269-4180
Great houses on campus. Walking distance. 1BR and up. Call now 859-433-0956
Charlie Browns is hiring Bartenders and Servers. Apply 816 Euclid Avenue.
4 BR/2 BA - 3/4 mi from campus; 2200 sq ft; W/D included; $1400/month +
5-6 bedroom house available in May and August. Dennis 983-0726 www.sillsbrothers.com
Summer job. Faith Lutheran Child Care,. 859-2680108. ask for Sarah.
utilities; 468 Bob O Link Dr; large deck & basement; 1 year lease -July or Aug start.
Summer Sublet: male apt, Royal Lexington, $409, until Aug. 5th. Dates Negotiable. Nick 206-323-7290
Call 502-649-0032.
!!Waller Ave. 1& 2BR free internet/cable television. $465/565. 859-494-8075. www.wallerapts.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 859-8798458.
4 bedroom units starting at $389 per person, www.myukapt.com or call 859-252-4656. 4 Bedroom, 3 bath house with deck and covered porch, modern construction, huge bedrooms and great kitchen. Walk to UK, call 255-4188 or www.wildcatproperties.com for our specials.
4BR, 2BA. 311 Linden Walk. $1,100/mo + utilities. MOVE-IN SPECIAL. ONE MONTHS RENT FREE! Onsite parking & coin laundry. Call CMI Properties at 859-273-7389. 4BR 2 BA W/D, A/C. Woodland Ave $1400/mo. No Pets. Avail 6/01. 351-3370
3BR 1BA, Gorgeous, Walk to UK. Lg rooms.W/D, dishwasher, Microwave, hardwood floors, off street parking. Electric HVAC. $936/mo. www.sbpark.info. 859-948-0205. 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 3BR 2BA, $415/mo per person washer/dryer utilities included contact Lizz: 847-226-7522. 3BR, 2BA Condo. Walk to Campus. A/C. W/D. New Flooring. Avail Aug. $925/MO. Call 806-7292 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
4 BR, w/d connections, central air, covered porch, basement, off-street parking, 1000/mo + utilities. 859.338.7005. 4 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,500.00. Pets, a/c, some w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 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. 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 4 BR, 3 BA, all electric. FP, 2 miles from campus. 2973 Candlelight, $900.00. 229-8515 4BR/2BA Cute House. 125 Westwood Dr. Electric Heat. 2 Kitchens, Large L,R, Clean, Nice! $360/ea. 509-2227. 4 BR 2 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $325.00/person/month. 859-229-4991. BRAND NEW 4 BR: VERY ENERGY EFFICIENT. New & nearly new homes close to campus. 2 car garage, very, very nice. Showing daily. Call James McKee 859-221-7082. View at www.lexingtonhomeconsultants.com.
4BR August 2010-July 2011 Reduced 524 Angliana $510/month per room, was $555/month. Furnished, utilities/Amenities included. Roommate matching 502-706-0942 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 4BR State St, Large front porch, parking, W/D, D/W. Avail 8/01. No Pets. $1950/mo. 859-333-8307.
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. !!!Are you an upper classman or Grad Student? Are you looking for a house in a nice quiet neighborhood close to campus? Call 859-229-4991. NEWLY REMOLDED 2&3BR student condos along with 4 – 6BR houses. All appliances, W/D included. Please call 859-621-1339. 2-3-4 BR, 5-10 min to campus, Tates Creek area, garage/off street parking, avail. April-Aug., all electric, $699 – 875/mo. www.JMG123.com or call 859219-0184
3,4,5,6 BR Houses on campus. 859-433-2692. garymilcarek@aol.com
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.
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.
5BR TOWNHOME off Tates Creek Rd. Garage, w/d. $1375/mo. Avail. Fall or sooner. RRG. 859-312-5412
Near Campus: 4/5BR. Waller Ave., Lexington Ave. All appliances including w/d. Call Kevin 859-6193232, www.myUK4rent.com.
6 BR House - $1800 mo. Walk to campus. W/D. Porches. Great Price. 112 State St 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 6 bedroom units starting at $375 per person, www.myukapt.com or call 859-252-4656 6BR Houses. Walk to campus. Waller Ave area. Great Prices! 859-539-5502. 6 Bedroom 3 bath house. Walk to UK. Huge private enclosed back yard, lots of parking. All the amenities including a 46’ flat panel tv. Call 255-4188 or see www.wildcatproperties.comfor our specials. 1-7 Bedroom Listings 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.
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 6 Br, 5 Br., 3 Br, 2 Br walk to campus, off-street parking. Available Aug 2010. 859.338.7005 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.
Help Wanted Part Time – Customer Service. Staff needed to make and receive calls to our customers. M-Th 5:00 to 9:00 PM (16 hours/wk). Must have good communication skills. Everybody that works here loves it. $8.00/hr plus bonuses. Email resume to: jobs@trustedhealthproducts.com. Secretary/receptionist for solo physician practice for the summer. Good communication/telephone skills. Computer skills required. Transcription skills desirable, may teach. Self starter/works well under pressure. Replies confidential. Resume to: Email: lexkyeye@aol.com, Fax: 859 223-4658. Idle Hour Country Club Staffing Full and Part Time Seasonal Positions. AM/PM, Weekends, Holidays Required. Servers, Bussers, Snack Bar, Experienced Kitchen Staff. Competitive Wages, Uniforms, and Meals. Apply in Person Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. Immediate Interviews. No Phone Calls Please. 1815 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502
7BR 3BA House. $365/person/mo. 411 Transylvania Park. All electric. Nicest house off campus. Must see. Call Ike 859-351-2142.
Now Hiring Baskin Robbins Richmond Rd. Must be avail night/weekends. 266-9305. 7.25/hr to start. PT Yard & Garden work. Close to UK, Hourly wage. 269-0908 ATOMIC CAFÉ NOW hiring servers & bussers. Apply in person. 265 N. Limestone. 10-4 Tues.-Sat. JENNY CRAIG has job opening for full time weight management consultant. Please call Leslie at 859269-2639 Help Wanted PT landscape maintenance, mowing, odd jobs for small farm residence. $9/hr. Contact 806-1000. Seeking student interested in working with 14 yr old, 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
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.
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.
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
NO GREASY FRIES or funny hats. PT, apply in person. Re-Kid, Regency Center, Idle Hour Center
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. 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.
Personals
Lexington Tennis Club. Now hiring PT front desk receptionist/bar. Must be 20 yrs old + 1 day. Email Joanne@ltctennis.com
Camp Counselors. Energetic and reliable students needed for summer science camps. Apply on-line at www.clubscientificbluegrass.com.
Huge 5 BR 4BA house on Waller Ave. Very large bathrooms, great location. 502-819-2883
6 Bedroom
PT RECEPTIONIST NEEDED. Apply 860 S. Broadway.
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
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
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.
5BR Houses. Walk to campus. Front & Back porches. W/D. NICE! 859-539-5502.
Child Care Center needs PT Teacher assistants for afternoons 2:30-6:00 for his summer. Will work around schedules. Call 253-2273.
Bryant Rd. Call 859-264-0405
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.
5 bedroom unit for $379 per person, www.myukapt.com or call 859-252-4656
209 Conn Terr. 4BR 2BA, 2 Kitchens, 2 living rooms, 859-361-4811
Avail Aug. Nice 4BR 2BA house. Walking distance
1 BLOCK FROM CAMPUS: 1 & 2BR, a/c, parking. $395 & up. 269-4129, 608-2751.
5 BR House - $1500 mo. Walk to campus. W/D. C/A. 123 Westwood 859-539-5502
208 Conn Terr. 1 blk from Med Ctr. 4BR, 2BA. 859361-4811
4 BR HOUSE, RENOVATED, refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchen and bath, central AC and heat, hook-ups, POOL TABLE, large deck, yard, AUGUST 1, $1395, PVHProperties@aol.com or 859396-9022.
HARDIN PROPERTIES.NET now leasing Studios, 1, 2-BR apts. Also, three 4/5-BR Houses remaining for August. 509-2227
5 BR House - $1500 mo. Walk to campus. W/D included. C/A. Off Waller. 1423 Audubon. 859-5395502
5 BR 3 BA new homes by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yards/deck, ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $350.00/person/month. 859-229-4991.
4BR 2.5BA townhouse off Tates Creek. Washer/Dryer. $1,200/mo. 502-494-4598
1–2 Bedrooms – South Hill Station Lofts; 1 to 2 blocks to UK! Internet/Parking included. Contact Kelley for available offers at 859-225-3680
5 Bedroom
3BR, 2BA. Walk to campus. W/D, d/w, elec. Util. Energy efficient, private parking. Going fast! Call Brian Erwin 859-492-5416.
4Bedroom
NOW RENTING 1, 3, 5 & 8BR Homes. Call 859-5131206
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
5 Bedrooms - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $1,875.00. Pets, a/c, w/d, 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
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
Townhouse 7-10 min from UK. 2 or 3 BR, 2.5Ba, garage, W/D. $900-1100/mo. 619-2877
4BR 2 BA W/D, A/C. Oldham Ave $1200/mo. No Pets. Avail 8/01. 351-3370
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.
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
New, modern 1 & 2 BR condos available at Center Court, just 2 min. fr/UK. PARKING INCLUDED Call or text Carrie (859.333.6236) or Penny (859.312.7289).
4BR 2 BA W/D, A/C. Kentucky Ave $1200/mo. No Pets. Avail 8/01. 351-3370
3 Bedroom house, walk to UK, with hot tub and deck, lots of interior space, comes with a 46” flat panel tv – call 255-4188 or www.wildcatproperties.com for our specials 3BR 2BA, New Home by campus. Huge rooms, awesome yard/deck. Ample parking, all appliances, all electric. Won’t Last. $325/month/person. 859-2294991
ATTN: EQUINE BUSINESS STUDENTS Summer internship opportunity. Flexible hours, commissiononly. Broaden contacts in industry, work with established group of professionals, diversified office. Visit website: www.starquine.com. Email resume with references: anne@stallioncompany.com”
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VETERANS Continued from page 1 served in the state Senate for 16 years. He teaches at the University of Louisville and sat on the Board of Trustees. Givhan was elected county attorney five times and served in the Kentucky General Assembly. Both men practiced law, raised families and served in public office, yet that allusive undergraduate degree still lingered in their minds. A bit of family competition sparked the fire leading the men to contact UK about their degrees. Givhan said between the two families, the children and grandchildren have accumulated 23 degrees, nine of which are advanced. Givhan said they did not want their family members to outdo them. “I got a grandchild with three degrees, and here we are with only one,” Miller said. Miller and Givhan received their Bachelor of Arts degree for arts law. But they did not have to take extra classes to earn them. They were able to draw on their past education to acquire credits. “UK gave us credit for certain things. I studied in Europe, went to the Academy of International Law … We got credit for the military science we would have gotten had we not been in the service,” Miller said. “We had to go through an awful lot of briars to get there.” But the scratches will be worth the degree, Miller said. He and Givhan plan to wear their caps and gowns at the commencement ceremony
and don not plan on cutting corners simply because they are a little late. “When I graduated from law school, I was too poor to afford a cap and gown. The G.I. Bill had run out the week before, and we just had our first child,” Miller said. “So I told my kids, ‘Listen, I sent you to school, and I want you to come (to my graduation) and bring me a present.’ ”
‘Finally part of UK’ While the men have lived comfortable lives, they recognize it all began with the G.I. Bill. It was this legislation that allowed them to attend college with relative ease. “The G.I. Bill was the best thing to ever happen to me,” Miller said. Because of that precious experience, Givhan said, he feels his generation has a different view of the importance of education. “We have a very strong opinion about the value of education. The G.I. Bill allowed us to go to school with certain independence from our families,” he said. “If you talk about planting a seed and see-
ing a harvest in the fall … ” It has been more than 60 years since Miller and Givhan began their academic journey, and they feel this degree will supply what was missing before. “It makes me feel more complete,” Givhan said. Though they did not earn the credits in a traditional manner, Givhan sees no reason their life experience should not translate into a degree. Having that degree represents what he has learned in life and lets others know he earned an education. “Rupp said if winning doesn’t count and it’s how you play the game, then why keep score?” Givhan said. “If you are interested in education, you measure it in degrees.” A simple piece of paper filled the void left after half a century, and Miller said the degree is more than just recognition of an accomplishment. It is acceptance into a distinct community. “We are finally part of UK,” he said. “I always wanted to be part of UK.”
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Givhan displayed his diploma while talking about his two year at UK.
TUITION Continued from page 1 ty to become better,” he said. In addition to faculty and staff pay freezes, UK students will see a 6 percent increase in tuition next semester, after the Council on Postsecondary Education set the tuition and mandatory fee ceilings last Friday, and the UK Board of Trustees approved it Tuesday. With a 6 percent tuition increase, in-state tuition per semester for fulltime students with less than 60 hours would increase by about $244, and tuition for out-of-state fulltime students with less than 60 hours would increase by about $500. In-state tuition for fulltime students with more than 59 hours would increase by about $250, and out-ofstate tuition for fulltime students with more than 59 hours would increase by about $507, according to tuition amounts listed on the Office of the Registrar’s website. In a news release by the Council on Postsecondary Education, Council President Bob King said the increases balance the needs and interests of students with the needs of campuses to maintain operations. The news release also said King met with student government
leaders by telephone who agreed the increases were reasonable. Student Government President Ryan Smith said state budget problems and its consequences were some reasons he and members of SG wanted to create their $250,000 scholarship drive this year. “We have already raised a lot of money for that scholarship effort, and the reason we did that is we obviously saw the tough economic times that we’re in,” Smith said. Smith said SG has plans to continue raising money for scholarships too. “We will be making trips this summer across the region … to continue to raise money for this drive,” he said. Less state funding and investment income combined with increasing costs results in a “hole” of more than $18 million for 2010-11, Todd said in the e-mail. “As I told the council last week and the board today, the amount of money generated by this increase will not be sufficient to cover the university's gap between revenue and expenses, much less provide the necessary funding for critical academic initiatives,” Todd said. “… So we will be working between now and the board's June 8 meeting to make up for the estimated $7.5 million shortfall by reducing costs and reallocating funds.”