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Booked solid: Rental business doing well By Brian Shlonsky bshlonsky@kykernel.com
In the constant struggle to keep student expenses to a minimum, new and up-to-the-minute cost cutting trends come and go with each semester. Popular this fall: textbook rental. At the start of the Fall 2009 semester, the UK Bookstore was the only one of the four major bookstores around campus to offer textbook rental as an option. Now they all do. “Our store was one of 27 campus bookstores chosen to pilot the Rent-A-Text program last fall,” said Sally Wiatrowski, the director of retail operations at UK Bookstore. “At the 27 schools, students saved over $6 million and all the feedback was so positive that Follett decided to launch a national campaign, where 738 of Follett’s more than 850 campuses are now enrolled in the Rent-A-Text program.” The UK Bookstore currently has over 800 textbook titles available for rent, which is a third of their overall title base. Wildcat Textbooks, Kennedy Bookstore and eCampus.com have all implemented a similar rental program for the Fall 2010 semester. “We had a lot of interest from customers, and renting has gained consumer interest nationally, so we try to stay on top of what the industry is doing and provide as many options for students as we can,” said David Wade, general manager of Wildcat Textbooks. Wildcat has around 100 titles available to rent in their first semester with a rental program. Although they have received high consumer interest, the store has yet to rent many books. “It’s hard to find books that are a good
Former UK employee heads south to Rocky Top By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
A former UK employee is trading blue for his alma mater’s orange. Jimmy Stanton has been UK’s public relations and marketing executive director for the past 21 months, but he begins work Thursday as the University of Tennessee’s associate athletic director of communications.
He has a Master of Science in sports management from Tennessee. Stanton worked at UK for 21 months and said his position allowed him to work with some great leaders. He said when he was interviewing for the job at UK, his meetings with some of these leaders confirmed his wishes to work at UK. “As soon as I met the president, I was completely sold,”
Jimmy Stanton Former UK PR Director is headed to Tennessee
Stanton said. Tom Harris, UK’s vice president of external affairs, said Stanton contributed strong leadership to the public relations department and that the public relations staff is in as good a shape
as he’s seen at UK. “He’s done a good job managing that group,” Harris said. Though Stanton has only been at UK for less than two years, Harris said he has made improvements. “He made a lot of progress in a short time,” Harris said. Chris Fuller, Tennessee’s senior associate athletic director for external affairs, headed the comSee STANTON on page 4
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Students react to Tolly Ho relocation
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Bike racks across campus are labeled with registration stickers, such as this one in front of the Chemistry-Physics Building. By Patrick Sullivan psullivan@kykernel.com
Tolly Ho’s recent relocation announcement spurred mixed responses from UK students. While some see it as a good business move, others are skeptical of the new location. “It’s a little sad that it’s moving from the old location that everyone’s gotten used to,” said Greg Kyes, an English and political junior. “Hopefully with the new spot, they’ll be able to get some good business.” Tolly Ho announced Wednesday that it bought the Hart’s Drycleaning building on South Broadway and will relocate from its current 395 S. Limestone St. location early next year. Although unsure of the move, Kyes said students desiring late-night dining will find the restaurant even if it is farther from the current location. Tolly Ho may also benefit from a different crowd, he said. “They might pick up some business from the basketball crowd after games because they’re on Broadway,” he said. Integrated Strategic Communication junior Kelly Karbowicz lauded the business’ move for personal reasons. “It will be closer to my house,” Karbowicz said. “It may take a while to catch on, but it will be in a better place.” Karbowicz rarely goes to Tolly Ho now, but said she would be more inclined to patronize it once it’s closer to her home. Proximity to his home and campus has not stopped English junior James York from eating at the restaurant twice a week. He said the move will only be good for Tolly Ho and its patrons. See REACTION on page 4 First issue free. Subsequent issues 25 cents.
Bike theft declining By Becca Clemons news@kykernel.com
As classes resume, more and more bicycles are appearing around Lexington and its college campus areas. This marks the second year that UK cyclists have been required to register their vehicles with the university and display permits on their bikes. According to UK Parking and Transportation Services, one
of the main benefits of bicycle registration is a greater ease in locating stolen bicycles. “We looked at programs at other schools, and just the presence of a registration program decreased theft,” Marketing and Promotions Specialist for UK PTS Chrissie Balding Tune said. Penn State University saw a 25 percent reduction in theft since starting its bicycle registration program, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Uni-
versity of Montana each noticed a 20 percent decline. Most universities with bike registration programs that UK Parking and Transportation Services contacted reported some degree of theft reduction, Tune said. Since July 2009, over 4,500 bikes have been registered with PTS. The university keeps the make, model and serial number of each bike on file, information that can be communicated to
campus or city police if there’s a theft. Registration is good for the lifetime of the bike, so if a student graduates and stays in Lexington, his or her bike can still be tracked for safety purposes, Tune said. If a bike is illegally parked, registration makes it easier to locate its owner and can prevent safety hazards and unnecessary impounding. See BIKE on page 4
Gen. McChrystal to teach at Yale in fall By David Owens The Hartford Courant
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—The general who headed the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan until his firing in June for comments critical of U.S. civilian leaders, including President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, has been hired at Yale University.
Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal will be a senior fellow at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs for the fall semester. "I am extremely excited to be teaching at Yale and I look forward to sharing my experiences and insights as a career military officer," McChrystal said in a statement released by
Yale. McChrystal was in the Army 34 years. Before his assignment to Afghanistan, he was director of the joint staff in 2008 and 2009, where he assisted the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in managing the direction, operation and integration of all combat forces. McChrystal earned a bache-
lor's degree from U.S. Military Academy and a master's degree in national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval Command and Staff College. He has been a senior service college fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, as well as a Military Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Jay-Z still hip-hop’s ‘Cash King’ LOS ANGELES — All hail returning royalty. For the third time in the last four years, Jay-Z has been anointed hip-hop's "Cash King" by Forbes; he is rap's highest-earning star with a bullet, according to the magazine's annual ranking. Having taken in $63 million in the last 12 months, Hovi Baby easily bested a who's who of hip-hop rainmakers that includes Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Timbaland and Dr. Dre not to mention the only person to have financially outperformed Jay-Z in recent memory, 50 Cent, who took the Forbes list's top spot in 2008 with a $150 million annual income. He was downgraded to No.14 this year, though, having checked in with a comparatively paltry $8 million. And the list's No. 2 wasn't even close. Just $30 million, Sean "Diddy" Combs? But if there is a takeaway from this year's Cash King crop, it's that business as usual in the rap world means leveraging one's creativity into a mode of undisguised commerciality that's created an abiding business model for the music industry. Hip-hop's heavy hitters seem to realize that to make it in today's troubled economy marked by a tumble in both the concert business and recorded music sales brandbuilding is as important as mike control. The most notable among them Jay-Z, you can raise your hand here have parlayed their charisma and marketing ingenuity to
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Attention shifts to financial matters. Accept an opportunity to move an investment, only if you trust the source of information. Ask a female. Taurus (April 20—May 20) — Today is a 7 — A female researched the material you need. Use that work to inspire your efforts. You get lucky in the process of turning obstacles to opportunities. Gemini (May 21—June 21) — Today is a 7 — A female provides research information that revolutionizes your work. This could include new computer programs or online resources. Think big. Cancer (June 22—July 22) — Today is a 5 — Although you have some bright ideas for the future, today you benefit from
become one-man conglomerates. To wit: The biggest share of Jigga Man's $63 million take is thanks in large part to his million-dollar-per-stage-show rate on his Blueprint 3 tour. But Jay-Z also sees healthy revenue from investments in the 40/40 nightclubs, the New Jersey Nets and the successful Broadway musical "Fela!" Diddy, meanwhile, has taken to referring to himself as "Ciroc Obama" for his lucrative deal with Diageo, the company that owns Ciroc Vodka. The hip-hop impresario takes in considerably less money, however, from his musical endeavors (like his June CD, "Last Train to Paris") than he does his Sean John clothing line, roles in such films as "Get Him to the Greek" and Diddybeats ear buds. Hot-lanta rapper Ludacris (the No. 6 Cash King this year with $16 million) reaps income from his deals with Tag Body Spray and Trojan Magnum condoms as well as his partnership deal for Conjure Cognac. Contrast that to No.14 on the list, Eminem. Forbes calls him "a relative pauper" because of his lack of outside business ventures and decision not to tour. As Ice-T pointed out in 1987, rhyme pays. Turns out brand-building pays a whole lot more.
sticking to practical matters. A female suggests changes that produce fortunate results. Leo (July 23—Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — You draw people closer to you now, as you overcome work obstacles easily. More opportunities open to you because you use your imagination. Think big. Virgo (Aug. 23—Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — Feminine magnetism plays a huge role today. Your partner feels lucky and so should you. Flowers or chocolates may be called for. Give and receive. Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — An associate poses a creative question, and you have plenty of suggestions. This changes your direction but not your intention. Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Fortunate feedback from co-workers points you in a new direction that promises greater cooperation. Use their ideas as much as is practical. Sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21)
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— Today is a 6 — Friends are divided about your sincerity. To convince them, light up your language with words that demonstrate movement. Then they get your direction. Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Some things you were taught as a child just don't work in today's world. A female shows you how to change your mind for the better. Empower yourself. Aquarius (Jan. 20—Feb. 18) — Today is a 5 — Use all your knowledge to plan a social event you're sure will make an impact. Then enlist the help of a female who's been there and done that. Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20) — Today is a 7 — A female provides research results that impact your work in a positive way. Now you have an opportunity to sway the group enthusiasm. MCT
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Trevathan faces challenges in new leadership role By Nick Craddock ncraddock@kykernel.com
It’s good news linebacker Danny Trevathan added 15 pounds to his frame in the weight room because he’s going to need broad shoulders to carry the burden of heightened expectations. At this time last year, Trevathan, a junior, was solidifying his starting spot at weakside linebacker following an impressive spring showing. Fast forward to the present and Trevathan is UK’s leading returning tackler and is expected to fill the void left
by graduated linebackers and defensive leaders Sam Maxwell and Micah Johnson. “(Trevathan) went from being the rookie to the veteran,” UK linebackers coach Chuck Smith said. “He has got to be the guy that helps us get aligned, he has got to be the guy that takes charge of the game…I’m expecting big things from him and he should expect big things from himself because he is an outstanding talent.” Former UK head coach Rich Brooks tabbed Trevathan as a “four-star” talent
prior to the 2009 season, and Trevathan impressed coaches with his on-field performance. But Trevathan, a selfproclaimed leader by example, said that being vocal doesn’t come as naturally to him. “I’ve got to be more vocal, I’ve got to step up and call plays out, call shifts in the linemen, go out there and help young guys out,” Trevathan said. “First step of being a leader is you got to come correct at yourself, you’ve got to go ahead and get yourself together and,
God bless, I’ll be a leader, so I’m trying to get myself together to go out and lead these guys.” “Sam and Micah really punched down and nailed on me to go ahead and be vocal.” Always being physical and motivated and “attacking practice” are some of the other tips Trevathan said he observed from playing behind Johnson and Maxwell, both all-conference selections a year ago. Trevathan credited his
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Danny Trevathan is ready, but knows the challanges ahead as See FOOTBALL on page 6 he steps into his role as top linebacker.
RETURNING CATS TO STEP UP
Women’s soccer looks to rebound By Matt Levine sports@kykernel.com
After a sub-par season last year in which the women’s soccer team finished 5-10-4 and missed the postseason, the Cats look to rebound and have a successful season this year. UK head coach Jon Lipsitz said the improvement will have to start with recruiting. “Our main point of recruiting was to create a dramatic improvement on our athleticism,” Lipsitz said. "As a result of this considerable increase of athleticism, the players are stronger and more fit." Proof of the increase in athleticism can be found in the 4-0 season opening win over Coastal Carolina on Aug. 21. It was the first time UK scored four goals since 2008. Lipsitz says that the team worked very hard on making their scoring attack more creative and he noticed how enjoyable it has been to watch the team follow that mindset. “We spent a lot of time on varying our attack on how we can score," Lipsitz said. "It feels good as a coach to know that the plan has paid off." Junior forward Kelsey Hunyadi, who redshirted last year, stole the show in the opener against Coastal Carolina. Hunyadi scored two of the Wildcat’s four goals, both coming in the first half. Freshman Taylor Parker added a goal, the first of her career, and Caitlin Landis capped the scoring in the 74th minute. Lipsitz said that Hunyadi’s performance was remarkable, but he was not surprised by it. “Kelsey’s performance was impressive, but not surprising," Lipsitz said. "She has a knack for finding ways to be dangerous. She has a special talent of putting pressure on the other See LIPSITZ on page 6 PHOTO BY ADAM WOLFFBRANDT | STAFF
Sophomore Matt Lodge led the team in goals a season ago and was named preseason All-Conference USA this year.
Cool Cats hold high expectations By Kayla Hayden sports@kykernel.com
Games start at midnight, fans chant after the team scores a goal, fights break out, and hundreds of fans pack the Lexington Ice Center on Friday and Saturday nights to watch the well-known Cool Cats take the ice. The UK club hockey team, known around campus as the Cool Cats, gets a lot of buzz every season. This season will not be any different. The Cool Cats were successful in the 2009-2010 season, ending with a 23-9 record. UK head coach Rob Docherty liked what he saw last year, and with only four seniors having left and several players expected to return, the team looks to build on its past success. Docherty also mentioned this year’s team See HOCKEY on page 6
Soccer relies on experience By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
The men’s soccer team has holes to fill, there’s no question about that. But there’s enough talent coming back to expect the Cats to avoid a drop-off following their 13-6 (5-3 Conference USA) season. UK returns sophomore midfielder Matt Lodge, who was selected to the preseason All-Conference USA team after a standout rookie campaign. An attack-minded player, he led the team with six goals last year and also had two assists. Lodge, who was named to multiple Freshmen All-American teams after the conclusion of last season, scored three game-winning goals
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See SOCCER on page 6 Junior Brad Walker returns to the Cats as a promising defender.
Pinella steps down as Cubs manager By Dave van Dyck
UK hockey returns to action Sept. 24 against Eastern Kentucky University at the Lexington Ice Center.
last year and will be counted on to find the back of the net just as often this year. “We think he can be a special player,” UK head coach Ian Collins said. “We’re going to count on him to be a pivotal player on the attacking end. We think he will score a lot of goals.” The UK offense has proven pieces coming back, but the defense has questions surrounding it. UK will have to find a goalie to take the place of Dan Williams, who started four consecutive years and played every minute of every game for the Cats last year. Tyler Beadle, Kevin Corby, Joey
CHICAGO—He has been wearing a professional baseball uniform since 1962 in Selma, Ala, and so it was understandable that the final realization "of my last time to put on my uniform" made Lou Piniella cry openly and unashamedly. Sunday was what he called his "final final," as he peeled off his Cubbie blues and prepared to go home to Tampa to tend his ailing 90-year-old mother. "It's been very special to
me," Piniella said between the tears. "I'm going to go home and do the things I have to do and enjoy my retirement." His retirement will come 37 games sooner than he expected after announcing on July 20 that this would be his final season. In between, he missed four games in San Francisco when his mother was hospitalized, which followed him missing three games for the death of her brother. "I didn't think my career would end this way but, you know, my mom needs me home," he said. "She hasn't got-
ten any better since I've been (back). She's had a couple other complications, and rather than continue to go home, come back . . . it's not fair to the team, it's not fair to the players. "So the best thing is just to step down and go home and take care of my mother. That's basically it. I've enjoyed it here. In four wonderful years I've made a lot of friends and had some success. This year has been a little bit of a struggle. But, look, family is important, it comes first. My mom needs me home and that's where I'm going."
Piniella's managerial seat for at least the rest of this season will go to Cubs' third base coach Mike Quade, who will receive strong consideration for the permanent job. Alan Trammell will remain as bench coach, but is not a candidate for next season. Piniella departs with a 316293 record in three-plus Chicago seasons, including Sunday's 16-5 loss to the Braves at Wrigley Field. But that includes becoming the first Cubs manager in 100 years with consecutive post-season appearances 2007 and '08. See CUBS on page 6
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BIKE Continued from page 1 “Registration is a good idea so that people are held accountable for their bikes,” freshman Billy Manning said. “But [if stolen], they probably wouldn’t stay on campus and the permit would be easy to take off.” PTS said that more bicycles may also mean a greater chance of theft or parking misuse if bike locks are not used or implemented in appropriate locations. “Even off campus, I’m surprised at how many bikes I’ve seen around,” undecided freshman Cheyenne Cornett said. Tune said biking is becoming a more viable mode of transportation than driving, and the city of Lexington, along with UK, is helping to promote this idea via the Share the Road campaign that promotes education and safety among bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians. “Biking is faster, and you can cut through campus and stay off the roads so it’s safer,” Cornett said. “Plus it’s good exercise.” There is a grace period during the start of school for students to get their bikes registered. After the grace period, unregistered or illegally parked bikes can
REACTION Continued from page 1 “The parking spaces are going to make it much more convenient for customers,” he said. “Business will increase. It’s in an area where people
Continued from page 1 rental for both the customer and the bookstore,” Wade said. “We are unable to rent textbooks with software containing access codes because each user needs a new code, and books used for more than one semester would not be economical for the students since they would have to pay to rent a book twice that they could have just bought.” Kennedy Bookstore looked at a contract for renting books at the beginning
Continued from page 1 mittee that selected Stanton for his new position. Fuller said Tennessee posted the job opening on July 2 and received 230 applicants. “Out of the 230…there were some that surfaced quickly,” Fuller said. The committee narrowed the number of applicants
receive a citation or be impounded. If stolen vehicles are found by local police, a look at the bike’s serial number, with or without the permit attached, and a call to the UK PTS can get bikes back in the hands of their owners, said
can pub crawl. They’re going to end up with more customers.” Although York and other Ho-faithfuls will go to the restaurant regardless its location, younger students, like ISC freshman MaryMac Joiner, may not frequent the new location.
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A registered bike sits on a provided rack outside of White Hall Classroom Building. All bikes must be registered to park on campus.
“The current location is in walking distance and it’s just convenient for freshman to walk from campus,” she said. “A lot of freshmen don’t have cars. It would just be more convenient if it stayed.” Joiner has never been to Tolly Ho, but said she is
of Fall 2009, but felt it would not benefit students. Despite initial reluctance, the store has begun a textbook rental program for this semester. “One reason we decided to rent this semester was because we saw with many new editions of textbooks coming out that it could be cheaper for students to rent, depending on the situation,” general manager Carol Behr said. “Ninety percent of the books we’re renting are new editions where no used books were available, but purchasing used books and then selling them back at the end of the semester is still the best bet for students.” Kennedy’s is currently renting 153
from the 230 to 12 -15, of which Jimmy was one before conducting phone interviews and finally bringing three applicants to campus, Fuller said. Tennessee’s public relations staff had two staff members leave over the summer, so Fuller said the position is taking over was created to restructure athletic communication. Since Stanton’s new position is with the athletic department, his background
Tune. Bicycles can be registered online at the PTS website or by visiting Parking Structure No. 5, and more information about the Share the Road organization is available through the PTS website.
aware of its cultural significan. She plans on trying the restaurant before it moves. For York, the location change is nothing to worry about as long as he can practice his favorite Tolly Ho tradition. “I just hope that I can still play Donkey Kong,” he said.
titles, and of the students who rented books, most rented one or two and bought the rest, Behr said. Several students have rented from eCampus.com since they started offering a rental program in February. “The number of students who rent from us has absolutely gone up by hundreds of percents this year since we started renting,” said Chad Saunders, the store manager for the South Upper location. “The number of titles we offer to rent is always going up.” “Textbook renting is a nice way to collaborate with the campus to reduce the cost of education,” Wiatrowski said.
working in sports was appealing, Fuller said. “It was what he’s done professionally that carried more weight than him having gone to Tennessee,” Fuller said. However, Fuller said that Stanton’s connection to Tennessee would be nice when announcing him for the new position. “(It’s) always great to be able to say it’s one of your own,” Fuller said.
Harris said UK has already begun reviewing applicants for Stanton’s former position and said he hoped it would be filled quickly. Stanton said he would not leave UK for many schools other than Tennessee, and that he knew UK would keep moving forward. “It’s a place I’ve always wanted to work,” Stanton said. “(There are only) a handful of places that I would have left for.”
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It took just a few days for students at Utah’s Brigham Young University to fill over 119,000 water balloons.
If you go What: World’s largest water balloon fight When: 11:55 p.m. Aug. 27 Where: Intramural fields Admission: Free
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The blazing albums of summer 2010 MATT MURRAY
Kernel columnist
Every student needs a soundtrack to a summer, and music fans were given more than they bargained for this year. Before fans brace for what could potentially be a big fall for music, there’s no harm in looking back and soaking up the last days of summer with the top 3 releases since June. 3. Drake — “Thank Me Later” The Canadian UK fan had more buzz than almost anyone in the game leading up to the release of his studio debut, “Thank Me Later,” thanks in large part to his mixtape “So Far Gone.” “Thank Me Later” finds Drake walking a fine line between hip-hop and R&B without becoming too diluted on either side. While some of his references become a bit corny, his rhymes are as sharp as ever. The only complaint that can be made is that some of his charm is lost by a newfound sense of arrogance — the album’s title essentially addresses his fans, telling them they can thank him later for the great album he’s released.
And if anyone thought the buzz was finally subsiding, Drake’s guest appearance on Lil Wayne’s single “Right Above Me” and promises of an upcoming R&B mixtape brought the attention right back. 2. The Roots — “How I Got Over” Ever since they became the house band for “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” The Roots have finally been receiving the mainstream attention they deserve. While “How I Got Over” might not necessarily have the singles like other top albums of 2010, the album was never meant to be a hit machine, but rather a work meant to be listened to in its entirety. The album warms you up through its first four tracks until “Now or Never” finally finds The Roots in stride. The rest of the album feels like a unit, going through movements like a symphony and closing out with the final track, “Hustla.” “How I Got Over” finds The Roots flexing their instrumental muscle, and despite being out of the limelight for much of their 20-year span, the band has never let down. If this album doesn’t get them the respect they deserve, their upcoming release with R&B vocalist John Legend, entitled “Wake Up,” certainly has the potential to do the trick.
1. Eminem — “Recovery” Despite going over five years without a quality release, Eminem now finds himself sober with a top album. “Recovery” is a rare convergence of factors that finds a once-beloved artist regain his spot at the top, while simultaneously getting his life back in order. In that sense, the album’s title is two fold — it refers to both his musical and drug recoveries. Eminem states multiple times that his last release was trash and that “Recovery” is his apology to fans. More than an apology, he sees it as a guarantee that he has now set the bar for himself, and there’s no turning back. “Recovery” is nearly flawless. Eminem maintains his trademark shock value (granted, it is significantly toned down), while finding a way to get more honest and personal. Unlike most solid releases, “Recovery” doesn’t just win back a fan base. It wins back a fan base and then some. People who once couldn’t stand Eminem are now singing along to “Love the Way You Lie.” With a musical, and life, overhaul, Eminem has planted roots at the top of rap, and he’s making it known that he’s glad to be back. Matt Murray is a journalism senior. E-mail mmurray@kykernel.com.
Open auditions for Student Play Festival School is back in session. For many students, that means hitting the books. But several people in the theater department are hoping some students hit the stage as well. Auditions for the UK Theatre Department’s Student Play Festival begin Thursday at 5 p.m. COLIN in the Briggs TheWALSH atre, located in Kernel room 127 of the columnist Fine Arts Building. Any and all UK students are encouraged to try out. Students are also encouraged to show up early to fill out a contact and audition sheet. All seven plays were written by current theater students or recent graduates, which is an improvement over last year’s “One Act Festival,” which had only three student written plays. Lindsay Warnick, the production stage manager for the festival, is enthusiastic, and hopes the festival draws members of the large incoming freshmen class. Warnick said the festival “is a great opening to our season.” “It’s a great way to get all of the students involved, especially the freshmen. All of the plays are great
and it will be a lot of fun.” After auditions, the directors will meet and discuss callbacks, which will occur later in the evening. Following the callbacks, rehearsals will then move to separate rooms. Time between the auditions and opening nights of the plays themselves is short; the first performance is Sept. 9. The subject matter of the plays vary and explore interesting or relevant topics: “The Dance” is a romantic comedy about a college student struggling with her virginity and desires, and “My Name is Felstrom” explores the dynamic and addictive world of online gaming. Plays also vary in length from an hour, to a mere three pages. The initial auditions will be cold readings of the scripts. “We have a wide variety of work,” said Allyson Smith, senior theater major and writer of “The Dance,”. “But they are all really well written and very well developed.” Smith, is excited for the opportunity to show off her work. “It was really fun for me to write,” Smith said. “I’m really excited for the new cast and I love to see how people interpret my work.” Colin Walsh is a journalism and English senior. E-mail cwalsh@kykernel.com.
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FOOTBALL Continued from page 3 ability to bulk up during the summer to a change in the environment of the weight room, thanks to the addition of strength and conditioning coach Ray “Rock” Oliver to UK head coach Joker Phillips’ staff. The added weight hasn’t diminished Trevathan’s trademark speed, however. In fact, Trevathan said that he is now quicker because his first step is more powerful. Beyond Trevathan, the other starting linebacker positions are “wide open,” Smith said. Senior Jacob Dufrene, pegged as the starter at strongside linebacker at the end of the spring, likened his playing situation to the one Maxwell faced a season ago. Like Dufrene, Maxwell hadn’t had much starting experience in his first three years for UK only to have a breakout year as a senior.
LIPSITZ Continued from page 3 team’s defense." Hunyadi will be expected to have more performances like the season opener because she is looked up to as a leader on the team. "The team expects a lot from Kelsey Hunyadi because they picked her as team captain," Lipsitz said.
SOCCER Continued from page 3 Peglow and Jonathan Guadarrama are vying to be the new goalkeeper. In UK’s first exhibition match against Dayton on Monday, all four received playing time. Beadle started the game and allowed one goal in 30 minutes and is expected to continue as starter. “Beadle looks like, at this point, to be the goalkeeper on opening day,” Collins said. “It’s a bit of a question mark, but these guys have been around the program. Even though none of them played in the regular season (last year), we feel comfortable with who we have.” Junior defender Brad Walker started all 19 games in 2009 and will anchor a defensive line that will be counted on to ease the burden
HOCKEY Continued from page 3 schedule has a few new arrivals, along with some familiar teams from previous seasons. “Ohio State and Bowling Green remain on the schedule,” Docherty said. “Both of them went to nationals last season, so there is a rivalry there.” The Cool Cats will also be facing Louisville this season, after the Cardinals were absent from the schedule for a few years. The team also got invited to the American Collegiate Hockey Association Showcase, where Docherty said the best teams in the nation compete in the tournament. The showcase is being held Oct. 15-17 in Youngstown, Ohio. “It’s like the cream-ofthe-crop teams all being able
CUBS Continued from page 3 He played in the major leagues for 18 years, most notably with the Yankees where he appeared in four World Series. He managed for nearly 23 seasons and was manager of the year three separate times. His 1990 Reds won the World Series. His leaves as the 14th winningest manager in baseball history. "It's been a long time," he said. "I've been blessed. God's given me the health and the ability to do this job and I'm appreciative. "When I announced my retirement earlier in the season I thought, we'll finish the year and go from there. Unfortunately, that hasn't happened. I'll have plenty of time to reflect." When asked if broadcasting _ something he did before
Quick hits: linebackers Probable Starters Weakside: Danny Trevathan Middle: Ronnie Sneed/Qua Huzzie Strongside: Jacob Dufrene
Who To Keep An Eye On Qua Huzzie: He has been slowed by a foot blister in fall camp, causing him to slip in the position battle, but he should see the field at some point. Biggest Question Can Trevathan fill the leadership void left by Johnson and Maxwell?
Although the Southeastern Conference champion is determined by wins and losses, Lipsitz does not just focus on team record. “We do not talk about wins a losses, we just worry about getting better as a team," Lipsitz said. "We focus on what we can control by setting goals on our players being the best they can be." Lipsitz, going into his second year as coach of the
Wildcats, said the players' familiarity with the game plan has increased over the past year. “I cannot imagine this season being any more different than last season," Lipsitz said. “Last season, every player was a freshman because they all had to learn new things. This season, half the team knows what I am talking about when it comes to our game plan."
on the untested goalies. The back four also has to replace a departing standout in Barry Rice, who was the first backto-back All-American in school history and now plays for Major League Soccer club D.C. United. “Brad’s established himself as one of the best defenders in the country,” Collins said. “He’s very experienced, a good organizer and understands the game very well.” The conference coaches agreed with Collins, naming Walker to the preseason AllConference USA team, making UK one of two teams with multiple selections. “It was a shock to be honest,” Walker said. “I didn’t expect it at all. It’s a great honor to have, and I like knowing that the coaches appreciate what I do.” The 6-foot-2 Walker is adept at both winning balls in the air with his head and
playing with the ball at his feet. “He’s very technical,” Collins said. “Brad’s good with his feet, and unlike lots of big guys he’s not slow with the ball.” Despite the loss of two of the most accomplished players in the program’s history, the soccer team expects other players to step in and assume larger roles. Walker said it was important for the young players to not feel the pressure of trying to follow in anyone’s footsteps. The first exhibition game was an example of that, as two freshmen, Ellis Vienne and Tyler Riggs, scored both of UK’s goals. “We lost a lot of players, and people think we have a lot of holes,” Collins said. “But I think we quietly will have a lot of good players, especially young guys. I’m looking forward to it.”
to play against each other, that wouldn’t otherwise be able to face each other due to lack of funding from being a club sport,” Docherty said. The team has its first meeting Friday, Aug. 27, for potential and returning players interested in trying out for hockey. They will discuss preparations for tryouts on Sunday. Docherty said the incoming players have a lot of talent, and with most of the members from last season’s team expected to return, there will be plenty of competition. “It will be tough to fill the spots,” Docherty said. “We will be a deep team. The best players will play.” Since hockey is a club sport, it does not offer scholarships, and it can be hard to recruit players to come and play. From what Docherty has heard, the team won’t have any problems with having depth in each position.
Last year’s team had players step up when they needed to and Docherty thinks those players will continue to contribute to help making this year’s team a successful one. Though tryouts have not officially occurred, forwards Taylor Vit and Billy Glass are expected to return and assume pivotal roles. Goalie Jim Borgaard is also ready for his senior season. He split time with Derek Steinbrecher last year. Regardless of how the goalie spot shapes up, he expects UK to build off their strong season. “They are really stepping into their positions and growing as leaders,” Docherty said of the returning players. Once the rosters are finalized, UK will begin preparing for its season. The Cool Cats will play their first game Sept. 24 against Eastern Kentucky University.
he took the Cubs job _ or a front-office consulting post was in his future, he said: "I haven't given my future any thought at all." Piniella leaves with the respect of the Cubs' front office and most of the clubhouse. "From last August on, it hasn't gone the way anybody would like, but from a personal view, I'm very indebted to Lou," said GM Jim Hendry, who hired him. "I think he did tremendous things. I hope that he gets to live the rest of his life in good health and spend a lot of time with his family." New Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement that Piniella "helped raise the bar here and for that we'll be forever thankful." Pitcher Ryan Dempster, who was converted from reliever to starter under Piniella, said that "the season didn't go like we wanted it to but the most important thing is family and he gets to be with his
mom and be around her." "There's a lot of great moments," Dempster said. "Down the stretch here, I think there's been a lot more negative talk and negative feel because of where we are and let's try and remember all the good things that went on here." Pitcher Carlos Zambrano, who was sent home after a dugout tirade by Piniella and was later suspended, refused comment. That's just part of a very trying season for Piniella, who refused to reflect on his long and mostly glorious baseball career. "I haven't had any time to reflect on anything," he said. "I'm not going to. I don't need to. I have plenty of time over the winter to reflect on my four years here, 19 years I've managed other places, and my career. "I'm not much of a reflector anyway."
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First college notes are on what to buy for dorm decor By Jean Patteson MCT
Eat. Sleep. Study. That’s college life in a nutshell _ with time out for play, of course. Getting your dorm room ready for those activities takes planning, especially if you’re working with a tight budget. Before you spend the first dollar, check your school’s regulations. May you paint the walls and hang pictures? Swap blinds for curtains? Ask what furniture is provided. Beds and desks are usually standard issue. The common areas may have microwaves and refrigerators. Also get in touch with your roommate and decide who is bringing what. It is pointless buying things that are already there, can be shared or aren’t allowed, says Lauren Rachel Flanagan, spokeswoman for Bed Bath & Beyond. Once that’s sorted out, turn your attention to the bed, which likely is single and extra-long with a thin, lumpy mattress. Give your bed the V.I.P. treatment. It is the biggest, most obvious item in the room. And it is easy to turn it into a striking design statement with inexpensive linens. “One of the challenges students face with dorm living is making the space their own. Students can personalize dorms with fashionable bedding sets in fresh, colorful patterns for girls and simple plaids and colorblock styles for guys,” says Lynette Cvikota, vice-president for design for Kohl’s Department
Stores. But most importantly, your brain functions better on a good night’s sleep. Your bed must be comfortable and your room dark. Add blinds or heavier curtains if exterior or security lighting brighten the room, and consider replacing an old mattress with the best new one you can afford, advises Gabriella Eitingon, a spokeswoman for IKEA Orlando, Fla. Mattresses with springs offer excellent ventilation, while foam and latex models cushion movements and contour the body well, Eitingon says. If you can’t afford a new mattress, a cushy pillowtop is an inexpensive option. For your pillow, choose between light, soft down or synthetic materials, which are better for allergy sufferers. Pillow height is another consideration. Do you sleep on your side? A high pillow is best. Back sleepers need a medium-height pillow and stomach sleepers a low one. In warmer places, like Florida, you may need only a light blanket. If you prefer a comforter, go for a lightweight model. And buy a couple of covers; while one is in the wash, use the other to change up the look of your bed. If you plan on bringing your own bed, consider a loft style, which frees up floorspace below for a desk, bookcase or bureau. Or simply attach bed lifts to the legs of a regular bed to gain extra storage space underneath. Finding a place for everything in a tiny dorm room is always a challenge. Look for
furnishings with built-in storage space, over-the-door hooks and double-hand closet rods, all available in stores that carry home furnishings. When your pack for college, pack light. Take only the clothes you know you will wear, and leave out-of-season gear behind. And before you purchase your furnishings and decor items, check whether the store has a service that allows you to shop near home but pick up your items at a store near your college. It’s the smart way to avoid rentaltruck costs.
COLLEGE-DORM CHECKLIST Living and sleeping: Sofa bed or loft bed, mattress and pad, pillows, sheet sets, comforter and cover, curtains or blinds, alarm clock, comfortable chair or floor pillows, area rug, wastepaper basket, lamps and energysaving light bulbs, iron and ironing board. Studying: Computer desk, desk chair, work lamp, file cabinet, notice board, cord organizer, roll-up keyboard, iPod docks, headphones. Eating: Cookware, coffee maker, mug, bowl, plates, flatware, storage containers, can and bottle openers, mini fridge. Storage: Bookcase, media storage, hangers, shoe and closet organizers, shelves, hooks _ all non-wall-mounted. Shower: Towels and wash cloths, shower caddy, laundry bag.
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KERNEL EDITORIAL BOARD Matt Murray, editor in chief Cassidy Herrington, opinions editor Wesley Robinson, managing editor Chandler Howard, sports editor Katie Perkowski, managing editor Martha Groppo, 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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UK Alert steps forward with system upgrades For campus safety, the UK Office of Emergency Management’s UK Alert update is a step forward in the right direction. Beginning Tuesday evening, people of the UK community began receiving e-mails letting them know of the change: After three and a half years operating as an optin system, the UK Alert will now be an opt-out system. All UK students, faculty and staff with registered UK e-mail accounts will now automatically be put into the system to receive UK Alerts through their e-mails, according to an Aug. 25 Kernel article. In the Aug. 25 Kernel article, Christy Giles, director of the Office of Emergency Management, said the change was made after the department looked at other schools’ systems and found the trend to be opt-out. Two schools with an opt-out e-mail system include the University of Florida and the University of Louisville. At the University of Florida, alerts are sent through blast e-mails to students, faculty and staff through their UF e-mail accounts, according to UF’s Emergency Management website. UF students are also automatically enrolled in the system through the cell phone number they give during course registration, according to the website. According to the U of L Alert System website, to receive alerts by phone, a sign up is required, however, all U of L e-mail accounts will automatically receive alerts. Although UK is behind several schools in the optout alert system, it is also ahead of some. One benchmark school example is
Ohio State University. According to a March 7 article in the Lantern, OSU’s student paper, the Department of Public Safety at OSU has used an opt-in system for the last four years. With a campus of more than 50,000 students, only 2,633 were registered to receive the e-mail alerts as of March 7. According to the Department of Public Safety’s website, students, faculty and staff must register to receive crime alerts. The University of Georgia also requires registration through its UGA MyID to receive notifications to email addresses and phones, according to the UGA Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness website. Although UK has done well in switching to an optout system when it could, people know registration was not the only problem with the previous system. Even when those registered received the alerts, those alerts were not always timely, leaving room for not only confusion, but also safety problems. According to March 8 and April 14 Kernel articles, at least two instances existed when UK Alerts were sent more than 30 minutes after the robberies were reported — and one of those was an armed robbery. Students in the area where the robbery occurred (behind Cooperstown Apartments) could have been victims to the same crime because of the late alert. UK has done well in taking this positive change to automatically register all UK e-mails to receive the alerts, but the Office of Emergency Management and UK Police still need to work on getting the alerts out as soon as possible for the new system to be completely effective.
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Several bikes are parked on the provided racks outside of Funkhouser. Is your bike safe from impoundment?
Cyclist avoids road bumps, bike thieves included In addition to solid calf muscles, cyclists need thick skin. The life of a cyclist is a ride on the fine line between life and death. On and off the road, a CASSIDY enHERRINGTON cyclist counters Kernel more probcolumnist lems than an occasional pothole. Although Lexington is increasingly more “bike friendly,” negligence and numerous inconveniences pervade. I am a bicycle commuter for various reasons, mainly because diesel [yes, I drive one of those] is expensive, and I seldom need to drive more than one mile to get from one place to the next. Other advantages ride with the decision, such as en-
vironmental benefit, additional cardio workout and sculpted calves, obviously. The most frequent obstacle I encounter belches from the exhaust of a fourwheeled cousin, the automobile. Frequently, drivers disregard my presence at four-way stops, claim the bike lane as their territory and merge without looking. Rather than force cyclists onto the crumbling edge of the road, the bike needs to be incorporated as part of the road traffic. Besides, we do not take up much space and we represent one less parking space to fight over. However callous a car can be toward a cyclist, nothing grinds my gears more than a bike thief. Last year, a heartless crook kidnapped my bike from the porch of my apartment, so I know the distress associated with a pilfered bike. I had a registered per-
mit and a solid steel combination lock, but the thief still managed to take off with my noble steed. Let it be known, bike thief, your due fate is coming to you. Since Dante wrote about his travels to hell in the 1300s, centuries before bicycles roamed streets, he was unable to depict the horrors of the tenth circle of hell — the abominable realm of the bike thieves. On today’s story covering bike permits, the UK Parking and Transportation Servies attributed bike permit requirement to a decline in theft, but in my case, the permit was a lost cause. I commend PTS for its efforts to help cyclists, but permits should be optional, not a requirement. The university’s “green” initiatives extend to biking, but fall short with the requirement of registering bikes.
If a student has an unpaid parking ticket, for example, they are not permitted to register for their bicycle. If they leave their bike parked without the necsesary “tramp stamp,” their bike will be impounded. Certainly there are better options for enforcing responsibility in regards to parking and transportation. Cyclists should be rewarded for their decision to abandon the extra two wheels, rather than endure punishment and further inconveniences. And honestly, bike towing is extreme punishment for an absent sticker. On and off the road, the cyclist spins into obstacles – despite his or her good intentions. In such circumstances, a helmet is not enough armor for the modest heroes. Cassidy Herrington is a journalism and international studies junior. E-mail cherrington@kykernel.com
Student shares College students lack sleep, view through results in potential nightmare rose-colored glasses It all started with a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses. Wearing my signature accessory illuminated the campus with a romantic glow as I walked back and SARA NELLE forth from class to MURPHY class my Kernel freshman columnist year. Regardless of whether I was dressed to the nines, in heels and dresses, or dressed to the zeros, in flip flops and running shorts, the rose-colored glasses were my anchor of individuality. Coming to UK, I encountered many diverse people of interesting personal style. People watching became an extracurricular activity that turned a normal stroll into a sociological field study. The first day of class is always an event in itself. Many people roll out of bed, toss on whatever is clean, and walk out the door. Others treat the first day as a runway show, wearing their most stylish clothes to show others that they are a fashion force to be reckoned with. After attending an allgirls Catholic high school with a strictly enforced dress code, my first day as a freshman I was in fullforce fashion mode. Although that day is a hazy memory of syllabi and socializing, I can remember
that I had meticulously chosen my outfit, wanting to make a good impression as a newbie. The whole fall semester I painstakingly planned out my wardrobe, rotating quintessential items with newfound obsessions. It was an art in itself to work on a student budget while trying to maintain an ahead-of-the-curve image. The next semester was a return to reality. Burned out from a busy school schedule, and fighting the harsh weather climate, I found comfort in cozy sweatshirts and fluffy down jackets. There seemed to be no point to fashion when the wind was whipping you in every direction near Patterson Office Tower. And so I hibernated in my fleece and flannel, a bear in a cave waiting for the icicles to thaw and the sun to return from its slumber. That spring was the rebirth of my style. The sun was shining again, and I uncovered my heart-shaped sunglasses, wiped the dust from the lenses and rediscovered my affinity for skipping to and from class. But this time around, I wasn’t wearing them to impress others; I was wearing the glasses for myself. True, I sometimes received curious looks from passerby, but I was in my own rose-colored world, too content to take notice. Sarah Nelle Murphy is a -communications sophomore., E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
SHANNON FRAZER
Kernel columnist I’m already running on empty. Sleep, that is. Chances are I’m not the only one in this predicament, though. I would venture to say that the majority of campus has been avoiding dear old Mr. Sandman for the past several days for one reason or another. And in this first week of classes, who is to blame? K Week exposes students to parties, free food and ample opportunity to get to know both the UK campus and many of the students on it, which are all good things. A little bit of time set aside for letting loose before the semester starts is a great way to ease students into the college mentality after summer break. But all that thrill-seeking and entertainment fails to factor in something that every person needs: sleep. By squeezing in so many events to a 10 day time span, students are actually at the disadvantage.
Those who want to be involved in any capacity as the school year progresses must hone their immediate focus on eating a particular organization’s hot dogs and vying for that free giveaway item at events held at obscene hours, rather than allocate adequate time to reenergize and restart in between. Isn’t it ironic that the age group that biologically requires the most sleep is also the one that is the first to skip out on it for something else? It’s true: in a 2008 study published in the Journal of American College Health, a survey of more than 300 college students determined that the typical practice of college students to go to bed and sleep in later on weekends than weekdays, thereby interrupting the circadian rhythm (a person’s 24-hour day-night cycle), influences not only quantity but also quality of sleep. Inconsistent sleep practices can have detrimental effects on academics, driving, behavior and general health, as a result. Initiating sub-par attention spans even before the semester has officially started is a recipe for disaster.
And yet, students continue to do it. The National Sleep Foundation took a poll in 2001 and again in 2009 to determine
ingly obvious practice. This would ensure students start off on the right foot and allow some wiggle room early on for those
Inconsistent sleep practices can have detrimental effects on academics, driving, behavior and general health, as a result. Initiating subpar attention spans even before the semester has officially started is a recipe for disaster. how many hours of sleep students obtained in a given night. In 2001, the average student was getting seven hours per night, but eight years later the average decreased to 6.7 hours per night. In a society where productivity is rewarded and caffeine-infused functioning is next to godliness, the conundrum continues to cycle on itself. Professors and school officials can’t force students to make sleep a top priority, but perhaps there should be some additional focus on this seem-
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nights when they have no choice but to stay up until the crack of dawn (and believe me, those nights will come). I can’t say that I’m any different from the norm in this. I’ve been pulled in a zillion directions in this first week, just like anyone else. But I offer this advice as a veteran to the hectic craziness of college life. Sleep is your friend. It wouldn’t hurt to visit him a little more often. Shannon Frazer is a journalism senior. E-mail sfrazer@kykernel.com.
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College stocks plummet amid student loan report By Julia Love MCT
WASHINGTON — Stocks of for-profit colleges plummeted Monday after the release last week of data by the Department of Education that showed that nearly two-thirds of the schools’ students did not repay federal loans, bolstering calls for stronger regulation of the industry. The government on Friday released the 2009 loan repayment rates for more than 8,000 colleges and universities to gauge the potential impact of its proposed "gainful employment" rule, which would cut off federal aid to programs whose students are not able to repay their loans. An analysis of the federal data showed overall repayment rates at for-profit colleges were 36 percent, according to the Institute for College Access and Success. By comparison, repayment rates were 56 percent at private nonprofit schools and 54 percent at public colleges and universities, the group said. Losing federal aid would effectively put many programs out of business, as some for-profit colleges rely on it for nearly 90 percent of their revenue, which is the maximum percentage allowed by the federal government. Though just 10 percent of college students attend forprofit schools, the schools collect nearly 25 percent of the $24 billion the government allocates each year in Pell grants and Stafford loans. Shares of many for-profit education companies plummeted Monday, continuing a deep decline that has wiped out much of shareholders’ value over the last two months. Heavy selling hit stocks of firms including Corinthian Colleges Inc., which tumbled $1.44, or 22 percent, to $5.22; ITT Educational Services, which sank $9.40, or $14.6 percent, to $54.93; and Ka-
plan University parent Washington Post Co., which slid $27.83, or 8.1 percent, to $315.65. For-profit college shares have been under intense pressure in recent months amid fears of a federal crackdown on their operations. Since June 24, the day of the initial Senate hearings on the industry, an index of 12 major forprofit education stocks has plunged 28 percent, while the average New York Stock Exchange stock has risen 2.1 percent in the same period. In addition, the Government Accountability Office announced two weeks ago that it ran an undercover operation that found deceptive or fraudulent practices at all 15 for-profit schools it visited. Democratic lawmakers say more government regulation of the sector is needed. The Department of Education data, which covered only 2009, showed that three publicly traded schools — Corinthian, Kaplan and ITT Educational Services — had among the lowest repayment rates. Universal Technical Institute Inc., Grand Canyon Education Inc., American Public Education Inc. and Bridgepoint Education Inc. performed the best, exceeding the Department of Education’s proposed 45 percent threshold that programs would have to meet to continue receiving federal aid. The rule also would consider the students’ debt-to-income ratios, meaning those programs with low repayment rates could still qualify for federal aid if their graduates earned enough money. The rules would allow individual programs at schools to continue receiving aid if they met the standards. The Washington Post Co., whose Kaplan institutions had a weighted average repayment rate of about 28 percent, said a number of Kaplan programs could potentially lose
their eligibility for federal student aid if the new rules are adopted. More stringent regulations "could have a materially adverse effect on the future results of the company’s higher education division," the company said in a statement issued to shareholders Monday. Kaplan accounted for 58 percent of the Washington Post Co.’s revenues last year, with newspapers and magazines contributing 19 percent, according to its 2009 annual report. Strayer Education, which had a repayment rate of 25 percent, held a 7:30 a.m. conference call Monday morning to express its concerns about the data before trading began. The company said in July that none of its programs would be threatened by the Department of Education’s proposed rule. But the data pegged Strayer’s loan repayment rate at 25 percent, which Strayer CEO Robert Silberman said is much lower than the company’s internal figures. Silberman said Strayer plans to file a request under the Freedom of Information Act to gain insights into how the Department of Education made its calculations, which he maintained are flawed. Kaplan spokeswoman Melissa Mack said the federal data did not count students participating in the government’s deferment, forbearance and loan consolidation programs, essentially penalizing schools that serve low-income students. "The students who have the worst credit scores are the ones our nation most needs to educate," she said. "Schools that largely serve low-income students will find that in order to comply they must shift to a more affluent population." A spokesman for Corinthian declined to comment.
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