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One of Kentucky’s own is returning to UK to take over some familiar reigns. Jay Blanton is returning to UK as the executive director of Public Relations and Marketing. Blanton replaces Jimmy Stanton, who left UK Tuesday to head to the University of Tennessee as the associate athletic director of Communications. In 2008, Blanton left UK to be press secretary for Gov. Steve Beshear. In Nov. 2009, he began working as director of Communications and Marketing at Keeneland. His decision to return to UK was formally announced at Keeneland on Thursday, and Blanton said he was formally offered the position within the last few days. Blanton said coming back to UK would be like coming home. Both of his degrees are See BLANTON on page 4
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Students attend the Student Involvement Fair during K Week Thursday afternoon. Representatives from many student organizations set up tables to advertise and recruit new members.
SAB gives canvas for creativity By Martha Groppo mgroppo@kykernel.com
Amanda Rambo stood back to admire the work of freshmen who came to the Rasdall Gallery during Student Center Spectacular to let their creative juices flow. “I really like it — it reminds me of the Coldplay Viva la Vida Cover,” she said, examining a door that had been spattered in grays and purples. She moved eagerly over to a table displaying drying painted Styrofoam balls. “This one is a Bob Marley reggae type thing,” she said, holding one rainbow colored ball dangling from a string. Despite her visable enthusiasm, Rambo spoke in hushed tones so as to not disturb the artists at work in the Gallery. “Yesterday there were people in here all day,” said Rambo, director of Arts for Student Activities Board. Edgard Munez-Curgas, an electrical engineering grad student, was one artist busy at work. He leaned intently over a pencil drawing of a creative spacecraft with a UK logo that spanned several pieces of paper taped together. “I’ve always been inspired by space exploration,” Munez-Curgas said. “So I’m putting my imagination on paper.” The door painting, drawing and Styrofoam stations were just three stops in a room filled with creativity. As a part of K Week, the Student Activities Board sponsored “The World is Your Canvas,” a week-long event that transformed the Rasdall Gallery into an artist’s workshop. Freshmen had origami, paints, StySee ART on page 4
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Students get involved By Brian Hancock news@kykernel.com
Student organizations were out in full force Thursday afternoon, as students witnessed everything from the UK Quidditch Club to the university’s solar car. More than 100 student organizations were represented at the annual Student Involvement Fair, located along the walkway between the William T. Young Library and Rose Street. See FAIR on page 4
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Missionary Tom MaCalester invited students to take photos with a cut-out of Pope Benedict
Lounging around: Honors enjoys its new hangout By Drew Teague news@kykernel.com
Some may think that Honors students are always in the books, but the students get some time to lounge around in style. The Honors Program has relocated to the third floor of Patterson Office Tower and has decided to include a student lounge for the individuals in the program when they have free time after or between classes. Meg Marquis, senior academic coordinator for the Honors Program at UK, enjoyed the idea of giving students a space of their own. “We've always wanted designated student space as long as there's been an honors program since we truly are a community,” Marquis said. “(It has) been important for us to provide a space in which students can interact and build relationships outside the classroom.” During the 2010 spring semester, the Honors Program got
notice from the university that they would be moving from it’s long time location on the eleventh floor of Patterson Office Tower to their new and current location on the third floor. “We immediately began plans to renovate office space into student space alongside the other renovation and repair work,” sMarquis said. Marquis said the location of the student lounge is appropriate for everyone because it is located in POT, a centralized location on campus that everyone can get to. “[Patterson Office Tower] is a great location for us and our students,” Marquis said. “We have students from every major at the university, so a central location on campus is best to serve them all.” The location will not only be used for relaxation, but also for fun things helped put on by the program. “We are so excited to be able to plan all kinds of activities for students in this space, in addition
to just the down time use, [like] movie nights, faculty presentations, Honors Program Student Council meetings and test reviews,” Marquis said, adding that activities will be planned for times that will fit students’ schedules. Brian Garcia, a pre-pharmacy sophomore and Honors Program student, said he enjoys the idea of having a student area in the programs office. Garcia said he thinks it will get them a lot closer to the staff that helps them during their time in the program. “It’s really great,” Garcia said. “It’s a lot better for us to get aquatinted with the workers of the Honors Program.” Marquis said she was happy the students are already enjoying their new lounge, stressing the fact that it is truly their space. “The students love it,” Marquis said. “They are thrilled to have a space that is theirs, where they can come to study in between classes, print a paper if they need to and hang out with
their friends.” The new lounge isn‘t fully furnished yet, but Honors plans on getting all the furniture soon, Marquis said. “The student lounge, as well as the new Honors office suite in which it is housed, has been funded internally by the program and by the generosity of the Office of the Provost, who really has shown incredible support for this student scholarly community,” Marquis said. “We are also talking to a group of Honors alumni who are hoping to set up an endowment to support the space in the future.” Garcia is in agreement with Marquis that the lounge will be a hit with Honors Program’s students, but he thinks word will have to spread for people to catch on to use it. Once it picks up, Garcia thinks it will be a great place for those students to share ideas and work together more with other students in the program. See HONORS on page4
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Avatar to re-release in theaters Is eight extra minutes of "Avatar" worth $20? Fans will decide Friday, as "Avatar: Special Edition" hits theaters. Featuring added scenes set on the fictional planet Pandora and, reportedly, a little more intimacy between Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington as the blueskinned Na'vi the film is showing only in 3-D and IMAX 3-D, which generally means higher prices. The studio, 20th Century Fox, seems to be hoping that new and repeat viewers will add to the movie's record-breaking ticket sales of $2.7 billion worldwide. It's rare, however, for a longer or revamped version of a well-known movie to resonate strongly with audiences. Generally, the first impression is the strongest. Even when directors cry studio interference and release a so-called director's cut, the results aren't always noticeably better. Director James Cameron isn't even calling "Avatar: Special Edition" a definitive work, only a response to audience demand for "more of Pandora." Fans are getting smarter at telling the difference between a genuine improvement and a mere cash-in. Here are five landmark films whose reissues met with mixed reactions over the years. "The Exorcist" William Peter Blatty, who wrote the original novel, wasn't entirely pleased with the final cut of this 1973 horror classic. Decades later, in 2000, director William Friedkin authorized a release closer to Blatty's liking. Not all the changes seemed necessary, but one welcome addition was the now-famous "spider" scene, in which a possessed Linda Blair crawls down a staircase face up. "Star Wars" Although arguably the most beloved film of all time, 1977's "Star Wars" has been frequently tweaked by cre-
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 5 — Direct all of your attention to a partner's creative idea. Although everything stays abstract for today, your plan for action gels nicely. Taurus (April 20)—May 20) — Today is a 6 — A social invitation inspires you to create a dynamic new look. Accent it with soft colors that flow into each other. Contrast this with black. Gemini (May 21—June 21) — Today is a 7 — Your day brings you satisfaction when you let your imagination flow. Use all your talents to create something unusual and wonderful. Cancer (June 22—July 22) — Today is a 6 — An older family member has more ideas than time. Get everyone to chip in to accomplish their goal, and have
ator George Lucas. When Lucas embellished it (and its two sequels) with computer-aided special effects in 1997, purists groaned. After all, the original film's charm lay precisely in its old-fashioned, hands-on feel. "Apocalypse Now" Did Francis Ford Coppola's two-hour, 33-minute epic about the horrors of Vietnam really need to be 49 minutes longer? New sequences in 2001's "Apocalypse Now Redux" include Martin Sheen's surreal visit to a FrenchCambodian plantation and a brutal epilogue to the famous Playboy Bunny scene, but the 1979 original remains the definitive version. "Blade Runner" Fans of Ridley Scott's 1982 masterpiece have long been fascinated by its many versions, partly because they differ so dramatically. Depending on which one you're watching, Harrison Ford's voiceover may disappear, the ending may not be so sunny, and the central character's very identity may change. Scott's "Final Cut," released to home video in 2007, appears to be the only one he had complete creative control over. "The Lord of the Rings" The massive popularity of the film and its followups, released between 2001 and 2003, made them ripe for new versions with extras and bonuses. Indeed, Warner Bros. released lengthy "Special Extended Editions" on home video. These received largely positive reviews, with some critics calling them an improvement, but director Peter Jackson perhaps mindful of his fans diplomatically refrained from labeling them "director's cuts."
fun together in the process. Leo (July 23—Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — By adding a touch of glamour to your attire and accessories, you nurture yourself and present an elegant face to the world. Blend colors to best effect. Virgo (Aug. 23—Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Everyone has imaginative ideas about how to spend your money. You're not so willing to turn over the purse strings. Require purchase orders. Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — To achieve your imaginative goal, you need both emotional energy and practical logic. Don't let others sway you to their opinions. Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Today's drama could include many tears if someone's feelings get hurt. Is there really something to cry about? If so, focus on that. Sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Your creative
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ideas don't quite gel yet. You want to paint and rearrange the furniture for a bright new look. Take an extra day to choose colors. Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Clear your calendar to enjoy today with someone you love. Each of you imagines exactly what the other wants, and fulfills that desire. Aquarius (Jan. 20—Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Your active mind comes up with myriad ideas for work and travel. You can't do it all, so prioritize work responsibilities before taking off. Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20) — Today is a 5 — At first you feel that solutions should be selfevident. If they aren't, apply logic to whatever information you have and then make a judgment.
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Cy Alexander, an agriculture junior, shoots at a UK Trap and Skeet team meet hosted at the Bluegrass Sportmans League.
Trap and Skeet grows on campus By Chandler Howard choward@kykernel.com
One club around campus has gone from relatively unknown to seam-bursting capacity with a single click of the trigger. The UK Trap and Skeet team is firing up for its new season and the club expects it to be its best year yet. “The club has been around for about 20 or 25 years, but it has been so stopand-go because of the lack of support,” agricultural biotechnology senior and team President Daniel Birkenhauer said. “This is the first time it’s been around for five or six years straight, and we are really seeing that change our numbers.” The increase in numbers has certainly been evident in the amount of women joining
the club, now a double-digit number opposed to zero only a couple years ago. Telecommunications junior Catherine Lacy serves as current club vice president and president-elect for next year. She is one of 10 women now involved in the shotgun club. “The sport is great because it’s something that challenges your inner self,” Lacy said. “Everything is in your head and it’s such a mental battle – I just love it.” Birkenhauer, like Lacy, was introduced to shooting at a young age. “I remember how it felt hunting with my dad and my grandpa when I was a little kid,” Birkenhauer said. “I never really shot competitively until I started getting older and moving up to where I am now. I think that’s one thing
most of us here have in common.” The club prides itself on its student community involvement, with nearly every team member participating in at least one, if not more, other student activities. It is definitely something the club tries to promote, Birkenhauer said. Because of the team’s constant success and growth, the club has been able to travel in order to compete with teams from across the region, competing in about eight meets per season. “The coolest thing we’ve done as a team was going to nationals last year,” Birkenhauer said. “It was our first time ever being there. There was this huge televised event put on by ESPNU, which we See CLUB on page 6
Starting rosters to be taken lightly
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The UK Trap and Skeet team has grown from three memebers to nearly 45 in only a few short years.
Center stage: O-line battle continues By Nick Craddock
UK football head coach Joker Phillips’ decision on who would be the man under center this season was one of great interest to Cats fans and players. But to be honest, it hardly mattered CHANDLER which of HOWARD UK’s potenKernel tial shotcolumnist callers won anyway. Because the Bluegrass rarely receives the thrill of a top-notch quarterback, the question has not historically been who would be the best guy for the job, but rather which one would make fewer mistakes. Granted, this may be the year Mike Hartline proves otherwise, but that is yet to be determined. Based upon his previous inconsistencies, how he will fair is certainly up in the air. As for the possible purpose of the drawn-out buildup, well, drama and controversy sell. It’s what keeps the football team in the spotlight and the Blue and White supporters hyped until the season kicks off. But all the fans really want to know is which players they’ll be cheering one second, then cursing the next, come game time on Saturday. Though Phillips’ decision likely wasn’t derived from which player’s name sounded better accompanying an ex-
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UK head coach Joker Phillips’ decision to start Mike Hartline this season is one of potential controversy. pletive, it’s tough to say exactly what took so long for him to make up his mind. He knows better than the public that starting rosters are anything but permanent. Sure, the men who step onto the field first may enjoy the luxury of cleaner grass and a few more interviews after the game, but that’s about it. There is nothing stopping the coach from yanking them after one or two faulty plays to replace them with the boys itching for action on the sideline. Many second stringers, once given an opportunity, become feared athletes in their respective sport. The great Brett Favre (yes, he’s still great despite his waffling), though heavily criticized, is one athlete who made the most of his first opportunity. It seems almost
more of an advantage for a player to be benched early than to be named a starter. It makes them hungrier to prove themselves. Even in professional football, the importance of starting rosters is questionable. Watch any Sunday game, and it’s evident that no single person is the best for every situation. Each play is different than the one preceding and the one following. Teams would benefit from incorporating multiple quarterback and running back switches throughout a game assuming they don’t have an exceptional talent at a position (i.e. the UK quarterback situation). Once a defense figures out a thrower or runner’s tendencies, pull him for someone different. See STARTERS on page 6
Much speculation went into the marquee position battle about which UK quarterback should be taking the snaps under center, yet the debate over who will be delivering those snaps is just as intense. UK head coach Joker Phillips branded the position battle at center, which began as a four-player competition, as one of the best of fall camp. Junior Jake Lanefski and sophomore Matt Smith are the remaining candidates for the starting center position. “(The competition is) really mentally challenging with the heat, with the pain,” Lanefski said. “Me and Matt are really good friends but we both want that spot obviously.” Senior Marcus Davis, who started last season’s opener against Miami (Ohio) but then suffered a season-ending ankle injury, and redshirt freshman Sam Simpson were the
other players initially in contention for the starting job at center. Smith played in six games last year as the backup to the departed Jorge Gonzalez. Lanefski has four career starts at guard, but made the transition from guard to center in the spring. He was forced to sit out contact drills in the spring while he continued to rehabilitate a knee injury he sustained five games into last season. The injury is making for a tougher learning curve, as Lanefski had only rotated in at center a few times before his injury. “I was a little slow at first with my snaps,” Lanefski said. “I’m getting used to being in a hurry and snapping, I was fumbling a few times, but now I’m starting to get that down and the knee feels great.” Phillips said that Smith has demonstrated “consistency,” whereas Lanefski has displayed “nastiness” in practice. “I think it’s just nervousness, actually,” See FOOTBALL on page 6
Quick Hits: Offensive Line Probable Starters Left tackle: Chandler Burden/Billy Joe Murphy Left guard: Stuart Hines Center: Jake Lanefski/Matt Smith Right guard: Larry Warford Right tackle: Brad Durham/Billy Joe Murphy
Who To Keep An Eye On Hines: The only full-time returning starter from a solid O-line last season, he will be counted on for leadership.
Biggest Question With so many starters gone, can a bunch of new faces gel in time to replicate last year’s success at the line of scrimmage?
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ART Continued from page 1 rofoam balls, duct tape, and several other mediums at their disposal to create a variety of projects during the week. The week of originality began on Sunday night, when freshmen listened to music, munched on cookies, sipped
hot chocolate and threw paint at several white doors propped against the wall. “We pretty much just made sure the walls didn’t get hit,” Rambo said. Even more popular than the door painting station was the duct tape station, where students could make duct tape wallets. Rambo said the Sunday night event also had a Lego station on the floor, “so people could be really
BLANTON Continued from page 1 from UK. “I think UK is the most important institution in the Commonwealth,” Blanton said. Tom Harris, UK’s vice president of external affairs, said he was excited to have Blanton back as part of the public relations team. “I’m thrilled the opportunity presented itself for Jay to come back to the university,” Harris said.
kiddy.’ The “The World is Your Canvas” event has taken place for several years now, but Rambo said the roughly 500 who came on Sunday set a record. Rambo said freshmen students find the creative outlet relaxing. “K Week is such a busy week, it can be crazy and overwhelming for new people,” Rambo said. “So we aimed to create a relaxing en-
Since Blanton has worked at UK before, Harris said Blanton will make the transition from Stanton smooth because he is already familiar with many of the people at UK. “He can hit the ground running,” Harris said. “There’s no learning curve with him.” Blanton said he looked forward to working with the public relations staff. He said Stanton had added people the public relations staff to make it a “great blend of young people and veterans.” “I’m thrilled to be coming home,” Blanton said.
FAIR Continued from page 1 “I think it’s great that UK holds this event every year,” secondary education junior Mark McDaniel said. “It shows that they really care about getting their students involved.” Anna Hays, a public relations senior, coordinated this year’s event. Hays works as Student Government special events coordinator. “This is a great example of student government’s commitment to serving student organizations, and an exciting way for our university to come together through student involvement,” Hays said. An estimated 6,000 students stopped by the fair throughout the day, which
vironment for new people to let loose and use their creative side.” Rambo said “The World is Your Canvas” has become a tradition for the Cultural Arts Committee and increased the recognition of the Gallery, which has several art exhibits scheduled for the semester. “People are remembering the Rasdall because of this event.”
HONORS Continued from page 1 “The best part is it’s the place where the Honors kids can work together and share ideas,” Garcia said. The Honors Program plans on using donations coming in for the new lounge to honor a founding member of the UK Honors Program, Marquis said. “We will then name the lounge after one of the founding faculty of the program, Dr. Robert Evans,” Marquis said.
helped organizations such as the UK Forestry Club that use table events as a primary way of recruiting new members. “This is awesome,” said forestry senior Alex Klein, who heads up UK’s Forestry Club. Jordan Dongelo, a history graduate student, was out promoting his Orthodox Christian Church group. “We’ve given out a lot of flyers today, which is pretty good for having no posters or candy,” Dongelo said. Food was a major draw, as Starbursts, drinks and ice cream littered the walk and lured students to stay a while. “I think it’s good to use food to attract people,” biology and math sophomore Katy Brewer said. “It’s definitely working. “At first I was just attracted by the
environmental club’s Tootsie Pops, but now I plan on getting involved with them.” This year’s fair resembled those of years past, as it remained in the same location for the third straight year. Nevertheless, it attracted many new faces. “This is the first time I’ve ever been to it,” kinesiology junior Scott Hudson said. One new aspect this year was the presence of TallyCats, who was on hand to take attendance. Katelyn Banks, management sophomore and coordinator of TallyCats, said the fair was the final K Week event where students could earn points. TallyCats will be at several hundred more events throughout the year, however, and will have a new website coming with all the information in the next few weeks.
Coal ash study finds contamination By Renee Schoof McClatchy Newspapers
WASHINGTON - A study released on Thursday finds that 39 sites in 21 states where coal-fired power plants dump their coal ash are contaminating water with toxic metals such as arsenic and other pollutants, and that the problem is more extensive than previously estimated. The analysis of state pollution data by the Environmental Integrity Project, the
Sierra Club and Earthjustice comes as the Environmental Protection Agency is considering whether to impose federally enforceable regulations for the first time. The EPA will hold the first of seven nationwide hearings about the proposed regulation Monday in Arlington, Va. A public comment period ends Nov. 19. The electric power industry is lobbying to keep regulation up to individual states. Environmental groups say the states have failed to protect
the public and that the EPA should set a national standard and enforce it. Of the 39 sites analyzed, 35 had groundwater monitoring wells on the grounds of the waste disposal area. All of them showed concentration of heavy metals such as arsenic and lead that exceeded federal health standards. The new report, following a previous study by the environmental groups and EPA's own tally, brings the number of contaminated coal waste
sites to 137 in 34 states. The U.S. burns more than 1 billion tons of coal a year to generate about half of the nation's electricity. It ends up with at least 125 million tons of coal waste, including ash and the sludge left from scrubbers that remove air pollutants. The report from the environmental groups said that more than a third of the reused coal ash is for structural fill or to fill up empty mines. The report said those uses could result in water contamination.
OPINIONS Friday, August 27, 2010
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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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Mandatory bike registration: cyclists benefit October marks the oneyear anniversary of the UK Parking & Transportation (PTS) bicycle permits mandate. All full-time and parttime employees, students, children of UK students and employees and visitors to campus must display valid bicycle permits to park on campus. According to the PTS website, these permits are free but have the same regulations as automobile passes. The Kernel reported in a September 2009 article that the decrease in bike theft provided by bicycle registration programs at other universities led to UK’s initiation of a similar program. For instance, Penn State’s bicycle registration program resulted in a 28 percent decline in thefts, and the University of Wisconsin saw a 20 percent drop. In line with the other schools’ observations, an Aug. 25 Kernel article reported that bike theft is declining on UK’s campus. With more than 4,500 bicycles registered since July 2009, the program has offered notable popularity and success for bicycle-commuters. Because the permit registration program is free, lasts for the lifetime of the bike and requests are easily accessed, students have no reason to bypass registration and risk impoundment. New bicycle-commuters
should take advantage of the PTS registration program during the current start-ofschool grace period to protect their bicycles on campus. The serial number associated with each bike pass is one more measure that can work to locate stolen bicycles. PTS keeps record of the make, model and serial number of each bike upon registration, valuable information that can be forwarded on to campus or city police in the event of a theft. Illegal bike parking issues can more easily be rectified if a bike is registered with PTS because the owner can be contacted using the registration information, thereby avoiding needless bicycle towing. By making bicycle registration on UK’s campus mandatory, PTS is doing a service to its university community. Students whose bikes are properly registered and display the decal may avoid impoundment and more easily recover stolen bikes. These students can also enjoy a more environmentally-savvy way to get around campus and improve cardiovascular health in the process. Students considering riding bicycles on campus should bear in mind all of the benefits and take advantage of the free, convenient program provided by UK PTS.
College advances experience, not maturation Shannon Frazer Kernel columnist
I’ve come to the realization that although I’m getting older, my societal role hasn’t changed much since I’ve entered college. For example, last Friday I joined scores of upperclassmen volunteers in the daunting task of moving freshmen in to their residence halls. As a fifth-year senior this year, my newly-acquired “super seniority” status offered me the valuable opportunity to be a go-to person on campus. But this year’s freshmen move-in effort made me especially aware of the age gap between the people who are just arriving at UK for the first time and people like me who are sticking around for the cliché academic “victory lap.” College is no longer a restricted four year period during which career goals are made, soul mates are met and lifelong aspirations are crossed off the bucket list, prior to ascending into full-blown adulthood. In more and more cases, college has become an extended (yet finite) period in a person’s life, worthy of its own classification. A recent New York Times Magazine article explained this very phenomenon, describing how in this day and age a new sector of the population is separating itself: it’s located somewhere between adolescence and adulthood, right in that twenty-something realm. This new categorization has affected numerous existing social institutions. For instance, the Internal Rev-
enue Service now classifies full-time students as dependents on their parents’ insurance until age 24, and those without insurance may stay on their parents’ plans until age 26, even if they are not students. With the down economy many college graduates are forced to return to their precollege roles of dependent children to their parents, at least until job prospects start looking up. These grads are adults in terms of education and experience, but inability to obtain a job hinders any further progression. As a result, college seniors are equally confounded by their predicament as the fresh-faced 18-year-olds, and changing government policies are feeding that naivety. Reflecting on my time at UK, I have become an element of its culture. I have embraced the college student lifestyle and I am seasoned by my experiences, but would hardly label myself an adult because of it. But higher education is not the reason that students transition into higher levels of maturity; rather, it is an intermediate step between adolescence and adulthood warranting its own recognition that enables the straddling life stages to flow into one another. Post-undergraduate life promises to be experientially different from that prior to college entry because higher education equips students with an advanced skill set. But it’s not until the day that the job offer is accepted and the nine-to-five grind begins that the adult persona seems to take over. Watch out, freshmen. It’ll sneak up on you faster than you think. Shannon Frazer is a journalism senior. E-mail sfrazer@kykernel.com.
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Water balloon fight introduces CSF mission God loves a good water balloon fight. An odd thesis to be certain, but does it--pardon the pun--hold water? For the past two years, the Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) has hosted two water balloon fights with combined attendance totaling almost 7,000 people tossing nearly 200,000 water balloons. Last year’s fight set the official Guinness world record for the largest such event in history. Friday night, Aug. 27, at 11:55 p.m. CSF will attempt to reclaim the Guinness World Record for the largest water balloon fight in history. The record set on the Johnson Center Field in 2009 was broken a few weeks back when BYU narrowly topped last year’s attendance mark of 3,902. World records aside, the question remains as to why a Christian campus ministry would be interested in hosting a water balloon fight. Shouldn’t such religious groups be concerned with Bible studies, praying with people and the like? Why in the world seek world records for water balloon fights? CSF deeply believes that life is a huge gift and not to be wasted. The ancient bibli-
cal figure King Solomon famously quipped that on earth there is a time for everything. A time to cry. To laugh. To love. To serve. To forgive. To heal. And yes, even to throw water balloons.
At these community events, we don’t break out Bibles, and the DJ’s don’t stop and huddle everyone up for prayer. Not only does CSF throw water balloon fights, we throw huge parties for any and all UK students who want to attend at no cost to students or the university. The CSF Luau last week was attended by 3,500 students from varied beliefs and backgrounds. 80s Party. Free Friday Flapjacks every Friday at midnight. Tens of thousands of students come through CSF events each year. Some care that we are a Christian group and some couldn’t care less. At these events we don’t break out Bibles, and the DJ’s don’t stop and huddle everyone up for prayer. We just live. Fun. Free. If someone comes, dances and loves
life the night they are here then great. If they want to come around CSF more after that, then great. No pressure. No weird bait-and-switch tactics. Just come and if you have a great time then come back again. Our belief is that our best way of living out our life of faith is simply by loving and helping people. And maybe one of the best ways we can help someone on any given night is simply by helping them to have a blast meeting new people, dancing and chucking water balloons at people standing 25 feet away. Campus is a place to think, a space where basic assumptions are questioned. This questioning and wrestling with big questions and big ideas is one of my favorite parts about being involved in a university setting. Campus ministries have an important role in this questioning and investigative process. We want to challenge some of the basic assumptions of campus life, of what living life to the fullest really means. Does excessive drinking enhance life or does it ultimately diminish one’s faculties for fully experiencing life? Do a myriad of sexual
experiences, while no doubt enjoyable in the moment, limit one’s ability for intimacy and trust down the road? These are fair questions, good things to ask before giving one’s life away in such pursuits. In short, life is what CSF is chasing after. Life, life and more life. God does love water balloon fights because God loves life and, as strange as it may sound, we think God also loves people. The well known Christian author and Oxford scholar C.S. Lewis once wrote that “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” On Friday night, thousands of smiles and high fives and memorable stories will be exchanged at the water balloon fight. But if C.S. Lewis is right then maybe the Johnson Center Fields won’t be the only place filled with joy because of people having fun throwing water balloons. Maybe God will also enjoy watching people loving life for an evening, even if it is something as simple as the smiles produced by enjoying a good water balloon fight. Brian Marshall is campus minister of UK Christian Student Fellowship. E-mail opinions @kykernel.com.
Underage music lovers excluded from shows Donald Mason Kernel columnist
So, you are an undergrad looking for something to do in Lexington. You round up your friends and head downtown. There are people running around in the street, bands playing and good times are in store. You get to the venue to check out some music you heard about and the dreadful words are asked, “Can I see your ID?” You only want to listen to music, not drink or get too wild (at least not in public), and your birthday doesn’t agree with the bouncer. You are turned away. While there are a handful of places that do offer 18 and over entertainment, those places typically are the restaurant/venue establishments. Unless your favorite band is playing at the 18 and over
venues, you will miss out on them. If they continue to play at venues that aren’t 18 and over, you might miss them during your time at UK. As a long time Lexington resident and front man in a band, I see this as a solvable problem that could benefit the venues as well as Lexington. First of all, students who have an enriched experience in the city during their time in college have an increased chance that they will be holdovers when they graduate. This exposure will increase the educational level, revenue for the city and have advocates for UK, based on their experience. Young, progressive and educated people help this city grow into the next phase and become a viable destination for young professionals. If someone doesn’t get to delve into the culture and nightlife of Lexington until 21, Lexington has a hard time competing with Louisville, Cincinnati, Nashville and other surround-
ing cities in those areas. That same person will be ready to leave Lexington upon graduation, for something “bigger and better.” Second, students will be able to find local music and latch on for several years. This helps the bands survive with not only the cover take from the door, but crowd support and fan feedback. Supporting local music is more difficult than supporting national acts. Local acts have about an average of three years, meaning if a band starts your freshman year, you may not get a chance to see them before they disappear. National acts have large ad campaigns, considerable followings, promoted music, etc. For local acts, you have to be in the know, referred to a band or stumble upon one when you are out and about. Lastly, the venues could profit from this as well. Granted, the underage patrons would not be able to stimulate bar sales, but if they paid a premium cover ($10 instead of $5, for exam-
ple) and possibly a two nonalcoholic drink minimum, they would be making up for some of that difference. Instead of putting the big black Sharpie “X” on the hands of the underage, put it on those who are of age. Chances are that a 21 and over patron will not wash the X off. The main reason why venues are not as friendly about this more often is the insurance/licensure liability. If one bad apple came in and was served drinks, the venue would face heavy fines and possibly lose their liquor license. The only way for it to work is for the underage respect the privilege. Once venues lock into a system and have safeguards built in to protect them, this would be a great way to draw the entire campus, instead of 25 percent. Until things change, you can always stand outside. DRM signing out. Donald Mason is a local musician and music lover working in the UK Department of Geography.
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Recruiting rankings favor UK By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
UK’s brand new crop of freshmen haven’t even hit the Rupp Arena floor, but the hype surrounding the class of 2011 recruiting class is already beginning to build. And with one-and-done players seemingly the norm in the Calipari Era, keeping up with potential Cats has become part of the fan experience. The hype received an extra boost with the newly re-
FOOTBALL Continued from page 3 Lanefski said of his perceived nasty streak. “I think it’s just being nervous about being in my spot at the right time. I want to get there as fast as possible and if someone is there I’m going to hit them as hard as I can.� Aside from the battle at center, UK’s offensive line is not necessarily brand new with nine lettermen on hand,
leased recruiting rankings by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. UK commitments made up half of the top six players in both lists. Anthony Davis, who committed over the summer, rose to No. 1 overall in the Scout.com rankings. The top ranking culminates his quick rise up the depth charts as he’s grown six inches to become a 6-foot-9 power forward with a guard’s skill set. In the span of about a year,
Davis has gone from a relative unknown to one of the best prospects in the nation. Michael Gilchrist, the top-ranked small forward in the class, was ranked No. 5 overall. He played for Team USA’s under-17 team that won the world championship over the summer. Gilchrist came off the bench but was the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 15.0 points and 7.3 rebounds in 19.5 minutes.
Marquis Teague is the top point guard in the class and was rated No. 6 overall. Rivals’ list was similar, although they flipped the order of UK’s commits. Marquis Teague was ranked No. 2 overall, Michael Gilchrist No. 3, and Anthony Davis No. 6 in the updated Rivals rankings. Either way, UK figures to have a third straight topranked recruiting class in 2011.
but the line is certainly retooled. Junior Stuart Hines, who is switching from right guard to left guard, is UK’s only full-time returning starter on the line. Graduated are Gonzalez, left tackle Zipp Duncan, left guard Christian Johnson and Justin Jeffries, who started nine games at right tackle. Last year’s offensive line helped the Cats average 191.2 rushing yards per game, the team’s best output since 1995. UK also ranked
in the nation’s top 25 in rushing offense, fewest quarterback sacks allowed and fewest tackles for loss allowed. “We’re starting to come together as unit and play more as a whole offensive line,� Hines said. “We need to be playing together, staying on the same page with each other and bringing intensity to everything we do.� Senior Brad Durham, a part-time starter at right tackle the past two seasons, will
look to start full-time at that position, while sophomore Larry Warford will likely start at right guard. At left tackle, junior Billy Joe Murphy, who started three games in 2008, and junior Chandler Burden, who transitioned from defensive end in the spring, are battling for the responsibility of protecting their quarterback’s blind side. “I think the offensive line needs to be a unit, a team within a team,� Phillips said.
Men’s basketball schedule released By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
The 2010-11 men's basketball schedule has been officially released. The full schedule includes a trip to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational, which has a field of Oklahoma, Washington, Virginia, Wichita State, Connecticut, Chaminade and Michigan State, beginning Nov. 24. UK also plays at Louisville Dec. 31, creating the chance for a memorable New Years Eve for
STARTERS Continued from page 3 Phillips has stated that platooning quarterbacks is not an option for him (for now), but perhaps he should consider this option seeing as he hadn’t decided upon a starter until just a few days ago. The bottom line is if an athlete makes a team, the coach believes that person possesses the necessary talent to play – that is undisputable.
the state of Kentucky. UK finishes the season at Tennessee for the last game of the season. “This year’s schedule challenges us from game one and I hope it will prepare our young team for the battles we will face in March,� UK head coach John Calipari said in a news release. “Great job by John Robic and our athletic department in getting the schedule together. There should be lots for the Big Blue Nation to get excited over.�
But how much of a talent discrepancy really exists between starter and backup is disputable. A coach will ultimately put in whom he feels fits at that time, no matter who begins the game. Phillips was brought to UK to do a particular job, which he seems to be doing well to this point. Hartline, on the other hand, may only have one game to prove he is the right man for the job in the eyes of his critics. If he is unable to, the next in line will be become the starter just like that.
2010-11 UK men’s basketball schedule notable games Nov. 22 Maui Invitational begins Dec. 4 at North Carolina Dec. 8 Notre Dame (at Louisville) Dec. 31 at Louisville Feb. 5 at Florida (College Gameday)
CLUB Continued from page 3 actually won. It was really amazing to be able to go out there and show off all the work our teams had been putting in.� The hard work is something club members say trap and skeet is all about.
“What draws me to the sport is the fact that it has been the only hobby I’ve been able to stick with my whole life,� Lacy said. “I have been doing this since I was 8 years old and I love it more every day. I feel like the people I meet and the memories I make are things that will stick with me forever. It’s something great to get your mind off things when
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Democrats deal with low enthusiasm By Dave Helling McClatchy Newspapers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ Two years ago on Aug. 25,the Democratic Party gathered in Denver _ energetic and confident of victory to nominate Barack Obama for president. What a difference a deep recession, two wars, a yearlong argument over health care, a tea party movement, a massive deficit, a minor scandal or two, a muddled message and partisan gridlock can make. That 2008 enthusiasm, many Democrats acknowledge, has turned to anger and disillusionment in 2010, threatening midterm chances
for scores of their candidates. "My gosh, it's like night and day," said Anne McGregor, a field organizer for Obama, comparing the attitude of his supporters now and then. "Young people have no reason to be excited," observed Doug Gray, a political consultant and liberal organizer in the Kansas City area. "They feel like it doesn't matter, it's just more of the same." Political pros have dubbed the problem an "enthusiasm gap," and point to polling that suggests the deepening Democratic problem:
An Ipsos Public Affairs poll designed to measure voter enthusiasm in August put Democrats at 60 percent and Republicans at 79 percent. Gallup found 51 percent of conservative Republicans "very enthusiastic" about voting this November; just 29 percent of liberal Democrats are in that category The effects of the enthusiasm gap, he said, will be felt in several local races, including Ike Skelton's re-election bid in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and the Roy Blunt-Robin Carnahan Senate campaign. A Rasmussen poll released Tuesday showed
Blunt, the Republican, with his biggest lead to date in that race: 51 percent to Carnahan's 40 percent. Carnahan spokesman Linden Zakula said the poll's findings did not reflect any enthusiasm gap. He said they show the impact of Blunt's heavy advertising effort in July and August, as well as anti-Carnahan ads from outside groups. He said the numbers will narrow once voters focus on comparisons between Blunt and Carnahan. "I really don't sense any lack of enthusiasm," Zakula said. But some Democrats said
Carnahan's response to her poll numbers could alienate party members in the state. Those positions, some Democrats said, could cause problems with traditional party voting blocs such as organized labor and urban and minority voters. Some Democrats said it will help if Obama assumes a more aggressive campaign posture. Hamburger noted Obama's pointed criticisms of the GOP earlier this month, saying he expects those attacks to continue after Labor Day. "There's still time to mitigate some of the damage we've done to ourselves,"
Gray said. "But we need a bit more of backbone and to start talking about some of these issues." Other party members are urging discontented Democrats to get over it. "I can understand your disillusionment with a president and representatives that seem to bend to the prevailing winds from the right," former Labor Secretary Robert Reich wrote earlier this month. "But if you ... and other progressives wallow in your cynicism we'll be in much bigger trouble as a nation than we are now."
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Lions, tigers and acrobats, oh my By Courtney Thomas features@kykernel.com
The term “Animal House” not only describes the University of Kentucky in its first week of classes, but also Rupp Arena as it hosts the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “ZING ZANG ZOOM” FROM Aug. 27-29. “In the 140 years of business, this is the first and only Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus based on magic,” Alex Roman said, magical zingmaster and host of the show. “Be prepared to witness a nine-ton elephant disappear before your eyes, and watch as we transform a clown into Bengal tiger. “The circus this year promises to be new, innovative and exciting, while combining the thrills and fun of the circus with the mystery of
magic,” said Roman. According to the Ringling Bros. website, the experience is supposed to keep you on the edge of your seat, anxious and in awe all at once. “Be prepared to gasp as people shoot out of canons and acrobats to crazy tricks,” Roman said. The circus will bring with it a variety of acrobatsand exotic animals that hope to entice viewers throughout the show. “This is truly an international affair with performers and acrobats from China, Russia, Ukraine and other countries around the world,” Roman said. “The circus brings nine Asian elephants, a dozen Bengal tigers, zebras, Arabian and Friesian horses, and other animals from around the world that are not only exotic, but also do tricks,” Roman
said. The circus aims its focus on not only children, but people of all ages. “College students would love the show because it is nothing like they have ever seen before,” Roman said. “Imagine seeing Americas Got Talent live, but with better talents and exotic animals. Tickets can be purchased at Rupp Arena or Ticketmaster.com and are extremely affordable for all budgets, said Teresa Franzen, publicist of Ringling Bros. Circus. Ticket prices range from $12-85 and can be bought online or via telephone. “The biggest thing is tickets are affordable, Roman said. “So come see the show because it is like nothing in the world and it really is ‘The Greatest Show on Earth.’”
More free food and prizes offered at South Campus By Erin Shea features@kykernel.com
Want free food and entertainment? Well, look no further than your own neighborhood. The second annual Block Party takes place Friday at 9:00 p.m. on South Campus, and is put on by the Resident Student Association , Black Student Union and UK Dining Services. “Basically it is a chance for students to come outside of their own dorms and get free food, t-shirts and other things, along with getting to know the people that are living around you,” K-Crew Coordinator and pre-law junior, Lauren Perkins said. The Block Party will be held outside the south campus dorms, but it is open to all UK students as a part of KWeek Perkins said. “[This year] we’re wiser and know more about what’s going on,” said Krissalyn
Booth, President of the BSU and english senior. “It’s going to run smoother and have a better turnout than last year.” RSA president Abbey Elkus, said she expects there to be around 1,000 students or more stopping by at some point during the event. “A lot more students are attending [K Week] events this year, Perkins said. Even the smaller events have a few hundred students coming out and since this is one of the last events, people are still on a high from meeting new people and getting free food.” “It’s a good event for students who are looking to do things after classes instead of right before classes start,” Elkus said. The RSA and BSU decided to move the Block Party so that it will take place the Friday after the first week of school, instead of the Friday
before classes start like last year. Everything is free. Students are able to meet other students and be introduced to campus organizations while enjoying free music and promotional items and tons of free food. This year will also host more organizations, a new DJ, more security and the staff of ResLife will be in attendance Elkus said. “I would attend because of the free food, give aways, to meet new people and to relax after the first week of school,” Perkins said. This year is the second year the Block Party is taking place. It was started by the RSA for students living in the dorms to get to know their new neighbors and to encourage getting involved with organizations on campus. It takes place Friday from 9:00 to 11:45 p.m. near the South Campus dorm complex.