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CELEBRATING 39 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
Todd to deliver his final address
BIG BLUE GOES GREEN
By Becca Clemons news@kykernel.com
UK President Lee Todd will deliver his last State of the University Address Thursday at Patterson Office Tower Plaza. Todd unexpectedly announced his plans for retirement last week. Events begin at 11 a.m., when members of the UK community can enjoy a free lunch and browse informational exhibits set up by student organizations, Todd said in a campus wide e-mail Todd Wednesday. Todd and SG President Ryan Smith will deliver the addresses starting at 11:30 a.m., with Smith speaking first on behalf of the student government and Todd’s speech following. Todd said he will reflect on UK’s successes over the past year in a changing economy and discuss goals for the university’s future. According to a UK press release, Emmyaward winning NBC sports broadcaster and UK alumnus Tom Hammond will serve as master of ceremonies for the event. The release said a large part of the address will focus on innovation across campus in a challenging economy. “Innovation is bubbling up from every corner of our campus,” Todd said. “Our students, faculty and staff continue to stare adversity in the face and, instead of whining, they are trying to find creative solutions to help us through these tough times.” Todd will recognize UK faculty, staff, students and alumni that display excellence and innovation, including Oscar-winning motion picture sound editor and 1971 UK graduate Henry “Bub” Asman, and UK track and field competitor Rondel Sorrillo and coach Don WeSee TODD on page 2
Students give advice for improving UK By Kelsey Caudill news@kykernel.com
Students can now create their own agendas for improving the university and maybe win some money in the process. The Quality Enhancement Plan, a program that targets UK’s academic advancement, is taking advice from the community on ways to improve learning at the university. Dr. Deanna Sellnow, QEP co-chair, stressed the importance of getting student feedback on the issue. “Since this is about improving student learning, who best can help inform us about what that might look like but students?” Sellnow said. To voice their suggestions, students, faculty, staff, alumni and even parents may submit proposals outlining their ideas based on six major themes chosen earlier this year: “Developing Engaged Citizenship;” “Expanding Global Awareness and Involvement;” “Fostering a Supportive and Vibrant Campus Culture;” “Enhancing Scholarship: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication and Academic Integrity;” “Advancing 21st Century Teaching and Learning;” or “Navigating Successful Transitions.” Proposals must contain contact information, identification of theme(s) and a 500-word essay describing the innovation. 8-10 proposals will be selected as finalists—the authors of these will receive a $1,000 prize and the opportunity to resubmit their topics for the final rounds of See PLAN on page 2 First issue free. Subsequent issues 25 cents.
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Engineering senior Scott Beckmeyer (right) gives advice to a student at the Wildcat Wheels booth during the Big Blue Goes Green Showcase Sept. 15.
UK strives for green By Brian Hancock news@kykernel.com
UK is going from blue to green. Students gained insight on sustainability Wednesday at the 4th annual Big Blue Goes Green Showcase, which took place in the Frank Harris Grand Ballroom of the Student Center. The event contained over 40 displays, ranging from the University’s solar car to the Cane Run Watershed Project. Over 600 people attended. “The goal of this event is to communicate all the on-going efforts here at UK,” Shane Tedder, UK’s Sustainability Coordinator said.
Through BBGG, UK students and faculty were able to explore the many avenues through which UK is trying to become more eco-friendly. Tom Gregory, UK’s Recycling Coordinator, was on hand to speak about the University’s recycling effort. “In total, we divert about 27 percent of our waste here at UK,” Gregory said. “Four to six people come every day to manage all of our recycling.” In addition, Gregory said that UK hauls out around 1,500 pounds of food every week to be converted to compost. “We’re greener than most people think,” Gregory said.
Mike Wilson and Andy Placido were at the event to talk about UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research. The Center is focusing on using algae to capture CO2 from flue gas from coal combustion – a topic of much debate at UK. “We’re hoping to demonstrate the feasibility of growing algae on a large scale, and to evaluate the different technologies and processes,” Wilson said. In addition to the various booths, UK 101 students were invited to attend a presentation given by Tedder entitled “Sustainability 101: What every student needs to know about susSee GREEN on page 2
Locke approaches milestone By Nick Craddock ncraddock@kykernel.com
Sixty-three yards are all that separate Derrick Locke from joining elite company. UK’s senior tailback has compiled 1,937 rushing yards in his career, good for seventh on UK’s career all-time rushing list, and when he most likely gets to the 2,000-yard plateau he will become the sixth player in UK history to reach that milestone. “I’m not even thinking about the 2,000 yards now, I just want to get my 1,000-some yards for this season,” Locke said. “I saw that I was close to (the milestone), and eventually I’ll get it.” Specifically, Locke said that his
personal goals for this season include rushing for about 1,300 or 1,400 yards and 20 touchdowns. Locke became the first UK tailback since Rafael Little in 2007 to run for consecutive 100-yard games when he surpassed 100 yards in UK’s two games this season. Locke is on pace for 1,236 yards by the end of the regular season, which would see him fall 29 yards short of Little for third place on UK’s career all-time rushing list, a notable feat considering the rash of injuries he has sustained during his career. “I felt like if I wouldn’t have gotten hurt, I would’ve been at (2,000 yards) a long time ago,”
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Senior running back Derrick Locke runs past a defender in UK’s first See LOCKE on page 8 home game against WKU Sept. 11. Newsroom: 257-1915; Advertising: 257-2872
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TODD Continued from page 1 ber, the release said. Todd will also discuss excellence among university programs such as UK’s Campus Dining Services, the P20 Innovation Lab run by the College of Education
and UK HealthCare’s Chandler Hospital Emergency Department, recognized worldwide as being one of the most technologically advanced facilities of its kind. The release reported that a record level of money is being spent on research at UK—almost $370 million— and that the current freshman
GREEN Continued from page 1 tainability.” “It’s not just about sustainability," King said. "It’s about economics as well, and how the two go hand-in-hand.” Perhaps the marquee showcase, however, was UK’s 'Sky blue’ solar house. The house, which was completed earlier this year, operates at net zero, meaning it actually produces more energy than it consumes.
class has a record retention rate of 81.8 percent, even as enrollment increases each year. A Sept. 15 Kernel article also reported that this year’s freshman class is the most academically prepared to date in terms of ACT scores and high school GPAs. UK’s official news web-
“The house is completely livable,” said architecture associate professor Greg Luhan. “We can actually sell off the extra energy it produces as well.” The house recently placed ninth in the world at the U.S. Department of Energy’s fourth biannual Solar Decathlon, which was held in Washington. Though the house is currently located at the Horse Park for the World Equestrian games, Luhan still had a model set up for students and faculty to view. Taylor Steele, an architecture junior, at-
tended the event for the sake of research. “We’re here trying to find new technologies to lower costs and make net zero more attainable,” Steele said. Steele said the showcase gave attendees a broader vision about the environmentally friendly projects taking place at UK. “This is a step in the right direction,” Steele said. “It’s bringing attention to sustainability and making people think about it like never before.”
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Never Let Me Go Lovely and melancholy, poignant and chilling, "Never Let Me Go" is an old school sci-fi dystopia with lovely, wistful performances that never quite overcome the fatalism that hangs over the whole affair. Music video director Mark Romanek's film of Kazuo Ishiguro's novel is an arid take on an alternate reality where disease, death and dying have been beaten back by a medical and moral breakthrough. Organ transplants were perfected in the 1950s. Life is better, longer. So why is no one smiling? Carey Mulligan is Kathy, narrator of the tale, a sensitive, thoughtful soul who, even in the blush of youth, spends "most of my time not looking forward, but looking back." What she recalls is her upbringing in an orphanage where children are cared for by the stern, emotionless headmistress (Charlotte Rampling). "Keeping yourselves healthy is of paramount importance." Kathy falls, as a child, for Tommy, a creative kid, but a chronic tantrum tosser. But her best friend, Ruth, snatches him away. And as they all grow up into Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley, the ramifications of this love triangle take center stage as they, and the viewer, consider the ethics one must live by _ that the one lesson their one honest teacher can teach them is the only one that matters. "You have to know who you are, and what you are," she says. And you have to de-
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — All the elements today come together to form a constructive package. Assign responsibility for tracking results to someone else and take action. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Although there's no time for personal matters today, you get plenty accomplished at work and at a networking event organized by colleagues. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — All actions get removed from your personal sphere into more public venues. No worries. You do just fine working and relaxing with others. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — All your efforts today draw you into a community of
cide how you're going to live your life, early on. Over the ensuing years, the kids _ Kathy says _ cope with their fate, to be "donors" or "carers" on their way to "completion." The trio of fine young actors make "Never Let Me Go" work. Mulligan lets us feel the emotions Kathy can't express as she sits, alone on her bed, listening to an ancient cassette of torch songs by Judy Bridgewater. Things left unsaid only compound the tragic overtones of these seemingly joyless lives. Knightley suggests Ruth's fiery determination to not have her life's course determined. And Garfield magnifies Tommy's pliable innocence _ a guy who isn't quite as tuned in as Ruth or Kathy, the very embodiment of the hope that the film suggests is the one thing that keeps us going. But there are no highs in this film, no levity or thrills. "Never Let Me Go" is "Blade Runner" without the shootouts, "Logan's Run" without the running, "Children of Men" without the hope. It's a dryeyed weeper that makes its surprises so obvious that they aren't surprises at all _ merely waypoints the film reaches as it makes us consider our humanity, and theirs. That is enough to give "Never Let Me Go" the emotional weight of a good film if not the transcendent glow of a great one.
like-minded individuals. Go with the flow. You find that you appreciate their energy. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Do nothing to interrupt today's enjoyment. Set aside work, and focus on a new kind of fun. Everyone participates with almost zero effort for a great day. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — You get more done today than you did all week. Take notes about an idea that resolves a work question. Spend time with friends. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Stay at home if you can, and work on household projects. Get everyone involved, and promise fun when it's all complete. Whistle while you work. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Work within your physical capabilities, and avoid excessive strain on joints and muscles. You have time to get it all
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 2) — Today is a 7 — Older and younger people come together in one group for a massive celebration. Be careful not to over-indulge your appetite, and enjoy.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — You hardly have to lift a finger to get all your goals met now. Check items off your list throughout the day. Praise others effusively. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Mental flexibility gets you through a tight spot with ease. What seemed like a major obstacle gets shifted with a few magic words. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Life moves forward. One person resists any change, while the rest accept it's inevitability. Everything works out fine, nonetheless. MCT
site, UKNow, will stream the address live on its website, and will post live tweets from the university’s official Twitter account, (@universityofky.) In the case of inclement weather, activities will take place under the covered end of the White Hall Classroom Building, the press release said.
PLAN Continued from page 1 selection in February 2011. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 1. To submit a proposal or to learn more about the QEP competition, go to http://www.uky.edu/SACS/QE P.html. A QEP is necessary for UK to reaffirm its accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Though it is a SACS require-
ment, President Lee Todd sees the QEP as a way to rally community support. “We feel that this process provides us the opportunity to engage the entire University community in a healthy and open conversation about the future of education at UK,” Todd said in an email to students. “I view this as a transformational moment, providing us the opportunity to harness the innovation and creativity alive and well in all corners of this campus to create a more dynamic University.”
Campus Queen By Martha Groppo mgroppo@kykernel.com
On July 15, 2010, Candice Cruz heard her name called and stood in disbelief before stepping forward to receive her crown, then burst into tears. It wasn’t a scene in Miss Congeniality, however. She had just been crowned Miss Teen United States. “I’ve never had that emotion,” Cruz said. “They called out my name and I just stood there in shock. I looked at my mom, and that’s when I started crying.” Cruz, a UK journalism sophomore, represented Kentucky at the Miss Teen United States pageant in Las Vegas this summer and left holding the coveted winner’s crown. That’s when her reign as Miss Teen United States began. “It’s not just winning the title,” Cruz said. “It’s a whole year process of fulfilling the title you set out to get.” During her reign, Cruz will work with the Ronald McDonald house, the University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital and her platform, the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty. Cruz teamed with the Girl Scouts and Dove Campaign. “I make sure that they know that beauty is from the inside,” Cruz said. “I talk about how the media portrays models and that’s not real.” Cruz said she wishes people understood that “pageants are not all about standing around and looking pretty. It is the confidence that makes everyone so beautiful.” She emphasized the inner beauty of her fellow contestants and said, “We try to make the world a better place; we aren’t just a pretty face walking around in an evening gown.” Cruz does not believe her appearance won her the title. “I feel like it was my characteristics from the inside and not just my makeup and hair,” she said. Although she did a few pageants growing up, Cruz did not seriously consider pageant participa-
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tion until she won homecoming queen in high school. She was entered into the Kentucky Homecoming queen competition and won runner-up. Cruz said she plans to compete in more pageants after her reign, but she is currently “just enjoying the moment and loving every second of being Miss Teen United States 2010.” And she has plenty to enjoy. She will pose for the cover of SuperModels Unlimited this fall and will have a fashion show with Tony Bowls, the designer of the dress she wore for the competition in February. According to the United States Pageant website, each national titleholder wins $10,000 worth of cash and prizes. When she’s not performing duties as Miss Teen United States, Cruz stays busy. She is a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, a campus tour guide, a member of the K Book Editorial Board, a UK 101 Peer Instructor and a Wildcat Student TV reporter for Sports Zone. She hopes to one day be a news anchor for the Today Show, ET! or ESPN. According to Cruz, popular depictions of pageants are a blend of truth and fiction. She loves Miss Congeniality, but says media pageant depictions are not completely accurate. “Everyone has this perception of catty and cut-throat pageant girls which is completely false,“ Cruz said. “When I came off stage after being called for top 6, all of the other girls had my bathing suit and gown ready.” Cruz brought memories like these back from the pageant, but said that her win had little impact on her personal relationships “I am just a regular college student that loves to go to football and basketball games and meet new people,” Cruz said. “I am still the same Candice as I always have been.” For more information about the pageant, see www.unitedstatespageant.com. PHOTO BY SCOTT HANNIGAN| STAFF
Constitution Day returns with campus celebration By Luke Glaser news@kykernel.com
There will be a demonstration of our Constitutional rights outside the Main Building on Friday. Leave the torches and pitchforks at home, however; books will be the only tool used. Sept. 17 is Constitution Day, and the Gaines Center for Humanities, which does a book reading every year, moved their festivities to coincide with the holiday. To celebrate our right to read, the center will host a banned book reading. Banned books have a long history in the U.S., and range from classics like Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” to “The Adventures of Captain Underpants.”
“We will be celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment in our lives,” Dr. Robert Rabel, head of the Gaines Center, said. “Even if info and ideas are unorthodox, they deserve to be heard.” Readers include associate provost in the College of Agriculture Mike Mullen, who will read from “The Grapes of Wrath.” As banned books have an international history, Harald Hoëbusch of the German Department will read from Thomas Mann,
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whose writing was banned by the Nazi Regime. During breaks, banned music will play. As the Constitution protects us all, everyone is invited to come and read from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. on Friday between the Main Building and Patterson Office Tower. “It’s a BYOB event,” Rabel said. “Bring your own books.” Provided, of course, that those books have been banned. The Citizen Kentucky Project of the Scripps Howard First Amendment Center and the Discovery
Seminar Program of the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence are teaming up with the Gaines Center for Constitution Day festivities. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. a variety of activites will take place such as voter registration, an election preview, and presentations from special guests including Trey Grayson, Kentucky Secretary of State, Mary John O'Hair, dean of the College of Education, Kelley West, middle school social studies teacher at Christ the
King School and Al Cross, member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. There will also be free pie, lemonaid and copies of the constitution. Buck Ryan is the professor teaching the freshman Discovery Seminar class, Citizen Kentucky: Journalism and Democracy, which is helping organize the Consitution Day event. "I have been involved in Constitution Day at UK since the beginning," Ryan said. “This will be the best one in six years."
This year we are focusing on what UK can do to improve civic education for kids in the Commonwealth. — Buck Ryan, Event organizer
Ryan explained that in the past UK has highlighted its award-winning debate team, hosted a Freedom Forum concert featuring banned rock music or invited public officials to talk about the first time they voted for president. "This year we are focusing on what UK can do to improve civic education for kids in the Commonwealth," Ryan said. "It will take a team effort by civic leaders, elected public officials, journalists and other good citizens, including the kids themselves." Ryan explained that all his Citizen Kentucky public forums over the last decade carried the same invitation: "Come for two minutes or two hours, whatever makes sense for you."
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Linkin Park changes style for ‘A Thousand Suns’ After ten years in the mainstream music scene, maturation and change is natural. Abandoning your sound is not, and that’s exactly what Linkin Park has done on their latest release. MATT If you MURRAY listen closeKernel ly, you can columnist tell “A Thousand Suns” is actually Linkin Park. The album is more similar to their last release “Minutes to Midnight” rather than their certified diamond debut “Hybrid Theory”and their multi-platinum followup “Meteora.”
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Gone are the heavy guitars and abrasive screaming of Chester Bennington. Instead, the band traded them in for electronic and synth effects. The album has an airy feel in comparison to past efforts, as multiple tracks are broken up by interludes. Mike Shinoda brings back a rapping presence that was absent on the past albums. Unlike his past verses, these seem less inspired and more repetitive. The album is void of the
unshakable hooks that were prevalent in past releases, so much so that even the album’s single “The Catalyst” feels out of place on rock radio. The record’s lone gem is its third track, “Burning in the Skies,” but since no other track lives up to its quality, it simply serves as an example of the potential the band was unable to reach on the release. Linkin Park may have warned fans that this would be an experimental release, but that doesn’t excuse the haphazard album. Maybe it’s time for the band to team-up with hitmaking producer Rick Rubin and return to their multi-platinum ways … or fully commit to this new sound and actually make it work.
President, wife to publish children’s book in November By Christi Parsons MCT
WASHINGTON — President Obama, who has worked to shield his daughters from the spotlight, will publish a children's book later this fall framed as a letter from him to them. Aides to Obama say the president and first lady aren't worried that the book will foist the children into the public eye, because it is not about them, but rather a tribute to 13 Americans and their commitment to the nation. "Our encouragement is to keep their private lives private," Gibbs said Wednesday. The volume is "an inspirational book about the country they live in and about their ability and the ability for children throughout this country to dream ... to dream big and accomplish whatever they
want to." "Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters" is a children's illustrated book, a slim volume with a small amount of text written by Obama, according to its publisher, Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. The book is due out on Nov. 16. The manuscript is part of a three-volume deal Obama signed after his election to the Senate in 2004, and was completed before he was sworn in as president. It is being marketed as a "moving tribute" to groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped the nation. Artist Georgia O'Keeffe, baseball great Jackie Robinson and President George Washington are among those whose stories it profiles. Upon moving into the
White House, first lady Michelle Obama consulted with her predecessors about their own practices for keeping their children out of the limelight. In many ways, the Obamas follow the precedent that Bill and Hillary Clinton set for their daughter, Chelsea, during their residence here. After all, said Gibbs, Malia and Sasha Obama didn't make the decision to move to Washington, and their parents want them to "live as normal a set of lives as they can." Illustrated by best-selling artist Loren Long, the book will carry a retail price of $17.99. Its first run will see 500,000 copies printed, and proceeds will go to a scholarship fund for the children of dead and disabled soldiers.
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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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College steps up on diversity initiatives As the university strives for diversity, UK’s College of Medicine has taken its own strides to address the issue within its department. In August, the College of Medicine held its first program designed to engage minority students. According to an August 30 Kernel article, the idea for the program came from Ima Ebong upon experiencing a similar program as an undergraduate at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The program’s goal is to attract more under-represented minorities to the university. Ebong specifically stated that this included African-Americans, Hispanics and students from eastern Kentucky. For many organizations, improving organizations is often limited to merely increasing the number of African-Americans within the organization. The College of Medicine should be commended for breaking this trend and striving to attract students from all backgrounds. The program didn’t focus solely on attracting these demographics, but
instead made sure to tie back to the College itself. They allowed students the opportunity experience the life of a medical student for the day. In doing so, the program did an effective job of both drawing these students of different ethnicities and simultaneously giving them the experience of the College itself, allowing them to see if it was a good fit. Programs like these are the ones that put UK on the map and push it in the right direction for the Top 20 Plan. Students are able to compare it to similar programs at other colleges and experience the life of students in their potential situations. By combining this and gearing it toward students of various ethnicities, the College of Medicine greatly improves its recruiting ability while also attracting a wide range of students. UK should follow suit, as programs like these break the mold of traditional recruitment that the university as a whole has been following, ultimately resulting in a more diverse campus.----
Proposed mosque represents tolerance Coexist. This empowering word is often seen plastered on the bumpers of numerous cars. The word has come to bring a sense of brotherhood between people who at first may not seem alike, but upon closer observation AQSA share more similarities than differences. QURESHI I wish more citizens of Guest columnist our nation could experience the sense of unity I feel upon viewing the bumper sticker. Park51, better known as the “Ground Zero Mosque” is a community center to be built two blocks away from Ground Zero. The community center has been under construction since its initial purchase in July of 2009. Author, imam, and activist, Feisal Abdul Rauf founded the community center which is to be named the “Cordoba house.” A common argument surrounding the construction of the community center is that it is “insensitive” and “disrespectful to those lost in the attacks.” In contrast, constructing this community center is the embodiment of American principles and beliefs. American beliefs are centered on tolerance, diversity, freedom of religion, in addition to equal rights for all citizens. Denying the creation of this center is essentially labeling and condemning a portion of American populace as less than American citizens. It is important to remember that not only is this center within the constitutional rights of the American citizens building it but also is very respectful to those lost in the attacks. Within the center, which includes an area for Muslim prayer, is a monument which is to honor the lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks. There were many innocent lives lost in the attacks, including many innocent Muslim lives. We as a nation share this grief, regardless of which faith we practice. I sympathize with the families who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks, and at the same time, I think it would be impractical to completely veto the plans for constructing the community center. Yes, the center is to be located in the same city as the attacks, but two blocks away. Yes, the center is called the “Ground Zero Mosque,” but it is more of a community center which houses a mosque than a mosque itself. And yes, people say it is insensitive to build this center, but as I mentioned, the center will include a monument for the lives lost. I think that the construction of the center should proceed and be viewed as a building which is a step away from ignorance and a step towards tolerance. As a fellow University of Kentucky student and member of the Muslim Student Association, I would like to see my community, beginning with students, become more tolerant and learn to at least respect the construction of this center which is beneficial to all. Aqsa Qureshi is a psychology junior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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University makes weak attempt at diversity My decision to attend college had quite a few different factors, which ultimately led me to choosing UK.
WES ROBINSON Kernel columnist
Proximity to my immediate family, scholarships and the "prestige" that went along with UK played greatly into that decision. However, those reasons were trumped by diversity to some extent. I valued diversity so much that it was the reason I listed for wanting to attend UK on my entrance essay. To me, the state's largest institution of higher education, with a growing population of diverse students, was the best option to stay close to home, avoid going broke and receive a quality education. Many years later, I can honestly say UK has made major strides since I first set foot on campus, but personally, I notice the exact same problems. The difference is there are enough policies and ini-
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tiatives in place to give the perception that so much is happening when in fact very little has shifted. For the first time since I took Spanish 302, I have had two other minorities in a class for my major. It is not until I go to Major Black Writers and Race, Ethnicity and Politics do I see more than three other minorities in class. On Tuesday, the UK Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists had more than 10 people at a meeting, which is a great turnout for us. However, when you consider how many communications students there are along with the fact that the organization is inclusive to all students wishing to better themselves in the field of journalism, things start to look a little differently. I understand that very few classes boast a high number of minority students, but it is not as if minorities do not learn foreign languages — the same applies to having an interest in journalism. Each year, UK touts its growing number of culturally diverse students and its growing retention rate, but
there still is something missing when it comes to the interests and activities of the students being brought in. Having more minorities is nice, but if they are all in the same field of study who is really benefitting? Diversity is something I would love to see more of on this campus, but I have become skeptical to the extent to which it can manifest itself. Lack of effort will not be the reason however, at least in the respect of what some dedicated individuals do to ensure the spread of multiculturalism on campus. You can look all over the place to students, staff members, departments and administrators who make it their mission to make the campus a more inclusive place. The problem is, the reach of those collective individuals can only extend so far when the climate of the university is as it is. This campus has learned how to go through the motions and make the proper gestures to demonstrate that things are fine and dandy when it comes to diversity. It's formulaic how certain individuals are brought in to
"represent" diversity and strategic how certain inclusive terms get thrown around, meanwhile within the university the same problems still exist. Diversity is more than just numbers, just as much as it is more than people feeling comfortable with their surroundings. For UK to truly become more diverse, it has to recruit and welcome people from all walks of life in all aspects of the university. Not only does UK need more minority students, faculty and staff, but it needs also sponsors, donors, spokespeople, trustees, collaborative partners and visible alumni that aren't athletes, and many other areas. On the surface you can point to many things about diversity at UK and walk away with a positive perception of the situation, and on some levels I applaud the steps that have been made. Until diversity extends to deeper aspects of the university on a more meaningful level, a shiny coat of paint will be all UK has to hide its true colors. Wes Robinson is a Spanish senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
...the UK Chapter of the National Association of Black journalists had more than 10 people at a meeting, which is a great turnout for us.
Ignorance and politics disconnect nation The word “diversity” is thrown around like a condiment to a formerly bland establishment.
CASSIDY HERRINGTON Kernel columnist
For example: “Welcome to our diverse community. Sample our diverse assortment of hamburgers.” See? Diversity makes things look and taste better. Diversity is full of contradictions, I mean, look at this commentary: a white, blueeyed columnist arguing for the plight of “minorities.” But unfortunately, desperate times call for very drastic measures. I am disgusted by the intolerance and ignorance that plagues the current state of politics. In an age where our president’s middle name is Hussein, religious, racial and social tolerance should follow accordingly — but it seems to have sparked the opposite reaction. A student in New York stabbed a Muslim cab driver, cops in Arizona frisk Hispanic Americans and a nut case in Florida (who doesn’t even deserve this publicity) threatened to burn Qurans. As a privileged white girl, my association to this xenophobic society embarrasses me— but I realize I have a responsibility to denounce injustice when it surfaces.
My cases in point: the “ground-zero mosque,” immigration and racism. For starters, Islam is a peaceful religion, but unfortunately, many (not all) Americans associate it with terrorism. I do not blame this incorrect assumption entirely on ignorance; the portrayal of Islam in the media is limited to acts of terrorism. What the U.S. needs to better understand is Islam and Al Qaeda are dissimilar and contradictory. Therefore, the construction of the “ground-zero mosque” is not a middle finger to the country or its pride. The mosque is a respectful, illustration of Islam and its ongoing presence in society. Yes, ongoing presence. Walk through the isles of grave markers at Arlington National Cemetery, and you will see the Islamic moon and star etched into the white marble (in fact, there are 41 different religious emblems assigned to grave markers). The point is, Muslims are Americans — they too are part of our history. Muslims have a right to be here, and they have a right to mourn the loss of their loved ones a few blocks away from the World Trade Center. Simultaneously, immigrants have their place in society as well — and not marginalized or ignored. A right-wing claim against immigrants is they take jobs from “worthy” U.S.-born citizens. Conflict-
ing international migration theory, however, states there are economic pull-factors that bring immigrants from abroad. In layman’s terms: pull-factors are companies that lack labor in fields deemed “undesirable” by Americans. Even in meat packing plants as far as Freemont, Nebraska, immigrants are needed to fill jobs. Freemont Beef’s president told the Economist in June, “I didn’t need cheap labor. I needed labor.”
What the U.S. needs to understand is Islam and Al-Qaeda are dissimilar and contradictory After assuming unattractive jobs, immigrants are prone to social mobility — filling more specialized professions. A diverse labor field is more representative of the country, brings supplementary perspectives to the dialogue and ultimately builds more rapport with the people it serves. A doctor, for example can develop better empathy and trust with a fearstricken patient if they can speak their language or share their personal experience. Contrary to belief, migrants do not compromise American patriotism, but rather, they put the nation ahead. Their global connections advance economics and diplomacy abroad. Without them, the nation would
suffer. Racism is at the core of these disputes. For white Americans, it is easy to deny this: the police don’t stop them solely on the basis of suspicion, and real estate agents don’t decline offers on houses in affluent neighborhoods. These scenerios are daily struggles for minorities. Ask one. Constitution Day is this Friday, and the November election will be the vanguard of discussion. Consider the current state of the nation in the selection of a candidate to represent this diverse country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 90 percent of Kentuckians identify themselves as “white.” While they are the majority here, whites are the minority on a global scale. Better representation of the world in our community is the key to economic, political and social growth — and it makes life more interesting. Diversity is delicious, but the “hot-button” issues that flash across cable news network clips make it unsavory. If we can put aside ignorance and fitting squarely within extreme political divides, diversity will be easier to swallow. Diversity is an unavoidable fact of life and a necessary ingredient to the human experience. Cassidy Herrington is a journalism and international studies major. E-mail cherrington@kykernel.com.
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SPORTS
UK Volleyball looks to defend SEC East title By Ethan Levine sports@kykernel.com
The wait is almost over. The anticipation that has been building in the UK locker room since the end of last season will soon be replaced by intensity, focus, and desire. The lights are brighter, the stage is bigger. Conference play is indeed here. UK opens its Southeastern Conference schedule this weekend with home matches against Florida on Friday, Sept. 17 and South Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 19. “I think our team is really excited to get into conference,” UK head coach Craig Skinner said. “We know all the teams pretty well, and some teams have a lot of new faces. We have tried to improve each day and each week preparing for the SEC.” Last season, the Cats posted an impressive 17-3 record in the SEC, including wins in each of their first nine SEC matches, on the way to winning the SEC East division title. This year the Cats will need to come out strong again in SEC play after a rocky 6-4 start to their season. Having already lost as many games in three weeks as they lost all last season, Skinner knows as conference play begins, it is important for the Cats to come
out strong and assert themselves early in the SEC. “You have to focus on one match at a time,” Skinner said. “There’s no other way to go about it. That’s what we did last year and we got off to a great start. The only thing we can focus on now is Florida.” The Cats’ success in the SEC this season will hinge largely on the leadership of upperclassmen Blaire Hiler, Becky Pavan and Lauren Rapp, and on the excellent play of freshman Whitney Billings. Billings has been an emotional presence on and off the court all season long, and leads the team in kills with 3.20 per frame. She was named SEC Freshman of the Week Monday after averaging 3.28 kills per set in the UK Invitational tournament. As her first conference games approach, Billings is ready for the stiff competition and fierce rivalries that are a part of SEC play. “I expect huge competition and a lot of intensity, I’m not expecting anything less,” Billings said. “It’s certainly going to be harder than our nonconference schedule was.” The Cats will not have it easy as they progress through their conference schedule. Widely considered the best conference in the nation, the SEC cur-
rently has four teams in the NCAA’s top 25 in Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana State and UK. Florida, a staple of dominance in the SEC for over a decade now, is currently ranked third in the nation, and was one of only two SEC teams to defeat the Cats last season. The other was Tennessee, who are ranked 18th in the nation this year. Both the Gators and the Volunteers pose threats to the Cats as they attempt to repeat as SEC Eastern Division champions. In the Western Division, the team to beat is the LSU Tigers, the defending conference champions. The Tigers are currently ranked 19th in the nation but were unable to defeat the Cats in both of the team’s meetings a year ago. Outside of South Carolina, who the Cats will see this Sunday, every team in the SEC posted a winning record in nonconference play, a testament to how tough the conference is from top to bottom. “I think it makes for a pretty exciting year and one of the most competitive years in SEC volleyball in a long time,” Skinner said. “I’m excited to come in and show everyone how it’s done,” Billings added. PHOTO BY WILLIAM BALDON | STAFF “I’m ready to show everyone who is the Freshman Whitney Billings attempts a serve in UK’s win over best in the SEC.” Louisville Sept. 1.
No apology, but Bush forfeits his Heisman By Michael Lev MCT
LOS ANGELES _ Reggie Bush finally relented. After refusing to so much as apologize for the actions that led to sanctions against his school, the former USC tailback announced Tuesday that he will return his 2005 Heisman Trophy. Yahoo! Sports had reported last week that the Heisman Trophy Trust would strip Bush of the award after the NCAA determined he was ineligible. Bush beat the Trust to the punch. "One of the greatest hon-
ors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005," Bush said in a statement through his current employer, the NFL's New Orleans Saints. "For me, it was a dream come true. "But I know that the Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspiration of the fans, and the unconditional love of my family and friends. And I know that any young man fortunate enough to win the Heisman enters into a family
of sorts. Each individual carries the legacy of the award, and each one is entrusted with its good name. "It is for these reasons that I have made the difficult decision to forfeit my title as Heisman winner of 2005. The persistent media speculation regarding allegations dating back to my years at USC has been both painful and distracting. In no way should the storm around these allegations reflect in any way on the dignity of this award, nor on any other institutions or individuals." When he took over as USC president in late July,
C.L. Max Nikias announced the school would return its copy of Bush's Heisman and remove all recognition of him. The trophy was gone by early August, and Bush's oversized No. 5 jersey no longer adorned the peristyle end of the Coliseum alongside USC's other Heisman winners when the Trojans opened their home schedule Saturday. New USC athletic director Pat Haden, whom Nikias hired, described Bush's act as "a very noble thing." "We did what we were going to do _ return our Heisman," Haden said. "This was
clearly Reggie's decision. My own personal view is, he made the right decision." Haden was among those hoping some good could
come of the Bush episode, which began when reports surfaced that he and his famiSee BUSH on page 8
Thursday, September 16, 2010 | PAGE 7
NEWS
Engineered HIV cures blood disorder By Thomas H. Maugh MCT
LOS ANGELES — For the second time, researchers have used the HIV virus in gene therapy to cure a severe genetic disease, this time the blood disorder beta-thalassemia, which causes lifethreatening anemia. French researchers had previously used a "defanged" version of the virus that causes AIDS to cure two boys with the rare disorder adrenoleukodystrophy, which was at the heart of the popular movie "Lorenzo's Oil." Beta-thalassemia is a much more common disease, and although the new research in-
volved only one patient, it suggests that this approach could have wide applicability. "This work represents a major step forward for the gene therapy of hemoglobin disorders," wrote Dr. Derek A. Persons of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., in an editorial accompanying the report in the journal Nature. The feat marks at least the sixth disease for which gene therapy has recently been shown to be beneficial. Beta-thalassemia is caused by defects in the production of the beta-globin chain, a key component of hemoglobin, the molecule
that carries oxygen in red blood cells. It affects primarily people of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Chinese descent, with about 60,000 children being diagnosed with it worldwide each year. Treatment generally involves frequent blood transfusions _ typically monthly _ but that leads to a buildup of iron that can damage organs. As a result, patients must also undergo chelation therapy to remove as much of the iron as possible. The disease can be cured by bone marrow transplants, but only if a suitable donor is found.
The researchers in the new study used an HIV virus that had been engineered to carry the correct version of the hemoglobin gene. Most previous research on gene therapy has used other retroviruses, such as the mouse leukemia virus, to carry the desired gene into cells. But those so-called vectors had a tendency to insert genes in the wrong locations, leading in some cases to cancer. Attempts to try gene therapy in patients were put on hold until scientists could overcome the problem. Dr. Philippe Leboulch of the University of Paris and his colleagues used the HIVbased vector _ produced by
Bluebird Bio of Cambridge, Mass., and Paris _ to treat an 18-year-old French boy who had been diagnosed with beta-thalassemia at age 3. Before the treatment, he was receiving three packs of red blood cells monthly and chelation therapy to remove iron, but was still ill. No suitable bone marrow donor was available. The team removed blood-forming stem cells from the patient's bone marrow and treated them in a test tube to add the working gene. The boy was given chemotherapy to destroy as many of the remaining stem cells as possible, then the treated
cells were injected. Within a year, the boy was able to stop receiving transfusions, and he has remained stable for 22 months since then. "He is happy to have a normal life back, and for the first time has a full-time job in a main restaurant in Paris," Dr. Francoise Bernaudin, the clinical hematologist who has been monitoring his condition, said in a statement. The team has also been able to remove excess iron that has built up over the years by bleeding him regularly, she said. The researchers are planning to enroll another 10 patients for more studies.
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LOCKE Continued from page 1 Locke said. “There are a lot of backs that have 4,000 or 5,000 yards when they leave, so I don’t feel like it’s a big, big accomplishment.” The injury bug has started to plague Locke again this season after he picked up a minor elbow injury in UK’s win over Western Kentucky. He hasn’t missed any time because of the injury and said that he is not “banged up,” but merely “a little sore.” Bum elbow or not, UK head coach Joker Phillips said he doesn’t expect to reduce
Locke’s workload against Akron and its 77th ranked run defense in the nation this weekend. “The ball’s not heavy,” said Phillips, who has given Locke 44 carries thus far. “He wants the carries, just remember last year he was telling us we didn’t give (the ball) to him enough; He’s banged up, but you think (South Carolina’s Marcus) Lattimore isn’t banged up today?” Lattimore, a true freshman for the Gamecocks, carried the ball a staggering 37 times for 182 yards in a win against Georgia last week. He along with several other backs represent a changing of
the guard in the Southeastern Conference. Only Locke and Florida’s Jeffrey Demps were their team’s leading rushers last season and rank in the top 10 in conference rushing leaders this year Becoming more of a workhorse isn’t change Locke is shying away from, either. “If you want to give (the ball) to me 20 times, fine, I don’t know about 30-something times like that guy from South Carolina, I don’t know if I want that,” Locke initially joked. “ (But) if it comes to a game where coaches feel like they had to do that, I’ve got to do what I got to do…I’ve
got to be durable. It’s not like I take a lot of hard hits anyway.” Phillips said that Locke’s maturity has helped him avoid the big hits by “get(ting) under” them or simply getting out of the way. UK’s development of a deep passing game was something Locke also credited as a difference. “We get into Southeastern Conference play, I feel like (defenses) will be balanced and they’re not going to cheat one way or the other,” Locke said. “Then natural ability will take over and I’m looking forward to it to see what I can do in the SEC.”
UK Career Rushing Leaders Player
Years
Yards
TDs
1. Sonny Collins
1972-75
3835
26
2. Moe Williams
1993-95
3333
26
3. Rafael Little
2004-07
2996
16
4. Mark Higgs
1984-87
2892
25
5. George Adams
1981-84
2648
25
7. Derrick Locke
2007-Pres.
1937
15
BUSH Continued from page 6 LOS ANGELES _ Reggie Bush finally relented. After refusing to so much as apologize for the actions that led to sanctions against his school, the former USC tailback announced Tuesday that he will return his 2005 Heisman Trophy. Yahoo! Sports had reported last week that the Heisman Trophy Trust would strip Bush of the award after the NCAA determined he was ineligible. Bush beat the Trust to the punch. "One of the greatest honors of my life was winning the Heisman Trophy in 2005," Bush said in a statement through his current employer, the NFL's New Orleans Saints. "For me, it was a dream come true. "But I know that the
Heisman is not mine alone. Far from it. I know that my victory was made possible by the discipline and hard work of my teammates, the steady guidance of my coaches, the inspiration of the fans, and the unconditional love of my family and friends. And I know that any young man fortunate enough to win the Heisman enters into a family of sorts. Each individual carries the legacy of the award, and each one is entrusted with its good name. "It is for these reasons that I have made the difficult decision to forfeit my title as Heisman winner of 2005. The persistent media speculation regarding allegations dating back to my years at USC has been both painful and distracting. In no way should the storm around these allegations reflect in any way on the dignity of this award, nor on any other institutions or individuals."
When he took over as USC president in late July, C.L. Max Nikias announced the school would return its copy of Bush's Heisman and remove all recognition of him. The trophy was gone by early August, and Bush's oversized No. 5 jersey no longer adorned the peristyle end of the Coliseum alongside USC's other Heisman winners when the Trojans opened their home schedule Saturday. New USC athletic director Pat Haden, whom Nikias hired, described Bush's act as "a very noble thing." "We did what we were going to do _ return our Heisman," Haden said. "This was clearly Reggie's decision. My own personal view is, he made the right decision." Haden was among those hoping some good could come of the Bush episode, which began when reports surfaced that he and his fami-
ly accepted about $300,000 worth of improper benefits from a would-be sports agent. After a multiyear investigation, the NCAA in June saddled USC with sanctions that include a two-year bowl ban and 30 lost scholarships over three seasons. Bush's coach at USC, Pete Carroll, now with the Seattle Seahawks, said in a statement: "It is my hope that this situation serves as a teachable moment to all involved, especially for the young athletes and university and high school administrators of tomorrow." To that end, Bush said he planned to work with the Heisman Trophy Trustees "to establish an educational program which will (help) student-athletes and their families avoid some of the mistakes that I made. I am determined to view this event as an opportunity to help others and to advance the values and
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Senior running back Derrick Locke stiff-arms a WKU defensive back in UK’s home opener.
mission of the Heisman Trophy Trust." The Heisman Trust declined comment. The runnerup in 2005, Texas quarterback Vince Young, said recently that he wouldn't send the trophy back if it were given to him. But he didn't sound too interested in claiming it after Bush became the first Heisman winner to return the award. "Reg will continue to be the 2005 award recipient," Young, now with the Tennessee Titans, wrote on his Twitter page, "and I will continue to be honored to have been in the 2005 Heisman campaign with such a talented athlete." USC coach Lane Kiffin was a member of the Trojans' staff in 2005, when Bush rushed for 1,740 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. Kiffin offered sympathy and support for his former charge. "I respect any decision
that Reggie made," Kiffin said. "I'm sure it was extremely hard for him. I know talking to him earlier in the process ... this has been extremely difficult on him and something that has hurt him a lot." As far as his current players are concerned, Kiffin said Bush's decision has no impact on them. "This has nothing to do with this team," Kiffin said. "This has nothing to do with the direction of this program. That's the past. Obviously we're suffering from it, and we're moving forward and making the best of the situation." Said quarterback Matt Barkley: "That's outside of my control. I respect his decision. There's nothing I can do about it. I still think he was a great player when he played here."