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Clinton to endorse Conway at UK By Brian Shlonsky news@kykernel.com
Former President Bill Clinton will visit UK Monday to promote Democratic US Senate nominee Jack Conway. Clinton’s visit is organized by Cats for Conway, a UK student organization. Economics and business management senior Tim Pearce, co-chair of CATS for Conway, said Conway’s campaign headquarters contacted
the organization after deciding to hold a rally on UK’s campus. “Young people were crucial in the 2008 (presidential) election, and it’s important to make sure everyone our age is paying attention to this election,” Pearce said. Conway’s campaign focuses on cutting the national deficit, lending money to small businesses, protecting social security and reforming Wall Street. Conway also
aims to remove child pornography from the internet and take on energy companies that defraud families, a press release said. In a news release, Conway said he was honored to have Clinton speaking on behalf of his campaign. “We share a passion for protecting Kentucky families and a belief that America’s best days are ahead of us,” Conway said in the news release. “It’s kind of a rallying
cry,” Pearce said. “It says a lot about the strength and viability of Conway as a candidate, the fact that a former president would come down to speak and promote.” On the eve of the 1996 presidential election, Clinton spoke at a rally in the same location he will speak at on Monday, appearing with thenUK basketball coach Rick Pitino. Pearce and other Conway supporters hope that Clinton’s
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appearance, which will be in front of the Administration Building, will have the same effect for Conway that his last visit did for his own cam-
paign. “Many people credit that event with giving Clinton the Kentucky vote in the ‘96 election,” Pearce said. The general election will take place on Nov. 2, with Conway running against Republican nominee Rand Paul. The rally will be at 11 a.m. For more information on the Conway campaign, visit, (www.jackconway.org/).
Dean pleads not guilty to misdemeanor By Katie Perkowski kperkowski@kykernel.com
An assistant dean in the UK College of Social Work plead not guilty and waived formal arraignment to criminal trespassing and giving an officer a false name and address Thursday, under Fayette County District Court Judge Maria Ransdell. According to the police report, a woman called Lexington Police Saturday with the complaint of a suspicious man walking around buildings at her apartment complex. The woman told the responding officer that Ray Dowd looked like the same man who had exposed himself to her earlier, according to the police report. Dowd, 49, is listed as a member of the Student Lifecycle Management Advisory Group, as a 2009 nominee for Work-Life Supervisor of the Year and as a UK United Way cabinet member, according to the UK website. In an e-mail to the Kernel Thursday, UK spokeswoman Kathy Johnson said Dowd is still employed at UK, and his employment status has not changed. Dowd will next appear in court Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. “Tell him not to go to that location in the meantime,” Ransdell said in court Thursday.
Ex-employee sentenced over child porn A former UK employee was sentenced to three years in prison, but probated for four years for possessing child porn Wednesday. Robert N. McAllister, 26, who worked in Informtaion Technology, was charged last December after UK Police searched his home and found more than 500 images and videos of matter portraying sex performance by a minor. McAllister had no previous convictions, according to court records. McAllister also has to register as a sex offender, according to Fayette County Circuit Court documents. — STAFF REPORT
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People gather in downtown Lexington on Thursday at the Cheapside Pavilion to take part in the final days of Spotlight Lexington.
Spotlight dims down Spotlight Lexington, which started Sept. 24, has brought entertainment to Triangle Park, Cheapside Park and the main stage of Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza downtown. Its closing celebration is Sunday with prize giveaways at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 8 p.m.
Spectators watch a live performance at the Spotlight Lexington near the courthouse.
2nd Sunday promotes regular exercise for Lexingtonians By Becca Clemons news@kykernel.com
Defying a negative statewide reputation, thousands will get off of their couches in an initiative to make Kentucky citizens healthier. The event, 2nd Sunday, now in its third year, encourages physical activity in the community, as people join together to walk, bike, skate, run or participate as they see fit on the second Sunday of October, said Diana Doggett,
Fayette County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agent and co-creator of 2nd Sunday. “This is a 21st-century parade where the spectators are actually participants,” Doggett said. The statewide initiative has grown dramatically over the past three years from 70 counties participating in 2008 to 101 counties in 2009, Doggett said. This year, 115 of Kentucky’s 200 counties will be involved.
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“When you look at what's happening with 2nd Sunday statewide, it's becoming a national phenomenon,” Jay McChord, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government council member and 2nd Sunday co-creator, said. “No one in the country is doing what Kentucky's doing, and no one in the state is doing what Lexington's doing,” he said. Kentucky has the seventh-highest obesity rate in the US, with 30.5 percent of
the population listed as obese, a report by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation said. The state also has the third-highest percentage of overweight children at 21 percent. The event aims to prove that Kentucky is making strides to promote health in the state, even though it is ranked among the least healthy states in the nation, Doggett said. “It sends a message to
Lexington that families need more and safer places to be physically active,” she said. “This program plays a key role in addressing physical inactivity and physical health in the state of Kentucky.” This year, 2nd Sunday will be part of the Spotlight Lexington activities coinciding with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which end Sunday. A onemile loop downtown, from Upper Street to Martin Luther King Boulevard and Main
Street to Short Street, will be closed off for the event. 2nd Sunday aims to explore creative uses of the existing environment, known as “borrowed infrastructure,” Doggett said. More than 200 students from UK will volunteer during the events, she said, and this is a great opportunity for all students to experience Spotlight Lexington and take advantage of music and other festivities that will fill the See SUNDAY on page 2
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Continued from page 1 Courthouse Plaza. The idea for 2nd Sunday came from Bogota, Colombia, where more than 70 miles of roads are closed every Sunday to give locals a place to exercise, a news release said. The Lexington initiative began at UK with the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension agents. Even though it takes everyone from government officials to health agencies to help coordinate the events, agents have facilitated community leadership and cooperation among many local groups, Doggett said. “We all need to be united in making sure our policymakers are in support of this,” she
What: 2nd Sunday When: this Sunday Where: Downtown Lexington Admission: Free
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said. “They need to know that citizens want this and prioritize this.” The event’s motto is “Be there and be healthy.” “This is a catalyst day for the community to see what they have access to 365 days a year,” McChord said. “And for families and individuals to say, ‘I want to lead a healthy lifestyle.’”
Movie sheds light on parenting Raising kids is tough. Especially when they're not yours. "Life as We Know It," which opens Friday, is one of a long line of romantic comedies about single people becoming parents for the first time. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel play two free spirits who become reluctant caregivers to a baby girl when their mutual best friends die in a car accident (a common death in this genre). A look at some other first-time parents: "About a Boy" (2002): Hugh Grant is his charming stuttering self as a wealthy bon vivant who pretends to have a son to impress women. He ends up befriending a single mother (Toni Collette) and her 12-year-old son. The guys bond over buying shoes and keeping bullies at bay. One of Grant's all-time best roles. "Baby Boom" (1987): Corporate big-shot J.C. (Diane Keaton) sees her world turned on its head when she inherits an adorable baby girl from a distant relative. J.C.'s maternal instincts eventually kick in, and she gets Sam Shepard as a reward for her lack of sleep and spit-up on her suits. "Big Daddy" (1999): Like Grant, Adam
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 9 — Today feels like magic, with just the right atmosphere for romantic activities, social successes and personal growth. Relax and enjoy. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 5 — All systems are go at work and in social venues. Your partner sees the way to transform a space into a party atmosphere. Get set to play. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — You achieve your goals today, almost regardless of what you do. Everything falls into place as if by incredible coincidence. You get fantastic results. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Everyone uses their talents in optimum ways today. Plenty of good ideas surface, and each person runs
Republicans remain revved up about Nov. 2 elections
Sandler adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend. Scary thought. But his puerile imagination comes in handy. Telling a kid to wear a pair of "magic sunglasses" to make him invisible and ease his anxieties is genius. "Martian Child" (2007): A widower/sci-fi writer (John Cusack) decides to adopt a 6-yearold boy who thinks he's from Mars. At least the tyke is low maintenance, preferring to shield himself from sunlight by hanging out in a box. "No Reservations" (2007): After her sister dies in, yes, a car accident, a hardened New York chef (Catherine Zeta Jones) is in for a challenge when her niece (Abigail Breslin) comes to live with her. Not only does ZJ end up caring for the girl, she improves her palette. Aaron Eckhart helps her in the kitchen and elsewhere. "Raising Helen" (2004): After her sister and brother in law die in yet another car accident, a high-powered fashion exec (Kate Hudson) takes in their three kids (Abigail Breslin, again). While most men might run for the door, John Corbett is up for the surrogate dad job. Well, if you look like Hudson, anything is possible.
with one of them. Expect great results. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Everyone appears to be on the same page now. Take advantage of this agreement to move any important project forward. A little magic doesn't hurt. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Make the most of today in every area of your life. Questions give way to logical answers, so you have time for a joyous celebration with friends. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Take charge from the moment you get out of bed. Dress appropriately for climbing the next rung of the success ladder. Others help along the way. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Obstacles dissolve as you get into action, diving in with your natural talents. Everyone agrees that you're on the right track. This one's easy. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.
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21) — Today is a 5 — Keep lines of communication open, and listen for nuances in each person's statements. Multiple ideas gain impressive results simultaneously. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — The ball is definitely in your court, and you score big. You haven't been on your game like this for a long time. Bask in the success. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — A lucky catch keeps you from spilling the beans. The secret will come out when it's supposed to, so smile and hold it until then. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Get everyone on the same page by breakfast, if possible. There's a lot to get done today, but it's all possible with cooperative effort.
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Republicans enjoy a substantial “enthusiasm gap” in which their supporters are more likely to vote in this fall’s elections for control of Congress than Democratic voters, according to a new McClatchy-Marist poll. The poll found that 51 percent of Republicans are very enthusiastic about voting, a large edge over the 32 percent of independents who are very enthusiastic and almost twice the 28 percent of Democrats. That large gap — a strong indicator that Republicans are more likely to vote — dominates the landscape despite claims by top Democrats that they're slowly but surely getting their voters more excited and closing the gap. “We’re beginning to see some signs of progress out there,” David Plouffe told reporters Thursday; he was President Barack Obama's 2008 campaign manager and is now a top adviser to Democrats. He provided no polls to back up the claim. “We’re not seeing that,” said Lee M. Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion at Marist College, which conducted the national poll. “In fact, the gap among Republican voters and Democratic voters remains very wide and really continues to put Republicans in the driver's seat as the fall campaign heads toward November,” Miringoff said. The poll also showed
that the “Pledge to America” platform from Republicans in the House of Representatives is helping to solidify support for Republicans among the most enthusiastic voters. It has had little impact among the entire population of registered voters — 63 percent say they've paid little or no attention to it, and they split evenly, 39 percent to 39 percent, over whether it makes them more or less likely to support a candidate, the poll found. Yet among those most excited about voting, 56 percent say they’ve heard about the pledge, and by a margin of 52 percent to 30 percent, they say they’re more likely to vote for a pledge-supporting candidate. The pledge promises to cut government spending, repeal the recently enacted health care law, and end government control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Obama’s criticized it as the same agenda the Republican Party pursued before he took office. The survey also yields a more nuanced public opinion about Obama than many polls report. This one found that 50 percent of registered voters disapproved of the way Obama is doing his job and 43 percent approved. Yet a solid 61 percent majority said that he inherited more than caused the lingering problems in the economy, a slight 51 percent-45 percent majority thinks his approach should be given more time to work and when
asked their overall impression of him, 50 percent said it was favorable and 47 percent unfavorable. Moreover, if the election were held today, he would handily win a hypothetical three-way race against Republican Sarah Palin and independent Michael Bloomberg, the mayor of New York City. Obama would win 44 percent, Palin 29 percent and Bloomberg 18 percent. Obama’s strongest group: He would get 79 percent of Democratic women. His weakest: 8 percent of Republican women. Palin would win 62 percent of Republicans, 6 percent of Democrats and 27 percent of independents. Her strongest: Republican women, 64 percent. Her weakest: Democratic women, 6 percent. Bloomberg would take 11 percent of Democrats, 21 percent of Republicans and 23 percent of independents. His strongest base: independent men, 29 percent. His weakest: Democratic women, 11 percent. The survey of 1,030 U.S. residents, including 829 registered voters, was conducted Sept. 30 through Oct 5. Residents 18 years of age and older were interviewed by telephone. Telephone numbers were selected based upon a list of telephone exchanges from throughout the nation. The exchanges were selected to ensure that each region was represented in proportion to its population.
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The UK women’s club polo team iis the defending national champion. It defeated Texas A & M, Cal Tech and Cornell in the national tournament to claim it’s first title. The team formed just five years ago.
Women’s polo on track after championship By Chandler Howard choward@kykernel.com
In April, the UK women’s club polo team stood in triumph after defeating Texas A & M to claim its first national title. Now, six months later, it’s reaping the benefits. “Within the polo community, we have definitely gotten the university’s name out there,” team captain and secondary English education junior Courtney Asdourian said. “Before, it wasn’t even really known that UK had a team. Now, we’ve been in multiple polo magazines and we get recruits calling all the time wanting to come look at Kentucky.” But the club noticed a change even more relevant. The polo team has already inked four transfers who are
playing this year and two additional international students, as well, club president and family studies senior Cary Campbell said. Youthfulness is an underlying factor that the team hopes will continue to breed success. “The added interest is only going to help us improve,” Campbell said. UK captured the championship title at the United States Polo Association National Intercollegiate Championships with a 15-14 victory over the Aggies after knocking off California Polytechnic State University 20-6 and top-seeded Cornell University 18-12. Junior Meghan Shader and sophomore Posey Obrecht both made key plays in the championship match.
Lexington Polo Club manager Jorge Vasquez serves as the team head coach and founder of the club. He believes the win will encourage individuals of all skill levels interested in participating to join the club, a message he constantly conveys. “I knew we were going to win one eventually,” Vasquez said. “It’s still pretty incredible. This is one of the most memorable wins ever for me, even more so than many of my wins and things from playing around the world. “We will still go out everyday and work on becoming a better player. We try to improve individually by focusing on the fundamentals of our sport. At the end of the day, we try to be better than we
were the day before. That has always been our goal.” Problems have arisen with the booming coverage, though. Because the club is only five years old, the team was not expected to have such success as quickly as it has. “We never thought it would happen so fast. Only four years and we’re national champions,” Campbell said. “We are a real program now — we have a great coach, we have 18 horses and about 20 members. It has just grown exponentially. At this point, it’s more about finding the means to expand with as popular as the club is getting.” New and old supporters are taking notice of the team’s success by making calls to the team and by send-
The Edge: UK vs. Auburn By Nick Craddock ncraddock@kykernel.com
Key Matchups: UK defense vs. quarterback Cam Newton Newton, who originally signed with Florida out of high school, leads the Southeastern Conference in passing efficiency with a 191.4 rating. However, he is by no means only a pocket passer. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound junior quarterback also leads the Tigers with 474 rushing yards. UK’s scout team Tyler Sargent has been playing the role of the opposing quarterback during practice this week, but simulating Newton’s mobility and strength in practice is virtually impossible. UK head coach Joker Phillips said Newton is the player that needs to be stopped for the Cats to have a chance to spring the upset over a team that averages 36.6 points per game. Promising for the UK defense is the fact it limited a dual-threat quarterback last weekend, holding Ole Miss’ Jeremiah Masoli to 90 passing yards and 43 rushing yards. Edge: Newton UK special teams vs. Auburn special teams Often the most-overlooked of the three phases of football, special teams
could be pivotal in this game. Junior wide receiver Randall Cobb had five punt returns for 85 yards last week. This week, Cobb indicated he was tired of losing, and a big punt or kickoff return could be the spark he uses to ignite his teammates. Auburn wider receiver Quindarius Carr returns punts at a clip of 7.7 yards. In the kicking game, Auburn senior Wes Byrum has been a model of consis-
tency for four years at Auburn and is 34 points away from becoming all-time leading scorer in school history. Aside from going 0-for-2 in field goals against South Carolina, Byrum has replicated the form that led him to a 94 percent field goal conversion rate last season. Conversely, UK freshman kicker Joe Mansour impresses coaches with his powerful leg on kickoffs, but struggles with his accuracy at times, sending too many kickoffs out of bounds. Giving Auburn great field position because of out of bounds kicks will be tough to overcome. On the bright side, UK sophomore kicker Craig McIntosh
drilled a 42- and 50-yard field goal against Ole Miss, as he seems to have solidified his field goal duties. If the Cats win, it probably won’t be a large margin of victory, so taking advantage of every PAT and field goal opportunity could be the difference. Edge: Auburn special teams UK vs. Top-25 talent The Cats last win over a ranked Auburn team came in 1964 when the Cats blanked the then seventh-ranked Tigers 20-0. That game marked the only time the Cats have beaten Auburn when the Tigers have been in the top 25 (113). Phillips acknowledged Auburn had better athletes, but when the Cats played error-free football last year against the Tigers, it was enough to overcome top-25 talent. UK desperately wants a win to ensure the losing streak doesn’t get out of hand. And despite Auburn’s No.8 ranking this week, three of its five wins have come by a combined 14 points, meaning a close game is a possibility. Edge: Top-25 talent Final Edge: Sizeable edge for Auburn Follow Nick on Twitter @KernelCraddock
ing e-mails and letters. The team has also seen a tremendous increase in monetary donations, which allows the club to afford newer and better-quality equipment, Vasquez said. “UK is a blue-collar school, and here we are, only four years into our program, taking down established Ivy League programs like Cornell, who have been around for years,” Vasquez said. “We did it all on a shoestring.” With the bull’s-eye on
their backs, the Cats now look ahead to the young season in front of them. “We know everyone is going to be coming 10 times harder for us,” Asdourian said. “As much as we’d like to think we’re sitting pretty, we can’t do that. All eyes are on us now that we have won — we just have to work. We understand the only way to go when you’re on top is down.” Follow Chandler on Twitter @KernelHoward.
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Students brings local bands together By Alex Simon features@kykernel.com
Lexington has many local bands, but this weekend they are coming together. UK architecture junior and DJ Jon Imeson will offer a change of pace Saturday with Lexfest, a local music and arts festival he has organized. “Ever since the Dame shut down, there wasn’t much going on,” UK me-
chanical engineering senior TJ Sweda said. “So I think it’s cool that Jon is getting all the local bands under one roof.” Lexfest will feature all local bands and artists and will be at HomeGrown HideAways in Berea, Ky., at 2 p.m. The event will feature a lineup of bands from genres including Indie Hip-Hop, Rock and Indie Electro. “This is our first year,” Imeson said. “There is no
other cause, except to support Lexington’s local music and art scene.” For the event’s debut, the featured bands are Milyoo as the headliner with support by Trivolisma (Selektro, Gunda, Dr. Gram), Drug, Fair Heron, the Keynote Speakers, the Whitehall Bear, Lipstick Pistol, Shemale Fiesta, Switchmen, Patterns, Prometheus, Soul Funkin Dangerous and The Dialectics. In the latter hours, Trivo-
If you go What: Lexfest When: Saturday at 2 p.m. Where: HomeGrown HideAways in Berea, Ky. Admission: $15 in advance, $20 for the day of lisma, Nalcomis and DJ FU will perform. Imeson, also known as DJ Selektro, will DJ in the band
Famous saxophone player to bring his jazz tunes to campus Saturday By Corey Hord features@kykernel.com
A man who played saxophone for David Letterman and toured with the Rolling Stones is bringing world-class music to UK. David Sanborn, renowned saxophonist will perform at the Singletary Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Singletary Center for the Arts Director Michael Grice said that it was a “big deal” getting Sanborn to come to Lexington. “We tried to get him a year ago,” said Grice. Because of some booking troubles, Sanborn wasn’t able to coordinate a date last year. Sanborn is most well-
known for his appearances on Late Night with David Letterman as part of Paul Shaffer’s Band and for performing with touring acts such as The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and Miles Davis. Sanborn said Hank Crawford, David Newman and Ray Charles profoundly influenced his latest two albums, “Only Everything” and “Here & Gone.” “My last two albums paid tribute to these men,” Sanborn said. Crawford and Newman were saxophonists for Ray Charles at different times during the late ‘50s to early ‘60s. Sanborn has played for more than 50 years and has
been a prominent saxophonist since the 1980s. His career dates as far back as Woodstock in 1969, where he participated with Paul Butterfield Blues Band. This year, Lexington is just one stop on a touring schedule that includes 200 dates. Despite the success that music has brought him, Sanborn offered advice for aspiring musicians at UK. “Be sure that you love music,” Sanborn said.“You can’t always expect to be sustained economically.” Grice said the Singletary Center was “closing in on” 900 tickets for an auditorium that seats 1,450 guests. Sanborn will perform Sat-
urday at 7:30 p.m. Alltech Fortnight Festival and Spotlight Jazz are sponsoring the event. Tickets are begin at $25. For more information, visit, (www.uky.edu/scfa).
Cheap games for broke students ZACH WALTON
Kernel columnist Video games are expensive. College kids lack money. What’s a broke gamer to do? Plenty of games are available for frugal gamers who want to get their game on, but not break the bank. Every year sees the release of many games, but some don’t do well. They are relegated to the bargain bins of game stores nationwide, which is a real shame. These are some awesome games, and they are relatively cheap. Tim Schafer’s Brutal Legend was released on the PS3 and Xbox 360 last year to critical acclaim but lackluster sales. It’s about a metal roadie who is transported to an ancient world of heavy metal
gods, various rock genre clans and a sense of humor only Tim Schafer, creator of Grim Fandango and Psychonauts, could think of. The game features an all-star cast and the voices of Jack Black, Ozzy Osbourne, Tim Curry and numerous heavy metal icons. You would think a game with this much going for it would have done well, but, alas, it did not. It sits alone on game store shelves for a mere $20, waiting for somebody to buy it. Bayonetta was released earlier this year on the PS3 and Xbox 360 to decent sales, but not enough to keep its price at $60 for a year like the Call of Duty games. It features the last of a clan of witches battling the forces of heaven in a war that spawns millenia. It’s a fabulous action game created by Hideki Kamiya, creator of Devil May Cry, that draws many of its influences from Devil May
Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, as well as Kamiya’s other creation, Okami. Anybody looking for a stellar action title that will keep them on the edge of their seat while constantly challenging the player with changing tactics, can look no further than Bayonetta. You can find it wallowing in self pity over its less than stellar sales figures for an affordable $30. The final game that any self-respecting gamer could buy inexpensively this holiday season is Darksiders, a dark fantasy action epic that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. It features War, the first horseman of the apocalypse, as he tries to bring to justice those who brought about the end of the world. The game is like mixing The Legend of Zelda, God of War and Portal in a blender, and the end result is as awesome as that combina-
tion sounds. The game did well enough to warrant a sequel, but not well enough to retain its high launch price. Gamers can find it used at $18. It’s easy to find cheap games. You just have to know where to look. GameStop has a wonderful bargain bin of old PS2, Xbox and GameCube games in the middle of almost every store. Take a chance on some of those $5 games. You might find something that you enjoy. If not, you just spent $5 on a weekend of laughing at how bad the game was. Gaming is an expensive hobby. I once spent more than $2,000 one summer on nothing but games. It doesn’t have to be expensive though. If you look in the right places, shop around and even haggle a little bit, great prices on games, even new ones, are out there.
‘Secretariat’: More than a horse-racing movie By Rick Bentley MCT
It would be easy to shove “Secretariat” into the cubbyhole of sports movies because it focuses on one of the greatest accomplishments in horse racing. That would be like calling “Rocky” nothing more than a boxing movie or “Miracle on Ice” just a retelling of the United States Olympic hockey’s team success in 1980. “Secretariat” is so much more, a story of determination, family, sexual bias, hope, second chances and strength that just happens to be set against a sports backdrop.
You’ll leave the theater cheering Secretariat's victories — but it will be the human stories that linger. The main force is Diane Lane’s turn as the spunky Penny Chenery, which should get the attention of Oscar voters. Lane’s almost regal performance as the horse-farm owner who defied social practices, horse racing logic and her own family, creates the film’s heart and soul. “Secretariat” looks at the horse’s 1973 win of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes — known as the Triple Crown. No horse had won all three in the same year for 25 years. Chenery takes over the family horse
farm in Virginia where Secretariat was raised and trained when her father (Scott Glenn) becomes too ill to manage. There are two unlikely champions in this story: Secretariat, whose huge size and tendency to start races slow were odds against him, and Chenery, who became a horse farm owner in a world dominated by men. Director Randall Wallace’s smart enough to allow Lane to drive the production through quiet moments of solitude and hostile press conference. She didn’t need any help, but her scenes with John Malkovich, who plays the
colorful trainer Lucien Laurin, sparkle. If Lane wasn’t such a force on screen, Malkovich could have easily stolen this movie. The film’s only flaw is having too much material. Wallace has to devote so much time to Chenery’s story and Secretariat’s races there’s little left to examine the social issues of the early ‘70s, Chenery’s marriage or the distraction Secretariat had on a country divided by the Vietnam War. Despite that slight misstep, “Secretariat” is a winner because of Wallace’s tight reins on the direction and Lane’s victorious acting efforts.
Trivolisma, which performs during the conclusion of the event. UK middle school education junior Anna Clements said Lexfest shows that the Lexington music scene is changing. Clements commented on Lexfests’ impact on the changing Lexington music scene. “I think it’s growing and it’s underappreciated,” Clements said. “There’s
something for everybody: meet new people, hear new music.” As the bands perform, art presentations will be set up for the audience. Hand-painted sunglasses and hats, wire sculptures, and live visuals will be presented. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of. They can also be purchased online at, (lexfest2010.eventbrite.com/).
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Downtown activity is short but sweet Sunday is the last night of the Spotlight Lexington Festival, and consequently, downtown Lexington’s collective merry-making will end. Our culture is flawed. Most celebrating is confined to small social circles, fraternities or a few friends meeting for cocktail hour. The downtown activity brought Lexington natives and international visitors together for a communal party — and the open container policy is certainly an added bonus. Consider Mexico, for example, where “fiestas” take place in zocalos (town squares) frequently, and entire populations gather to forget the daily drudgery and celebrate life. Mexican writer Octavio Paz says, “These celebrations become the only luxuries that help people to forget about poverty.” The wealthy rub elbows next to the working class at the bar. Streets are alive with music, dancing and jovial drunks. Racial and economic divides dissipate to form a collective experience. The music is a celebration of the arts and local talent, and since all shows are free, the entertainment is even more liberating. The festival is finally attracting UK students downtown, and we hope the city government takes note. Spotlight Lexington has been our fleeting encounter with a party of the masses (aside from tailgating, but even tailgating is confined to social circles and the confines of a parking lot). Take advantage of this last weekend of fiestas, and hopefully, Lexington will take note and provide more entertainment that entices UK students to stay on the weekends.
Take advantage of all city, SG offer The fall weather has finally decided to sweep through the Bluegrass this week, and I can’t think of a better time for the season to hit. With Keeneland opening this weekend, the World Equestrian Games winding down and the Cats starting a three-week homestead against Auburn, it is an exciting time to be in Lexington. More so, it’s a great time to be a UK student, and I hope you are taking advantage of the numerous opportunities available on and off campus this month. Student Government has a full month Ryan Smith ahead, and one of our top priorities is stuGuest involvement and pride on campus. This Columnist dent year, SG promotes “SeeBlue” Fridays, which will take place each Friday throughout the semester, to boost school spirit and unity. Simply wear your favorite UK blue shirt around campus every Friday, be seen by the patrolling group of SG representatives and take home some free swag in return. SG is also partnering with UK Athletics to devise a new online ticket lottery process to increase efficiency, decrease time spent standing in line and streamline the ticket distribution to those truly dedicated to making Rupp rock on game day. The lottery system has not been finalized, but measures to benefit students are a priority. As it stands, students will know before the lottery if they are able to buy a ticket. If a student is selected to attend the lottery, he is guaranteed a ticket for that respective group of games. Should students not be able to attend a game they purchased a ticket for, they may still give that ticket to another individual by using their ID. More details will be announced in the near future, but if you have any input on how we can help make distribution run more efficiently, e-mail UKStudentGovernment@gmail.com. Speaking of basketball, TallyCats prizes for this coming
month will include a spot on the Cats Convoy to watch our Wildcats take on Notre Dame in Louisville on Nov. 8. So, if you were unable to get a ticket to the game in the student lottery and still want to make the trip, attend as many TallyCats events as possible this coming month. You can check out all of the upcoming events at our website, (www.tallycats.uky.edu). Remember, it is as easy as swiping your UK ID at any TallyCats event. Points will be credited to your account. You can track how many points you have and even see how close you are to cracking the leader board on the TallyCats website. The leaders at the end of the month will be chosen and notified before the game. Freshmen interested in becoming an integral part of Student Government now have the opportunity to become members of the Student Government Senate. Elections are quickly approaching, and applications are available in the SG office, room 120 of the Student Center. The freshman class will elect four freshmen to sit as members of the UK Student Senate. All applications must be returned by 5 p.m. Oct. 14, so be sure to stop by and grab an application as soon as possible. We encourage all student organizations in need of funding for upcoming activities to come to our office and fill out a funding request form. Every registered UK student organization is eligible and welcome to present their request before the Senate A and R Committee for funding approval. It is our goal as your elected representatives to help as many students as possible, and funding for student organizations is a great way for us to accomplish this goal and make UK better. Continue to take advantage of all Lexington is offering downtown during the World Equestrian Games, and of course, show up in force to cheer on our guys as they take down the terrible Tigers, and root on all of our UK athletes in competition this fall. Go Wildcats! Ryan Smith is Student Government president. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
Dietician’s habits keep off unneccessary weight
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My freshman year, I lived on pizza and soft serve ice cream. If this “diet” sounds a lot like your current eating plan, please read on. It’s every student’s nightmare: going home at the end of the semester and having friends from high school notice that you’ve packed on a few pounds. It’s Jill Kindy called the “Freshman Guest Columnist 15,” and it doesn’t have to happen to you. Several reasons explain why freshmen, especially females, gain weight. First, a natural shift in metabolism occurs around age 18. Second, drastic changes can occur in what you’re eating, drinking and how much you’re exercising. The choices available in campus dining halls are great for getting your money’s worth, but you still need to eat responsibly to avoid the dreaded “muffin top.” Healthy options on campus include deli sandwiches, grilled chicken, veggie burgers, pasta with marinara or
grilled fish. Off campus, you’re on your own for meals. If things get hectic, you may eat out. Most portions in sit-down restaurants are enough for two — so take half of it home. Fast food can be OK, if you choose things like grilled chicken sandwiches or salads with limited dressing. Now, I know you’re saying, “What about pizza, wings and burgers?” Believe it or not, even some of us dietitians drive through McDonald’s now and then. All foods can fit into a healthy diet, in moderation — that means once in a while.
One more piece of advice: watch the liquid calories. A 22-ounce cola is about 250 calories. Start multiplying that by the number of refills, and the calories and pounds add up quickly. A shot of liquor, a 12-ounce light beer and about 5 ounces of wine all contain about 100 calories. If you drink five light beers every Friday and Saturday night for the rest of the school year, then you could pack on at least eight pounds by May 2011. Jill Kindy is a registered dietician and works for University Health Services. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Eat breakfast — this helps boost your metabolism Don’t skip meals Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week Eat healthy — balance, variety, moderation Limit high calorie drinks (sodas, lemonade, alcoholic beverages, sports drinks, energy drinks) Eat when hungry — not when bored, stressed, procrastinating Stop when satisfied/full — not when the plate is clean or bag is empty Limit late night eating. If you are hungry, a healthy snack is okay — just don’t have a second dinner Get adequate sleep
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Auburn’s Newton finds comfort in Malzahn’s offense By Andy Bitter MCT
AUBURN, Ala. — In media settings, Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn rarely shows emotion, an air of nervousness lying beneath his placid demeanor. Quarterback Cam Newton says that's hardly the case when they’re on the field. “He gives me high-fives every now and then when I throw a touchdown or two,” Newton said. “The wrath comes down when I make a wrong decision or throw an interception. “You have to take the good and the bad.” If there's one player on the roster who’s seen the gamut of Malzahn’s emotions, it's Newton. There is rarely a playercoach connection stronger than the quarterback and offensive coordinator, especially in this case, because Malzahn also serves as Newton’s position coach. The two have spent countless hours together in meetings and doing film
work, student and pupil, both with a similar goal: to maximize the efficiency and production of Auburn's offense. “During recruiting, he mentioned that me and him have to be very close,” Newton said. “I had to start trusting him. Anything that he tells me, I'm going to try to do it 100 percent. “He’s not only my position coach and offensive coordinator, he’s my father figure away from home. A person like that, he’s a great leader to look to. I'm striving to be great every single day.” Tight bonds like that aren’t uncommon. Chris Todd practically lived at the Auburn athletic complex last year, seen warming a cup of soup for dinner before latenight film review on numerous occasions. Todd spent so much time with Malzahn, he began mimicking some of the coach's speech, sprinkling the word “execute” into many of his answers and, on at least one occasion, using a Malzahn favorite, saying an opponent would make
Auburn’s offense “earn it.” Newton hasn't begun talking like Malzahn yet, but he’s grown accustomed to Malzahn’s ways, having spent the last 10 months under his tutelage. The quarterback even has a solid relationship with Malzahn's wife, Kristi, with whom he exchanges regular text messages. “Miss Kristi? What doesn't she do?” Newton said. “She’s one of the most honest people on this earth. She’s always telling me what she thinks I should do, always giving me her opinion.” “They’re always worrying. If they weren’t always worrying, then that's when I'd be worrying. I know they have my best interests at heart.” Newton appears at ease in Malzahn’s offense, which the coordinator has catered to the quarterback's specific talents. Newton leads the team in passing and rushing, on pace to throw for 2,000 yards and run for 1,000 in the same season, something nobody in SEC history — not even Tim
Tebow — has done. “Last year you didn't have to prepare for the quarterback running the ball,” Kentucky coach Joker Phillips said. “Now, you not only have to prepare for the running back running down hill, but then the quarterback running down hill on you.” Despite Auburn’s gaudy
numbers (it is first in the SEC and 11th nationally in total offense), Malzahn, true to his nature, remains unsatisfied. “In his position, you can never be satisfied,” Newton said. “It would be more weird to see Gus Malzahn say: ‘Good job, guys,’ rather than him saying: ‘Get after their
butt.’ “That’s Coach Malzahn for you. He’s always wanting to be better. That’s what I want in an offensive coordinator — somebody who’s always going to be relentless in looking for success.”
South Carolina taking ‘we believe’ approach against No. 1 Alabama By Josh Kendall MCT
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Earlier this week, the leaders of South Carolina’s football team called a players’ meeting to discuss the challenge of facing the nation’s No. 1 team. Any meeting of the Gamecocks’ leadership is sure to include senior defensive end Cliff Matthews. “We got the guys together and let them know that we can beat this team,” Matthews said. “The only thing stopping us from beating them is ourselves.” South Carolina, ranked No. 19 in the country, plays host to top-ranked and de-
fending national champion Alabama on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT in Williams-Brice Stadium, and the Gamecocks believe what Matthews told them because they always do, sophomore wide receiver Alshon Jeffery said. “Everybody looks up to Cliff,” Jeffery said. Matthews, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound native of Cheraw who has been starting since his freshman season, is in his second year as a team captain and is one of the team’s unquestioned leaders. The problem for South Carolina is Matthews probably is making a bigger impact in the locker room than on the field.
Matthews is coming off a zero-tackle, zero-sack, zeroquarterback pressure outing against Auburn two weeks ago. It was the third game of his career in which he didn't make at least one tackle. Matthews is 14th on the team in tackles with 10 and is tied for third in sacks with one and a half. He has been credited with one quarterback hurry. “Ehh, Cliff’s played pretty well,” coach Steve Spurrier said. “Like he said the other day, ‘I should be playing better, too. I should be making more plays.’” Defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward described Matthews’ performance this
season as “not bad.” That’s hardly what the Gamecocks were hoping for this season after Matthews had 47 tackles and seven sacks last year while being named secondteam All-SEC. He was named first-team All-SEC in the preseason by the league's coaches but has yet to reach that level on the field. “So far, I have played OK,” Matthews said. The Gamecocks coaches noticed last week that the brace Matthews wears on his left shoulder is hindering his performance, Ward said. Matthews missed two tackles against Auburn because he couldn’t extend his left arm
far enough to reach the ball carrier, defensive line coach Brad Lawing said. The limited mobility also affects his ability to disengage from blockers, Lawing said. “He’s healthy, but we have to figure out a better brace for him to use,” Ward said. The training staff will attempt to adjust the brace to give Matthews more range of motion before Saturday's game, Spurrier said. Matthews, who injured his shoulder in last year’s Tennessee game and had offseason surgery to repair it, wore the same brace during the final three games of last
season. In the eight games prior to the injury, Matthews had 36 tackles and five sacks. In the seven games since, he has 18 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Matthews said he is getting more attention from blockers this year because All-SEC defensive end Eric Norwood has moved on to the NFL, but both Spurrier and Lawing said he has not. “For the season, he has played pretty good, but we need to get him to step up and play better,” Lawing said. “Just make plays. He plays hard all the time, just make plays.