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Roark pleads guilty to DUI Wide receiver sentenced to 4 days under house arrest, to be served by Nov. 29 By Kelsi Borntraeger news@kykernel.com
UK’s junior wide receiver Matt Roark plead guilty to drunken driving at his arraignment Friday in Fayette County District Court. Fayette District Judge Joseph T. Bouvier sentenced Roark to four days under house arrest. Bouvier said no alcohol can be in-
side the house during this time. If Roark violates the house arrest, then it does not count and will result in jail time, Bouvier said. Roark was charged with drunken driving after Lexington Police were called about a collision that occurred near the intersection of Montavest Road and Wood Valley Court early morning
on Sunday, Oct. 24. The police report said Roark struck a parked car on Wood Valley Court, located in the Lansdowne area. No one was injured in the accident. Both cars sustained “heavy damage.” He is also charged with failure to maintain insurance, according to the report. Roark registered a .192 blood alcohol level, had “slurred speech” and was “swaying with a staggered walk,” according to the report. Roark has 11 catches for 163
yards on the season and has played a significant role on special teams coverage. He will next appear in court Roark Monday, Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m., and the house arrest must be completed by then. Roark’s attorney, Jim Lowry, said he and Roark would try to get the process for house arrest started Friday.
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Campus offices work to fight cyberbullying By Drew Teague news@kykernel.com
Cyberbullying has recently been in the national news’ spotlight, and UK officials said because of technology, the ease of cyber bullying has risen. Associate Dean of Students Dana Macaulay said cyberbullying is classified as bullying through some electronic medium. “Here at UK that’s usually Facebook or MySpace or e-mail, texting, things like that,” Macaulay said. Counseling Center Director Mary Bolin said technology makes it easier for bullies to pick on their victims. “There are a lot of ways to scare or victimize another individual,” Bolin said. “Today’s technology allows that to happen with greater anonymity, and it makes it easier for a ‘gang’ to form online more quickly than in physical space.” Macaulay said online bullying is more considered as harassment, because bullying presents that one person has power over the other. “Here [at UK] that kind of thing occurs between students that are equally powered,” Macaulay said. Macaulay said UK treats cyber bullying the same as if someone reports being bullied in person. “We treat virtual harassment and virtual bullying the same way we would treat it as if it happened in the physical realm,” Macaulay said. “I think that we do try to address those things aggressively.” The Code of Student Conduct addresses harassment specifically under “prohibited conduct.” Anyone harassing another student on university property can be punished with anything from a warning to expulsion, according to the code. “I think our administrative regulations and the Code of Conduct and everything is fixed to kind of encourage [the community to treat each other with respect],” Macaulay said. To report cyber bullying, students can call UK Police or the Dean of Students Office.
Mississippi State cornerback Johnathan Banks intercepts the football on UK’s final drive on Saturday. UK is now 1-5 in the Southeastern Conference.
Cats’ comeback killed Bulldogs pick off Hartline on last drive, edge out UK football 24-17 By Nick Craddock ncraddock@kykernel.com
STARKVILLE, Miss. — It was a different venue, yet the same story for the UK football team. UK head coach Joker Phillips characterized his team’s four turnovers as “careless,” which in addition to another early deficit for the Cats (4-5, 1-5 Southeastern Conference) proved too much to overcome for UK on the road in Davis Wade Stadium against the 23rd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-2, 3-2 SEC). The Cats had a chance to tie the game in the final minute of the game, but senior quarterback Mike Hartline threw his third interception of the night to sophomore cornerback Johnathan Banks at the MSU 1-yard line. The pass was intended for senior wide receiver Chris Matthews, who Phillips said made a mistake on the route because of miscommunication over one word on the play call. Matthews was supposed to continue running into the end zone, but instead pulled up short. The Bulldogs then took a knee to finalize their 24-17 victory. The slow start and turnovers had UK players and coaches searching for answers after the game. “It’s becoming a recurring
theme for this team year-in and year-out, and we have to grow up from that,” senior defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin said. “We have to step it up, do whatever it takes and stop it, be grown men and stop playing like little boys in the first half or shooting ourselves in the foot.” Lumpkin has grown weary of games like these. “It’s getting old, being a senior seeing this five years in a row, where against good SEC teams, we play with them, but we always have to fight back and are not taking charge and leading the whole game.” The Cats’ defense was a major point of concern entering the game versus the Bulldogs, as it has been all season long, and MSU leaped to a 10-0 advantage thanks to a 54-yard touchdown run and a 33-yard field goal with 5:37 remaining in the first quarter. However, the UK defense settled down, stopping the Bulldogs on their final two possessions before halftime. The Cats went into the locker room at halftime within striking distance after sophomore kicker Craig McIntosh booted a 43-yard field goal to make it a one-possession game at 17-10. The UK defense shut out the Bulldogs on five of its six secondhalf possessions, but the potent
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Charity gives books to those in need Organization sends books to developing nations By Colin Walsh features@kykernel.com
Junior wide receiver Randall Cobb runs the ball in the 24-17 loss to Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. on Saturday. UK offense, the second-highest scoring offense in the SEC entering the game, stalled for much of the second half, save for a long and methodical 12-play, 81-yard touchdown drive. Conversely, MSU junior running back Vick Pollard and junior quarterback Chris Relf, combined for 182 yards and two touchdowns in the game. Relf’s fiveyard touchdown run on the Bulldogs’ lone scoring drive in the second half proved to be the deciding margin. Phillips said his team didn’t play poorly on offense, but it didn’t make enough big plays, and the turnovers came at a time when the UK offense was in a good position to score.
“If you look at our four wins, we didn’t turn over the ball once,” said Hartline, who entered the game having thrown only four interceptions. “In all the losses we’ve slipped up in that area [UK has committed 15 turnovers in its five losses].” The loss also means the Cats dropped below a .500 record for the first time this season. “We’re tired of being known as a team that’s always fighting back in SEC games,” Lumpkin said. “We need to be a team these last three, four games, whether we go to a bowl game or not, that goes into halftime leading. Yeah we can fight back … but at the end of the day we’re losing.”
The American Libraries Association estimates that 122,101 libraries are in the United States. Does it come as a surprise that developing countries do not have this literary luxury? The International Book Project understands that the need in developing countries, particularly those in rural West Africa, South America and Eastern Europe, does not stop with food, water, clothing and medicine. Education and access to books have a lasting impact on these countries, and for a half a century IBP has working to provide it. “As Americans, we can’t really understand because we have such easy access to books,” Lexington IBP Director Rachel Lewis said. “A lot of the people we deliver books to don’t have books to read for fun … when students don’t read for enjoyment or the sake of reading, imagine how to teach hard it is to instill a love of reading – taking them to another place. We are giving these students an opportunity to explore the world.” Founded 44 years ago by the late Harriet Van Meter, whose efforts with the project landed her a Nobel Peace Prize See CHARITY on page 2 Newsroom: 257-1915; Advertising: 257-2872
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Administration Drive to be closed Monday Administration Drive will be closed Monday from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. because of construction, according to a Parking and Transportations Services news release. No vehicle traffic will be allowed to enter the street during the construction project. Pedestrian traffic near the Main Building will be rerouted to avoid the construction. Starting at 1:30 p.m., vehicles parked on the portion of Administration Drive from
the South Limestone entrance to the Gillis Building or in the building’s parking lot will need to exit through the Administration Drive entrance, according to the release. Vehicles parked on the north side of Administration Drive and on Patterson Drive will be able to exit normally during the project. All CATS bus stops on Administration and Patterson Drives will temporarily relocate from 1:00 p.m. until the
project is completed. The Red Route will travel down South Limestone and stop for passengers at the Administration Drive entrance before turning right on Avenue of Champions and right on Rose Street where it will pick up the nor- Continued from page 1 mal route. The Blue Route will continue straight on nomination in 1986, IBP South Limestone and will has gone from shipping travel to UK HealthCare dozens of books out of Van Good Samaritan Hospital. Meter’s basement to filling massive 20,000 book orders -Staff via shipping containers to countries around the world. “To have staying power in the charity world is a big deal,” Lewis said. “We’ve had some partners for 15 years, and it certainly gives us support … in the last seven years we have strengthened as an organization. Last year we sent over 200,000 books, and we will top that figure this year.” IBP’s longevity and farreaching scope generated a lasting impact on the countless individuals who have seen the generosity firsthand. One of those individuals is bluegrass native and UK Alumnus, Kevin Beiting. A lawyer who is now a board member at IBP, Beiting first encountered the organization while teaching English overseas at a high school in Kazakhstan. “The students there were anxious to learn, but they didn’t have books of any kind,” Beiting said. “It is hard to imagine unless you’ve been 4puz.com there … forget about flip pads and markers … the chalk board didn’t even work.” Undeterred, Beiting took a trip to the Peace Corps headquarters to find some help. When he saw the Lexington address of IBP on a list of possible charities, he knew he was in luck. “I said to myself, laughing: ‘they have to help me out, that’s where I went to school.’” Sure enough, after sending his request, three boxes of textbooks were making the
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Movie gives 3-D a place in drama "Tron: Legacy" may prove that 3-D has a place in dramas. Disney previewed 20 minutes of the longgestating sequel to media and fans around the world Thursday. The scenes, culled from the film's first half, generally were extended versions of the trailers: motorcycle chases, hot robots, neondiscus fights. It's all very loud, sleek and thrilling, like TV commercials for running shoes, European cars or video games (where the Mouse House "found" director Joseph Kosinski). Disney, however, must have realized what they had in the preview's final scene: Quorra (Olivia Wilde) brings Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) to his estranged father, Kevin (Jeff Bridges), a techno-hermit hiding "off the grid" for the past 25 years The father is happy, stunned, sad and fearful when he sees his grown son. A tear rolls down Sam's cheek. Quorra is thrilled and puzzled.
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 5 — Your attention is on others today. This could be good if you maximize the opportunities that come your way while attending to other people's concerns. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Spending time with a partner or associate opens up opportunities everywhere. Early in the day, a creative idea gets you started on a new track. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — Most of your energy is directed at others. Work requires research before you tackle a project. Consider the longterm ramifications in your calculations. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Stay close to home and work on creative projects today. Do some research.
The moment needs to be seen in context of the complete film, but there's an unexpected poignancy that might be attributable to the 3-D. You feel as if you're in the room as father and son reconnect. The feeling also might have been provoked by any number of things. Maybe Jeff Bridges is that good of an actor. Maybe after 10 minutes of fast and furious, there is comfort in contemplation. 3-D is often too dark and frequently unnecessary. It also regularly leads to effects bloat just because you can show a spaceship landing doesn't mean it helps your story along (the preview was full of such moments). But if someone could show that the added dimension is valuable outside the realm of cartoony, effects-driven blockbusters, it might become more than a multibillion dollar fad. How ironic that such a blockbuster could lead the way.
Take care of details from the weekend before moving on to the next task. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Stay close to home today. Opportunities arise for completing tasks and organizing space. A trip to the hardware store is in order. Make a list before you go. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — You fall into a discussion about a creative plan and how it fits with your emotional needs. Others play a practical part with suggestions and committed listening. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Imagine it to accomplish it now. Multiple opportunities for increasing both bank balance and self-esteem come with no strings attached. Choose. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — At last, you and a partner reconnect. Recent stress has kept you apart, but now you get to play together and enjoy the magic.
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I wanted to do meaningful work where I would be helping to improve international literacy.”
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Focus your attentions on research behind the scenes to discover what will work when you go public. You want it all neat and tidy when you present. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Attention to philosophical motives helps relationships grow. Listen to a woman who's researched a group goal. Her information opens opportunities for all. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Today can really be fun. Enjoy the details, and practical problem solving. Social contacts up the ante, inviting you to present your skills. You're up to it. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Your attention is on abstract problems or communication with distant associates. Don't expect instant results. Work closely with a partner. MCT
Xeenia Tariq, American Corps VISTA Volunteer
long journey from the states to snow-covered Siberia. “The principal was elated, my fellow English teachers were excited, I was thrilled,” Beiting said. “But for the kids … it was like Christmas morning. They were just so starved for knowledge and access to the tools to give them a leg up and bring them out of the situation they were born into … they weren’t dummies either. They knew the English language was the language of the world.” Lewis is also cognizant of the precise impact that her charity makes with each order shipped, and that’s what she says separates it from other organizations that do not have a strong relationship with their recipients. “We aren’t just sending America’s junk,” Lewis said. “All the books we send have been specifically requested by a school, a library or other organization in that country. We are also making sure we don’t interfere with any publishing sectors, just as the influx of clothing from American charities has crippled the textile industries and local businesses of some of these countries. “I feel it’s not too controversial to improve education. We aren’t telling them what to do, we as ‘what can we do to make your community better?’ It’s the person-toperson aspect of it, we know our partners and it’s not just huge amounts of aid,” Lewis said. Beiting, who has seen myriad forms of international aid in many developing countries — Dominican Republic, Haiti, Russia and Kazakhstan – agrees with Lewis, recognizing how powerful and impactful the aid from IBP can be. “I’ve been to a bunch of developing countries, and I
was often struck by medical organizations and the tremendous amount of aid they supply and all the great things that they do,” Beiting said. “But you can only hand out so many vitamins and Tylenol and Band-Aids … along the line, something fundamental in society has to change. Giving the local people the power to do that, through language, books, education…the power to chose their own path and density; there are some things you can’t fix with BandAids.” Xeenia Tariq, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at the IBP who works in marketing, understands her work to be important and has a unique perspective on literacy in developing countries. “I wanted to do meaningful work where I would be helping to improve international literacy,” Tariq said. “Growing up in Pakistan, when I was eight or nine, the only library we had had been run by the British government, and not necessarily everyone could join because there was such a high fee.” She said she had more access to books in America. “When I moved to Brooklyn, I remember how easy it was to join the library, everyone in the neighborhood could. There is definitely a huge difference in the amount of access we have here,” Tariq said. Beiting said the organization does a tremendous job with a limited staff to fill that need. “IBP is truly an international organization, and it’s right here in the heart of the Bluegrass. The thank you letters we get from our recipients just pull our heart strings. Books do in fact change lives. (IBP) is truly a gem in the city of Lexington,” Beiting said.
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“No Shave November” helps raise awareness Men across the world gear up for 30 days without shaving BRIAN SHLONSKY
Kernel columnist The months of the year are defined in our minds in many different ways. June for the hot sun and days spent on the lake, December for holidays and family, May for the ending of school and blooming of trees and November for the
grizzled, unkept beards on men’s faces. It’s a phenomenon known as “No Shave November,” or, as Urban Dictionary puts it, “the month of November in which you don’t shave any hair on your body but instead you grow more bestial, brutish and manly.” The origins of this craze are disputed, but it has become a staple for men at numerous college campuses across the nation. “It was a chance to do
something on my own. In high school we had to have short hair and shave all the time, and it was the first chance I had out of high school to do what I wanted to do,” accounting junior Colton Howell said. “I started right after Halloween freshman year, and I didn’t cut my hair or shave until almost February. It got pretty nasty after a while.” One potential place “No Shave November” could have gotten its start was in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. Inspired by women who had worked hard to combat and raise awareness for breast cancer, a group of men decided to do something
to create a global men’s health movement. That something involved growing a mustache for the entire month of November to raise awareness and funds for cancers that affect men around the world. The word “Movember” was coined, and according to the Movember website, global participation for the cause and more than a million donors raised $42 million for Movember’s global beneficiary partners in 2009. As instrumental as Movember has been in raising funds and awareness for men’s health, most college students who participate in November’s event do so just
for fun, or as an excuse to grow a thick beard and get away with it. Accounting senior Danny Greene will participate in his first “No Shave November” this month because it’s a reason to get away from the typical clean-shaven face he’s become accustomed to. “I like the rugged look. Clean-cut isn’t my kind of style, and this is a good excuse to look rugged,” Greene said. “Plus it’s getting colder and it’ll keep my face warm.” As much as college men enjoy ditching the razor for 30 days, it doesn’t always go over well with the women. “I’m doing it again this
year, but this time I have a girlfriend and she doesn’t necessarily like the idea,” Howell said. “My mom hates the beard too; she was the reason I didn’t do ‘No Shave November’ last year.” Greene, however, seems to think his woolly face won’t deter the opposite sex. “My mom tells me I need to look more clean-cut for work, but I think the ladies will love it,” Greene said. Either way, look for the Remingtons and Walhs to stay in the medicine cabinet this month, and the faces of UK’s men to resemble Zach Galifianakis from “The Hangover.”
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Election 2010 Students speak up: Students share what issues they want candidates to address when elected into office.
“I want to elect conservative candidates that will make good economical decisions and are concerned and actively involved in pro-life decisions.” Olivia McKinney, elementary education junior
“I’d like the candidate to fight for healthcare independence and university funding.” Robert Watson, international studies freshman
“I think education, healthcare, university funding and taxes are important issues to be addressed by whoever gets elected in office for the better of the community.” Jamisha Robinson, merchandising, apparel and textiles junior
Class urges students to vote If you are a college student, chances are you’ve been following the Jersey Shore much more closely than you have been following Election 2010 in Kentucky. Luckily, UK’s freshman discovery seminar, “Citizen Kentucky: Journalism and Democracy,” hasn’t missed any of the drama surrounding the 2010 elections. The class has studied the candidates and their stances on issues that matter most to young voters. The class has compiled the top reasons to vote for each candidate. In the non-partisan mayoral race incumbent Mayor Jim Newberry is running for a second term against Vice Mayor Jim Gray. Newberry’s plan includes
bringing high-tech jobs to Lexington and preparing Lexington’s students for them. He aims to grow entertainment districts and build on the World Equestrian Game’s success. Gray’s “Fresh Start Plan” is a business approach to running Lexington. It includes a more transparent government and wants to grow local business. His plan supports new ways to combat crime and traffic. In the Sixth District House of Representatives race incumbent Democrat Ben Chandler is facing Republican Andy Barr. Chandler supports middle class tax cuts and is fiscally conservative. He fights for our troops and veterans. He has a strong legislative record and
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wants funding to repair the nation’s school infrastructure. Barr believes in a smaller federal government that stays out of education and would deregulate business. He wants homeland security reform and has a plan to pay off national debts. In the most hotly contested race in Kentucky, Attorney General Democrat Jack Conway is facing Republican Rand Paul for one of Kentucky’s Senate seats. Conway wants to make college more affordable and has a proven record of fighting for Kentucky. He has a plan to grow small business, create jobs and make health care affordable. Paul is for less govern-
Occupation: 6th District U.S. representative Age: 51 Accomplishments: • Served two terms as Kentucky’s attorney general and helped pass Kentucky’s “No Call” list • Recovered $45 million of illegally removed charitable funds from the state and now benefits Kentucky healthcare Why vote for him? •In favor of a budget plan that will extend middle-class tax cuts while slashing the federal deficit • Supports efforts to stop illegal immigration
Andy Barr Republican
Occupation: Attorney Age: 36 Accomplishments: • Served as deputy general counsel to former Gov. Ernie Fletcher • Attorney with the law firm of Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC and is also a member of the Kentucky and Fayette County Bar Associations Why should you vote for him? • Supports the “You Cut” project that allows citizens direct input to reduce Washington spending • Supports nuclear energy as well as Kentucky coal • Supports job creation
Gary Hermann is a journalism freshman. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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Jack Conway Democrat Ben Chandler Democrat
ment intervention, reduced spending and stronger national security. He associates with the conservative Tea Party and would let doctors negotiate insurance to lower Medicare costs. The election is on Tuesday. Midterm elections have a much lower turnout than general elections, but the issues in this election will affect students in Kentucky greatly. So the class urges all UK students to take a few moments to step away from Call of Duty, Facebook, Fantasy Football or even Jersey Shore to get out and vote.
Occupation: Attorney general of Kentucky Age: 41 Hometown: Louisville Accomplishments: As attorney general his office has: • Increased Medicaid recoveries 600 percent • Increased elder abuse and neglect investigations by 300 percent Why vote for him? • Supports cutting the deficit and creating Wall Street reforms • Supports creating small business loan funds • Supports protecting Social Security and tax credit to create more jobs
Rand Paul Republican
Occupation: Eye surgeon Age: 47 Hometown: Bowling Green Accomplishments: • Founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic, which provides eye exams and surgery to needy children and families • Founded the Kentucky Taxpayers United Why vote for him? • Supports balancing the budget and reducing government spending • Supports deregulation and a free market solution to health care • Opposes federal bailouts and plans to restore the value of the dollar
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Young voters guide: The issues CANDIDATES
JOBS
Jim Newberry
Primary focus is expanding horse, healthcare and high tech sectors, which create good, highpaying jobs and help protect existing land.
Oversaw creating the “Higher Education Triangle” by moving Eastern State Hospital to Coldstream Research Park and replacing it with BCTC.
Is grateful to all of the departments across government, including public safety, for stepping up to the plate to make cuts in areas that would have the least impact our citizens.
Jim Gray
Will get on the road and recruit jobs to Lexington. Not just high tech jobs, but jobs for ordinary people.
Lexington is dependent upon city residents as well as the students who live and study here.
Develop a business plan on the model of UK’s plan that sets goals for our community and the building blocks for achieving them, with costs, timelines and measurements.
Jack Conway
Designate a member of the senator’s staff specifically to reach out and work with Kentucky small businesses, helping them to navigate federal programs and highlighting policy areas in need of improvement.
Worked on the landmark 1997 higher education reform bill, which won national acclaim for propelling Kentucky’s institutions of higher learning into the 21st century.
Aims to restore the value of the dollar and allow the responsible to replace the reckless in the marketplace.
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DEBT
Is continuing to work toward the goal of adding 125 police officers.
Wants to get all city departments, private builders and developers together to implement ‘secured by design,’ an approach to building and landscape design which reduces dangerous environments.
Has a plan to save $430 billion over the next 10 years, without raising taxes.
Created a Cybercrimes Unit, which has initiated numerous child pornography investigations, eliminated more than 68,000 illegal images and videos from the Internet and continues to conduct trainings for police and prosecutors across Kentucky.
Proposes to restore the parental right to be responsible in educating children by supporting reduced taxes so that parents can allocate more of their own funds to homeschooling.
Would fight to balance the budget and dramatically reduce spending before further interest on our debt requires government to reach deeper into our pockets and into our children’s piggy bank.
Proposes a moratorium on Visas from about 10 rogue nations or anybody that has traveled to those nations and trying the terrorists captured on the battlefield in military tribunals at GITMO.
Ben Chandler
Opposed the bailout for Wall Street firms and wealthy investors but voted in favor of a middle class tax cut that benefits 95 percent of all Kentuckians.
Has also fought for increased funding for our nation’s crumbling school infrastructure, introducing and passing legislation to fund energy-efficient modernization, renovation and repair of the nation’s K-12 schools.
Is in the fiscally conservative Democratic caucus and has continually backed responsible federal budget plans that extend middleclass tax cuts while slashing the federal deficit.
Introduced legislation to prevent child and elder abuse, improve the safety of air travel and keep drugs off our streets.
Andy Barr
Believes the best way to grow the economy and create jobs would be to cut taxes and get the government out of the way.
Believes education is primarily the responsibility of state and local government, and not the responsibility of a distant, remote and unaccountable federal bureaucracy.
Will support legislation to direct all unspent stimulus funds to pay down our debts right now, rather than have money spent out on questionable projects.
Rand Paul
HOUSE
EDUCATION
Believes there needs to be better cooperation among federal agencies to provide a more capable response to nuclear, chemical and biological threats. Believes Congress should reform homeland security oversight to consolidate the committees.
Voters can avoid hassle at polls with early arrival Lexington, Ky. residents who want to skip long lines and assure enough time to make it to the polls this Election Day had better act early. While those who chose to vote absentee had to file with the Fayette County Clerk’s office by Oct. 4, there are other ways to prepare for Election Day ahead of time to help voting efficiency. The following tips can facilitate the voting process: 1. Double-check your polling location. Voters should report to their assigned
precinct, which is based on their residential address. 2. Arrive to your designated polling station early. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and people often delay their voting until they get off work. To avoid the rush hour influx, vote in the morning or early afternoon. 3. Bring appropriate identification. Before voting, patrons will need to show one of the acceptable forms of ID (driver’s license/state-issued identification card, social security card, credit card, per-
sonal acquaintance with one of the election officers in your precinct or another form of identification that contains your photograph and signature). 4. Ensure that any name changes are filed with the county clerk’s office before Election Day. Voters may make name changes by filling out a new registration card either by mail or in person at the County Clerk’s office or driver’s license office. 5. Update changes in address with the county clerk’s
office as soon as possible. Address changes within the county may be updated in person or in writing at the clerk’s office or driver’s license office. Voters can still vote if they do this after Election Day — simply report to the precinct assigned to the new address. Address changes outside the county must be made at least 28 days before Election Day to vote at a new precinct. 6. Change party affiliations, if desired, between the primary date and Dec. 31. By
changing party affiliation changes between Jan. 1 and the next primary, you can only vote in nonpartisan primary races. Keep in mind voters may vote for any candidate in November general elections, regardless of party affiliation. 7. Have help accompany you if you qualify for assistance at the polls. The following people qualify: physically disabled voters, blind or visual voters and voters who are unable to read English. Anyone can assist you except for
your employer, agent of your employer, union head or agent of your union. If you need assistance and don’t bring anyone with you, an election officer from each party may assist you. For more information about Election Day procedures or absentee voting qualifications, visit, (www.fayettecountyclerk.com/web/elections or call 859-255-8683). Shannon Frazer is a journalism senior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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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.
Hijab evolves with life story I wake up each morning, get dressed, then head over to my bright array of hijabs (scarves) hanging over my closet door. I choose one carefully and wrap it with the ease of someone who has donned a hijab for the last 16 years of her life. I pause a moment in the mirror and giggle as I remember how sloppily I used to wear it as a Kindergartner — it FATIMAH was loosely tied over a SHALASH contributing patterned dressed my mother sewed with her columnist own hands. For many years of my life, I did not choose my clothing. I was at the mercy of my parents, who donned me in dresses, skirts and the loose traditional clothing of my religion, Islam. Because of this, I couldn’t represent myself through my outer garments, a hallmark of many adolescent and teenage girls’ lives. Because of the hijab, I could not hide behind my hair, make-up or fancy outfits. I could not hide, period. Personality came first, and looks became second. In a world where you can’t escape beautiful girls in the media and an image of what you “should” look like, I suddenly became very different. When you’re eight, being different is a hard concept to grasp, and there’s little you believe you can do to change your circumstance. Typical questions were asked: Do you shower in that? Are you bald? And I always laughed it off as a joke, pretending it didn’t bother me. Looking back, I don’t know if they would have understood why I wore the hijab, especially when I don’t know if I fully understood myself. Since then, it has been a long and sometimes lonely journey to discovering my identity. I knew that if I showed discomfort with who I was or how I dressed, others would too. Being the social creature I am, I became adept at not making it a focal point, and soon enough, it became so natural to wear it that I almost forgot it was there. But I knew that “just wearing it” wasn’t enough. I remember the moment I transitioned from wearing the hijab because I was told to do so, to wearing the hijab because I chose to do so. I was finally able to understand the meaning behind it and as a result gained clarity about my purpose in life. Slowly, I began to realize that hijab was more than a piece of cloth meant to cover my hair. Hijab is about looking and acting modestly. It is about being respected for who you are and not what you look like. It is also the flag for Islam. Whether I want it or not, how I am perceived is often filed away into the same category as “Muslim.” Now, being “different” is something I celebrate and am eternally grateful for. More importantly, I know that while me standing out was initiated by my parents, today, it is my choice and no one else’s. This is my story. However, ask any Muslim girl who wears (or even doesn’t wear) a hijab and hers will be different. There are those who choose to wear hijab at a much later age than I did, and Muslims who still struggle with the choice to wear one at all. One thing I’ve realized about college is that people are more tolerant and respectful of hijab. Despite this, so few people have actually come up to me and asked about what it was or why I wear it. Please, ask questions. I very much appreciate your curiosity and love the chance to give a more accurate view of Muslim women. Fatimah Shalash is a marriage and family therapy graduate student. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR I first met Cassie Herrington on a Thursday while I was getting ready for our Muslim Student Association meeting. Cassie introduced herself as a student working for the Kernel. Her next statement shocked me, but in a good way. Cassie explained her next project, which was to wear the Hijab (Islamic head dress) for the month of October. HEBA It took me about a SULEIMAN minute to realize what she was saying. I was genuinely shocked to hear this coming from a white woman. Despite everything that had been happening with the Quran burnings and the new mosque being built in New York, Cassie had the confidence to come up with this project. She was confident enough to put herself in a situation that could potentially bring her some harm. Anyone else would have run from an idea that had anything to do with Islam, especially a girl wearing a Hijab. I knew Cassie was going to be a special friend of mine. People like Cassie give me confidence that one day Islam will no longer be the sore subject of conversation. More and more people have been interested in learning the truth about Islam and through things like Cassie’s project we can eventually reach that goal. I applaud her and wish her the best. Heba Suleiman Muslim Student Association president
SHANNON FRAZER, Kernel cartoonist
‘Undercover’ in hijab: unveiling one month later Hilton Als, an African American writer, says our worldview and sense of “otherness” is created in our mother’s lap. Mother’s lap is protective and familiar. Leaving this worldview can be uncomfortable, but I can assure you, the rewards are much greater.
Hijab Last month, I climbed out of my “lap” and wore a hijab, the Muslim headKernel scarf. I thought this tempocolumnist rary modification of my appearance would bring me closer to an understanding of the Muslim community, but in retrospect, I learned more about my place in the world. Simplified, one piece of fabric is all it takes to turn perspectives upside-down. The hijab is a contested, sacred and sometimes controversial symbol, but it is just a symbol. It is a symbol of Islam, a misconstrued, misunderstood religion that represents the most diverse population of people in the world — a population of more than one billion people. I realized the best way to identify with Muslims was to take a walk in their shoes. On Oct. 1, I covered my head with a gauze scarf and grappled with the perceptions of strangers, peers and even my own family. Because of perceptions, I even struggled to write this column. My experience with the hijab was personal, but I hope sharing what I saw will open a critical conversation. My hijab silenced, but simultaneously, my hijab brought unforgettable words. CASSIDY HERRINGTON
Idea In the first column I wrote this semester, I compared college to an alarm clock saying, “we see the face of a clock, but rarely do we see what operates behind it.” At the time, I did not realize how seriously I needed to act on my own words — as a journalist, a woman and a human. A few weeks after I wrote that piece, a guest columnist addressed Islamophobic sentiments regarding the proposed “ground zero” mosque. The writer was Muslim, and she received a flurry of feedback. The comments online accumulated like a swarm of mindless pests. The collective opinion equated Islam to violence and terrorism. In response to her column, one comment said, “[The writer] asks us to trust Islam. Given our collective experience, and given Islam’s history I have to wonder what planet she thinks we are on.” Although I did not know the voices behind these anonymous posts, I felt involuntarily linked to them — because I am not Muslim. I wanted to connect people, and almost instinctively, I decided that a hijab was necessary. A hijab could help me use my affiliation with “white,” non-Muslims to build rapport with the Islamic community and at the same time, show non-Muslims the truth from an unheard voice. Above all, I wanted to see and feel the standard lifestyle for so many women around the world — because I’m curious, and that’s why I’m a journalist. Before I took this step, I decided to propose my idea to the women who wear headscarves every day. Little did I know, a room full of strangers would quickly become my greatest source of encouragement and would make this project more attainable.
The handshake Initially, I worried about how the Muslim community would perceive a non-Muslim in a hijab, so I needed its approval before I would start trying on scarves. On Sept. 16, I went to a Muslim Student Association meeting to introduce myself. When I opened the door to the meeting room, I was incredibly nervous. To erase any sign of uncertainty, I interjected to a girl seated across the room, “meeting starts at 7, right?” The girl, it turns out, was Heba Suleiman, the MSA president. After I explained my plan, her face lit up. “That is an amazing idea,” she said. I felt my tension and built-up anxiety melt away. In the minutes following, I intro-
duced myself to the whole group with an “asalaam alaykum,” and although I was halfprepared for it, I was alarmed to hear dozens of “wa aylaykum asalam” in response. Before I left, several girls approached me. I will not forget what one girl said, “this gives me hope.” Another girl said, “I’m Muslim, and I couldn’t even do that.” It did not hit me until then, that this project would be more than covering my hair. I would be representing a community and a faith, and consequentially, I needed to be fully conscious of my actions while in hijab.
First steps “undercover” Two weeks later, I met Heba and her friend Leanna for coffee, and they showed me how to wrap a hijab. The girls were incredibly helpful, more than they probably realized. Although this project was my personal undertaking, I knew I wouldn’t be alone — this thought helped me later when I felt like ripping off the hijab and quitting. Responses to my hijab were subtle or nonexistent. I noticed passing glances diverted to the ground, but overall, everything felt the same. Near the end of the month, a classmate pointed out that a boy had been staring at me, much to my oblivion. The hijab became a part of me, and until I turned my head and felt a gentle tug, I forgot it was there. For the most part, I carried out life as usual while in hijab. I rode my bike and felt the sensation of wind whipping under my headscarf. I walked past storefront windows, caught a glimpse of a foreign reflection and had to frequently remind myself that the girl was me. Hijab became part of my morning routine, and on one morning I biked to class and turned around because I realized I left without it. At the end of the day, I laughed at my “hijab hair” pressed flat against my scalp. The hijab sometimes made me uneasy. I went to the grocery store and felt people dodge me in the aisles — or was that just my imagination? I recognize every exchange I had and every occurrence I report may be an assumption or over analysis because few of my encounters were transparent. The truth is, however, very few of my peers said anything about the hijab. My classmates I’ve sat next to for more than a year, my professors and my friends from high school — no one addressed the obvious, and it hurt. I felt separated from the people who know me best — or so I thought. A gap in the conversation exists, and it’s not just surrounding my situation. Just over a week ago, I turned on the news to see Juan Williams, a former NPR news analyst fired for commentary about Islam. Williams said, “If I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they are identifying themselves first and foremost as Muslims, I get worried. I get nervous.” His statement revealed an internalized fear. And I saw this fear when my colleagues dodged the topic. When I went back to ask “why?,” several said it was too “touchy” or insensitive to bring up. A hijab is a just symbol, like a cross, a star or an American flag. I am still the same Cassidy Herrington — I didn’t change my identity, but I was treated like a separate entity.
Talk is not cheap When someone mentioned my hijab without my provocation, I immediately felt at ease. A barista at my usual coffee stop politely asked, “Are you veiling?” A friend in the newsroom asked, “Are your ears cold?” My favorite account involves a back-story. I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, and I garnered an appetite when I was young. My childhood home neighbored my “third grandmother,” the most loving second-generation Lebanese woman and exceptional cook (not an exaggeration, she could get me to eat leafy vegetables when I was a child zealot of noodles and cheese). I remember knocking on her back door when I was five, asking for Tupperware brimming with tabouleh. When King Tut’s opened on Limestone, my school year swiftly improved to a fabulously garlicky degree. At least once a week,
I stopped by to pick up the tabouleh, hummos or falafel to medicate my case of the newsroom munchies. On Oct. 21, the owner, Ashraf Yousef, stopped me before I went inside. “I heard about your project, and I like it,” he said. “And you look beautiful in your hijab.” This encounter was by far the best. And it made my shawarma sandwich taste particularly delicious. I went back on my last day to thank him, and Yousef said, “I’m just giving my honest opinion, with the hijab, you look beautiful. It makes your face look better.” Yousef asked if I would wear the hijab to his restaurant when the project was over. I nodded, smiled and took a crunchy mouthful of fattoush.
False patriotism I did not receive intentional, flagrant antiMuslim responses. I did, however, receive an e-mail allegedly “intended” for another reader. The e-mail was titled “My new ringtone.” When I opened the audio file, the Muslim prayer to Mecca was abruptly silenced by three gunshots and the U.S. national anthem. I spoke to the sender of the e-mail, and he said, “It was just a joke.” Here lies a problem with phobias and intolerance — joking about it doesn’t make it less of an issue. When was it ever okay to joke about hatred and persecution? Was it acceptable when Jews were grotesquely drawn in Nazi cartoons? Or when Emmet Till was brutally murdered? The e-mail is unfortunate evidence that many people inaccurately perceive Islam as violent or as “the other.” A Gallup poll taken last November found 43 percent of Americans feel at least a “little” prejudice against Muslims. And if you need further confirmation that Islamophobia exists, consult Ann Coulter or Newt Gingrich.
Hijab-less I’ve been asked, “Will you wear the hijab when it’s over?” and initially, I didn’t think I would — because I’m not Muslim, I don’t personally believe in hijab. Now that I see it hanging on my wall and I am able to reflect on the strength it gave me, I think, yes, when I need the headscarf, I might wear it. Ashraf said, “A non-Muslim woman who wears a hijab is just wearing a headscarf.” (and apparently, my face “looks better.”) Appearances aside, when I wore the hijab, I felt confident and focused. I wore the hijab to a news conference for Rand Paul, and although an event coordinator stopped me (just me, except for one elusive blogger) to check my credentials, I felt I accurately represented myself as an intelligent, determined journalist — I was not concerned with how I looked, but rather, I was focused on gathering the story. So now, I return to my first column of the year. I’ve asked the questions, and I’ve reached across the circles. Now, it’s your turn. You don’t have to wear a hijab for a month to change someone’s life or yours. The Masjid Bilial Islamic Center will host a “get to know your neighbors” on Nov. 7, and UK’s Muslim Student Association is having “The Hajj” on Nov. 8. These are opportunities for non-Muslims to be better informed and make meaningful connections. I want to thank Heba for being a friend and a resource for help. Thank you to Ashraf Yousef and King Tut for the delicious food and the inspiration. Finally, I apologize to the individuals who feel I have “lied” to them about my identity or who do not agree with this project. I hope this page clears things up — you have the truth now, and I hope you find use for it. Why are we so afraid to talk about this? We are not at war with Islam. In fact, Muslim soldiers are defending this country. Making jokes about terrorism is not going to make the situation less serious. Simply “tolerating” someone’s presence is not enough. If you turn on the news, you will inevitably hear the prefix, “extremist,” when describing Islam. What you see and hear from the media is fallible — if you want the truth, talk to a Muslim. Cassidy Herrington is a journalism and international studies junior. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com.
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sports
UK ready to see some outside competition By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY BRANDON GOODWIN | STAFF
Junior guard DeAndre Liggins goes up for a layup against freshman Doron Lamb and junior Darius Miller in the first half of the UK men’s basketball Blue-White Scrimmage Tuesday.
UK has played each other enough. All the scrimmages, all the practices, all the drills — UK will finally encounter five players in different uniforms when the men’s basketball team plays Pikeville Monday. “We’re looking forward to getting out to Rupp Arena and playing against some competition other than each other,” junior guard Darius Miller said in a news release. Pikeville is the first exhibition game UK will play since the summer Canada trip in late August. So Pikeville is the first American team UK will play, at least. It’s the pseudo-official start to the season. The game might not count in the standings, but it will provide UK an opportunity to get its first test against outside opponents. “We just need to continue to get better in all areas and I know our guys are looking forward to playing some other competition,” UK head coach John Calipari said in the news release. The game will also allow the team to go against new styles of play and work on things it hasn’t yet. As recently as last Friday, after the Blue-White Scrimmage, Calipari said the team hadn’t
worked on switching on screens, trapping and coming off ball screens at all. More exposure is sure to come, and UK gets a chance to continue improving. “This team, we have got to figure them out,” Calipari said after the Blue-White Scrimmage. “It doesn’t happen overnight. They have got to figure each other out.” After the Blue-White Scrimmage, Calipari said he gained a sense of camaraderie among the players. The exhibition match could serve as a gauge for just how well the players have meshed in the limited time they have been able to practice and play together. “Playing Pikeville is going to be a great challenge for us to see how far our team and our team chemistry have come,” senior forward Josh Harrellson said. While the team did participate in the three-game Canada exhibition series, it will be the first live action some players will have seen. Junior Eloy Vargas was unable to make the trip and freshman Terrence Jones played only nine minutes before sustaining a shoulder injury that kept him out of the last two games. But all the players seem ready to play. “I’m excited,” junior guard DeAndre Liggins said. “The freshmen are going to be a little bit nervous, but they’re going to
get over it.” Calipari said the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming season is reciprocal. “(Pikeville) coach (Kelly) Wells does a great job with his team, and it will be a good test for our young squad,” Calipari said. “I like that we are able to play other Kentucky schools and help them prepare for their season as well.” Playing a Kentucky school opens up the possibility of playing some familiar faces. Wells was Miller’s high school coach, and one of Pikeville’s players, Trevor Setty, was Miller’s high school teammate. And then there’s Pikeville’s Landon Slone, who was a walkon at UK for one year before asking for a release and transferring when Calipari was hired. When he left, he described his time in a UK uniform as “surreal” and “indescribable.” Now, he will play 10 other guys wearing the jersey he used to. Slone could not be reached for comment. For UK players, it’s the last step toward “real” games. First came the summer trip, then Big Blue Madness, then practices, and now exhibitions before the season officially begins. “I just want to come out and play hard,” Liggins said. “It’s the first game of the season. Everyone’s going to be excited.”
Cats write same script (but this scene has cowbells) CHANDLER HOWARD
Kernel columnist STARKVILLE, Miss. — No … more … cowbell. Seriously, Davis Wade Stadium is unreasonably obnoxious, and I think even Christopher Walken would agree it is too much cowbell. The UK football team
probably feels similarly. With another crushing loss to a Southeastern Conference opponent, this football season is becoming all too familiar for UK and its fans. On a side note, the tan I soaked up from the radiating glow of the enormous screen at Mississippi State’s stadium was worth the drive there (it’s huge, I tell you!). But while the intricacies of the team’s defeats are
growing inconsistent, the big picture remains the same — UK falls early, attempts to mount a late-game comeback and then fails in the end. This week’s story had different details, though. The Cats’ offense, which still ranks in the top tier of the SEC, looked inferior to a Mississippi State defense that showed UK unusual packages. Quarterback Mike Hartline was faced with numerous looks he had not previously seen, and
his statistics (23 of 41, 258 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions) don’t match the success he has found this season. The UK defense stepped up in place of the lacking offense, especially late in the first half through the end of the game. It made crucial defensive stands in the final two drives of the first half and a majority of stops on MSU drives in the second half. But even an improved defense
could not stop MSU’s rushing attacked, which racked up 209 yards collectively. A 4-4 record did not look so bad on paper, but I can’t say the same about 4-5. With a weak schedule in front of it, UK is expected to win its final three games, despite finding its final foe in Tennessee, a team UK hasn’t defeated in its last 25 meetings. But the Volunteers are down this year, now 0-5 in the SEC. UK needs to stop its skid if it
wants to add one more highlight to its season over Thanksgiving weekend. Clearly turnovers are the Cats’ weak link, as is the case with many football teams. UK now has 14 turnovers in its five losses, but it has zero in its four wins. As for now, the team must fight off the headaches from all of that cowbell and move forward. E-mail Chandler at choward@kykernel.com
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Part-time Childcare needed∫, non-smoker, must provide your own transportation. Call (859) 351-8463 BARTENDING! UP TO $250 a day. No exp. Necessary. Training provided. 800-965-6520 x-132
Professional Services HONDA SERVICE AND REPAIR, ALPINE IMPORTS, SINCE 1980, NEXT TO WOODHILL MOVIES 10, CHECK US OUT AT CARTALK.COM UNDER FIND A GREAT MECHANIC 269-4411
FOUND- TI-84 plus calculator in room CB 207. Contact the Math department, 257-6802, to claim.
Travel BAHAMAS SPRING BREAK: $189 – 5 days or $239 – 7 days. All prices include round trip luxury cruise with food, accommodations on the island at your choice of thirteen resorts. Appalachia Travel 1-800867-5018, www.BahamaSun.com
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