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Celebrates tradition while unveiling redesign By Matt Murray mmurray@kykernel.com
It was time for a makeover. Times are changing, and so is the face of journalism. Papers are moving to the Internet, mobile devices and touch pads, and people want their information at break-neck speed. Through a redesign, the Kernel hopes to build a stronger tie between print and the Web, while celebrating the tradition of a publication that has been around for more than a century. The Kernel is no stranger to embracing technology; it was the first daily newspaper in Kentucky to have an app on both the iPhone and Android markets. The Kernel has a Facebook page as well as Twitter accounts for each of its desks and editors so its readers know what’s going on as quickly as possible. The decision to redesign was made because the paper did not reflect the growing presence online. Nothing about the nameplate set it apart from other publications, and it was beginning to look antiquated. The new flag and index bar on the front page are only the beginning. Over the next few months, the new design will spread through the rest of the paper, leading to an overall redesign. The Kernel celebrated its 40th year of independence this January, so it launched the redesign this month. While the Kernel has been independent for 40 years, it wanted to remind readers that the publication has been in existence since 1892. Both dates are equally important to the Kernel and its tradition. Readers will also notice a QR Code in the bottom left-hand side of the page. Barcode scanning apps on smartphones can scan that code and it will automatically take them to the kykernel.com. In the future, these codes will be tagged on the end of stories that have additional multimedia so that readers can simply scan the code and immediately view supplementary material. ‘Like’ the Kentucky Kernel on Facebook, or follow the Kernel on Twitter @kykernel. Download the Kentucky Kernel app and the Blue Nation Blog app in the iPhone App Store and the Android Market.
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Lead singer of Rascal Flatts Gary LeVox reaches out to fans as the group performs in Rupp Arena Thursday night. Rascal Flatts was introduced by opening acts Chris Young and Luke Bryan as a part of their "Nothing Like This" Tour.
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It’s hard to take a guy seriously when he sings about his good ole’ days ... in bedazzled jeans.”
Nothing about a Rascal Flatts concert feels authentic. The cowboy hats and boots in the crowd look like they’re freshly dusted off, straight out of the closet and worn once a year to this particular event, only to be stowed away again until Rascal is back in town. The Levi’s don’t have any Skoal rings because these fans will go home at the end of the night and replace their boots with Sperrys and Uggs. This concert was a date party. People funneled in in pairs, and gave one another googly eyes when “These Days” blared through the arena. In fact, one guy proposed to his girlfriend with the help of Rascal Flatts lead vocalist Gary LaVox. But before the pop/country trio could take the stage, they had to wait for Luke Bryan –
the free spirited, fun loving opening act. Bryan looked like he came straight out of his basement with his buddies, had a blast for 45 minutes with blazing guitar solos, Metallica covers, sing alongs and cup holders on his mic stands. By the end of his set, most of the crowd looked like they had gotten their moneys worth, only to remember they still had two hours of Rascal Flatts ahead of them. And let’s remember, Rascal Flatts isn’t country music. They’re the marijuana of country music - a gateway drug to the hardcore stuff. They’re the band that guys like Luke Bryan make fun of for going too mainstream. The tour is meant to celebrate 10 years of See FLATTS on page 4
Todd encourages future research Fraternity chapters ally good. One of the things I take away from [ To d d ’s ] presidency is the importance of pubTodd lic policy.” Introduced by Jack Blanton, former vice president at UK and friend of Todd, Blanton explained how Todd fit into the mold of the Martin School. Blanton brought up points on the land grant university bill that passed through Congress and was signed into law by President Abraham Lin-
Expresses hopes for UK as a land-grant university By Drew Teague news@kykernel.com
The future of education was a main topic for UK President Lee Todd during an event Wednesday evening. Part of the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration’s “Leaders of Public Policy” series, Todd was the first this semester to speak about the school’s main topic. He focused on the “past, present and future of public education.”
Last November, the series had its first speaker, Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Crit Luallen, who spoke on "The Responsibility of Leadership.” William Hoyt, director of the Martin School, thought Todd would be a great speaker in this series because of his outreach. “The name came up of President Todd,” Hoyt said. “I thought it was a pretty good idea … then I thought more about and I thought it was re-
coln, giving way for universities like UK. Having started two successful companies and being a professor at UK, Todd did not initially apply when the presidential position opened. “I never envisioned myself to be able to be president of the University of Kentucky,” Todd said as he began his talk. After selling his business to IBM, Todd came back to Lexington, where he spoke at UK. “I gave a speech for Billy Joe Miles … he wanted me to come down and talk about See TODD on page 4
expected to increase New chapters arrive on campus and old ones prepare to return By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
UK has seen a number of fraternities come and go in recent years. Currently, the university has 19 fraternities that are recognized by the Interfraternity Council, Keith Ellis, assistant dean of Students for the UK Division of Student Affairs, said in an email to the Kernel. These fraternities have a current membership of 1,431 members, Ellis said.
Ten of the 19 fraternities have houses on campus, Ellis said, and another six of the fraternities have facilities off-campus. Ellis said the university has never had any fraternities “pushed off” campus, but it has had three fraternities suspended for repeated violations of the Student Code of Conduct in the past two and a half years. Sigma Alpha Epsilon was one of those fraternities. See CHAPTERS on page 4
Students use bodies to make money Selling eggs and nude modeling are two ways students can cash in By Kelsey Caudill news@kykernel.com
Two UK students are using their bodies to make money—and no, it’s not prostitution. Faced with a struggling economy, rising tuition costs and spring break just around
the corner, many students are trying to make some extra cash without getting a job. For Emily Cedargren and Sarah Hahn, using bodily resources is the solution. Cedargren, journalism, Chinese and Spanish junior, is battling the common plight of college students of trying
to graduate debt free. Despite having a 3.7 GPA and taking full course loads— she has 81 hours and is classified as a junior in her second year at UK—Cedargren does not receive any financial assistance to pay for college. Cedargren graduated from high school in China and is not eligible for KEES money as an out-of-state student. Struggling to pay her tuition, Cedargren researched ways
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for college students to make money. One of the ways Cedargren found was by selling eggs for in vitro fertilization to The World Egg Bank in Lexington. “I was just completely desperate for a way to pay for college, and I’ve kind of run out of solutions,” Cedargren said. “I can’t get a scholarship to save my life. I was Googling See MONEY on page 4
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Kansas fans close ranks around Thomas Robinson By J. Brady McCollugh MCT
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Horoscope Today's birthday (01/28/11). The squeaky wheel gets the grease, they say. You don't need to be obnoxious, but do make yourself heard. You're a contribution to your community, and to the planet. Speak up in service of others who maybe can't utter the words. They're grateful for this. Did you ever consider a career in public service? To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 6 — Take a vacation, even if only for a few hours. Your friends will want to come along, lured by your optimism. Take them and explore something new. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — State your own position clearly and logically. Others are open to suggestions and very willing to work with you. Look at the project from all sides. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Everything seems to be flowing with great ease.
Your previous structure provides for intelligent action. Others participate with enthusiasm. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Someone experiences high drama around money and work. Stick to your ethics and values, and avoid all gossip. Then offer creative support. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Creative ideas come together today, and you hold the key to a logical conclusion. Write up results carefully. This presentation makes a huge difference in the long run. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — You'd love to get a project finished today. Get everyone in the group busy early. They need your help to make things work. Then it all comes together. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Today's activities weave together into a package full of love and optimism. Others understand your motives clearly and support you. Enjoy the partnership. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — It's time to focus
on the business at hand. Everything gets done without much pressure. Reward yourself later with great food and a movie. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Creativity is the name of the game today. Stay focused to accomplish your goals. Others provide total support and lend an active hand. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Although today's efforts feel personal, the results affect family and friends equally. Use your physical and emotional energy carefully. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Gather everyone together early to sync plans. Then everyone goes in separate directions, and you gather up later to compare notes. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Follow your intuition to discover the magic within your group's potential. Get yourself moving to discover something new about what makes you tick. MCT
Statham sacrifices for movie roles LOS ANGELES _ Although Jason Statham was a world-class diver, he was ready to change careers when Guy Ritchie offered him an acting job in “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.” “What I was doing wasn’t paying the bills,” Statham says. “This career might have ended quickly. Who knew how many films I was going to do? But, I Statham knew it was a chance to do something else.” So far, the career has lasted 24 films with the 25th, “The Mechanic,” in theaters Friday. Statham plays a hit man who becomes the target of assassins, a role originated by Charles Bronson in 1972. The remake also stars Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland. Those years as an athlete weren’t wasted, as Statham sees a lot of similarities between his careers. Both require a large amount of preparation, concentration and sacrifice to reach success. His physical background’s also come in handy with all the stunt work he does. In “The Mechanic,” Statham takes a high dive off a bridge, fights killers and even does a free fall down the side of a building. “Coming down the side of the building was particularly fun because I go to do it with Ben Foster, a man who’s pretty fearful of heights. Those kind of situations are full of adrenaline and very exciting to execute,” Statham says. “You always question if they’re safe. There’s no guarantees that something can’t go wrong. But, there’s always a thrill to it.” The 38-year-old London native credits the stuntmen who help him train to perform so many of his own stunts. Much of the training is a mix of martial arts styles. He has no specific workout regiment, but
he knows when it’s time to work and time to play. There’s almost a sadness to his voice when he talks about how staying in shape means he can’t go to bars the night before big action scenes. The last thing he wants for those days is a hangover. Any great athlete will tell you that you are only as good as your opponent, something that’s also true for Statham in acting. “If I get an opportunity to work across from someone like Ben Foster or Donald Sutherland, it just raises the game for sure. You just have an immediate confidence. There’s nothing like it. You know you can’t screw it up because they are so good,” Statham says. His focus is making what he does, whether a stunt or delivery of dialogue, as authentic as possible. The added challenge with “The Mechanic” was taking on a role that had been played by an action-film legend. Statham knows comparisons will be made. “But, this is many, many years later and we are not trying to do the same thing. We are trying to do something that has a little bit of a modern spin on something that was done way back when,” Statham says. For the record, the “way back when” was the same year Statham was born. “The Mechanic’s” a logical vehicle for Statham, who mostly makes action movies. There is some variety ahead, though. He’s doing a voice for a gnome in the new animated film “Gnomeo & Juliet.” But don’t look for him to dive into a romantic comedy anytime soon. “The good stuff in the genre always goes to the people who are good at it,” he says. “The stuff that comes my way in those areas aren’t that good so we tend to stay away from them.” MCT
On Thursday, as Kansas sophomore Thomas Robinson mourns the sudden passing of his mother, Lisa Robinson, at a memorial service, he will see his basketball teammates standing side by side with him at a Washington D.C., church and know he’s not alone. What Robinson may not be able to comprehend is how much his situation has brought out the giving spirit in thousands of complete strangers. Ever since the news of Lisa Robinson’s death began to spread early Saturday afternoon, Kansas fans from around the country have shared Robinson’s pain. Mostly, they have been consumed by what will happen to Robinson’s sister, 9-year-old Jayla, who was being raised by Lisa and her maternal grandparents, both of whom also died in the last month. “People have offered everything from space in their home to outright adoption,” said Jim Marchiony, KU associate athletic director for external relations. “The heartwarming side of this is that you're reminded how generous and passionate people can be in times like this.” Fans want to do their part, but there is also the matter of following NCAA rules regarding student-ath-
lete benefits. Marchiony said the NCAA has cooperated with Kansas, granting several waivers that have allowed KU to help Robinson and Jayla. The school hired a Washington attorney who is handling many of the legal details and has started the Lisa Robinson Scholarship Fund for the benefit of Jayla. Marchiony said the NCAA had approved the start of the fund, which won't be available to Jayla until she reaches college age. The NCAA also approved a scenario that eventually could allow Kansas to facilitate Jayla's moving to live near her brother in Lawrence. Marchiony said that would only happen if Jayla's family determined it was the best option for her. Kansas coach Bill Self said Tuesday that Jayla's father, who is not Thomas' father, is in Washington and that Lisa also has a stepbrother. “All I know is I want Thomas to be comfortable with what’s best for her,” Self said. “Thomas is all she knows.” Lisa Robinson was 43 _ previous reports said she was 37 _ when she died Friday of what was thought to be a heart attack. The realization that Robinson no longer had a parental guardian at 19 years of age has led to an outpouring of support from
Jayhawk supporters around the country. Like many fans, Mic Johnson, a 1994 KU graduate who lives in Prairie Village, was trying to think of a way to help. So Johnson decided to start a Facebook page for Robinson where people could leave him messages of encouragement. The page went online Tuesday. By Wednesday night, the page had been “liked” by 3,200 people. There are pages and pages of comments from folks, such as: “Prayers ascending for you and Jayla, Thomas.” “I hope you can feel the love headed your way. We all live in Mr. Robinson’s neighborhood. We love you, T-Rob.” “Some people have written a paragraph that says they've experienced multiple losses in their life, too,” Johnson said. “It’s for Thomas and his sister, but it’s kind of like there’s a community mourning that's going on. Everybody feels for him.” Johnson was 23 when he lost his father from cancer at 46. He just wanted to do something, anything, for Robinson, and the popularity of the page has been more than he could have expected. “It’s amazing,” Johnson said. “It’s another one of those things that shows how deep the family is of Jayhawk basketball fans.”
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Siblings in the spotlight Sisters support one another on and off the courts By Ben Jones bjones@kykernel.com
Carly and Meredith Morrow shared a lot as they grew up together in Chattanooga, Tenn. As sisters, they spent plenty of time together. But even when Carly left for college in 2007, they were never too distant. Now, they share the same campus – and the blue and white. Carly is a senior shooting guard who has started 12 games this season for the women's basketball team. Meredith is a freshman on the women's tennis squad. Their competitiveness can still be found on their respective courts, even if they didn't feel any sibling rivalry growing up together. Carly gave up tennis early on, because she didn't want to wear a skirt and enjoyed the physicality of basketball and soccer more. Similarly, Meredith dropped soccer when she made it to middle school. The season conflicted with tennis, and she wasn't wild about contact sports anyway. They still play tennis against each other every once in a while – with predictable results. Meredith creamed Carly the last time they faced off. Most of the time, they work together during training for their respective sports. "We're more competitive with stuff outside of sports, with something like grades," Meredith said. As they got older, they became closer. Their age difference kept them from becoming too competitive earlier in life. Now that they're both in college, they're playing for the same team – even if it is in two different sports. Meredith might not have even considered UK if not for
Carly. As her older sister was carving a role for herself as a sharpshooter on the hardwood, Meredith and her family would make the four-hour drive from Chattanooga for nearly all of Carly's home games. That was her first exposure to the school. Carly tried to be cautious about talking to her sister about college choices, though. "I wanted it to be her decision," Carly said. "I definitely put Kentucky's best foot forward whenever I talked about it, but in the end I wanted her to have her own college experience because mine had been so great. Even outside of basketball, with the friends and the community I found myself in. I definitely wanted her to have that same experience, but I didn't want her to be coming here just to hang out with me." Carly will be able to return the favor now that tennis season has begun, and said she'll try and make it to as many matches as she can between classes and basketball. Meredith is one of six freshmen on the 11-member women's tennis team. It's also much easier for her to make it to her big sister's basketball games now, of course. That's good news for Meredith, who knows just how big of an impact her relationship with her sister had on her decision. "I wouldn't be here if she wasn't here," Meredith said. "Our family didn't know much about Kentucky at all until she started being recruited. "And then after coming up here weekly during basketball season three years in a row, it really became my second home. We were here all the time, and I fell in love with the school."
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I definitely wanted (Meredith) to have that same experience, but I didn't want her to be coming here just to hang out with me.” — Carly Morrow, UK women’s basketball guard
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Freshman Meredith Morrow (left) and senior sister Carly are each in season of their respective sport as UK student-athletes.
Cats want conference revenge Jones, Thompkins matchup one to watch in SEC rematch By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
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Terrence Jones celebrates after hitting a three pointer to end the first half during the game against Auburn on Jan. 11, 2011.
Two things to watch for and statistics to know about when UK (15-4, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) takes on Georgia (14-5, 3-3 SEC) on Saturday (4 p.m., Rupp Arena, televised on ESPN). 1. Time for UK to get even — The Cats’ first loss of the conference season came on the road at Georgia, in which head coach John Calipari was upset at UK getting outmuscled, outrebounded and outplayed (Georgia shot more than twice as many free throws as UK). Now, Georgia comes to Rupp Arena, where Calipari is 27-0 in his UK career. The game is also important for SEC East position, as a loss would place UK two games behind Florida. 2. The frontcourt matchup — Terrence Jones has a picture of Georgia’s Trey Thompkins, the preseason SEC Player of the Year, hang-
ing in his locker, according to the Courier-Journal’s Brett Dawson. It serves as motivation for Jones. However, the picture didn’t go up recently; it’s been there since before UK’s loss to Georgia on Jan. 8. In that game, Jones and Thompkins posted similar numbers. Jones had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Thompkins had 25 points and seven rebounds. But Jones had a slow, passive start, something he corrected late (although too late) in the game – and will look to start with Saturday. “Terrence, when you went at Thompkins he struggled (defending) you,” Calipari said after the Georgia game. “Why didn’t you start the game that way? Why aren’t you ready to go?” That matchup will be key — Thompkins takes one-third of Georgia’s shots, and Jones takes 30 percent of UK’s shots — but also pay attention to Josh Harrellson. The senior center has made 3 of his last 14
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Josh Harrellson fights for the ball in the second half of UK's win over East Tennessee State at Rupp Arena on Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. shots, although he grabbed 28 rebounds over that same threegame stretch.
What the statistics say: UK has a 92 percent chance to win, according to Ken Pomeroy’s website. What Georgia does well: Offensive rebound (They grab 37.5 percent of available offensive rebounds, 25th in the nation), shooting defense (opponents shoot 43.4 percent on twopoint attempts, 38th in the na-
tion), and block shots (they block 14.5 of opponent’s shots, 16th in the nation). What Georgia does not do well: shoot three-pointers (they make 34.6 percent, although that’s actually about normal — the Division I average is 34.3) and shoot freethrows (67.6 percent). That means Georgia gets the vast majority of their points from two-point makes (60 percent of their points, 12th in the nation).
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MONEY Continued from page 1 stupid ways for college kids to make money, and I realized that you can make a ton of money by egg donation.” Cedargren found that the average compensation for egg donation in Kentucky is $4,000 and that nearly half of egg donors are college students. After the first donation is successfully completed, egg donors can raise the price of their eggs for future donations. Cedargren decided to go through with the process and began looking for a donor site in the surrounding area. “The hardest part was just getting started, because it takes a while to find a site that will let you donate if you’re under 21,” Cedargren said. The World Egg Bank agreed to see Cedargren and she is currently in the process of her first egg donation. Cedargren created an online profile on the World Egg Bank’s website that allows recipients to select donors based on preference. The
profiles are listed by number so that donors remain anonymous other than their appearance. Cedargren had to include pictures of herself, details about her education, talents, hobbies, special skills and an extensive family health history in her online profile. The World Egg Bank contacted Cedargren shortly after her profile was posted with an interested recipient. “It’s almost like filling out a college application; you want to promote yourself,” Cedargren said. “The people who are looking for a potential donor are looking for someone who suits them. For example, if they played sports in high school, they may want a donor who is athletic.” Cedargren will complete the donation process in February when she has surgery to remove her eggs. The procedure is a minor outpatient surgery, but Cedargren will be under anesthesia. In order to prepare for surgery, Cedargren had to take fertility drugs by self-injections, regulate her cycle with the egg recipient’s by taking birth control pills and have regular check-ups with
CHAPTERS Continued from page 1 SAE is serving a two-year suspension from campus, Ellis said. SAE is scheduled to return to campus Fall 2012, IFC President Taylor Franklin said. Ellis said the fraternity’s control over its former facility depends on if former SAE members return to their fraternity. “When the organization returns to campus they will resume control of the facility located at 410 Rose Lane as long as no former members of SAE return to the organization,” Ellis said. “If former members of SAE return to the organization, SAE will operate without a house for one year.”
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how UK could become a top research university,” Todd said. “I gave 10 ways UK could become a top research university.” Afterward, several people said he should not have given the speech unless he wanted to become the next president. Todd kept referring to the fact that UK is the land grant institution for the state of Kentucky, and as the school of the state, it must work for the entire state. “This university has a land grant mission for the state,” Todd said. “If we achieved Top 20 status by being the University of Lexington … we’d fail the state.” Todd said he knows the university is known as a basketball school, but many people do not have a “research IQ” when it comes to UK being a research facility.
Rascal Flatts, and there’s no denying the groups popularity. But it’s just as hard to deny that it’s waning. The upper level of Rupp Arena was closed off, while two years ago it was completely sold out. The guys are reaching their 40s, singing songs about being in their 20s, and they’re simply fading into the shadows off the growing genre of country music. It’s hard to take a guy seriously when he sings about his good ole’ days in the country while he prances around stage in bedazzled jeans. To make things better, JCPenney sponsored the tour, and made sure to show a video before Rascal took the stage in which the group discussed their favorite aspects of the department store’s new look. What makes it all sad is that the group is still extremely talented. LaVox has an unmatched level of control over his voice, and age hasn’t affected his sound at all. Maybe it’s just best to listen from behind your home stereo, so as not to be reminded of the beautiful voice’s aging source. Rascal made sure to hit the favorites, shying away from their newer material – a pleasant surprise for fans. But the group just looked like playing a show has become routine. The passion is gone and now it seems more like they’re there to collect their paycheck. Lucky for fans, the silver lining came in the form of an opening act named Luke Bryan, reminding us all of the soul behind real country music, before it’s been tainted by Hollywood.
status by being the University of Lexington ... we’d fail the state.” LEE TODD UK president
“Part of the policy issue I was trying to figure out is how do we get people to appreciate what this institution can do?” Todd said. “The point is, we have to make research real.” Todd discussed UK’s influence on the state, in the various projects it had been a part of over the years. “If you look at entrepreneurship in the 19 most tobacco dependant counties, we started teaching entrepreneurship,” Todd said. “We’ve now funded 47 of those initiatives.” Todd’s tenure as the 11th president of UK ends June 30, 2011. He will have served as president for 10 years.
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Master of Fine Arts at UK. She first considered modeling for a figure drawing class when one of her professors needed someone to fill in for another model. “There was a model who
with ballet and modern dance. “It’s a mixture of classical poses and more naturalistic poses. You want to see a lot of twists in space. The biggest benefit that dance
I’m here to take off my clothes. That’s what I’m going to do. — Sarah Hahn, master’s student
twice a semester to pay for her tuition. “It’s a really beautiful thing if someone’s paying for my education, and in exchange, I’m giving them the chance to have a kid,” Cedargren said. “This is giving me my education and my future, and it’s giving someone else the chance to have a family. It’s a good trade-off.” For 24-year-old Hahn, it was not necessarily a need for money but a passion for her field of concentration that led her into some extra funds. Hahn graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2008 and is studying for her
The house on Rose Lane will continue to house the general student population next year, Ben Crutcher, associate vice president of Auxiliary Services, said in an e-mail to the Kernel. Lambda Chi Alpha is another fraternity serving a suspension from the university, Ellis said. Ellis said the National Headquarters for Lambda Chi imposed a four-year suspension on UK’s chapter from the university. Lambda Chi is scheduled to return to campus Fall 2013, Franklin said. Sigma Phi Epsilon is the third fraternity serving a suspension, Franklin said. He said Sig Ep is scheduled to return to campus Fall 2011. Franklin said he hoped the IFC fraternities will work to make a real Greek community on UK’s campus. He said that he would like to see
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her physician. She also had to take several personality and psychology tests. Cedargren said that egg donation allows her to be “proactive” in battling college debt. She plans on donating
was going to be absent for an evening and the instructor was desperately looking for someone, so I contacted her afterwards,” Hahn said. Hahn said that the anxiety that came with her first modeling experiences has nearly subsided. “I’ve done performance art too, and there’s this brief moment where there’s a little bit of anxiety that I’m already there and everyone knows what I’m going to do. I’m here to take off my clothes. That’s what I’m going to do,” Hahn said. Hahn attributes her ability to stay calm and hold figure poses to her experience
those in the Greek organizations to keep holding leadership organizations on campus and to see members of fraternities strive to hold themselves to a higher standard. UK will see a few new fraternities added to campus in the next few years, Franklin said. Theta Chi Fraternity is starting at UK this spring semester, he said, and Delta Upsilon Fraternity will come to campus Spring 2012. Last fall, Beta Theta Pi was UK’s newest fraternity. Beta Theta Pi President Brent White said the turnover of fraternities in recent years at UK left “space for a new one to come in.” White said Beta had 43 members after fall recruitment. “It’s a really exciting time to be here,” White said.
gives me is the balance to hold a pose; the shortest is a minute long, the longest is an hour,” Hahn said. Hahn gets paid $30 to pose for three-hour classes during the week and $50 for three-hour classes on Saturday mornings. “It’s not really about the money,” Hahn said. “The ex-
tra cash is definitely nice, but for me it’s a way to get a little bit out of my comfort zone.” The problem with trying to make money off of figure modeling is that the same models are not used repetitively in the same week. “You don’t actually do it that often because they try to recycle people through. It’s not going to give you a steady income, but it will give you a little bit of extra cash,” Hahn said. Despite the physical strain, Hahn described modeling as an “enjoyable, relaxing” job. “I guess like for me it’s not that private,” Hahn said. “I mean, I’m taking my clothes off for complete strangers, but for anyone that has ever entertained the thought of doing it, it makes you feel more comfortable with yourself because no one in that room is judging you.”
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shannon frazer | opinions editor | sfrazer@kykernel.com
Studying abroad increases awareness CHRISTIANA HOLSAPPLE contributing columnist
In the United States, we cannot imagine a world without military. Soldiers are held in high esteem; we have days to celebrate veterans, and we proudly rely on our men and women in uniform to keep us free. As a recently returned study abroad student from Costa Rica, I am struck by these attributes in our society, as they are so incredibly different from those in other parts of the world. Costa Rica is one of fewer than 25 countries without a military. Since 1949, its Constitution has forbidden a standing military. In fact, it was the first country in the world to formally abolish military forces, and its people are proud. One of the most famous characteristics of the United States is our strong system of armed forces. We are renowned for our extensive military system, in which taxpayers heavily invest. Even my host mother,
whom I stayed with in Costa Rica, was quite familiar with the United State’s extreme spending on defense, asserting that these funds were ones that could be spent elsewhere. Now, I am not saying that the United States should or could go without a military. Our political situation is far different from that of a country like Costa Rica. However, I find it fascinating to realize that successful countries exist that function without a need for military presence. Often we think of the absence of a military as one of the characteristics of a weak or failed state. Yet Costa Rica is an example of quite a progressive country. In fact, last year they elected their first female president – something, as of yet, unheard of in the United States. Furthermore, Laura Chinchilla, current president of Costa Rica, is by no means the first woman to be elected president in Latin America. Although there are perhaps criticisms that could be made of the state of politics in Latin America, it is very interesting to me that they have elected numerous
women as their state leaders. Isabel Peron of Argentina was, as a matter of fact, the first female president in the world. In the United States we profess to have advanced with an African-American president, and it’s true; we have absolutely made progress. It was only about 50 years ago that our country was fighting segregation. For us to have elected an African-American president is a mark of how far we have come to distance ourselves from the oppressive laws and ideology in our recent history. Indeed, we have definitely progressed; however, we do still have further to go. I draw on my recent experiences in Costa Rica in order to present a picture of a sort of success different from that in the United States. No, Costa Rica is not a world power with an internationally known currency, nuclear weapons and powerful military bases throughout the world. However the tiny nation is host to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and also the United Nations University for Peace.
Their economic prosperity based in eco-tourism is a result of their dedication to environmental preservation. Furthermore, without a military to fund, there is abundant money to be spent on areas like education and healthcare. The people of Costa Rica, or “Ticos,” are known to be among the happiest in the world, something I feel able to assert is not merely a stereotype. I am very much inspired by the enormous steps Costa Rica has taken towards non-violence and peace. Although I do realize such a situation is not currently entirely possible in the United States, I also feel that the successful peaceful society in Costa Rica is very much worthy of emulation. While I do not aim to prescribe what sort of change could be carried out in the United States, I do seek to draw attention to the existence of countries with successful systems without associations with arms or violence. Christiana Holsapple is an Education Abroad Peer Advisor at the Office of International Affairs. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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en, smiling, organized Web Programmer/Administrator. Web design and knowledge of HTML 6, CSS, ASP and PHP including basic SEO knowledge and basic Networking experience is preferred. This is a position that requires someone with good overall hardware & software knowledge; disciplined with the ability to manage projects and deliver on time. Good pay, benefits such as health insurance, retirement and opportunity to advance and gain real life experience in a growing internet company are some of the rewards for the right candidate. Flexible part time a possibility. Pls e-mail BRIEF resume to FHAsvadi@Gmail.com. GRANT COORDINATOR NEEDED. Duties include scheduling, budget management, regular email communication with individuals involved with program, and administrative duties. Previous work experience in administrative setting preferred. Parttime temporary. $10/hr, up to 30 hrs/wk. Position open for inquiries until February 11. Call 859-2573780 for more information, or email interest/resume to eedwards@uky.edu. Group Leader positions available with Parks and Recreation Extended School Program. Monday – Friday 2pm-6pm. Experience preferred but not a must. Please call Sandy Jones at 288-2911 Child Care Needed: Someone to pick up my Kindergartener at school and care for him in my home 3-5 days/week until ~6 p.m. He has ADHD. School is close to UK and ends at 2:50. Home is in the south end of Lexington. Must provide references and reliable transportation. (859) 433-4283 or eaballard@insightbb.com PART-TIME SALES. Have you seen the cool handles on board the Wildcat shuttle buses? High Five Advertising is looking for students to sell advertising to local businesses. This is a great way for advertisers to get their messages in front of the students. Please send your resume to Gregg Brogden gregg@h5advertising.com Part-time lab-tech position in research laboratory. Please email saflai2@uky.edu for more information. Student transportation needed. 3:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday. $20 per day. Please call 859 5597141 Meter operator needed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:30p-7:30p $8/hour. Email resumes to jobs@bgmailing.com RUNNER POSITIONS AVAILABLE in large downtown Lexington Law office. Start dates immediate. Must be able to work Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email resume to jlr@gdm.com or fax to 859/367-3827 tanworld, Palomar Center, next to Malone’s, is hiring smiling faces for tanning consultants. Call 859-9834202 Lifeguards and Pool managers needed. PPM is hiring for clubs and waterparks in Lex, Lou and Richmond. $7.50 – $13.00/hour. Email brad40965@aol.com for application. Childcare/Nanny Spring Semester Help Needed for 3 children in our home. $9/hour. Good driving record and references required. 859-232-7944 Leasing agent wanted for campus area properties, considerable afternoon availability required, send resume to box5@hmwconsultants.com COMMON GROUNDS: Looking for baristas. Looking for energetic leaders who like to work hard and have fun. Print off application at commongroundsoflexington.com or email jimd@qx.net. Dishwasher/kitchen helper needed for Fridays, 12:45 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. and Saturdays, 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at smoke-free senior living community in Chevy Chase. Police report and references required. Call
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University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Science are conducting research to examine the effects of medications. All information will be kept confidential. You may be eligible if you: are between 18 and 50 years of age, are using stimulants for non-medical reasons (for example, Adderall®, Ritalin®, Amphetamine, or Ephedrine). Eligible volunteers will be paid for their participation. You may be reimbursed for travel. Studies involve completion of one to 46 testing sessions depending on studies for which you may be eligible. Meals, snacks, movies, video games and reading materials will be provided. For more information and a confidential interview, please call 859257-5388 or 1-866-232-0038. Research Opportunities for Occasional Users of Opioids for Non-Medical Reasons. Researchers with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Science are conducting research to examine the effects of medications. All information obtained will be kept confidential. You may be eligible if you: are between 18 and 50 years of age; and have used opioids for non-medical reasons occasionally in the past year (for example OxyContin®, Lortab®, Vicodin®, or morphine). Eligible volunteers will be paid for their participation. You may be reimbursed for travel. Studies involve completion of one to 40 testing sessions depending on studies for which you may be eligible. Meals, snacks, movies, video games and reading materials will be provided. For more information and a confidential interview, please call 859-257-5388 or 1-866232-0038 Researchers are recruiting social drinkers with or without ADHD for studies concerning the effects of alcohol. Looking for Male and Female participants between 21-35 years of age. All participants are compensated for their time. Please call 257-5794. Roommates Wanted 1-2 Roommates Wanted for House in center of campus. garymiel@aol.com or 859-433-2692 Roommate Needed. Extremely nice. All utilities, Cable TV & Highspeed Internet included. Dennis @ 859-083-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com Female Roommate Wanted: Female Student a Must. 1BR for sub-lease, near UK. $375/month + utilities. Available immediately. 859-588-5757
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Personals LEARN TO SWING DANCE WITH THE HEPCATS! Great way to meet people, plus good exercise. Beginner Class starts January 24. Only $30 for the entire 6-week class. www.Luv2SwingDance.com; 859-420-2426: info@luv2swingdance.com New Year’s Resolution 2011! Wanna Quit Tobacco? University Health Service has an Appointment for that. iThink…iQuit…iConquer is the program for YOU. FREE QUIT KITS, NICOTINE REPLACEMENT PATCHES AND GUM available! Email us for more info at Fadyia.Lowe@uky.edu Want to Jump out of an Airplane? Go Sky Diving for fun. www.jumpingforfunskydiving.com, 502-648-3464
FOUND- TI-84 plus calculator in room CB 207. Contact the Math department, 257-6802, to claim.
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New future in portable gaming Next Generation Portable brings strong graphical power ZACH WALTON
Kernel columnist Sony announced early Thursday morning its plans to create a new future in portable gaming with a device known by its codename: Next Generation Portable. The NGP is the successor to Sony’s first handheld, the PlayStation Portable, and a bold new direction for portable gaming. Sony first announced it has created a new service called, “PlayStation Suite” that will allow developers to make games for any product that is “PlayStation Certified.” This includes NGP, PlayStation 3 and smart phones running the Droid Operating System. They also announced that the PlayStation store would be coming to Droid phones within the year alongside a PlayStation emulator that will allow Droid phones to play classic PS1 titles such as “MediEvil,” “Wild ARMs” and “Syphon Filter.” As for the actual NGP itself, Sony has made a beast of a device. The device features a 5-inch Organic Light
Emitting Diode screen, two analog sticks, tilt-sensitive Sixaxis controls, a camera on the front and the back, a touch screen on the front and a touch pad on the back, and wi-fi and 3G connectivity. The NGP has the graphical power of a PS3. Sony cemented the device’s strength by announcing a slew of titles that are currently on the PS3 such as “Uncharted,” “Resistance” and “Hot Shots Golf.” Sony showed off playable builds of “Uncharted” and “Hot Shots Golf” at the event running on NGP hardware. Sony also showed new ways for players to interact with each other with their “Near” software. This software will allow players to search for other players in their immediate area to see what they are playing, what other games they have played and what other players are saying about the games they’re playing. It’s a communication feature that fosters a community among players by allowing one player to join another player instantly in their game like one would do on Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. NGP has done away with the Universal Media Disk, but it will not forsake original PSP games. Players can download original PSP
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The NGP device features a 5-inch Organic Light Emitting Ode screen games on the device and NGP will play them in an upcaled resolution. Capcom’s Jun Takeuchi played “Monster Hunter Portable 3rd” on the device, and said it looked better than it ever did on the PSP. To further prove the console’s power, Konami’s Hideo Kojima showed a demo of “Metal Gear Solid 4“on NGP. He said it was only a matter of porting over the assets to NGP as the hardware allows easy porting of PS3 games to the device. Kojima said that he would be showing a title that would be playable on both the PS3 and NGP at a later date. The best news out of all of this is that NGP will be out by the end of the year. Sony announced a holiday release for NGP in Japan and a U.S. release can’t be too far
behind. If it follows the path of the original PSP, NGP will release in Japan in December 2011 with a March 2012 release in the U.S. Sony could surprise us though, and release it simultaneously across all territories. After Nintendo’s unveiling of the final details for the 3DS last week, Sony has fired back with a very capable device. What remains to be seen is if Sony can sell this new device to a wider audience than they did with the original PSP. After all, it’s not just Nintendo that Sony has to worry about anymore. Apple’s iPhone is a serious contender in the world of handheld gaming. Both Sony and Nintendo will have to prove there is value left in traditional handheld gaming.
Band takes music out on trash The group will perform at the Singletary Center on Jan. 30 By JP Lepping features@kykernel.com
The music produced by the Bang on a Can All-Stars is not only rare, but also a combination between new and old. “Bang on a Can All-Stars combines older compositions and gives it a new twist,” said Summer Gossett, marketing and ticketing director at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julie Wolfe formed the Bang on a Can All-Stars
in 1987. Since then, the AllStars have been traveling around, playing different venues and spreading the word of what music really is. The band is composed of Ashley Bathgate playing the cello, Robert Black playing the bass, Vicky Chow playing the piano, David Cossin playing the drums and percussion, Mark Stewart playing the guitar and Evan Ziporyn playing the clarinet. Also playing with the Bang on a Can All-Stars will be UK alum and percussionist Glenn Kotche. Kotche is also
the drummer for the band WILCO. In 2006, Kotche and WILCO guitarist Nels Cline played a concert at UK. “Seeing what he has accomplished, it’s cool to see him come back and play a concert for us,” UK student Tim Kempf said. Bang on a Can All-Stars have been currently touring and playing at different universities such as Duke and Texas. After their visit to Lexington they will be playing a concert in New York at the Merkin Concert Hall. “I love music, and with what they have accomplished, I am definately interested in going to see them,” agricultural communications senior Kelsi Borntraeger said.
On Sunday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m., the Bang on a Can All-Stars with Glenn Kotche will be performing in the Singletary Center for the Arts. General public tickets range from $25 to $32, and student tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Singletary Center for the Arts at 859-257-1706 or by visiting the website www.singletarytickets.com. “The Bang on a Can AllStars, with their unparalleled musicality, their international touring, award-winning cds and far ranging commissioning programs have become one of the most powerful ambassadors for contemporary music in the world,” said the band’s website.