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Rally calls for democracy in Egypt Peaceful demonstration to protest for freedom and human rights By Rachel Aretakis news@kykernel.com
The Lexington community will have the opportunity to peacefully protest in support of democracy and human rights on Saturday at the Justice and Peace Rally for Egypt. The rally will take place at 2 p.m. in front of the Lexington Courthouse.
“We wanted to do something to make people aware of the situation,” Noha El Maraghi, organizer of the rally said. “We want to show the Egyptian people that we support them and their fight to have the right to speak, to peace and democracy,” El Maraghi said. The event started out
small, but then it “exploded” because a lot of people were interested, El Maraghi said. She said she was pushed to organize the rally because she was disturbed from watching news coverage of the situation in Egypt. Though she organized the rally, El Maraghi said a lot of people wanted to do something and they just needed someone to organize it. Teresa Isaac, former Lexington mayor, said in an email to the Kernel that she is attending the event on Satur-
Bath salts used as hard drugs By Ally Rogers news@kykernel.com
When average Americans thinks about bath salts, they probably think about the crystal- like substance their mother or grandmother bought at a body therapeutic store. But when the Drug Enforcement Administration, police officers and poison control centers think about bath salts, it is entirely another substance. The white powdery substance that is easy to come by is being used as a legal substitute for methamphetamine and cocaine, said Henry Spiller, the director of the Kentucky Regional Poison Center. Comprised of methylenedioxypyrovalerone and mephedrone, which are analogues of other known stimulants that have been banned, the drug is being sold under names such as Ivory Snow and Vanilla Sky can be found in head shops and gas stations nationwide. “This isn’t your mom’s bath salts we’re concerned about,” said Capt. Kevin Franklin from the UK Police
Department. “This is some potent stuff.” Users eat, smoke, snort or inject the drug. Side effects range from increased heart rate and blood pressure, vomiting and confusion to agitation, violent outbursts, hallucinations and suicidal thoughts, according to the Kentucky Regional Poison Center. For $15 to $25, the high lasts for only a few minutes, while the addiction and cravings are reported to be highly intense, Spiller said. More than 40 cases of bath salt usage have been documented in Kentucky alone, Spiller said. He said the worst case is still on a ventilator at a local hospital. Nationally, the worst cases documented have ended in death. However, it is not a gateway drug, Spiller said. “We’re not seeing this in first-time drug users,” he said. “We’re seeing this in seasoned drug users, and they’re getting sick. We don’t see these numbers for ER visits for meth or coke binges, but See SALT on page 2
day to support EgyptianAmericans who live in Lexington. She said she is also supporting “the concept that people in Egypt should be able to express their views without fear of violence.” Third-year pharmacy student, Yahya Muammer, said in an e-mail to the Kernel that he is also attending the event on Saturday. “It is our duty as believers in equality and freedom that we stand with the citizens of Egypt,” Muammer said.
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Greeks perform at Greek Sing at Memorial Coliseum on Feb. 13, 2010. Proceeds from the event go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year’s Greek Sing is Saturday.
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Business fraternity seeks members By Kelsey Caudill news@kykernel.com
One fraternity is seeking male and female students of all majors who are interested in professionalism to join its ranks. Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed business fraternity at UK, held its spring rush this week. President Jennfier Ydoate, an accounting and finance junior, said AKPsi focuses on building professionalism through professional, social, service and fundraising events. “I think AKPsi is unique to a lot of organizations just because we have a variety of events…and we focus on building professionalism which is really great for ca-
reers,” Ydoate said. “I feel like not only are you getting great things out of this, you are truly building brotherhood.” After four days of recruitment activities, members and pledges will gather for a final brotherhood event at the Gatton College of Business and Economics on Friday, Ydoate said. Ydoate said that members and pledges will meet in the Gatton atrium at 5:30 p.m. and Sbarro Pizza will be provided. Those in attendance will break into small groups and walk to Naticreme to get frozen yogurt. AKPsi hosted a different event every night during rush, See RUSH on page 2
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said that clubs and organizations have been contacting her to get involved. She expects around 70 people to attend the rally. Posters will be provided to people who come to the rally. Speakers and people marching will be present at the event, El Maraghi said. “A lot of people feel very strongly about it… it is a violation of human rights, not having the right to speak up and protest for peace,” El Maraghi said.
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Reports of bath salts being used as drugs have become and issue for police and poison centers across the country.
Muammer said that Americans can relate to Egyptians because of their similar fight for freedom from the British. “I hope for people to see this as a new beginning for Egypt. People are taking their country back, we must not forget that,” Muammer said. “Wherever freedom has a chance to blossom, we as a society, should embrace and nurture it.” To advertise for the rally, El Maraghi created a Facebook event and a flyer and
A large part of sorority and fraternity involvement at UK includes various philanthropic events, such as the annual Greek Sing event that will take place on Saturday. UK’s Greek community of 28 chapters on campus will compete to win the top prize in the dance competition hosted by Chi Omega sorority and Phi Delta Theta fraternity. “Greek Sing is a dance competition among all the Greeks at UK,” said junior Brittany Sears, Greek Sing co-chair. “Judges score each Greek organization based on things like performance and costumes to determine who wins.” Proceeds from Greek Sing are donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kentucky. Last year alone, the event raised more than $109,000 for the foundation. “We raise more money for the Make-AWish Foundation than any other organiza-
tion,” said junior Laura Edelen, Greek Sing co-chair. Greek Sing is held every spring, and it has quickly become one of UK’s largest philanthropic events on campus. “Last year we had over 6,000 people in attendance,” Edelen said. “It’s going to be a pretty big deal.”
If you go What: Greek Sing When: Saturday at 5 p.m. Where: Memorial Coliseum Admission: $12 at UK ticket office or $15 at the door.
This year’s Greek Sing judges include Laurie Meyer, owner of Capital City Dance Studio in Frankfort, Ky.; Barbara Bailey, WKYT news anchor; Janie Olmstead, former Miss Kentucky and owner of Images Model and Talent Agency; and Scott Kelley, associate dean of the Undergraduate Affairs. UK Communication Professor Alan DeSantis will be emceeing the event.
Basketball on wheels Wheelchair tournament draws teams from all over the country By Gary Hermann news@kykernel.com
UK will host a different kind of basketball tournament this weekend. The Bluegrass Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament will take place at UK’s Seaton Center, adjacent to the Johnson Recreation Center and Lancaster Aquatic Center at the corner of University Drive and Complex Drive. The games are open to the public and admission is free.
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The games are scheduled to begin Friday at 10 a.m. and go to 6 p.m. Play resumes Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and goes to 6 p.m. This year’s tournament will host both the Championship Division and Division III. The Division III championship game is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. The Championship Division championship game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Sunday. “It’s a great event for UK to have on campus,” UK Campus Recreation Intramural Director Charlie
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Burk said. “It’s a great event on many levels.” Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, and particularly the Department of Parks and Recreation, is proud to have this event take place in Lexington for the 33rd time, said John Bobel, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government public information officer. “These are some of the finest athletes in the United States,” Bobel said. Both Bobel and Burk expect a large turnout for this weekend’s games. Teams from as far away as Texas, Michigan and Florida will be traveling to See TOURNEY on page 2
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Many people on campus have questions about who will be UK’s new president. While Dr. Britt Brockman, chairman of the Board of Trustees, could not answer the question of Brockman who will be the next president, he can answer questions of what qualities the university is looking for in its new president. Brockman spoke about the presidential search at a Lexington Forum meeting on Thursday morning. Jay Blanton, of UK Public Relations, said Brockman’s position as chairman of the Board is important. “(Brockman) has a critically important vantage point from which to observe one of the more crucial leadership changes that has taken place not only in our community, but in our state,” Blanton said, “the search for UK’s 12th president.” Brockman said UK wants someone who will take making UK a Top 20 research university seriously. “In our search for UK’s 12th president, we are looking for someone who is not afraid of an ambitious goal, but rather is emboldened by it,” Brockman said. “We are looking for someone who will embrace that goal and build on the strong foundation we have to move us forward.” He said the new president must be able to work with legislators of the state. “In addition to vision and energy, our next president also must be adept at politics,” Brockman said. Though state support has declined in terms as percentage of UK’s overall budget in recent years, money from the state accounts for nearly half of UK’s general operating budget even, Brockman said. He said he is hopeful a new bonding bill will pass in the Kentucky legislature that would give UK more flexibility for planning new developments, and he said money from the state will help the university continue to grow. Brockman said UK’s new president must understand the important role sports play at UK. “If they don’t understand (sports), then I think they’re probably not the best fit,” he said. Brockman said the names in presidential search will remain confidential at least til April. He said the final candidate will be announced in May. “We need, we expect, we deserve a leader with a vision, the intellect, the management skills and the energy to drive … this university forward to Top 20,” Brockman said.
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TOURNEY Continued from page 1 play in Lexington. “This is one of the biggest and best tournaments in the United States,” Bobel said. Last year’s Bluegrass Invitational Tournament Championship Division champion (Shepherd Stealers, from Georgia) and Division III champion (Hill on Wheels, from Kentucky) will be returning to defend their titles this year.
RUSH Continued from page 1 said Elizabeth Casey, director of public relations for AKPsi and a marketing and merchandising sophomore. Casey said each event shows potential new members what the fraternity represents and previews what it does throughout the year. This week consisted of making valentines for patients at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, a fundraising dinner at GattiTown, a guest speaker offering interview etiquette and an information night followed by bowling at Southland Lanes. “This week has shown potential pledges the different aspects of AKPsi,” Casey said. Executive members of AKPsi will meet on Tuesday to make personal phone calls to the potential new members they wish to offer bids, Ydoate said. She said the pinning ceremony for new members is Thursday, Feb. 10. In addition to providing students with professional
SALT Continued from page 1 (bath salt users) come into the ER in major distress.” As for the typical age of a user, Franklin said it varies. “It crosses every level of society,” he said. “No one is immune to it.” Spiller listed cases to have been documented in Paducah, Pikeville, Fort Campbell, Lexington and Louisville, among several other Kentucky cities. The cocern for this drug has sky-rocketed. Louisiana banned the substance in an emergency order in late 2010 after receiving more than 125 calls about exposure in the last three months of the year. Mississippi also moved to outlaw the sales of the substance, which is also sold as ink remover and insect repellent. According to officials, Kentucky has a bill in legisla-
“It’s a tough game. These men and women play to win,” Bobel said. “It’s NASCAR meets the NBA,” Bobel said. “These games are very physical, but there are as many rules as an NBA or NCAA basketball game.” Burk believes people need to experience these games first-hand. “Prepare to be surprised,” Burk said. “You need to go and watch (these games). I can try to explain what it’s like, but until you see it, you don’t understand the level these athletes play at.”
skills, UK’s chapter, Omicron Psi, is nationally recognized for its student-generated professional event, ProfessionaPalooza. ProfessionaPalooza was created by former AKPsi President Jake Metz, a marketing and management senior. It is a one day professional development event with mock interviews, resumes critiques and fashionshows, Metz said. Metz said he got the idea for ProfessionaPalooza from
“It’s helped me meet a lot of people all across the country .” JAKE METZ AKPsi
attending regional AKPsi conventions. “I was just looking for something that would help our chapter stand out,” Metz said. Since its creation, ProfessionaPalooza is spreading to colleges across the nation. Metz said that a couple of
ture to ban the substance, too. At the federal level, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has proposed to add the chemicals MDPV and mephedrone to the list of federally controlled substances. In December, the DEA issued a warning about the use of bath salts, explaining that the drugs are dangerous and each use has unpredictable side effects. “The problem with designer drugs is that a good chemist can change one chemical compound and it’s no longer illegal,” Franklin said, adding that the process to ban the substance could take a while, so in the meantime cases are going to continue to be documented. To date, no UK student has been documented using bath salts, Franklin and other local authorities said. Spiller explained that as far as the Kentucky Regional Poison Center is concerned, they have chemists testing products to figure out how to help those exposed to the
Chicago universities and Ball State University recently held their own versions of the event. He said that there are about eight different chapters in the United States now planning their own ProfessionaPaloozas, as well as the Manchester Business School in England. Metz said that ProfessionaPalooza has provided him with networking opportunities across the country. “It’s helped me meet a lot of people all across the country,” Metz said. “I can pretty much go anywhere in the lower 48 [states] and find a place to stay.” Metz said the fact that his participation in AKPsi was the catalyst for his individual success. He said that he invited students to rush this evening as an opportunity to become part of something different. “What sets us apart is we’re kind of a hybrid organization,” Metz said. “We’re Greek, but we’re not social Greek. We have the brotherhood aspects, but we still have the freedom to do what we want…it’s the best of both worlds.”
chemicals. It has not been determined that additional funding is necessary for testing. “Our chemists are doing this on their own time,” he said, adding that the drug is too new to know much about it. The first bath salt documentation was mid-year 2010. Spiller said more research needs to be conducted before the drug is understood. He said that nationally, two to three cases are being reported each day. However, the hospitals are having difficulty tracking and recording these incidents. “Right now it’s not anything we (record),” said Rhonda Ransford, the coding manager at UK hospital. “Right now we capture the results of the drug.” Franklin said the impact this drug is going to have is unknown, but officials are predicting it to be substantial. “This is a problem,” Spiller said. “And it’s a changing situation.”
Today's Birthday (02/04/11). Your optimism is on the rise during this year. Be patient, as good things are coming your way. Later in the year, your career will take off, providing you with pleasant surprises, as long as you apply yourself and don't take things for granted. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 9 — You feel extremely creative today. Everything seems to be coming together. Naturally generous, you can walk in the shoes of others. Invent solutions. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — It's easy for you to see things through other people's eyes today. You make new friends easily. Be conservatively ambitious, and chase a dream. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — Be open to changes in your career. If you're unhappy with your government, consider a job in public office. Question authority.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Start planning for a long trip today. It may not even require getting up from the sofa. Your imagination can take you farther than any airplane. Sketch a map. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Beauty shows up today in the most unexpected places. Sudden changes of emotion abound. When this happens, express your feelings creatively, or listen fully. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Write that letter or email that you've been avoiding. Your wild imagination today actually helps you out, and this helps others. Complete something. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — After the play reveals hidden emotions, it's time to get to work. Make sure you get plenty of rest and healthy food. Then use that passion to score. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 6 — Despite distractions, take separate single moments in which you just notice hidden beauty. Immerse yourself in childish laughter. Be open to love.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — It's a good day to redecorate your home, your room or your desk. Don't be afraid to get rid of things that you no longer need. Think thrift store. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Have you been wanting to write a novel, script, poem or song? Today's the day. Apply creativity to paper, recording or digital format. It just flows. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Lucky in love and in games, you find yourself at a time of high creativity, optimism and new ideas. Reexamine old habits and invent new ones. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — You're entering a three-week, socially active phase. Share recent insights with others. Your hard work pays off. You've won admiration and respect.
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Dead Space 2 redefines genre Necromorphs have taken over the Sprawl on Titan ZACH WALTON Kernel columnist
When “Dead Space” came out in 2008, many people wrote it off as a clone of “Resident Evil 4.” It turned out to be the finest action horror title on current generation consoles with fantastic pacing, great sound design and some of the most terrifying enemies to grace players’ TVs.
Fast forward to 2011, with a prequel on the Wii and two animated films under its belt, “Dead Space” is a franchise to be feared, for more than one reason. “Dead Space 2” continues the fine tradition of sci-fi horror that its predecessor started with more scares, more action and more atmosphere than Ridley Scott ever delivered with “Alien.” “Dead Space 2” picks up after the events of the first “Dead Space” with Isaac Clarke waking up on an operating table wearing a straitjacket. The mutated human aliens, or necromorphs, have
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already taken over The Sprawl, a space station on Titan, and Isaac is thrust right into the action. The player is given no introduction no mission and, most importantly, no help. It sets the perfect mood for the beginning of the game and the rest of it follows suit. Isaac does meet up with various side characters along the way to the conclusion but none are ever in need of rescuing or being escorted. It’s just Isaac all by himself ‘til the end, and I would not have it any other way. The one major improvement that “Dead Space 2” has over its predecessor is that Isaac Clarke has a voice this time. The silent protagonist worked for the first “Dead Space,” but “Dead
Space 2” has a story to tell. The story is on par with the other great classics of horror video games such as “Silent Hill 2” in that Isaac feels human. The thrilling conclusion cements Isaac’s humanity and drives the story from great sci-fi horror into something more relatable. The themes of love, loss and the unwillingness to let go are all represented with tact and grace. Those who were hoping or expecting some dramatic shift in gameplay are going to be disappointed. The core gameplay of dismembering the enemies to kill them is still present. The developers have just given the player more tools to dismember the See SPACE on page 8
‘Dead Space 2’ continues the fine tradition of scifi horror that its predecessor started with more scares, more action and more atmosphere... — Zach Walton
A kinder, gentler Linkin Park? By Steve Knopper MCT
NEW YORK _ With Chester Bennington shrieking his discontent to roaring guitars and Mike Shinoda's angry raps, Linkin Park opened the past decade with an intense debut album that fit right in on hard-rock radio. "Hybrid Theory" sold 10 million copies, but as the band has grown more experimental, working with super-producer
Rick Rubin in recent years, its sound has become less commercial. Last year's "A Thousand Suns," with softer instrumentation and more soothing background vocals, sold only 619,000. To Shinoda, who MCT spoke by phone from a stop in Linkin Park’s “A Thousand Suns” was released September 14, 2010. Chicago, creative fulfillment The album favored a softer, less mainstream sound and resulted in trumps sales. lower sales for the multi-platinum group. Q. Is it fair to say "A Thousand Suns" is a kinder, See PARK on page 8
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UK-UF: What to watch for
Florida game a must-win?
A few keys to Saturday’s game against the Gators
GameDay matchup pivotal for both teams
By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
Three things to watch for as UK (16-5, 4-3 SEC) travels to play Florida (17-5, 6-2 SEC) Saturday 9 p.m. on ESPN: 1. The bounceback factor — UK went to Mississippi Tuesday to play a team that had won a single conference game and lost by two points. The upperclassmen who head coach John Calipari has been urging to take control of the team didn’t do so, failing to score a single point between them in the second half. “The schedule only gets tougher,” Terrence Jones said after the loss. He’s right. Florida is up next, and it’s a night game during ESPN Gameday (first 500 students into the arena get free breakfast, along with a free look at former college basketball coach Bob Knight). Then it’s Tennessee and Vanderbilt consecutively after that, as UK stares down a crucial three-game stretch. The good news: Teams coached by John Calipari haven’t dropped back-to-back games since 2004-05. Standing in the way of that streak, however, is Florida. The Gators were picked to win the SEC in the preseason because they were returning all five starters from last year. Losses to Central Florida and Jacksonville cast doubt on that prediction, but Florida is on top of the East. A UK loss would drastically alter its chances of climbing back to the top of the conference standings. 2. The Depth Difference — UK is running what is essentially a six-man rotation, with a dash of Eloy Vargas thrown in from time to time as needed. Fatigue has been mentioned as a possible source of UK fading late in games, although Calipari and the players say it isn’t an issue. Still, Calipari talked before the Ole Miss game about cutting Darius Miller’s minutes to ensure he’s at full force at all times when on the court. Regardless, those six players are always counted on to play the vast majority of the minutes. Florida, on the other hand, has a deep rotation. The Gators have eight players averaging at least 13 minutes a game, and two more play seven minutes a game. Additionally, Florida is very balanced; it has seven players who use between 19 and 25 percent of the team’s overall possessions. UK has three. “We're playing six, seven guys,” Calipari said after the Ole Miss game. “If a couple guys don't show or play poorly, we'll struggle.” 3. The End Game — Darius Miller passed on a three-pointer in the closing seconds of the loss to Ole Miss, a decision that has been examined enough. And DeAndre Liggins looked unaware of the dwindling shot clock. Calipari wants more fight out of his team and better execution at the end of games. Florida has the experience at the end of games to make a difference if this game comes down to the final minutes. The Gators have played in four overtime games, and won three — beating Tennessee, Georgia and Vanderbilt in extra periods while losing to Jacksonville in OT earlier in the year. Florida is 6-3 in game decided in either extra periods or when decided by five points or less, while UK is 0-3.
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UK guard Brandon Knight lays the ball up against LSU at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.
WHAT THE STATS SAY: What Florida does well: Offensive rebound (grabbing 39.4 percent of available offensive rebounds, tenth in the nation) Avoid fouling on defense (opponents average 26.2 free throw attempts per 100 field goal attempts, sixth-lowest rate in the nation) What Florida does not do well: Create turnovers (they force a turnover about one in every five possessions, slightly below the Division-1 average)
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John Calipari shakes his fist as UK scores a three-point shot during the first half of UK's home game against Georgia on Jan. 29, 2011.
Unlike the college football season, where winning every game is almost essential to win a national championship, college basketball affords quite a bit more margin for error in the losses column of the standings throughout the regular season. That being said, you can’t help but NICK feel that the UK CRADDOCK men’s basketball kernel team is facing a columnist must-win situation when it travels to Gainesville, Fla., which will be the site of ESPN’s College GameDay, to take on the Gators if ever a must-win game could exist in early February. Saturday’s game between the Cats and the Gators was already being pegged as a crucial game in determining the Southeastern Conference East division standings more than a week ago. Heck, some reporters started asking questions about Florida in the UK locker room after the win over Georgia. It’s as if these journalists completely overlooked Ole Miss and, as it turned out, so did UK. The same night the Cats found themselves in deep trouble in the Deep South for the third time during conference play (all of which resulted in losses), the Gators squeezed out an overtime victory over Vanderbilt. The Gators are 6-2 in the SEC; the Cats, 4-3. ESPN.com columnist Pat Forde wrote this week that UK could snag a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament should it be able to string a few victories together this month. Frankly, UK might not even earn the No. 1 seed in the SEC Tournament if it loses to Florida and falls 2.5 games behind first place with half of its conference season completed. In addition to the implications in the standings, this game might have greater implications on the Cats’ psyche going forward through what is arguably the toughest stretch of games they will face this season. After the Gators come other SEC elite, in the form of Tennessee and a road game at Vanderbilt, plus a game against enigmatic Mississippi State, which could be changing its fortunes at any time now that Dee Bost and Renardo Sidney are back and trying to get into the swing of things. Lose to Florida and the pressure for all of the upcoming games increases. The GameDay crew will pick apart what UK did wrong. Erin Andrews will have to interview a frustrated John Calipari. Questions from the fans and the rest of the media concerning this team’s ability to win on the road — or perhaps close out games — will continue to float. Winning a game on Feb. 5 won’t earn the Cats a championship banner, but it will put them back on course to play the kind of games they want to play in March. You know, the mustwin games. Nick is a journalism senior. E-mail ncraddock@kykernel.com or follow him on Twitter @KernelCraddock.
FSU, Auburn among big winners on National Signing Day UCLA, Texas A&M among bottom of recruiting ranks By William Wilkerson MCT
Jumbo signing class for Jimbo: Jimbo Fisher won an Atlantic Division title and a Chick-fil-A Bowl in his first season as Florida State's coach. He can add the nation's top recruiting class to his list of accomplishments. The Seminoles got a signingday bonus when Lake City, Fla., four-star recruit DT Tim Jernigan signed. But their class was near the top well before Wednesday, thanks to talent such as the nation's top safety, Karlos Williams (6foot-2, 220 pounds), out of Davenport, Fla.
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onship is already paying huge dividends for Gene Chizik and Co. The Tigers, who lured Christian Westerman, the nation's No. 2 offensive tackle from C h a n d l e r, Ariz., away from Texas, received a commitment from the No. 1 OT on Wednesday. Kouandjio C y r u s Kouandjio, of Hyattsville, Md., announced his decision on ESPNU but never signed his letter of intent. He's thought to still be considering Alabama, where his brother plays.
Clarification at the top: Rock Hill, S.C., DE Ja-
d a v e o n C l o w n e y, the nation's top prospect, will wait until Valentine's Day, his 18th Clowney birthday, to d e c i d e where he'll play his college ball.
Texas-area shake-ups: Euless Trinity tight end Nila Kneubuhl, who projects as an offensive lineman, switched his commitment from Baylor to Oklahoma on Wednesday. Hurst L.D. Bell TE Chris Barn e t t switched his Kneubuhl commitment from Arkansas to Michigan. It was the second area switch
pulled off by new Wolverines coach Brady Hoke, who also got Arlington Martin QB Russell Bellomy from Purdue. Barnett's decision created an opening for Arkansas, which quickly filled its need with Seagoville's Andrew Peterson. Colleyville Heritage QB Jeff Calvert will walk on at Tulsa. Former Euless Trinity DE Rudolf Fifita, who spent the past two seasons winning national titles with Mount San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif., signed with Oregon State.
Winners: 1. Florida State: Jimbo Fisher's ability to keep new Florida coach Will Muschamp's hands off state's top prospects shows who owns Florida's fertile recruiting ground.... for now. 2. Auburn: We know Gene Chizik can coach them up. A big signing day switch and securing pledges from
some of the best defensive players in the South proved he is a master recruiter as well. 3. Georgia: The Bulldogs kept most of the top talent in the Peach State and signed two five-star prospects in the last week. 4. Tennessee: Vols closed strong in last 48 hours by signing top two in-state talents: Memphis TE Cameron Clear and Nashville OT Antonio Richardson. 5. USC: Lane Kiffin's recruiting tactics weathered the sanction storm as Trojans inked teammates George Farmer and Marquise Lee of Gardena, Calif., two of the nation's top receivers, as well as two top-tier quarterbacks.
Losers: 1. UCLA: Going from signing a top-five class last year to a measly 13 prospects this year won't help Rick Neuheisel keep his job. 2. Texas A&M: Aggies
only signed two four-star or above prospects and only three skill-position players. 3. Miami: Canes finished with only 16 players and lost several elite in-state recruits, including Bridgewater hometown QB Teddy Bridgewater and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., CB Marcus Roberson. 4. Penn State: JoePa received pledges from only four four-star recruits _ a far cry from what the legendary coach is accustomed to. 5. Mississippi State: Losing JUCO DE Leon Mackey to Texas Tech and Greenwood, Miss., CB Jermaine Whitehead to Auburn put a big damper on Dan Mullen's second class.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Like many others, including Mark May at ESPN, I think what has been done to Enes Kanter is a tragedy. Last month we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his dedication to justice in civil rights, and I am sending a copy of this letter to Sen. Rand Paul asking for justice in collegiate sports. I am asking him to form an independent committee to investigate decisions and penalties handed down by the NCAA. It is my hope that students at the University of Kentucky also send letters to Sen. Paul. The more letters he receives the more likely he is to form the committee. I’ll share some personal information, hoping to add a personal touch to my love for Kentucky. I was born on April 15, 1940 in
Drakesboro, Ky. When I was 5, my father’s brother got him a job in the coal mines in Grant Town, W.Va. After moving to Grant Town, my mother, father and I listened to every UK basketball game on WHAS Louisville. That was before television came on the scene. If the radio reception was bad, my father would put me in the car and drive atop Buttermilk Hill to get better reception. During the 1971-72 basketball season, I was teaching at Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. I called the television network in New York and asked for the nearest city to Pullman that would be bringing the Kentucky NCAA tournament game. She gave me the name of a city in Oregon. I got up early Saturday morning and drove seven hours to Oregon to watch the game. I went into a furniture store and ask
a sales lady if I could watch a basketball game on her television. She said, “Sure, sit in that easy chair and watch the game.” When the game came on it was not Kentucky. The lady in New York had given me the wrong information. I will not repeat the words I said to myself on the long seven-hour drive back to Pullman, Wash. I am also friends with Donnie Prickett. He lives in Barrackville, W. Va., which is about five miles from Grant Town. Donnie’s son, Jared, started for the UK basketball team in the early 1990s. Donnie used to give me calendars that had a picture of the UK basketball team on it. My mother hung one on her bedroom wall, as did I. It is my hope that many UK students might consider my letter to Sen. Paul. Free Enes. Charles Parker Retired college professor
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Great Value and a lot of space: 1BR & Study or 2nd BR. Low Electric Heat. Off Richmond Road. $495/month. 494-5058
4BR/2.5BA New construction Townhouse, Red Mile Road. All electric, large bedrooms, security system, W/D, Hardwood flooring. August lease, $1,550/month. 859-489-0908 4BR/2BA, 5 Min walk to campus, W/D, Dishwasher, off-street parking, $1340-$1600/month 859-351-9473, www.burtonproperty.net 208 Conn Terr, 4BR/2BA, W/D, 859-361-4811
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2BD/2BA. 211 Waller Ave. $820/mo. All bills paid inc. internet. W/D. inc. Wildcat Textbook Apartments, 2BR, across from B & E Bldg. Showing this week for Fall Semester. Only 2 left. Call 621-3128 Duplex for rent: 2BR Duplex on Fontaine Road in Chevy Chase area. Updated kitchen, hardwood floors, large basement storage area, single car garage and large garden space. $700/month. Available immediately. 859-269-7886 2 bedroom - 2 blocks to UK! Starting at $350 per BR. Call 859-523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2BR/2BA, Griffin Gate. 2-Car garage, 24-hour security, gated community. $1,275/mo. Pool, fitness, tennis, golf. 859-396-9811 or mlp2401@aol.com 2BR/1BA Available Now. Walk to campus or Central Baptist. $675/month. 576-5720 2BR/1BA, 187 Sioux. Central air, all appliances. 1
5BR/2&3BA Houses. Walk to campus. Several to choose from. State, Waller, University area. Porches, W/D included. D/W, Parking. Very nice! Lease 8/01/11.Sign now for best available! 859-539-5502. 6 Bedroom 6BR/ 2 & 3 BA Houses. Walk to campus. Yards. W/D. Porches. Parking. Great Selection! Nice! Waller, State, Univ. area. 859-539-5502 6 bedroom - 1 block to UK! Starting at $415 per BR, w/d, 2 kitchens, parking. Call 859-523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 6BR/3BA NEW HOME! By Campus! Huge rooms. Awesome yards/decks. Parking. All Appliances. All electric. Won’t last. $350/mo. 859-333-1388 1-9 Bedroom Listings www.HARDINPROPERTIES.NET is Now Renting Studios, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 BR Houses and Apartments for August. 1–6BR Houses/ Apartments available in August (some in May). Very nice. W/D. Dennis 859-983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com 1, 2 or 4 Bedroom Apartment for rent at The Lex. $499/month per person. All utilities included except electric Great amenities. Call (253) 905-8222 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments; historic South Hill neighborhood; easy walk to UK. Call 859.338.6778. 1 BLOCK FROM CAMPUS: 1 & 2BR, AC, parking. $395-up. 269-4129, 576-2761 2 & 3BR/2BA Condos. Newly remodeled. Conveniently located to campus. All appliances,
4 Bedroom New 4BR/2.5BA Townhouse with deck, parking, eatin kitchen. W/D included. Off Tates Creek Road. Clean, Painted, New Carpet. $1,000/month. 278-0970
588 West Short: Spacious 1BD Apartment, Formal Entry. Living Room & Dining Room, plus Courtyard & W/D. $685/month. 494-5058 or 967-6516
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Studios on Maxwell, $550 - $700/month. Walk to campus. 859-221-0056
5BR Walking distance. Extra nice. Hardwood floors, W/D, Summer Porch. $1,875/month, 576-5720
4BD/2BA Houses. Walk to campus. Several to choose from. State, Waller, University area. Lease begins 8/01/11. Very nice! 859-539-5502. 5 Bedroom
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including W/D. $800-$1,000/month. 859-619-5341 or john@hsdevelopment.pro 7BR/3BA Duplex, $357/ea Walk to campus, 2 kitchens, 2 W/D. Can split to 3BR & 4BR. Patriotrentalsllc.com. 433-0996 3, 4, 5 & 6 Bedroom Houses in center of campus, garymiel@aol.com or 859-433-2692 1-6 bedroom houses and apartments for rent, easy walk to campus www.wildcatproperties.com 859255-4188 4-6BR Rentals Near Campus, W/D included, www.myuk4rent.com. Call Kevin @ 859-619-3232 Houses for rent. All sizes. Walk to campus. Porches, parking, W/D, D/W. Very nice! Waller, State, University area. Choose early for best selection. Lease begins 8/01/11. 859-539-5502
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5BR/3BA Gorgeous Ashland Park home convenient to UK. Hardwoods. Big porch. Walk to Starbucks, Restaurants. Great schools. $2500/mo. Available June. Call 859-420-9901
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
Dishwasher/on-call cook to work 12:30 to 2:30 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at small, nonprofit smoke-free retirement home in Chevy Chase. References and police report required. Call Tom, Ric or Kelly at 266-2581.
5BR/2BA, 204 Westwood Court. Avail. August. $1500/mo. W/D Inc.
5BR/2BA, 5 Min walk to campus, W/D, Dishwasher, off-street parking, all electric, $1875/month 859-3519473, www.burtonproperty.net
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 859-257-5388 or 1-866-2320038.
Help Wanted Research Opportunities for Users of Stimulants for Non-Medical Reasons. Researchers with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine,
Body Structure Medical Fitness needs part time front desk workers/scheduler. Please apply in person or call Cindy @ 268-8190. Childcare Center has part-time positions available M-F from 2:00-6:00. Please call 859-269-8736 Web Programmer/ IT Manager Seeking a self driven, 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. Part-time temporary. $10/hr, up to 30 hrs/wk. Position open for inquiries until February 11. Call 859-257-3780 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 Tom Dickerson or Kelly Weber for details at 2662581. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM. Paid survey takers needed in Lexington. 100% FREE to join. Click on surveys. KY Class Notes now hiring note takers. Apply online at KYClassNotes.com Work/Study & Earn at the same time. If you have a class schedule that permits & reliable transportation, you could work for Lifeline escorting our elderly clients to dr. visits, shopping, etc. CALL: Lifeline Homecare, Inc. 859-273-2708 or email: lhbadd@qx.net. "Monkey Joe's”, Lexington's premier children's indoor entertainment center, is seeking FUN HIGHENERGY employees. Apply in person at 1850 Bryant Rd. Suite 120. Email kelly.vanmetre@monkeyjoes.com or call 264-0405 for more info. BARTENDING! UP TO $250 a day. No exp. Necessary. Training provided. 800-965-6520 x-132
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Personals 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
Wanted Self Defense. Good exercise. Lifelong friendships. The UK Chinese Karate Club accepting new students. Buell Armory. Mondays 6:308:30pm. 859-421-4335 or email uk.shao.lym@gmail.com Healthy Marijuana Users Needed for Behavioral Study. Researchers with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Science are recruiting healthy volunteers ages 18-40 to participate in a research study to evaluate the behavioral effects of marijuana. Qualified volunteers will be paid for their participation. The study involves completion of 8 to 16 testing sessions and are run in a pleasant setting during daytime hours. Snacks, movies, video games and reading materials will be provided. Please call (859) 277-3799. Investigators will return your call to discuss eligibility. Or visit our website at http://rrf.research.uky.edu GOOD HOME for beautiful female calico cat. All shots, spayed, chipped, petite, very docile. 859329-1081 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 @ 859-983-0726. 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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kernelsuperbowl Ignite UK hosts 2nd Super Bowl party Baptist student group provides a place to enjoy the game By Kendall Smith features@kykernel.com
This Sunday, millions of Americans will gather around their televisions to enjoy the 45th outing of the Super Bowl, America’s most popular sporting event. Whether you’re a Packers fan, Steelers fan or neither, chances are you will be watching the game and almost everyone you know will be, too. Perhaps just as important as the Super Bowl is where you watch it. Planning and attending Super Bowl parties are ingrained into the tradition of the game almost as much as the game itself, and one student group at UK is looking to open its doors to football fans across campus. Ignite UK, a Baptist student group, will be hosting its own Super Bowl party at the Baptist Campus Ministry. “We did a Super Bowl party last year, so a couple months ago we had the idea to go ahead and do it so students could go out and have a good time and watch the game,” Colby Adams, one of the event organizers said. Ignite UK is looking to capitalize on the success of its previous Super Bowl party by making a greater effort to raise awareness of the event. “Last year was the first time,” Adams said. “It was a decent turn out and a good at-
mosphere. We’re hoping for a better turn out this year by trying to get the word out a little bit more. We’ve made a greater focus to reach out to the broader campus area.” Adams stressed that everyone is welcome. The party aims to promote a relaxed, inviting atmosphere so that anyone who wants to come will feel comfortable, even if they are unfamiliar with the group. “It’ s just going to be a bunch of students hanging out to watch the game,” Adams said. “So expect to relax and have a good time.” This Super Bowl party can also serve as a great place to watch the game to anyone who might be fairly new or unfamiliar with UK’s campus. “It can provide a place for newer students to gather and watch the game,” history senior Whit Chafin said. “It’s the most watched event in America, so this gives students a definitive place to watch it with others if they aren’ t sure where they should watch the game.” “It lets students get together and share a common, popular interest,” art education junior Brent Teichman, said. “Whether it’s a favorite NFL team or just love for football in general, events like this are where everyone can find some common ground.” This isn’t the first time Ig-
nite UK has made its presence felt around campus. Over the last year, Ignite UK has made an effort to increase its visibility among students. Students who frequent south campus or the Whitehall classroom building will recognize Ignite UK as the group that handed out free Starbucks and doughnuts on one of the first cold days of the semester last year.
If you go What: Ignite UK Super Bowl party When: Sunday at 6 p.m. Where: UK Baptist Campus Ministry building Admission: free and open to the public
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MVP Santonio Holmes takes the trophy from Ben Roethlisberger on the presentation stand as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Sunday, February 1, 2009.
“Our focus as an organization is on serving the campus and opening it up to the student body through events like this and relationships on campus and telling students about the gospel,” Adams said. The Super Bowl party, however, is meant to be a place for UK students to gather and enjoy the game. “We’ll have the game on the big screen, food and a couple of activities, like a prize for the best dressed fan,” Adams said. “We’re really just trying to use this for students to come out and have a good time.” Ignite’s UK Super Bowl MCT party will begin on Sunday at Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers laughs while fielding questions during media day at Cowboys Sta6 p.m. at the UK Baptist dium, Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl. Campus Ministry building.
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The follow up to last year’s sci-fi/horror hit, “Dead Space 2” has revolutionized the genre.
SPACE Continued from page 1 enemy with. Unfortunately, just like in the first game, there isn’t much need to use anything beyond the basic plasma cutter. The other guns are fun to use, but the plasma cutter still trumps every other gun for its versatility and strength. The greatest improvement over the first game are the zero gravity moments where the player is allowed to float in large rooms with
floating enemies and objects all around them. Players were relegated with just jumping from surface to surface in the first game’s zero-g rooms. This time the player is given thrusters to freely maneuver through these areas. These rooms provide some great gravity puzzles that break up the action horror that pervades the rest of the title. “Dead Space 2” features a multiplayer component that pits humans versus necromorphs in a team death match setting that feels similar to “Left 4 Dead” versus mode. It’s a nice diversion
PARK Continued from page 1 gentler Linkin Park record? I'm thinking of the repeated gospel-type chorus on "The Catalyst" that goes, "God bless us everyone." A. I don't know ... "we're a broken people living under loaded gun"? Conceptually, it isn't more or less heavy than anything else we've done. I have read a couple things that call the record "gentler" or "lighter" _ the only thing that I can assume that those people are referring to is there aren't as many heavy guitars. Q. Sure, the lyrical content is still intense, but it seems like Chester isn't doing his sort of signature scream as much as he once did _ you can only hear that on one song, really.
but the game is firmly cemented in the single player experience. With a great single player campaign, passable yet enjoyable multiplayer, and one hell of an experience, “Dead Space 2” is hard to ignore. It’s the best horror game I’ve experienced since “Resident Evil 4.” Horror video games are a dying breed, but “Dead Space 2” proves that not all life is gone from survival horror if developers take the time to craft a truly exceptional experience. I can’t recommend it enough.
A. To some degree there are definitely fewer super-heavy moments on this record. ... The first two records we were establishing kind of a signature style. We wanted to get people's attention and make our mark with a certain sound. Then we really stepped away from that with "Minutes to Midnight," our last record, and experimented with some new sounds. Q. I've read your approach was totally different this time. A. With "A Thousand Suns," the first demos were more jam-oriented structurally than anything we had done before. If you know how our band records, you know that we don't jam in the studio together. At the beginning, we made all these demos under kind of my watch, and the band loved them. They knew it was a fresh sound for us. It was really interesting and exciting and challenging.