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Pell Grants may receive less funding By Eva McEnrue news@kykernel.com
President Obama proposed a 2012 Department of Education budget Monday that would cut $100 billion from the Federal Pell Grant Program and other higher education programs. The Pell Grant Program currently serves nine million low-income students, and is expected to reach 9.6 million students next year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. “About 21 percent, slightly more than 4,900 UK undergraduate students are receiving funding from the Pell Grant Program this year,” said Lynda George, the UK director of Student Financial Aid. “The Elegibility criteria may average award received this academtighten, and only one ic year by eligible Pell Grant would be students is $3,870.” The budget awarded each year per would preserve the current maximum student. Pell Grant of $5,550 per academic year. “To qualify for a Pell Grant, students must demonstrate ‘financial need’ as determined by a federally mandated analysis of the family income and asset information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid application,” George said. “It is possible with this budget cut that the program’s eligibility criteria may tighten, eliminating eligibility for some students who were previously eligible.” To sustain the program responsibly, the proposal will eliminate provisions of the program that enable students to receive two grants in one year. These two grants include one for the regular academic year and another for summer school. Under Obama’s proposed budget, only one Pell Grant would be awarded per year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. “Last summer, 545 UK students received slightly more than $713,000 from the Pell Grant Program,” George said. “For some students, that money made it possible for them to attend summer school.” The Federal Pell Grant Program is considered the foundation of the financial aid packSee PELL on page 2
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TCBY contest offers free fro-yo Video competition serves up one-year supply to winner By Shelisa Melendez smelendez@kykernel.com
The Country’s Best Yogurt is celebrating its 30th birthday with a YouTube video contest. For three decades, the company has prided itself in serving low-fat frozen yogurt, or froyo and toppings, ultimately providing customers with a healthier frozen treat. “Their toppings are really fresh and they have a lot of fruit … It’s more appealing if you’re looking for a low-calorie treat,” Lauren Brown, merchandising, apparel and textiles senior said. Celebrating 30 years of serving “The Country’s Best Yogurt,” the company is currently accepting video submissions for its “What does TCBY mean to you” YouTube contest. Each video submission must be no longer than 30 seconds and will be judged based on creativity, presentation and the ability to answer the question, “What does TCBY mean to you?” Interested contestants are encouraged to be as creative and unique as possible with submissions through songs, dance, mini movies or poetry. The grand prize winner will receive one year of free fro-yo, which is equal to $30 worth of fro-yo a month or $360 worth for one year. TCBY encourages college students to participate in their birthday contest and is especially interested in which university will have the most contest entries. Students are challenged to be outgoing and creative in the 30 seconds allotted. “I would (enter the contest) because I am See TCBY on page 2
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2010 DanceBlue participants make a conga line while holding glowsticks during the “rave hour” at the annual 24-hour dance marathon at Memorial Coliseum.
Dancing to a record DanceBlue signs up most students in its history By Beth King news@kykernel.com
After a year of preparation, it’s almost time for hundreds of college students to gather in Memorial Coliseum for the fifth annual nosleep, no-sit dance marathon known as DanceBlue. The event has raised more than $2 million “We have more dancers than ever before which is really exciting,” Rentschler said. “We have over 700 dancers and that’s as many as Memorial Coliseum will hold.” These students are participating in the marathon to benefit the Golden Matrix Fund, which aids in cancer research and helps children and their families who have been diagnosed with cancer. The phrase “For The Kids” is one that marks DanceBlue and is the main motivation for all of the students who participate. This year, teams from more than 120 student organizations have been fundraising for months for the opportunity
to be a part of DanceBlue and do their part for the children. Alishia Basham, a social work freshman, said her team of six people has been raising money since December. “We’ve wrapped gifts with Amazon, sold pick-me-up balloons, we did canning, and we sent out letters asking for donations,” Basham said. Their team has raised a little more than $1,000 for the cause, said Kyle Smith, Basham’s teammate and a secondary English education freshman. Smith said their team wanted to take part in DanceBlue this year to, “get involved on campus,” and to make a difference.
for the UK Pediatric Oncology Clinic since its inception in 2005. Emily Rentschler, DanceBlue team relations chair, said while this year’s format is mostly the same as in years past, the number of students involved has greatly increased.
If you go What: DanceBlue When: Friday at 8 p.m. Where: Memorial Coliseum Admission: Free and open to the public “We want to help fight childhood cancer,” Basham said. Matt Dempsey, the DanceBlue overall chair, said all people are encouraged to come and be involved in the night. There will even be giveaways for those watching in the crowd. “We want people in the
crowd. The more the merrier,” Dempsey said. For those who are dancing, Dempsey urges them to get excited about DanceBlue. “Be prepared because it’s one of the best experiences they’re going to have in college. It’s a hard 24 hours, but it’s an amazing 24 hours,” he said. DanceBlue is Friday at Memorial Coliseum. At 5 p.m., the event will begin with a family talent show showcasing children from the clinic. Dancers will arrive at 8 p.m. to begin DanceBlue, which is scheduled to end Saturday at 8 p.m., when the total money fundraised will be announced.
From fur suits to lab coats in pharm school Current UK Wildcat and former WKU Big Red now classmates By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
Two first-year pharmacy students share a special “furr-ternity” of having been college mascots. Ross Turner is in his fourth year as the UK Wildcat mascot, and Josh Pruitt served as Western Kentucky University’s mascot, Big Red, during his sophomore and junior years at WKU. Turner said he decided to try out for the Wildcat his senior year of high school because he had always been a UK fan. “I always dreamed of playing basketball at UK and being the mascot is the next second best thing,” Turner said. UK Wildcat mascot tryouts are held this spring, and Turner said you can immediately tell if someone is going to be a good mascot or not. Pruitt said he had a friend who encouraged him to try out to be Big Red, and he decided to
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just “go for it.” He said that the smell of the Big Red costume had some people drop out of the tryouts pretty quickly. Turner said the Wildcat suit is not bad in the winter, but it is terrible in the summer. “Mascoting — a real man’s sport,” Turner said. Turner and Pruitt said being a mascot made them ambassadors for their universities. “We take a lot of pride in what we do,” Turner said. Being a mascot allowed Turner and Pruitt to meet some neat people. Turner said one of his favorite times was getting to
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Ross Turner, as the UK Wildcat mascot, celebrates after a touchdown during a game against WKU at Commonwealth Stadium on Sept. 11. catch Ashley Judd and spin her around at mid-court. “Everyday I get in that suit is an experience,” Turner said. “People don’t realize there is a person in the suit.” Pruitt said he was concerned the first time someone put a baby in Big Red’s mouth for a picture, which is a tradition at WKU. He said he was worried about the baby falling into the belly of the Big Red costume.
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Turner and Pruitt both came to pharmacy school after three years of undergraduate work. Pruitt said he will get to wear Big Red’s gloves at WKU’s graduation this May. They both said part of the fun of being a mascot is not having people know who you are. “Mascots are the most famous, but unknown people there are,” Turner said.
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PELL Continued from page 1 ages for the lowest-income students in the financial aid population. UK students will receive over $19 million in Pell Grant funds this academic year. “Any decrease in funding will make it more difficult for these students to meet the cost of attending the University,” George said. “The elimination
TCBY Continued from page 1 an extravert and enjoy publicity,” Stephen Hofmeister, a MAT senior said. According to a TCBY
of the second Pell Grant in an award year may result in fewer of these students enrolling in classes during the summer sessions.” The budget would also end interest subsidies for federal graduate student loans. The government currently pays the interest on subsidized Federal Stafford Loans borrowed by graduate and professional students while they remain in school. Under this proposal, the interest on loans
would continue to accumulate while the student is enrolled in school, but the student would not have to start repaying the loans until after graduation. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2012 budget proposal asks for $77.4 billion that includes $48.8 billion for public education reforms and head start programs. This is an increase of about 4 percent above the 2011 budget. Congress has not yet approved the 2012 budget.
press release, TCBY will offer a new flavor of Red Velvet cake soft serve fro-yo to kick off the anniversary. The new Red Velvet cake flavor is 98 percent fat-free and offers the same probiotics as other TCBY flavors, such as Vitamins A and D, dietary
fiber, protein and calcium. All contest entries with link to YouTube video are due by Feb. 28. Judging will take place from March 1-5 and the winner will be announced March 15. Visit http://www.tcby.com for more information.
Correction An article in Wednesday’s Kernel said Kaplan College is hosting practice exams Sunday, but Kaplan Test Prep is actually hosting the exams. To report an error, call the Kentucky Kernel at 257-1915 or e-mail editor@kykernel.com.
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‘Saturday Night Live Backstage’ airing Sunday on NBC By Verne Gay McClatchy Tribune
Reason to watch: Generous overview of many glorious and not so glorious years.
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What it’s about: Remarkably or inexplicably, "SNL" never produced a 35th anniversary show. But never one to let an opportunity like that pass by forever, you will finally get it Sunday night, albeit a year or so late. This is a sprawling two-hour overview of the last 36 years, with dozens of interviews, outtakes, clips, factoids, and observations from many, many "SNL" alumni. The broadcast is divided into sections that correspond to show elements, monologues, guest hosts, "Weekend Update," cast characters, and so on. Many of these interviews, if not most, were taped for earlier specials, and never aired. Some were taped for an anticipated 35th special that never materialized.
My say: There is no greater TV institution in America than "SNL" and we know this largely because "SNL" tells us so, and has told us so, year after year, special after special, clip job after clip job. It's a magnificent self-obsession that manifests itself most often during sweeps. What's slightly different this time around is that you get a glimpse behind the scenes, but only a glimpse. Jim Downey, Michael Shoe-
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — The full moon looks especially romantic today. Don't forget to take some time off from your busy life to enjoy the night sky. Drink in all the abundance. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Notice little pleasures, and let them soak in. You're especially creative today. Don't let preconceptions block new ideas from arising. Things may not be as they seem. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — The next four weeks are full of possibilities. Today is time to stay at home and take care of yourself and your loved ones. Share something delicious together. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — As you encounter walls along your way, you may
maker, Tom Davis, A. Whitney Brown, Tim Kazurinsky, Paula Pell, and (yes) Conan O'Brien are a few of the wordsmiths on camera who explain the genesis of sketches, ideas or controversies.
What: Saturday Night Live Backstage When: Sunday at 9 p.m. Where: NBC Otherwise, this genial, enjoyable, and very fast-moving special will be reasonably familiar to casual fans. It's the real "SNL" Kremlinologists who will be somewhat disappointed. Lorne Michaels, the grand master of ceremonies himself, remains ever elusive here. Not one person talks about the most important person behind the most influential show in TV history. And there are odd cast omissions, too: Bill Murray, Darrel Hammond, Cheri Oteri and Tracy Morgan are almost invisible (Hammond was the longest-serving cast member). Early creative forces like Jean Doumanian and Michael O'Donoghue aren't mentioned.
Bottom line: This is indeed a great institution, but the great special on "Saturday Night Live" remains to be produced. In the meantime, this breezy lark will do.
want to throw your hat over them. You may lose your hat. Nevertheless, the pursuit is worth the risk. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Possibilities for investment come your way. Be careful to distinguish between real opportunities and those that would lean on you more than necessary. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — You feel revitalized, in the mood to jump fences and surpass obstacles. Today is your day, and others know it. Smile, and dive into the race. Go for the medal. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 5 — You can look at all the limitations and clutter in the way, or you can focus on the opportunities with all of the open space around and in between. It's your choice. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — You have a vision, now put it in action. Don't try to take the easy way. There's no cheese down that tunnel, nothing to learn. You've been there.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — If you feel somehow stifled, take the time today to explore your options and see what's next. Don't make sudden decisions (you may later regret). Just consider. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Your imagination could play tricks on you. A female has a question. Propose any changes gently. Postpone travel until tomorrow and research the data. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — The full moon could represent growth in your career or love life, and not without some extraordinary excitement. Where does your heart currently lie? Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — The full moon shines on your career path, opening new doors to productivity. Jump over whatever walls get in the way, and let others follow. MCT
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Open relationships arise among college students
Candy and condoms: The perversion of sexuality
Is monogamy dead, and can it be saved? Should it be saved? For countless centuries, human societies have practiced monogamy. It has always been a social norm for most of the world, but in this Lady Gaga era, we are seeing more and more people who would much rather have an open relationship or just have casual sex. PERRY My good friend, to GIBSON whom we will refer to as Guest “Monica”, said to me while columnist discussing the idea of marriage and long-term relationships: “Love is okay, but I do love sex.” She then went on to make the point that more people of our age are realizing that there is a difference between love and sex, and sex can be a recreational activity. We are not the first generation to have individuals who think in this way. The 1970s were the years of the swingers; open marriages were not unheard of among 20-somethings. However, most swingers were married and went through many steps in order to keep their actions hidden. A massive group of people in our genera-
Candy and condoms. I found both of these little items wrapped in brightly colored plastic, along with pamphlets about safesex practices, in my “Sex In The Sack” SARA NELLE goody bag. MURPHY These innoKernel cent-lookcolumnist ing brown paper bags were passed out this week to college students around campus in order to promote “Safer Sex Week”– a few days at UK designed to promote awareness of, as I so adorably refer to as“the birds and the bees”. I chuckled a bit to myself, as I usually do when I’m presented with something so silly as the pairing of candy and condoms. I imagined all the students on campus emptying out the contents of this very special goody bag, scarfing the candy, making a snarky comment to their buddy about “gettin’ some”, and pocketing the condom for a later time just in case “the moment arises.” This brings up a point. As important as sex is, not only on a personal, emotional level but also on a basic biological level (we must continue the procreation of the species, right?), talking about sex is either an uncomfortable topic, or the punch-line of a joke. Don’t get me wrong, most of us like to laugh at a bit of dirty humor here and there, but it seems that in the
tion does not plan to get married and are less concerned with what other people think of them. The term “whore” has almost lost its insulting connotation. Not all of us have time for a committed relationship. Sex takes one hour tops, and with some relationships, sex with that one person gets pretty boring. So, why not bring someone else into the relationship in order to save the relationship? This is the opinion of some college kids. But how can we save monogamy? The opinion that I have is that you cannot save monogamy for someone else. As much as the angry preachers who stand outside of the Student Center yelling hellfire out at us would like us to all wait until marriage for sex and then only have sex with the person we married with only the intent to have offspring, in the end, there is only one person who can choose for you. I am not in defense or in opposition to monogamy. I myself only have sex with people with whom I am in a long-term relationship. For everyone else, I give these words, “be good, or be good at it, and always be safe and use a condom.” Perry Gibson is an international studies freshman. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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media and among the general youth population today, sex is such a “taboo” subject that we often resort to belittling it with a corny joke. The use of sexual jokes in comedy is very much an American concept. Although it comes up in other cultures, there is a different attitude towards sex, and sexuality in general in the United States. In a funny way, we have a very “perverted” view of sex. It is very easy to see that this attitude comes from the media. It is reiterated over and over again by concerned mothers all over the country, who worry that their middle-
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sire. For instance, if you buy that bottle of Axe body spray (after watching the hot and heavy commercials), you’re subliminally hoping this will attract women to you. Because who cares about charm and chivalry when you can literally spray on a “babe magnet?” But what does this teach us about sex? That it comes from a product? While it’s true that everyone appreciates a well-kept appearance, in reality these are just material objects that come in the way of our understanding of what sexuality really is. We are all sexual crea-
If we take the taboo out of sexuality we can start to appreciate the beauty of it.”
school daughter will start having sex before she even outgrows her training bra. The phrase “sex sells” clearly defines the way the media and advertising works. We can’t deny that anyone, male or female, young or old, is more drawn to an attractive model showcasing a product rather than just the product by itself. It is obvious that these companies want to sell you their product, but that’s not how they get you to spend your hard-earned money. What they are really doing is selling you on the idea that if you buy whatever it is they are promoting, that you are buying your way closer to the satisfaction of your de-
tures, and it comes down to hormones and the sexiest organ of all, the brain. What turns me on may not turn you on, but that’s okay because sexuality is a personal thing. We should be able to express our ideas about sexuality without instantly reverting to a perverted joke. If we take the taboo out of sexuality we can start to appreciate the beauty of it. Sex, and sexuality in general, is a natural expression not only of love but also of the beauty, creativity and diversity of people all over the world. And that’s not something you can wrap in plastic. Sara Nelle Murphy is a communications junior. Email opinions@kykernel.com
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Bat Cats suit up for a fresh start in 2011 By Ethan Levine sports@kykernel.com
2010 STAFF FILE PHOTO BY ZACH BRAKE
Senior shortstop Taylor Black (left) celebrates with junior outfielder Chad Wright after hitting a home run against Xavier last season. Black, who opted to return after being drafted, is UK’s only returning infielder.
The UK baseball team will be leaving the sunny skies of Lexington this weekend to open its 2011 season with three games in Charleston, S.C. This year’s club is strong in many areas, beginning with its starting pitching. The Cats return all three starters to their rotation from a year ago in Alex Meyer, Jordan Cooper and Taylor Rodgers. All three will get a start on this weekend’s road trip. Meyer, the ace of the staff, was named to the preseason All-Southeastern Conference team by Baseball America and was named the fifth-best professional prospect in the SEC by the same source. Nationally, he was ranked the 21st-best prospect in America leading up to the new season. “I feel like I can come into that role (as a leader),” Meyer said. “I think I return the most innings of anyone on this staff. Those young guys are going to look up to me and I think I am going to have to help them as much as I can.” In the field, the focus for the Cats in 2011 will be de-
fense, an area they struggled in at times in 2010. UK will return starting shortstop Taylor Black for his senior season. Black was drafted in the 28th round in 2010 by the St. Louis Cardinals, but he opted to return to UK to finish his college career.
Home Opener Opponent: Eastern Michigan When: Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Where: Cliff Hagan stadium Admission: Students get in free with UK ID, $5 general admission “We’ve got a drafted shortstop back,” Henderson said. “He’s bigger, stronger, he’s better. The arm is better and probably as big a benefit as anything is he knows he belongs in the league now.” After Black, the rest of the infield will be brand new in 2011. Braden Kapteyn, the team’s closer in the bullpen, will start at first base and be substituted for when he is called upon to pitch. At second and third base, Henderson was non-committal as to who
would be the opening day starters, but he assured the competition at these positions will fuel great performances by whoever wins the job. “We've got to replace the three infield spots,” Henderson said. “Third base will be a new player from last year, as will second base and first base. We've got extremely good candidates at every spot, but there is competition. That's been a really healthy thing.” In the outfield, UK seems to be content with left-fielder Chad Wright Jr., who was named an all-star this past summer playing in the Cape Cod League, one of the top amateur leagues in the country, and is ready to bring experience to the ballpark this season for the Cats. In centerfield, UK will start Brian Adams, also featured on the UK football team. One player to look for in 2011 is UK’s Neiko Johnson, whose speed on the bases and versatility in the field benefits the Cats’ small-ball style of play. “We've got a great group. We're going to have a good season. (We’ve) got great kids and great families,” Henderson said.
Gamecocks bring conference losing streak to Rupp By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
South Carolina has played four Southeastern Conference East teams in a row. It lost all four. The Gamecocks (13-11, 4-7 SEC) will complete the division circuit against UK. (And possibly with Patrick Patterson watching. Patterson tweeted he was
home and “ready to watch them boys in blue play in person.” Patterson, who plays with the Houston Rockets, is off because of the NBA AllStar Weekend.) In the first meeting between the two teams, UK won 67-58 in what is still its only road win of the season. “We know they’re coming in hungry and fighting and will want to win,” Brandon
Knight said Tuesday. “We need to play defense first.” The first time around, UK did plenty of that, holding South Carolina to 33 percent field goal percentage. Point guard Bruce Ellington, the highest usage player on the team, scored eight points. Shutting down Ellington will again be a focus. “Just keep the point guard out of the paint,” Knight said.
Next Game South Carolina @ Rupp Saturday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. “We know he likes to penetrate, get in the lane, and keep their big guys from rebounding.” That second part — keeping the bigs off the board —
was a problem the first time. Sam Muldrow scored 23 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, the only player to score more than 10. For UK, Knight led the way with 23 points, and Darius Miller added 18. Playing just before UK will be Georgia at Tennessee. If Tennessee wins, both teams will be 6-5 (the same conference record UK has heading
into the game). What South Carolina does well: Offensive rebound (grabbing 36.7 percent of available rebounds). What South Carolina does not do well: Shoot (below national average on 3point percentage, 2-point percentage, and free throw percentage), and get to the line (will get to the line 28.4 times per 100 shots).
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Swimmer gets his feet wet in the music industry By Mary Duffy
Elvis Burrows can do it all. He swam in college and in the Olympics, and he is now making his way into the music industry. Burrows competed for the Bahamas in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, training started in 2006. “When I was training, I went into seclusion,” Burrows said. “I didn't go out as much and I ate healthier. Day in and day out I would focus hard on training and nothing else.” Burrows relied on Coach Gary Conelly for advice while training. Conelly swam in the 1972 Olympics, and he along with the rest of the swim team staff helped Burrows prepare. “I told him to really enjoy the experience to do as much as he could do,” Conelly said. “He was at a different level than I was when I swam. When it comes to Elvis, the shorter the race, the better he does and the more he enjoys it. “His scenario was different. If they did a 15m butterfly or a 50 yard he would be really dangerous. I wouldn't work much technique, I
talked more about pressure. I wasn't a daily 'you need this to do well' type thing,” Connelly said. During the eighth heat of round one, Burrows, at age 19 entered lane two of the 50-free. He was swimming against contenders from Switzerland, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. He finished the race with a time of 23:19. Burrows had never experienced something like it. “It was pretty eye opening. I got to compete against swimmers I'd never heard of and they were just as fast as me. It was humbling,” he said. Coach Connelly recognizes Burrows’ talent and accomplishments. “He did okay. It was a big deal,” Conelly said. “He must have been starstruck. He was a small town boy facing the big city. He's kind of like the Michael Phelps of the Bahamas.” When Burrows was 11, his dad moved his entire family with him to Louisville for his PhD in theology. Upon arriving in Louisville, he started swimming with the Lakeside Seahawks and from there UK recruited him. “Since he swam in Louisville,
he was an instate guy. We had a better read on him since we knew the coaches. We usually look at times, but based on his size and his age, he looked like he was worth a gamble,” Conelly said. Burrows used music as a hobby when swimming got too stressful. “I needed something on the side to keep me sane,” Burrows said. “In 2008, I wrote a song and put it online, and a while later I went to the library and heard people listening to it. People kept telling me how good it was and that I should keep it up. That's when I started to take it seriously.” Burrows said he came up with his own sound. “It started as putting out melodies I had floating around my head. I had listened to techno, rap, pop and dance and eventually I came up with my own,” Burrows said. “He's kind of a funny guy. I didn't know about it until one of the coaches downloaded his stuff and was playing it when I came out on deck,” Conelly said. Burrows contacted First Entertainment Group through Facebook. “They had a young girl artist
PHOTO COURTESY OF ELVIS BURROWS
UK swimmer Elvis Burrows has competed in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and is currently writing and producing music. (Alyssa Rubino) that they were working with and I had some songs that seemed to fit someone of that age group. I sent them some songs and they wanted to record right away. I flew out to Canada for a week and they decided to keep us on the team. We’re focusing on Alyssa Rubino and turning her into the next Hannah Montana or Justin Bieber. I'll be writing and producing for a big name artist in the next couple months,” he said. Alyssa Rubino started singing at the age of five and at the age of 10 she started recording. She is on the
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cover of Billboard Magazine this month and her album, “Every Girl's World” will be released later this year. Her current single “Wave Your Hands” is available on iTunes. Burrows has set big goals for himself. He hopes to be top eight or 16 in the world in swimming, and even have a No. 1 hit or a Grammy. “It's not a crossroad anymore, it's almost a sixth or seventh road. He may have to lean towards one or the other. He's a good athlete. He still has another Olympic cycle to decide which way to jump,” Conelly said.