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Libyan crisis reaches the bluegrass Students, Lexington show support with rally tives and other fellow Libyans. “(This rally) was sparked from what’s going on there,” Ahmed said. “It’s difficult to sit back and know that you have family members that are just being slaughtered in the streets and I’m in the comforts of home … I wish I could go there right now, but I can’t.” Ahmed said helping put on the protest was really close to his heart because of his father’s past actions and the current actions of his family in Libya.
By Drew Teague news@kykernel.com
Hundreds rallied outside the Fayette Circuit Courthouse on Tuesday to support the current uprising against the government of Libya. The demonstration was put together by UK student Luebab Ahmed, a psychology and business sophomore, and his mother, Wafa Nashnoush, to show support to their rela-
Trustees talk prez search, renovations By Gary Hermann news@kykernel.com
Campus renovations and the presidential search was the primary focus of the board of trustees meeting Tuesday night. At the Student Affairs Committee Meeting, a $23 million renovation was announced for the Student Center. “It’s the most we can do given the circumstances that we have,” Student Government President Ryan Smith said. More than $17 million for the project will come from agency bonds and over $5 million will come from cash on hand. There will be an increase under the 6 percent cap for tuition and student fees to help pay for the renovation which will effect internal and external features of the building. “We want to open up the facility, so the student can feel and experience where their money went,” Vice President for Student Affairs Robert Mock Jr. said. The students will be able to have a large amount of input regarding their Student Center. “We’re going to get feedback from students,” Mock said. “We’re going to go back to SG and say ‘OK, now this is the dollar amount we are working with. What would you like to see?’ We’re going to try to integrate as much of their input as we can.” Smith spoke about the success of Cats Cruiser and DanceBlue, which set a record for funds raised. Cats Cruiser is having 700 riders per weekSee TRUSTEES on page 3
“It means a whole lot to me because this situation isn’t something that has been new to me. It’s not something that we’re just now experiencing,” Ahmed said. “Specifically, in my past my father had taken action into his own hands when he was in college, and because of doing that he was imprisoned, tortured and then managed to escape. That’s when we immigrated to the United States.” His mother, Nashnoush said she loves her home country of Libya, but did not realize Ahmed had the same feelings until recently. “I was really proud of
Luebab, I was sad that I had more feelings towards my home country, but Luebab proved to me that he has as much belonging and feeling as I have,” Nashnoush said. With a crowd of around 80 people in attendance, Ahmed handed out signs for the attendees to hold, and spoke about the problems in Libya as well as getting rid of Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi. Many protestors brought the old Libyan flag to wear or wave around. Mariam Addaret, a fellow protester began with a speech
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Biology freshman Kasum Abdallah holds a flag in a downtown See LIBYA on page 3 protest against Libya’s government.
A tough first step
Libyan students speak out UK sisters protest, educate about homeland
The struggle between men, eating disorders
By Amelia Orwick news@kykernel.com
By Colin Walsh features@kykernel.com
For many Americans who suffer from a mental illness, seeking help is a tough first step to take. It is generally accepted that body image disorders result from a combination of the media representations of the “ideal” body and pre-existing mental health issues. These are universal problems that do not discriminate by gender, race or ethnicity; but for the men who suffer from bulimia and anorexia, taking that first step to recovery may be a bit tougher. “It's harder for men to get help,” Donna Foster, director of the Kentucky Center for Eating and Weight Disorders said. “They all feel a whole lot of shame.” See DISORDERS on page 3
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Agency seeks potential hires CIA looks to bring UK students on to staff
SG application deadline approaching By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
Students wanting to apply for Student Government positions have one week left to turn in applications. The deadline to apply for SG positions like president, vice president, senator-at-large and college and graduate senator is March 2 by 4 p.m. Todd Cox, assistant director of Student Involvement, said applicants must complete certain steps to be placed on the ballot. Any student can apply for SG, Cox said. Students must complete the actual onepage application form, turn in a $30 deposit, collect a certain number of signatures depending on the position and e-mail a platform statement to SG. See SG on page 3
By Shelisa Melendez smelendez@kykernel.com
One of the most prominent government agencies in the country is coming to the James W. Stuckert Career Center on Wednesday evening to discuss potential career opportunities within their branch. Since 1947, when President Truman signed the National Se-
curity Act, the CIA has been charged with coordinating the nation’s intelligence activities and correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence affecting national security, according to the CIA’s website. As students prepare for potential internships and job opportunities, the CIA has recognized UK as a top university for employee recruitment by reach-
ing out to the Career Center for this event. “We didn’t choose them, they selected the University of Kentucky to invite some of the best students in the country (for job opportunities),” Lenroy Jones, associate director and manager of corporate relations for the Stuckert Career Center said. Agency representatives will See CIA on page 3
Lecturer talks human trafficking By Joy Priest news@kykernel.com
Humans are increasingly becoming a major staple on the international market. The illegal slavery of young women and underage girls as sexual commodities is becoming more profitable and more preva-
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lent in the U.S. Sarah Buel, director of the Diane Halle Center for Family Justice at Arizona State University’s College of Law, will visit UK’s campus on today to discuss this human trafficking issue in her lecture titled “A Global Crisis, A Global Response.” Buel, a survivor herself and
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a nationally renowned expert on this illegal market, will specifically discuss the coercion and agency aspects of human trafficking. “A Global Crisis, A Global Response” is part of the Spring 2011 Invited Lecture Series See HUMAN on page 2
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For many students, the crisis in Libya feels like a repeat of the recent episode in Egypt. However, for sisters Marwa El-Amri, junior, and Muna Amry, senior, it is a call to duty to protect their homeland. The UK students traveled to Washington D.C. last Thursday to help in alerting the public of the situation in Libya, the African country in which they were born. "What started it, of course, was what happened in Tunisia and Egypt. We're trying to overthrow a dictator who has been in office for over forty years," El-Amri said. The dictator Muammar elQaddafi’s main focus is expanding Libya's influence in northern Africa and increasing wealth through the oil industry. The sisters decided to take the trip to Washington D.C. when they heard of the danger that is lurking in the streets of Tripoli, Libya's capital city. "It's kind of turned into a massacre," El-Amri said. "Qaddafi has ordered airplanes and tanks to shoot people on cue." For almost a week, ElAmri and Amry have been making calls to Libya, translating the information they are given and posting the news for the world to see. "Qaddafi has a really tight control on the media," Amry said. "It is up to the people not just to protest but to get the news out ... we want to bypass the media blackhole." The programs that enabled the girls to take the trip are Fed 17 and Enough. Their primary goal is to raise awareness of genocide through campaigning and fundraising. As for school, both agreed that professors have been understanding and even excused them from a few of their assignments. In addition to translating and posting news, El-Amri and Amry attended protests in another attempt to make their voices heard. "When it first started five or six days ago, nobody knew anything about what was happening. They just knew something was going on," Amry said. "I feel like this puts pressure on Qaddafi not to ignore it.”
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HUMAN Continued from page 1 sponsored by UK’s Center for Research on Violence Against Women, the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies and the UK College of Law. Carol Jordan, director of the Center for Research on Violence Against Women, said she invited Sarah Buel to speak on this issue because she is exceptionally skilled in the areas of legal matters and research and can address both sides in her lecture. “I think (human trafficking) is an issue that is increasingly coming to the awareness of the law enforcement community and women’s advocates, as well as the research community and academia,” Jordan said. “There are complex legal and critical re-
search issues that need to be addressed.” Jordan said 100 people are expected at the event and the room will be filled with faculty, students and staff who have a research interest, in addition to attorneys who work with victims of human trafficking in Kentucky.
If you go What: Coercion and Agency in Human Trafficking When: Today at 12 p.m. Where: College of Law Courtroom
“We’re going to be talking about the plight of girls and women and the attention of the commonwealth, the academic and legal community, is much needed,” Jordan said.
Cristina Alcalde, assistant professor of Gender and Women’s Studies said she hopes that students, faculty and community members come away from the lecture feeling more knowledgeable and prepared to take action on this issue. “Human trafficking affects every world region, including the U.S.,” Alcalde said. “It is also connected to other human rights issues, such as domestic violence, which takes place in every region. Kentucky, Lexington and this campus have a role to play in better understanding and preventing human trafficking.” “Coercion and Agency in Human Trafficking” will be presented by Sarah Buel Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the College of Law Building Courtroom.
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Melissa Leo has fighting spirit By Rafer Guzman MCT
NEW YORK - Two actresses are running very different Oscar campaigns these days, raising questions about their odds of winning. One of them may be improving her chances, while the other may be sinking them. Melissa Leo is considered the front-runner for best supporting actress, for “The Fighter.” Before Oscar nominations were even anLeo nounced, she won the equivalent at the Golden Globes, which seemed like a just reward for a hardworking actress who, at 47, became an indie darling for her performance in the 2008 film “Frozen River.” That warm, fuzzy feeling began evaporating when Leo launched her own Oscar campaign, taking out ads in trade magazines featuring a glamorous photo of herself under the
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — When you focus on limitation, that is all you'll see. Take time to notice what's available. There are more resources than you first see to surpass obstacles. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — With all the social activity going on, take some time to yourself to think things over. Practice meditation, whether simply by breathing or doing dishes. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — A lot of energy fluctuates around your career for the next few days. You feel competent, energetic and ready to take it on. You're grateful to be of service. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — Your mind wants to go on vacation. Go ahead, and take that trip. If traveling is out of
slogan “Consider ...” Leo bluntly admitted she was “pimping” herself, which is fair enough, though she also used that word to describe the promotional efforts of 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld, a competitor for the same award. Pundits are now wondering whether Leo’s seemingly crass tactics will lead Oscar voters to tap Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech”) instead. Meantime, Annette Bening (“The Kids Are All Right”) is running her best-actress campaign the old-fashioned way, blanketing the media with appearances. Recently she has spoken with Jay Leno, Regis Philbin, Jimmy Fallon and Charlie Rose, in addition to showing up at numerous other public events. Charming and self-effacing, Bening seems to be lessening the distance between herself and the Oscar, though it still seems destined to go to Natalie Portman for “Black Swan.” Will any of it make a difference? Oscar voting closes Tuesday, and after that only PricewaterhouseCoopers will know.
the question, armchair vacations are all the rage. Add a bubble bath. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — Let the right side of the brain rule today. Paint a picture. If you don't think you can paint, think again. Who says you have to follow the rules? Art is relative. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — It's time to write letters to special people. Communicate your love, admiration and respect for lasting impact. They weren't expecting it. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Try mundane activities with your eyes closed, like brushing teeth. Really notice the moment. You may discover something new in the familiar. It's a good metaphor. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Your ideas keep pouring out. Write them down. Learn a new creative hobby. Remember that the joy lies in the process and not necessarily the end result.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — It's time for quiet reflection. Meditate. Look into your heart. Listen to silence. Spend time with Mother Nature. She loves you unconditionally. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — The clouds are parting, and you see everything clearly now. Get a new notepad for doodling and writing it down. Don't buy on credit. Save up for what you need. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Be grateful for your work. Share your knowledge. You can contribute to others without spending a pretty penny. Offer kind words and the gift of your time. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Your social life just got busier. You may want to go on a long adventure. Be ready to have others who want to come along for the ride. Why not? MCT
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DISORDERS Continued from page 1 According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 10 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, and one million of those who have reported the disease are men. However, despite its treatability, anorexia has the highest premature fatality rate of any mental illness; it is underfunded and its causes are misunderstood. “It certainly has enough stigma on it for females,” Jill Kindy, sports dietitian and Health Education Coordinator at UK said. “But for men it can be even harder. In general guys don’t tend to ask for help, and women are more likely to. To
LIBYA Continued from page 1 about why they were gathered today.
“We felt compelled to make a stand and give a voice to the Libyan people...” MARIAM ADDARRET protester
“We felt compelled to make a stand and give a voice to the Libyan people, since they don’t have one,” Addaret said. “For over 40 years, Muammar Gaddafi has consistently demonstrated a flagrant disregard for the right of Libyan citizens to live in peace and dignity. He has shown the world he wouldn’t bat an eyelash at killing the entire Libyan nation as long as he can keep
be honest some of the guys I’ve had as patients have been the sickest because they wait so long to seek help,” she said. When the statistics are considered, it can still be easy to assume men might be less likely to develop an eating disorder. But according to Kindy, these disorders don’t develop alone, and other health problems that also don’t discriminate against gender are often contributing factors. “With any eating disorder you almost always have other conditions that go along with it, which is why it’s just as easy for a guy to develop (eating) disorders,” Kindy said. Kindy continued to say that women are not the only ones who suffer from mental
his power. The people of Libya are paying the ultimate price for freedom, they are sacrificing their lives so that others can live with dignity.” Suleiman Darrat, a professor of Islamic studies and a native of Libya, has been in the U.S. for about 26 years and said he feels that the protest gives those young people who have never been to their homeland a strong connection to their roots. “Keep in mind that all these young people you see here are born and raised in Lexington, in Kentucky,” Darrat said. “Many of them never went home, could not go home because of their situations of their parents, but still their connections to the homeland of their parents is so strong that they feel that they want to bring to their homeland of their parents the same values that they want to enjoy here.” Darrat led the group in singing the nation’s old national anthem “Libya, Libya, Libya.” There also were Egypt-
disorders along with their eating disorders. “Most of the time they go with other things mental disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and anxiety; and guys are just as likely to suffer from these mental disorders just as women.” According to Mary Bolin, director of the UK Counseling Center, the numbers do not reflect the fact that men are just as susceptible to these diseases as women. “Statistically, the reported prevalence rate for eating disorders in males is lower than for females,” Bolin said. “But males can experience any of the forms of disordered eating, exercise, or body image. Bolin says that gender does not play a role in the internel or external control is-
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Lexington residents protested Libyam Col. Muammar Gaddafi’s position on current protests and turmoil in the country. ian-Americans at the rally and others supporting the Libyan people in their fight for freedom. “Luebab (Ahmed) came in and told us about all his family members who are still in Libya and it really made me cry,” Tyler Miller, an undecided freshman minoring in Arabic studies said. “It made me upset, so I wanted to be out here.” Ahmed and others are
cesses of UK this school year including the Kentucky Satellite, the Gatton Business School CPA program, the Continued from page 1 Patterson School iPads, and Awesome end and has been funded through the Touch, a student company. “We do unique things here,” Todd end of 2011, according to Smith. At the meeting, many topics sur- said. “We take ideas and concepts and rounded President Lee Todd’s retire- apply them across the state.” Todd said the first ment and the hiring of December commencehis successor. “It is my ment ceremony was a A committee was “wonderful experiestablished to plan a responsibility to ence,” and that he celebration of the presrecruit and retain top would like to add “a idency of Todd. personal touch to the It was also estabtalent to this spring commencelished that the presiuniversity” ment.” dential search process Todd also adwould adhere to total LEE TODD dressed the contract exconfidentiality. The UK President tension of Athletic Diprocess would become rector Mitch Barnhart. open only if “all finalists “It is my responsibility to recruit agree.” There is a plan in place to bring the and retain top talent to this university,” preferred candidate to UK before a fi- Todd said. “I’d like to have done it a year ago.” nal hire is made. The College of Education DepartChief Information Officer Vince Klein presented on information tech- ment of Science, Technology, Enginology at UK and said there is a 51 neering and Math (STEM) was appercent growth among instructors us- proved by the board. The Telecommuing Blackboard. nications program has been renamed UK Distance Learning and the UK Media Arts and Studies. mobile application are also rapidly During the meetings, UK accepted growing, Klein said. more than $5.6 million in gifts and Todd spoke about many of the suc- pledges, according to a press release.
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CIA Continued from page 1 cover a wide range of topics such as the agency mission, potential career opportunities and the online application process. The agency representatives will primarily focus on employment opportunities for the finance officer position, which is a full-time position based in Washington D.C., with an annual salary ranging from $53,468 - $79,122. “The CIA would be a prestigious employer through counter terrorism efforts … these agencies are increasing hiring, likely to be an exciting and stimulating work environment,” Chris Clifford, an assistant finance professor said. Despite the primary focus being on a financial position, students in all majors are welcome to attend. “Any student interested in looking at job or internship opportunities should attend,” Jones said. “They (CIA) recruit psychology, different sciences, business, IT and medical majors.” Jones also suggested that students visit the agency’s website before attending the event, to see the full list of available employment opportunities. CIA employment requirements are
sues in ones life. “Regardless of gender, for some individuals there are issues of control of one’s life – which may take the form of regulating nutrition, exercise and perception of one’s body and appearance meeting some standard – internal or external,” Bolin said. Athletes who have to meet a certain weight requirement or need to appear physical, often reach higher rates. “Rates are often higher for males who must ‘make weight’ [jockeys, wrestlers, body builders, any sport with weight classes or limits] or where physical appearance is part of the ‘game’ – divers, gymnasts, dancers, skaters. For some males the ‘ideal’ is to be as thin as possible and still have muscle definition – be ripped,” Bolin said.
If you go What: CIA employment presentation When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. Where: Stuckert Career Center Admission: free
the same for both full-time employment and internship applicants — U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a medical evaluation, polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. Students who attend will have the opportunity to ask the agency representatives any questions they may have at the close of the presentation. Journalism sophomore Rachel Sarnovsky believes this type of employment opportunity does not present itself often. “I think it would be cool because the CIA to me is a secret service. Being able to learn more about it, or getting involved with it is a unique opportunity for students,” she said. Interviews for CIA positions will be conducted on Feb. 24. The event will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the James W. Stuckert Career Center.
spreading the word by contacting Libyans and posting videos and pictures on the Internet, so people can see what is happening inside Libya. “Now that this is finally going on, I am saddened about all the lives that are being lost for no reason,” Ahmed said. “But I’m also so happy and so proud to see the old Libyan flag waving in the second largest city of Libya.”
SG Continued from page 1 According to the SG filing and election procedures, president and vice president tickets must obtain 500 signatures, and senator-at-large candidates must obtain 200 signatures. Candidates need 2 percent of their college or 25 signatures, whichever is higher, and graduate students need 0.5 of the graduate school or 25 signatures, whichever is higher. Once students have turned these items in, the Election Board will certify the signatures the students turned in to make sure they are legitimate, Cox said. Mary Kate Fulton, chair of the Election Board, said a candidate’s platform will be based on his or her goals. “It really depends on what’s going on in the community at UK,” Fulton said. After all application materials are turned in, Cox said candidates must attend a meeting the Monday after the application deadline. If a candidate attends the meeting and his or her signatures are legitimate, he or she will be placed on the ballot, Cox said. Cox said members of SG can give a student voice to help reshape policies at UK because they are representatives of the campus community. Some recognizable names of former SG presidents include Gov. Steve Beshear, former Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry, and Dr. Britt Brockman, current chairman of the UK board of trustees. SG elections will be held March 3031 at several polling locations and online, according to the SG 2011 Spring Election Timeline. Uncertified results will be announced March 31. For more information, go to uksga.org.
Even with the prevalence and dangers of eating disorders, there is still inadequate funding.
“With any eating disorder you almost always have other conditions that go along with it...” JILL KINDY Health Education Coordinator
In 2005, the National Institutes of Health estimated that funding for anorexia treatment was $7 million,
while funding for Alzheimer’s disease, which affects less than half as many people, was $412 million. The outlook for the future may be calling for these numbers to change, however. “It is on the rise,” Kindy said. “It used to be a ‘middle class white girl disease,’ but now we are just as likely to see African American women men and even now international students. It is on the rise overall.” Those who need help taking the first step to recovering from an eating disorder can contact the University of Kentucky Counseling Center by dialing (859) 257-8701 or by visiting 201 Frazee Hall.
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Canuck it Trebek: Host vs. computer Instead of “suck it Trebek,” how about a “suck it Watson” after the events that unfolded last week? Watson, an IBMproduced supercomputer, created quite a stir when it handily defeated former “Jeopardy!” record-setting contestants, know-it-alls Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, in an exhibition NICK match on the long-runCRADDOCK ning quiz show where Kernel contestants supply the columnist questions to the answer. So, in one foul swoop, artificial intelligence made a mockery of the quiz show that Canadian Alex Trebek (Canada’s favorite son) has hosted since 1984 with style and aplomb. As host of the smart person’s version of “Wheel of Fortune,” Trebek remains ever stoic and gives the best snide “Ohh, I’m sorry” remarks when a contestant incorrectly answers “Voltaire” when a “Camus” was clearly necessary. Better yet, he displays great range in his acting ability, as he looks genuinely interested in the stories of the genius children who
periodically appear on the show and share their love of logic as it’s found in nature and quantum mechanics. Even in the face of IBM-produced avatar, Trebek, the consummate professional, showed the utmost respect to Watson, which finished the three-day challenge with a final score of $77,147, compared to Jennings’ $24,000 and Rutter’s $21,600. Watson used a complicated system of algorithms to parse clues by keywords and sentence fragments to generate responses to questions. Watson would then rank the best responses based on statistical probability and would buzz in only if its confidence level was above a certain threshold (basically, Watson had no figurative or literal balls). Watson’s designers gave an inside look as to how all this was made possible and explained that POWER7 processor-based systems blah, blah, blah, science, blah, blah, blah, more science. But the greatest revelation was how little appreciation of Trebek the designers of Watson seemed to possess. If you’re going to spend time making a computer with a sole purpose of doing well on “Jeopardy!” (why spend time helping people with this technology when we can finally put Jennings in his
Christian musician comes to CSF Andrew Peterson brings Psalm(ish) Night to UK By Mary Duffy features@kykernel.com
Every year the Christian Student Fellowship puts on a Psalm(ish) Night where instead of a spoken sermon, a singer, songwriter and storyteller will perform for students. On Thursday night, at 8 p.m., Andrew Peterson will perform at the CSF building for free. Peterson writes all of his work himself and plays acoustic guitar. “People know the CSF because of the water balloon fight at the beginning of the year or pancakes on Friday nights,” Brian Marshall, CSF's director said. “But we wanted to give students a chance to hang out and listen to good music and hear an honest story.” Peterson says that he is deeply influenced to share his happiness. “When I hear and see art it influences me on a deep level and it affects the thoughts and joy I have,” Peterson said. “It gives us a sense that there is something great and mysterious out there. A feeling that God has swept us up. When I tell my story, I hope that the audience can believe something they couldn't believe before.” Marshall said Peterson has an uncanny ability to tell a story. “(Peterson) just has this amazing ability to turn small stories into a gigantic picture,” Marshall said. Marshall believes that Peterson is the best Christian lyricist. “I love his storytelling. I've discussed this with other people and we agree that he's the best Christian lyricist in the country. He doesn't set God apart from life. He sings about human nature and I thought I'd love to have him do that live. I love his humility and how he lives a life with God.” Peterson's latest album “Counting Stars” was No. 5 on Christianity Today's top albums of 2010. “I think that it only really mattered because more people heard my music,” Peterson said. Peterson’s artistry is driven not by money and fame, but by impacting the lives of others. “What drives me is a sense of satisfaction,” Peterson said. “I want to move people. I want people to cry. I want to inspire 20 more people to buy the record.” Music isn't Peterson's only project. He's written a series of books called the Wingfeather Saga. “I love stories and I was kind of a nerdy kid in junior high school. I read a lot. I cared a little too much about music and movies, but I was more interested in guitar than
writing stories for a living,” he said. Peterson's wife of 16 years and his three kids inspired him to start writing stories.
“(Peterson) just has this amazing ability to turn small stories into a gigantic picture” BRIAN MARSHALL CSF director
“I'm always reading stories to them at night and in doing that it made me feel like I was 12 years old again. I was so moved by how the stories moved them.” It was a famous author who helped Peterson develop a stronger love for Christ. “I've always been a C.S. Lewis fan, Peterson said. He, more than any other person, has helped me love Jesus. He helped me think about Jesus in a whole new way. Look at Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia. I'm also a big Tolkien fan. I was intrigued by the fact that they were friends.” Lewis and Tolkien would always drink at this pub in Oxford sharing stories, critiquing each other and laughing with friends. Peterson visited this pub while in England on tour. “When I was in Oxford I sat in the backroom. This room was the Rabbit Room and I decided to create this replica, this online place to share and explore ideas and what happens when you gather with Christ to share adventures,” Peterson said. When Peterson takes the stage he says he has a tendency to over share. “I've never had a hard time going on stage, peterson said. Frederick Buechner once wrote, 'the story of one of us is the story of us all.' “What I believe is that there is a great darkness in the world. God is trying to hold back that darkness. What I want to do is go into the darkness with beautiful things and I want to shed light on the darkness,” Peterson said. Peterson welcomes people of all walks of life to come listen to his music with an open mind. “No one is allowed to dance,” Peterson says about his audience at his shows. “I'm only joking. Whomever comes to see me play is fine with me. What I hope is that the audience comes willing to listen. Come with an openness, and that applies to every nook and cranny of life. Stories are all around you. Around every corner is grace.”
place, right?) you should make it a big Trebek fan, but Watson exhibited no Trebekian adoration. How unbelievable. As the victor of this challenge, Watson netted itself $1 million, which it donated to charity proving, once again, that supercomputers still have a lot to learn. However, as a result of the show, you might ponder whether Man will eventually be replaced by machine. When the robot takeover might begin? If it will be a violent coup? Or, perhaps, the most important question of all: Does Trebek look better with or without his moustache that he shaved away in 2001 after three decades of upper lip company? This Canadian will be able to live in peace, even if my toaster becomes my overseer, if I know Trebek is cleanshaven and remains the best damn gameshow host in the universe.
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Capitol sleep-in highlights rights in 1st Amendment When protestors gathered at the Capitol over the weekend of Feb. 11 to convey a sense of immediacy in regards to halting mountaintop removal and strip mining to Gov. Steve Beshear, an underused right was put into action. Americans’ freedom to assemble and express a collective feeling is one that often falls to the wayside, taken for granted at times even. The importance for the general public to articulate its feelings and opinions to governmental officials is as elevated as ever if it wants results. A democracy is intended to be just that: a government that is run by the people and that is fit for the people of this nation. Individuals around the country seem to have let the concept this country was founded on slip away from them. In this instance, Kentuckians concerned about an elected official’s actions pertaining to destruction of their home state’s environment staged a gathering of environmentalists to get their point across. Though coal extraction from the Commonwealth is controversial and forces Kentucky residents to choose a side, the actuality that the act of protesting is possible from any view is a common movement all can take part in. That significance is a bonding concept on its own. But some individuals don’t believe the liberties of free speech and assembly afforded to U.S. citizens are universally understood. “This action is one part of a historical struggle and an Appalachian struggle,” protester Martin Mudd said in a Feb. 14 Kernel article. “Also, really important to me is that we exercise our democracy — true democracy in my mind is participatory and representative. That’s not the way it is right now.”
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Three reasons why coal protesters get it wrong LETTER TO THE EDITOR Every now and again anti-coal sentiment flares up among the urbanites in central Kentucky. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that most of them seem to have minimal connection to coal mining country, but that’s why I’m writing this article: to inform. Here are three points they seem to miss about a government-controlled (or highly regulated) coal industry. 1. Coal is the only thing eastern Kentucky has. Poverty is rampant in eastern Kentucky. This is a fact. I’ve experienced this first hand. Of my large family in Appalachia, the only ones among them who aren’t straddling the poverty line have coal jobs, and they pay shockingly well. With a little bit of training and dedication, a coal job can make you nearly $100,000 a year. I occasionally wonder why I pass it up so I can just come out of college unemployed. It’s dangerous, but so are most jobs that don’t involve sitting in an office all day. If Frankfort decided to shut down coal, what little prosperity that troubled region has would quickly die. Just to add another dimension to it, it would probably drive a portion of my family, and many, many others into deeper financial trouble. 2. Coal keeps energy cheap. Coal produces 94 percent of energy in Kentucky. This means that every tax or arbitrary regulation we put on coal will increase the electric bill for this state. Now, it’s easy to see this as a nonissue if you have plenty of money to waste, but let me tell you, winter electric bills suck. If they rose significantly, I would
probably have to move home, as I’m sure many students would consider. But at least I have an out. Imagine the Kentucky’s poor when energy bills continue to rise. Making our energy more expensive would just increase state poverty, lead to more reliance on state programs furthering our debt and scare away would-be businesses. 3. More government control isn’t helping things. The more control government has of an industry, the more prone to corruption politicians will be. Huge regulatory powers in the hands of state and local bureaucrats is a scary thing, and spreads to other government sectors. Why wouldn’t corporations fund campaigns and slide money under the table if they needed politicians and bureaucrats to give them permission and funds to undergo certain projects? When this corruption gets going, certain governmentbacked corporations start to get preferential treatment over other groups, and don’t get cracked down on when they honestly break the law and disrespect the lives and property of others. Extensive government control creates a corrupt and unjust system. So there are my three points. Coal isn’t perfect. Even still, I think these three points make a case for leaving coal alone that I think many people often marginalize or forget. So next time you get passionately anti-coal, consider these points, and how anti-coal policy will impact the lives of Kentuckians.
M. Nolan Gray Philosophy and political science freshman
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6 | Wednesday, February 23, 2011 sports
On the road again: Cats head to Arkansas
A senior leader hopes to finish her UK career on a winning note
By Chandler Howard choward@kykernel.com
UK head coach John Calipari couldn’t have been more serious when he said he knows why his team played so well in its last two games. “We were at home.” But with the regular season winding down and every game having postseason implications, the Cats have to go on the road two more times before the conference tournament. The first matchup of which comes Wednesday at Arkansas. UK (19-7, 7-5 Southeastern Conference) has struggled when traveling in conference play this season, notching only one win to five losses. “We’ve played fairly well on the road, and we’ve given ourselves a chance to win every game,” Calipari said. “We’ve lost five nail-biters. We’ve been up 18 and made it a five-point game three different times. We’ve been down 18, made it a one-point game with the ball and then lost twice. We’ve just got to finish some games off.” Though optimistic, Calipari said the team must bring its best stuff Wednesday night or it could find itself empty on the road again. Arkansas (16-10, 5-7 SEC) is 4-2 in the conference at home this season, including a five-point victory over SEC West-leading Alabama on Jan. 15. The win came on the shoulders of junior Rotnei Clarke, a guard Calipari said will be a key factor in whether or not UK is able to come away with a win. “He’s shooting deep threes. He can do to us what (Vanderbilt sophomore guard John) Jenkins did to us … He’s really good, but so are their other guards. This is a team that is dangerous.” The Cats met the Razorbacks only once last season,
Dunlap’s collegiate career winding down
By T.J. Walker sports@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY SCOTT HANNIGAN | STAFF
UK’s lone road win in the SEC was at South Carolina. The Cats hope to get their second in Arkansas. romping them 101-70 at Rupp Arena. But UK knows they have a target on their backs in opposing arenas. “We feel like we’re prepared, we expect (to have Arkansas’ best shot),” junior Darius Miller said. “We’re good, ready to go and confident. We just have to stay focused and give them a good run. We know we’ll be going into a packed house. “There’s not really anymore pressure because it’s a road game. We just have to play the best we can.” Being a team led by inexperienced freshmen, no matter how efficient, is one of the primary reasons Calipari said his team has been struggling on the road. Upperclassman Miller said the team has been more focused as of late in an attempt to best prepare for the conclusion of the regular season, thinking little of the SEC
tournament at this point. “We just always talk about the stretch we have coming up,” he said. “Coach Cal tries to make a good point of taking it one game at a time, so that’s what we try to do.” Calipari credits the improvements in practice to shorter sessions. “Normally, at this time of the year we’re practicing an hour to an hour and 15 minutes,” he said. “This years team just has so much to do, we can’t just say we’re good where we are. We’re not good where we are.” Though Calipari said his team is working harder each week to improve, he knows the road won’t be easy. “Every game from here on out is a war,” Calipari said. “We’ve got two more road games. After that, everything is neutral, and our fans are everywhere. But let’s use these to get better.”
One of the most prolific players to ever wear a UK women’s basketball jersey only has one home game remaining. UK’s senior forward Victoria Dunlap came into the season with lofty expectations, being named preseason Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and a preseason AllAmerican. And instead of backing down, Dunlap has shined. Dunlap has already been nominated to the following prestigious lists: Wade Trophy Watch List, Naismith Top 30 Midseason Watch List, John R. Wooden Top 20 Midseason Watch List and Pepsi Celebration of Champions. For the most part, Dunlap is content with how the season has played out. “I’m happy we have a pretty good record right now, so I’m satisfied with that, but obviously the losses — I’m not proud of them,” Dunlap said. “You learn from those losses and try to move forward.” No. 20 UK’s (20-7, 9-5 Southeastern Conference) season has been filled with ups and downs, starting downhill when a key player that made things easier for Dunlap was injured at the beginning of the season. In the summer of 2010, senior guard Amber Smith injured her knee and was ruled out for the season, forcing Dunlap into an even greater role than before. The role pushed Dunlap to focus more on the team than herself. “It’s been okay, being the type of person I am and coming off of last year, I guess that I can say that I’ve been more comfortable with the role I have been in,” Dunlap said. “Personally, I need to make sure the teammates know what’s going on.” Recovery went better than expected for Smith, and she had a chance to come back for postseason play this season but opted to take the medical redshirt, allowing her to play all of next season. Dunlap’s numbers haven’t suffered from the absence of Smith, though. In the SEC, Dunlap ranks first in scoring and steals, second in field goal percentage, fourth in rebounding and fifth in blocks.
“As an individual, I think having the same mindset and working hard and putting up a lot of shots and being more comfortable with my shots and my game has been pretty consistent, but more of my effort is being a part of the team,” Dunlap said. Dunlap’s career has been one that will go down in UK lore. She ranks top six in nearly every statistical category, from career points, scoring average, field goals made, rebounds, double-doubles, blocks and steals. Dunlap’s legendary career came as no surprise for fans, who have seen the Cats’ expectations rise each season since Dunlap has been at UK. The average attendance since Dunlap has been at UK has also risen. In the top 10 attendances in Memorial Coliseum history, Dunlap has played in four of the games. While her time is running out in a blue uniform, Dunlap is appreciating each moment. “I try not to think about (my career winding down), but I try and cherish every moment that I have, being here being with my coaches and staff ... and my teammates,” Dunlap said. “It’s an offset right now, but obviously I have to think about it because it’s coming up pretty soon, so I’m just trying to be positive right now.”
PHOTO BY MIKE WEAVER | STAFF
Senior Victoria Dunlap prepares for her final game in Memorial Coliseum.