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Fighting the problem Program raises awareness about prescription drugs By Melody Bailiff news@kykernel.com
As deaths due to drug poisoning climb to the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., UK pharmacy students are bringing a new program to campus in attempt to prevent prescription drug abuse. GenerationRx is a patient care project that started at Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in 2007. The program seeks to increase public awareness of prescription medication abuse and encourages the community to actively work to prevent abuse.
“It is extremely important to bring this initiative to the state .” CASEY COMBS UK Pharmacy student
“We know from national data that the abuse of prescription drugs exceeds that of all illicit street drugs combined, besides marijuana,” Dr. Kenneth Hale, associate dean at OSU College of Pharmacy said. “These drugs are becoming the drugs of choice in our culture, and that creates a public health dilemma.” Hale, who works with the GenerationRx initiative, said unintentional drug poisoning is the leading cause of accidental death in 15 states, Kentucky and Ohio among them. He said he hopes to correct perceptions of these drugs. Since the average age of addiction is 21, pharmacy students at UK have taken it upon themselves to start the GenerationRx initiative at UK. They want to warn colleagues of the dangers and legal implications that can arise from prescription drug abuse. “Kentucky has a pretty high abuse rate, so we think it is extremely important to bring this initiative to the state,” UK pharmacy student Casey Combs said. “We’re not saying that it’s the students, but the abuse is in their communities, and we want to inform them of the problems.” To kick off this program, UK’s Jared Combs will speak to students Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Combs, who works at UK’s pharmacy, has fought the battle with prescription drug abuse. He was arrested twice on the job, once in Hazard and once in Pikeville, because of his addiction. After attending two treatment facilities and moving to Lexington, Combs said he got his life back on track. He has been sober since 2000 and works at the UK pharmacy. He authored “Incomprehensible Demoralization: An Addict Pharmacist’s Journey to Recovery” and will tell students of his own life trials as well as present statistics about prescription drug abuse in college- aged students. There will be a Q&A session with Combs after he speaks, allowing students to have a discussion. “In this country every day, 7,000 people abuse a drug for their first time, 2,500 of those are teens, and every 19 minutes someone dies from drug poisoning,” Hale said. Giveaways, like Starbucks and Pazzo’s gift cards, will be raffled off to students, and Combs may bring a few of his books to give away.
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Students visited with Student Wellness Ambassadors for spring break information on the walkway between Rose Street and W.T. Young Library.
Vacationing the right way Student Wellness Ambassadors help students prepare for spring break By Drew Teague news@kykernel.com
One student group is trying to make midterm week feel like spreak break while preparing students for their actual spring break. The Student Wellness Ambassadors have planned Spring Break Relax and Refresh in conjunction with University Health Services to promote safe practices for students who may be going
across the country for spring break. Nicole Hayes, a broadcast journalism senior and
If you go What: Fuel Your Bod When: Tuesday at 6-8 p.m. Where: Johnson Center Admission: Free
Robert Mock’s decisions have a great impact on the lives of UK students. On Tuesday Mock, UK’s vice president of Student Affairs, will give the Final Word lecture “We Are Student Affairs” at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Theater.
If you go What: Final Word lecture When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. Where: Student Center Theater Admission: Free and open to the public Mock’s talk is one in a series hosted by the Student Activities Board, and the
istry freshman, who is a Student Wellness Ambassador, said the goal of the organization is improved student health. Throughout the events students will get information about how to keep healthy during all the various types of harm they could encounter during spring break. “Student Wellness Ambassadors focus on alcohol awareness, drug awareness See BREAK on page 2
Two freshmen awarded for work on civics act By Jarrod Thacker news@kykernel.com
Leader discusses involvement By Gary Hermann
Hayes also said the events will have great prizes for those who can attend, from things you can use around campus for school or bring with you to the beach on spring break. “We’re giving out all kinds of cool prizes,” Hayes said. Hayes said some of the prizes include gift certificates to Malone’s, Sun Tan City and UK Bookstore. Derrick Lewis, a chem-
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president of the Student Wellness Ambassadors, said the three- day event is put on to help students be aware of health dangers during their spring break trips. “The Spring Break Relax and Refresh is three days, three events,” Hayes said. “On Tuesday (the event is) Fuel Your Bod; it’s at the Johnson Center. On Wednesday its Grab Bag Station, which is located by Whitehall Classroom Building.”
Joining the ranks of those such as Elvis Presley and former President Ronald Reagan, two UK students were awarded the highest civilian status in Kentucky on March 3. Journalism freshmen Gary Hermann and Lindsey Austin were given the honor of Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Secretary of State Elaine Walker for their involvement in the drafting of the Henry Clay-Sandra Day O’Connor Civic Education Act. Their work is the product of a Project Citizen initiative established by the Kentucky Advocates for Civic Education to address Project Citizen is a national movement in which students address a public dilemma and attempt to solve it. UK Journalism Professor and KACE board member Buck Ryan said he was
event is free and open to the public. According to a news release, the Final Word lectures address the question, “What would you lecture about if it were going to be the last one you ever give?” “We are super excited to have Dr. Mock give this talk,” Sabrina Hounshell of the Student Activities Board said. “He’s really funny and has a lot of good stories. He’s a fabulous speaker.” According to the news release, Mock worked for the University of Arkansas, Pepsi as an engineer and served in the military before coming to UK. He holds degrees from Southern Illinois, Arkansas and Harvard. “At UK, Mock overSee WORD on page 2
inspired to create this “super” Project Citizen when former Secretary of State Trey Grayson noticed that the “I’m Just a Bill” Schoolhouse Rock segment no longer adequately described the legislative process since lobbyists are not represented in the video. “I proposed that we ask kids to draft a bill, modeled after the Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Education Act that passed last year in Florida, and then lobby for it as an innovative way to teach civic education.” Ryan said. The Henry Clay-Sandra Day O’Connor Civic Education Act proposes several different ways to help reintroduce the study of civics into grades K-12 and public post-secondary institutions. Under the guidelines of the bill, some changes include dedicated civics classes that would be required at various grade levels, in addition to mandatory threehour community service at the high school level.
However, the purpose of drafting the act was not as much providing a catalyst for change, but rather being a learning experience for students. Hermann and Austin worked with students from Lexington schools Tates Creek High School and Christ the King School and used their opinions in the creation of the bill. Austin, who writes for the Kernel, said they repeated this process several times. “By including local school children in the legislative process, they get a hands-on experience of it and an even richer educational experience,” Austin said. Hermann, who also writes for the Kernel, said they were awarded their titles while lobbying for sponsorship in Frankfort with students from Tates Creek High School and See COLONELS on page 2
Program offers sex education and advice By Genevieve Adams news@kykernel.com
In light of the government’s recent vote to cut federal funding to clinics like Planned Parenthood, one local group is starting a campaign to inform people of what they think is the importance of these clinics. A few weeks ago, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Pence Amendment, which would
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cut all Title X funding, or any federal funding, to Planned Parenthood. Shevawn Akers and Jennifer Johnson are trying to raise awareness of what they think this clinic can do for Lexington. Akers, a social worker in Lexington, and Johnson, a local sex education advocate, are two supporters and promoters of the program “Safe is Sexy,” and both plan to inform people about
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the importance of clinics like Planned Parenthood and how the termination of Title 10 funding will impact Lexington. Akers said they organized for people who support their cause to mail postcards to Kentucky’s U.S. Senators. “I want to write on here, ‘We’re watching your vote!’” Akers said. Akers and Johnson plan to change the sometimes
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negative associations of Planned Parenthood in hopes people will see the good it can do for low-income people and Lexington as a city. “People against abortion, they see Plan Parenthood as just ‘baby killers’ or ‘evil doers,’” Akers said. “And see, since the government gives them money for pap-smears, HIV tests, STD testing, that means federal government is funding abortions, which just isn’t the
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case.” Akers said her mission is to educate the people of Lexington on why it’s important to keep Planned Parenthood in business. “We don’t like abortions any more than the anti-abortion people,” Akers said. “However, you know without comprehensive sex education, without access to low-priced birth control, without access to free conSee SEX on page 2
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Passports available through student I.D. office By Jarrod Thacker news@kykernel.com
Future academic globetrotters don’t have to worry about where they can obtain their passport. The WildCard ID Center, located in the Student Center, has been accepting passport applications as of January 2010, whereas before students interested in traveling abroad would have to locate a participating post office. Every aspect of the process, including the photo, is done in the WildCard office. “We wanted to provide the service only after we felt comfortable with the process, had all the supplies we needed and worked out logistics
BREAK Continued from page 1 and health,” Lewis said. “We are trying to promote safer activities during spring break. Right now we are trying to attract people with the free drinks, but in doing so they will be getting information on how to better prepare
for having the operation reside (here),” Karen Doyle, operation manager of the WildCard ID Center, said. Doyle explained that the application process to become a passport acceptance facility was a difficult transition and took about a year to complete. Training was difficult to schedule due to distance from preparation facilities, in addition to learning the stringent guidelines required by government officials. Currently, three members of the WildCard ID office are trained to provide the service. Anthony Ogden, the director of education abroad, said having a pass-
and while on spring break protect their bodies.” Hayes reiterated the goal of having students be healthy during spring break so they return ready for classes to begin again. “We feel like this is a good program because first off, we are paired with University Health Services,” Hayes said. “Our mission fits
port acceptance facility makes it a lot easier on students interested in the studying abroad. He also discussed the importance of establishing an international identity to remain competitive. “If you graduate from this or any institutionwithouthavinginternational experience or knowledge, you’re just going to be behind ... it’s not an option,” Ogden said. “Everyone’s working in close partnership to make sure you can have a meaningful internationalexperience.” The passport acceptance service at the WildCard ID Center is not an exclusive service to students; anyone can use it. As of last year, 32 percent of the
exactly with their mission, which is to educate students, and for this event we want students to be healthy and come back from spring break, especially since so many things happen.” Fuel Your Bod will be at the Johnson Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
615 applications were submitted by non-students or employees. Those applicants were referred to the center only by the government’s official website, http://www.travel.state.gov. No other advertisements have been done for the service other than withtheEducationAbroadprogram. Anyone interested in submitting a passport application can make an appointment by calling 859-2571378 or by walking-in at the WildCard ID office. Applicants must have the necessary standard governmental documentation available and be prepared to pay the full fees with check or money order.
SEX Continued from page 1 doms and that kind of thing, there are going to be more unwanted pregnancies and unexpected pregnancies, and that’s the frustration.” Johnson, who said she believes the problem of teen pregnancy is rooted in lack of sex education in schools, said if the clinic loses funding, opportunities to learn deteriorate. Johnson said most of the work done at Planned Parenthood with teenagers is educa-
COLONELS Continued from page 1 Christ the King School. “I was actually taking photos of the other people receiving the title of Colonel when I received mine,” Hermann said. “I heard that Patrick Keal, special assistant to the secretary of state, had been working on
Music festival goes country LOS ANGELES — The annual Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, Calif., which turns 5 this year, is always buoyed by the richly eclectic swath of music its organizers assemble. It's a glowing example of the possibility for peaceful coexistence between the hyper-polished acts that monopolize the country radio airwaves and the grittier acts that keep the soul of country music alive. The former camp is well represented at the top of this year's two-day bill April 30 and May 1 in the Jimmy Buffett-soaked hits of Kenny Chesney, the relentlessly sunshiny pop-country of Rascal Flatts and don't-mess-with-me assertiveness of Carrie Underwood. What makes this year's Stagecoach lineup particularly tantalizing is the first West Coast appearance in ages by country queen Loretta Lynn, who demonstrated forcefully with her Jack Whiteproduced 2004 album, "Van Lear Rose," that she's still got a few surprises up those puffy ballroom-gown sleeves she adores. Another
recently rejuvenated veteran who steps into the spotlight is Leon Russell, one of the first rockers to let his country-freak flag fly in the '70s with roots albums he made under the pseudonym Hank Wilson. Ricky Skaggs, who helped usher in a new era of traditional country in the '80s, has focused in recent years on bluegrass and gospel music. But the multi-instrumentalist revealed recently that he's strapping on an electric guitar this year to revisit his deep trove of country hits. Stagecoach also typically offers up bona fide left-field delights, and this year that includes the West Coast debut of the Cleverlys. This whimsical Nashville outfit applies no-joke instrumental chops and multi-part vocals to material including Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)," Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" and British prog-rock band Yes' "Owner of a Lonely Heart." Gentlemen, start your yodels. MCT
Read the Kernel. 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 — Be creative with money. You can make a dollar stretch a long way. The tendency for the next two days is to focus on the material. Don't forget: It's just stuff. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Life works today. You have all the tools at your disposal. Dress to impress, and go ahead and appreciate yourself. You've earned it. You're great just the way you are. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — Yoga, meditation or both can help you regain balance. Breathe in, breathe out and listen. The challenges ahead will bring hidden rewards. Seek opportunity. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Surround yourself with friends. Today is perfect to start a project. Express
yourself like you haven't before. New actions get new results. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Have you ever considered being involved in a creative community project? Today's a good day for action. It's a great way to meet the neighbors and build something to share. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — If you could tele-transport yourself anywhere, where would it be? Long-distance travel is on the menu today and so is a powerful imagination. Close your eyes and go. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Your own personal weather forecast may be cloudy today. Dress for the worst, and expect the best. That way, the sun breaking through becomes a sweet surprise. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Invent new partnerships. Join a sports or creative team, just for fun. It's time to practice those social skills before they get rusty.
Game on. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Take care of your health. Don't get consumed by a difficult domestic situation. Listen to an elder who has something to contribute. Plan the vacation of your dreams. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Admit it: At least once, you've been to a museum and thought that a four-year-old (or even yourself) could paint better than that. Go ahead: Make art history. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Use your newfound energy to create something beautiful at home. It doesn't have to be material beauty. You can create a new idea or a sacred space. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Words come easily. Write down your thoughts, not worrying if they're in order, or grammatically correct. Notice your environment, and give it extra attention. MCT
Continued from page 1 sees all of Student Affairs, which includes the Office of Student Involvement, the Student Center and Residence Life,” according to the news release. One major project Mock is currently working on is the renovation of the Student Center. Hounshell said she believes students can greatly benefit from Mock’s lecture. “This will be a good talk for anyone involved with student affairs or wants to get involved with student affairs because he is so knowledgeable,” Hounshell said. “He will talk about getting involved early on, finding something you are passionate about and sticking with it.”
tion and prevention. Programs like “Let’s Talk” allow teens and their parents to talk about their morals as a family and where they stand on sex education, the mission being based on prevention. “We know a lot of information teenagers get about sex is from each other,” Johnson said. “Unfortunately most of the time it’s inaccurate, so the more you can equip teenagers with accurate information to share with their peers it can be an empowering experience and it can reduce the risks, reduce the myths and help them make their decisions.”
making us Colonels, but I didn't know I was getting the award for sure until my name was announced.” Kelley West of Christ the King School, Jennifer Fraker of Tates Creek High School and Buck Ryan were also given the title of Kentucky Colonel for their roles in the bill. The 8th and 9th grade students who joined them in
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Frankfort were awarded special “ambassador” honors. In addition, the group also took home the support of State Senators Kathy Stein and Alice Forgy Kerr, who announced they would co-sponsor the Henry ClaySandra Day O'Connor Act composed by the students in the next legislative session, which should occur next fall.
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Lexington Athletic Club is now hiring for a front desk position. Morning and evening hours available. Please apply in person or send resume to kbrown@athleticclubs.org Asst. Manager Needed. Flexible hours, Competitive Pay. Close to Campus. Awesome Emp Discount. Once Upon A Child. 859-276-0006 Day Time Staff Needed. Competitive Pay. Close to Campus. Awesome Emp Discount. Once Upon a Child. 859-276-000 Someone Needed to provide Homecare for elderly and disabled. Variable hours. $8/hour. 859-309-0081 Year-round part-time position as a medical office assistant. Late afternoons, early evenings M-F. Start at $10/hr. Send resume to djmarwil@aol.com Early Childhood/Elementary Education Majors. Tots Landing is hiring for Full-time and Part-time positions, Monday-Friday, weekends off. Will work with school schedules. Call 263-7028 to set up an interview. Value City Furniture has Part-Time Warehouse and Customer Service Positions Available. Applicants must be available for some days, nights and weekends. Background check and Drug Test are required. Please apply in person @ 2321 Sir Barton Way in Hamburg.
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4 | Tuesday, March 8, 2011 sports
Liggins up to defensive form against Vols By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
Within the five-on-five battle of basketball is the one-on-one matchups across the floor. UK head coach John Calipari only saw one player who did that for the majority of UK’s win over Tennessee. “DeAndre (Liggins) was the only one who went out to say, ‘I’m ruining your day. This is you, and this is me,’” Calipari said. “You have to take those personal challenges.” Liggins rose to the personal challenge in his usual emotional way. At one point, Liggins was jawing with players and officials, and Calipari had to tell him “enough” from the sideline. Later, Brandon Knight had to pull Liggins’ arms down as he semiprotested a call. Tennessee head coach Bruce Pearl said he understood talking is part of the game, but he doesn’t care for it. Pearl also said he wished he had let Hopson guard Liggins instead of Doron Lamb. “Liggins can’t score on Scotty,” Pearl said, according to Wes Rucker of GoVolsExtra. “Scotty can score on Liggins.” In two games, Hopson has scored 24 points on 5-for-18 shooting. In the most recent edition, Knight said all Liggins wanted to do was guard Hopson.
Hopson, however, gave less credit to the personal matchup with Liggins. “Kentucky just threw good defensive schemes at me,” Hopson said in a muted tone after the game. “It’s not just Liggins. I fouled him out, so it’s not just Liggins.” Reggie Miller, the color commentator for the game, didn’t see it the same way. “Reggie Miller, all he wanted to talk about was DeAndre Liggins,” Calipari said. “He said second half, (UK) played well, but DeAndre Liggins was the difference for your team. Only one that showed in the first half and really guarded Hopson in the second half.” UK teammates also gave credit to Liggins for playing his customary defense. Since he was in foul trouble, however, it wasn’t just him. Knight complimented Lamb for his play guarding him. Knight also complimented Darius Miller for his spot duty, but Miller rebuked him. “I didn’t really guard him,” Miller said, laughing. “But DeAndre did a great job, as always.”
Vargas dunk earns applause Another player who stepped up? Eloy Vargas, who scored
three points in seven minutes. That included one stretch in which he got fouled after an offensive rebound, blocked Steven Pearl on the defensive end and then dunked after receiving a pass next to the rim. “He hasn’t made those now,” Calipari said. “That’s the one that gets blocked by the 4-foot-8 guard.”
Inbounds plays gets UK quick points Two encouraging plays for UK against Tennessee: scoring four easy points off inbounds plays, while giving up none. Frequently, the inbounds play will go to Knight in the corner — like the last second of Ole Miss and a few times against Tennessee — so UK adjusted to get players free under the basket. “We did a couple things different because of how they play,” Calipari said. “They stop you from throwing it in, they steal, they trap. They shift the inbounders away from basket, and away from the corner. So we did things under the basket.” Those points were part of the difference in a six-point win. “In a game like this, when you’re in this kind of war, if they’re not scoring on out-ofbounds plays and you get three buckets, that’s huge,” Calipari said.
PHOTO BY LATARA APPLEBY | STAFF
DeAndre Liggins guards Scotty Hopson in the first half of UK’s win over Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sunday.
UK steady in rankings, Knight ties a record UK is ranked No. 15 and No. 16 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, respectively. UK guard Brandon Knight was awarded Southeastern Conference Player of the Week for his performances against Vanderbilt and Tennessee. It was his sixth time receiving the honor this season, tying the NCAA record set in 1991 by James “Hollywood” Robinson.
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Campus area plans big time for Fat Tuesday By Luke Glaser features@kykernel.com
Some local restaurants and bars will be bringing out the beads and cuisine to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras week can leave some students from areas where the celebration is a major holiday missing home. “Lexington lacks the tradition and history,” Phil Schulte, a sophomore forestry major from Mobile, Ala., said. “There are no Mardi Gras societies here.” But that won’t stop Schulte from celebrating. “Come Fat Tuesday I will be wearing beads and ordering gumbo ya-ya from Bourbon n’ Toulouse,” Schulte said.
Bourbon n’ Toulouse, a local Cajun eatery, is rolling out the carpet for their biggest day of the year. “It will be really busy right out of the gate.” said co-owner Will Pieratt, “Traditionally it’s the most lively party,” The party starts at 6 p.m. with a live crawfish boil using crawfish caught fresh in Louisiana on Tuesday morning and flown to Lexington. Bourbon n’ Toulouse will serve the traditional King Cake all day and will have several drink specials. Guests can cap it off with live music from the Tallboys and alligator etouffe (made with real gator). In an e-mail to the Kernel, Bourbon n’ Toulouse coowner Kevin Heathcoat said
customers are allowed to take their food to the Chevy Chase Inn or The Beer Trappe, and the party will incorporate the entire Chevy Chase business area. “Buddy's Bar and Grill will be doing their own crawfish boil as well as running cajun food and drink specials all night,” Heathcoat said. “Charlie Brown's will have cajun food specials as will the Lexington Seafood Co., and The Beer Trappe will be serving various New Orleans beers.
The Chevy Chase Inn will be serving traditional Hurricane's with commemorative glass as well as hosting a great night of music.” “It’s a lot of fun,” Pieratt said. “If you want to do it right, you come here.” Two Keys Tavern will celebrate Fat Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. “We’re going to have goldfish racing, a DJ onstage, $2 wells, $2 drafts and $4 SoCo & lime,” manager
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Within the past week and a half, one major fashion designer has faced the consequences for his shocking drunken behavior during the start of Paris Fashion Week. One late night last week in the beautiful city of Paris, 50-year-old British designer John Galliano decided to have a drink—or two—or three at a local bar. A few French locals tried starting conversation with him after realizing who he was. In case you are unfamiliar with Mr. Galliano (It’s OK, that’s what I’m here for), he’s been the man behind the infamous fashions of Christian Dior for the past 15 years. OK. Back to the beautiful night in Paris. Upon trying to start conversation with the well-known designer, the French locals were surprised by his hateful, drunken, offensive, antiSemitic response to their inquiry. As one could imagine, the locals were beyond offended by the remarks. Luckily, the conversation was being recorded during Galliano’s anti-Semitic rant—and that’s all she wrote. The video went viral across the Internet for all to see, including fellow Dior colleagues and representatives.
Lent, and many on-campus groups are taking advantage of the opportunity. The Newman Center will be offering beignets and coffee in the Café du Monde style from 7 to 10 a.m. “We’ve done a Mardi Gras event every year for the last 25 years.” Newman Center Music Director Mary Weber Bane said. Let the good times roll, Bane said. “Laissez les bons temps rouler.”
It will be really busy right out of the gate. Traditionally, it’s the most lively party.” Will Pieratt, co-owner of Bourbon n’Toulouse
Dior loses famous designer after an anti-Semitic rant SHELISA MELENDEZ
Nick Carreiro said, referring to the popular drink that originated in New Orleans. Two Keys will also be handing out the traditional Mardi Gras beads and masks. “We expect it to be a good night here,” Carreiro said. “It usually is.” Students under 21, or those hampered by midterms, will have plenty of other options to celebrate. Mardi Gras has its roots in religion as a period of festivity before the season of
As the face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume, Academy Award winner Natalie Portman was disgusted with Galliano’s behavior. “In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr. Galliano in any way,” Portman said in a statement. Galliano was fired from Dior on March 1.
Before the models took the cat walk at the Christian Dior fashion show on March 4, Dior Chief Executive Sidney Toledano addressed the audience about her disapproval of their former designer’s anti-Semitic remarks. “It has been deeply painful to see the Dior name associated with the disgraceful statements attributed to its designer, however brilliant he may be,” Toledano said. According to a New York Times article, on March 2, the Paris prosecutor announced that Mr. Galliano would stand trial for racial insults. In the same NYT article, Galliano released a statement about his actions. “I only have myself to blame and I know that I must face up to
my own failures and that I must work hard to gain people’s understanding and compassion. To start this process I am seeking help and all I can hope for in time is to address the personal failure which led to these circumstances and try and earn people’s forgiveness,” he said. Aside from designing for the Christian Dior brand, Galliano has his own line. Although many were skeptical if the fashion show for his fall/winter 2011-2012 ready-towear collection would still take place, it did … in a more subtle way. On Sunday, company executives decided to “tone down” the elaborate, blockbuster Galliano show, which has become a trademark for the fashion house, to a more “lowkey presentation.” However, the garments were still the beyond brilliantly constructed pieces that have come to be expected from the creative mastermind. Galliano was not in attendance at the small showing for his collection. He is rumored to be in a rehab center in Arizona. According to an ABC News article, Galliano’s trial should take place between April and June and he could face up to six months in prison and $31,000 in fines if convicted. Unlike the media-crazed Charlie Sheen, John Galliano is cleary not #winning. Shelisa is a junior journalism and senior merchandising, apparal and textiles major. Follow her on Twitter @KernelMelendez.
Trivia night tests basketball knowledge By Corey Hord features@kykernel.com
Students can take a break from midterms this week and test their knowledge of the NCAA tournament and the UK men’s basketball program in the Cat’s Den Tuesday at 7 p.m. Which UK men’s basketball coach had the nickname “The Baron?” Who won the NCAA Championship in 1948 and 1949? If you answered, Adolph Rupp and UK respectively, then the trivia night may allow you and other basketball gurus to put away your brackets and compete for prizes. “It’s a way for people to test their random sports facts and their NCAA tournament knowledge,” Hannah Sloan, the event coordinator for the Cat’s Den said. “We have certain gift cards available to students.” “This is an opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge,” Jeremy Ridgeway, who is also an event coordinator, said. Ridgeway said some students who aren’t involved in sports but love basketball will have the opportunity to “showcase their talents” through this event. As always, the Cat’s Den will have free popcorn.
Sloan welcomes students to a “laid back sports-themed atmosphere,” where they will assess their NCAA knowledge via PowerPoint. “I’m going for the competition,” Joe Leavell, a kineseology and health promotion senior, said. “I know a lot about the NCAA.” “Not only will the NCAA
If you go What: NCAA Trivia Night When: Tuesday at 7 p.m. Where: Cat’s Den Admission: Free Trivia Night be a great event to spend time with friends, but it’s going to be fun for all those competitive spirits out there,” Cece Simandl, a Cat’s Den coordinator who also plans to attend the event, said. “We go to UK, we love our sports here and I think NCAA Trivia Night will help get everyone even more pumped for March Madness,” Simandl said. The event is free and the trivia questions will cover knowledge from the first NCAA tournament in 1939 to the present, as well as some Wildcat trivia.
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