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Wildcat Market, a convenience store, is now open on the corner of Columbia Avenue and Oldham Avenue. The store plans to expand to serve hot meals.
Wildcat welcome New store opens in area near South Campus By Brooke McCloud news@kykernel.com
The living is easy on the corner of Columbia Avenue and Oldham Court. Curiosity springs as people drive by examining the Wildcat Market that opened February 23. It is a locally owned convenient store located in the middle of a heavily studentpopulated area. “We want to make this place a UK tradition,” Frank Bargo, co-owner of Wildcat Market, said. A large, red screen door is left open, allowing tunes from bands like Sublime, the Steve Miller Band and Hank Williams III to flow onto the porch. The owners’ dogs, Low Rider and Etta James, leisure-
ly await customers. “This is our own vision,” Bargo said. “We aren’t trying to be like anybody else.” Unusual is key. An unlikely spot and rare products allow students and the neighborhood to experience something they can’t get at a corporately owned convenience store. “I always feel sketchy when going into big named convenient stores,” Brandon Myers, a forestry sophomore, said. “I don’t feel that here — it’s home.” Ale-8-One returnable bottles have been some of Wildcat Market’s best sellers thus far, Bargo said. Candy-coated espresso beans in flavors like Bailey’s Irish Cream and
Prez field narrowed The Presidential Search Committee is making progress toward choosing the next UK president. During meetings in northern Kentucky Tuesday and Wednesday, the committee interviewed candidates for the presidential position in closed session, a UK press release said. Student Government President and committee member Ryan Smith said he is excited about the prospects for president. “I think that so far the candidates have exceptionally high qualifications and are phenomenal candidates,” Smith said, “and I'm very excited about the process.” Board of Trustees chair Britt Brockman told UK Public Relations he feels confident the list of candidates will be narrowed to three to five by April 11.
Brockman said the committee hopes to have a finalist chosen by May 1, a deadline he has called “very ambitious.” Smith, however, said the presidential search process is running on schedule. “The process itself is going really well,” Smith said. “It’s smooth. It’s obviously time-demanding, but it's going smoothly. We’re on schedule, we're on track and everything so far has gone according to plan.” The release said the committee will interview preferred candidates Thursday afternoon. The list of finalists to be selected at the April 11 committee meeting will go to the Board of Trustees, who make the final decision. UK President Lee Todd will retire in June. —Staff brief
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Amaretto have also been successful. Jewelry made by the mother of co-owner Beth Wickstrom sits on the counter along with homemade blueberry pomegranate tea. The market received its beer and liquor license Monday. This provided an opportunity for the owners to seek out unique refreshments. Flying Dog, Great Lakes and Purple Haze, as well as a relaxation beverage called Lean, line the insides of vintage refrigerators. “Ever since I was little I wanted to be my own boss,” Bargo said. “When my parents asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said, ‘I want to own the world.’”
A picnic bench, lawn chairs and a stoop encourage customers not just to stop in, but to also hang out. “You get to see people from the neighborhood, there are awesome vibes and you feel more than just a customer,” Michael Tierney, a political science senior, said. Eight surveillance cameras line the store, and lights brim from the building. “I feel safer now that there is something going on,” said Leigh White, a human nutrition senior. “The neighborhood feels more civilized, more comforting.” The property is more than 100 years old and has long
Every year, many students take summer classes for a more relaxed course load or to earn some extra credits. With summer just around the corner, it’s time to weigh the pros and cons of taking classes during summer break. Summer school offers two sessions. The first session runs from May 10 to June 7 and the second session is June 9 to Aug. 4. Patrick Walsh, a UK history junior, has never taken summer classes but plans to take one class during each session this summer. He is going to take pre-requisites so he can graduate on time. “I’d rather not take summer classes,” Walsh said, “but I’d rather spend the money than stay an extra semester and not graduate in May.” Students currently taking classes at UK do not need to apply for summer school but should register for the summer sessions while registering for the fall semester on MyUK. The last day to add a class for summer’s first session is May 11, and the last day to add a class for the second session is June 10, according to UK’s website.
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Graduating senior Ryan Risner has taken summer classes twice so he can graduate as soon as possible. He said summer classes are easier, but also noted that it is easier to fall behind in class if one does not keep up with the daily work. “I would recommend taking summer classes only if you have the time to put in the required reading and studying,” Risner said. “It is basically a full class condensed into either four or six weeks.” The cost of summer credits was a con to taking classes, Risner said. Tuition for summer classes is charged on a per credit hour basis with course load caps at 12 credit hours for undergraduates, but financial aid is available for summer classes. March 15 was the priority filing deadline for financial aid. The online FAFSA application can still be completed along with the university application for summer school aid, which is available in the student financial aid office. The dorms will be open for those who wish to live on campus. Housing applications must be filled out online and
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Students traverse exteriors to study interior design By Amelia Orwick news@kykernel.com
Eight students from the UK interior design program got down to business during spring break. Each of the students traveled to different cities across the U.S. to shadow professionals at prestigious design firms. Some included Peace Designs of Atlanta, Ga., and Planning Design Research of Houston, Texas. Although many people believe that interior design deals strictly with aesthetics, it actually covers a much broader range of work. Many aspects must be taken into account when it comes to designing a space. Studies show that humans tend to respond more favorably or unfavorably to a business depending on its design. “The way you shape
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“The way you shape space shapes behavior.” ABBY RUTHERFORD Junior
residential and commercial sectors of interior design, helping to build restaurants, hotels and other structures. Sophomore Caitlyn Kwiatkowski stayed in Lexington and worked on the renovation plans for the UK Student Center. While all participants
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agreed that they felt prepared for the work they were given, they still felt pressure to perform tasks to the best of their abilities. Businesses often face time, space and monetary restrictions, so it is important to work quickly and confidently. “You have to be able to adapt and pick up things quickly,” said junior Melissa Long, who shadowed in Washington, D.C. Most students found that bosses did not hesitate to assign them tasks, all of which were expected to be completed promptly and professionally. Although the experience was fun, it could still be nerve-wracking at times. “If anything goes wrong, it’s on you,” Kwiatkowski said. For many, it was an affirmation that they had chosen the right career paths for
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themselves. “It was great to be in an actual firm doing real work and contributing,” said junior Robin Lambert, who worked with Planning Design Research. Students were also satisfied when they noticed that the designers were involved in some of the same activities that they hope to do. “It was cool to see people traveling for work, because I want to travel with my job one day,” Long said. At a few of the firms, UK alumis held top positions, which made for exciting interaction. The students agreed that seeing successful people who came from the same place they are today was encouraging. Overall, students were pleased with their experiences See DESIGN on page 2
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SUMMER Continued from page 1 housing assignments are based on the dates applications are received. Parking on campus will also be available for $7 per week. Students must purchase permits in person at the Park-
ing and Transportation services office at 721 Press Ave. Students will need to indicate the number of weeks the permit is needed. The number of classes available during the summer is limited. The College of Arts and Sciences offers the most classes, with 195 during the first session and 321 during the second session. A course cata-
log is available on MyUK under the registration tab. For those still debating about whether to take summer classes, linguistics professor Karon Harden offers another advantage. “I always like my summer classes better,” Harden said. “They are smaller and it is more relaxed so I enjoy it.”
MARKET Continued from page 1 been used for commercial purposes. It had been boarded, however, for a year and a half. In the 1950s, it was called Bobby Brown’s Grocery. “This has been more than what we wanted,” Bargo said. “The whole process has been outstanding.”
Wildcat Market is open from 7 a.m. to midnight, but times are still being finalized. In the upcoming weeks, the owners want to have local musicians play on the front porch, but the biggest goal for the store is to serve hot and cold food and eventually deliver to South Campus and the surrounding neighborhood. “It makes living in the neighborhood more fun and easy for everyone,” White said.
Don’t overlook BYU star By Greg Logan MCT
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Health pendulum swings again The Institute of Medicine recently upended the health apple cart with a new study that says we don't need as much calcium or vitamin D as we've been told. In fact, taking the kind of megadose that makes you feel virtuous and keeps the supplement industry healthy can lead to kidney stones, with calcium, and kidney or heart damage, with D. If that sounds alarmist, let me quote directly from the Institute of Medicine's statement, which says that “some signals suggest there are greater risks of death and chronic disease associated with long-term high vitamin D intake.” Suddenly a distracted, contrarian noncompliant like me no longer feels so guilty because I buy supplements and forget to take them, or consider gelato to be a perfectly effective calcium delivery system. After all these years of being chastised for my recalcitrance, I can feel, temporarily, like the smartest girl in the room simply by continuing not to do what I've always not done. Temporarily, because I fully expect a new study to contradict the findings before you get to the end of this sentence. Substances go in and out of favor just like hemlines, and in each case lowkey consistency carries its own occasional rewards: I don't take now-suspect supplements, and I rarely stray from my little collection of minimalist jackets, whose descendants happen to be popping up this season in magazines all over town. Every now and then I intersect with what's in by not budging and at the moment I seem to be at
the height of fashion on all fronts. Supplements are only the first of three categories in which marketing or desire seems to outstrip verifiable proof. Hormone replacement therapy is perhaps the best example of a miracle drug gone south. My mother's generation believed that Premarin was the fountain of youth for post-menopausal women. A couple of decades and several studies later, the rap on hormone replacement therapy is don't do it, and if you must, take the lowest dose possible for the shortest amount of time.
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that. Your optimism and friendly nature add to the project. Use diplomacy and attention to detail for best results. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 7 - New ideas thrive with creativity. The basic support is there, the groundwork already laid. Plant seeds and water them lovingly and patiently. Tend them well. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is an 8 - Your confidence rewards you with increased professional stature and increasingly interesting projects (and travel). Use diplomacy via the written word. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - Today is a 6 - Clear communication between siblings and peers allows for harmony at home and work. This shows up in greater productivity, happiness and increased income. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 7 - Confident, adaptable and plugged in, you're set up to move things forward powerfully. The written word figures prominently. Give a thorough edit, and
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6 - If you gaze out farther into the distance, you'll see not only the bend in the road, but also the signs, obstacles and stoplights ahead. Keep your hands on the wheel. Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 - Your adaptability has allowed for a regeneration of purpose that ultimately moves you up a rung on the career ladder. Travel to spread words of bright outlook. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7 - You're in the zone. You know just what to say. Your career moves to a new level, boosted by patience, thorough attention to detail and harmony at home. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 7 - You're good at what you do, and others are recognizing
“We like enhancement: we like preventives that don’t require us to change our ways.” MCT And then there are drugs whose helpful reputation is still intact, if you don't mind the really scary news lurking just outside the halo's circumference. Bone-building drugs do what they say they're going to do, but while they're at it, they increase the risk of esophageal cancer or may cause jawbone necrosis. Some of the drugs that combat gastrointestinal reflux disease can increase your risk of bone fracture. I know that these side effects are rare, and that many people have no choice because the immediate danger outstrips everything else. Still, a breast cancer patient I know once put statis-
tics in a sobering light: When you're the 1 percent, she said, it's 100 percent of your life. We like enhancement; we like preventives that don't require us to change our ways; and we're disappointed when Toto pulls the curtain back to give us a glimpse of the little guy who isn't really a wizard. The Institute of Medicine report undoubtedly will cause a spike in loudly stated endorsements of calcium, D and who knows what else. I choose to remain on the sidelines, watching, waiting, not hoping for much in terms of resolution, a wary eyebrow cocked. We are nowhere near definitive on what our bodies need, no matter what consumer advertising promises, but in the meantime there are products to be promoted and money to be made. Still, the cost/benefit ratio of trend-chasing does not always favor the consumer. If you still have doubts, go try on that blazer whose wingspan is as wide as you are tall, the one you've kept for years because you figured someday big padded shoulders would be cool again. Now look in the mirror and tell the truth: You look like the wicked witch's sentries in Oz. You got suckered by the sheer momentum of popular style. Now apply the same dispassionate scrutiny to all those vitamins and pills we take. For some people, medications are a lifeline. The rest of us might be better off with a brisk walk around the block, a piece of fresh fruit and a calcium-rich glass of nonfat milk. MCT
release it. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is an 8 - Others respect your ability to adapt to the situation, to connect easily with needed resources and to handle tasks without breaking a sweat. There's power in your communication. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 7 - Be mindful of selfimposed limitations. Use today to re-juice, even while taking care of business. There's no place like home. Indulge curiosity. Learn something new. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 7 - When a good friend is around to reassure you, nothing can stop you. Let them boost your ego, but also listen openly when they point out things that don't work. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 9 - Your patience pays off in matters of work. Enjoy when everything flows with ease, instead of worrying that it's too good to be true. Be receptive. Be MCT
NEW ORLEANS — Until you've seen him up close and personal, it's easy to underestimate BYU gunner Jimmer Fredette. Florida's Kenny Boynton learned that lesson last year in a first-round NCAA Tournament loss to the Cougars. Boynton did a decent job, holding Fredette to 23 points in 40 minutes, but Fredette turned it up with 14 more points in two overtime periods to pull out the win. “You see him on TV, and you're like, ‘Why is he scoring so much? I'm going to be the guy who stops him,’” Boynton said Wednesday. “Then, you get in the game, and the same thing happens to you. You've got to guard him in person (to understand).” Recalling the Gators' 9992 loss to BYU last year, Boynton added, “You've got to play the full game. He’s not going to stop. He attacks the rim, he shoots deep shots, and he has a great midrange shot. On the offensive end, he has no weakness. I think the best thing to do with him is try to make him take tough twos and tire him out.” The rematch of last year's game takes place in the semi-
DESIGN Continued from page 1 and the opportunities that arose as a result of their hard work. Rutherford was invited to work as an intern for Gresham Smith and Partners this summer. All were thankful for the chance to put their designing skills to practice before starting their careers “I’m so glad I did it now, instead of when I was starting a job for the first time,” Long said. This was the first year that the interior design program sent students to shadow during spring break. All of the feedback was positive, so the people in the program the numbers will increase next year.
finals of the Southeast Regional tonight at New Orleans Arena. Boynton has been nursing a right ankle sprain, but after sitting out practice on Tuesday, he practiced fully yesterday and said he felt no pain. In the two games BYU (32-4) played at the Denver subregional, Fredette had 32 points against Wofford and 34 against Gonzaga to raise his season scoring average to 28.8 points. As a team, the Cougars are averaging 81.6 points, but Florida (28-7) has improved its defense since last season, holding opponents to an average of 62.7 points. The key, Gators coach Billy Donovan said, is not to lose track of BYU's other shooters, such as Jackson Emery, Noah Hartsock and Charles Abouo. “Eighty points a game would lead the SEC in scoring, and it’s because of the other guys around,” Donovan said. “The part that nobody talks about is he’s a terrific passer.” Boynton hopes to cover Fredette one-on-one by pressuring him high to prevent the long-range threes he can make. It’s better if the Gators can force Fredette to take tough two-point shots and don’t double him too much so
they can defend his teammates. “In the media, all you hear is ‘Jimmer, Jimmer, Jimmer,’ said Florida guard Erving Walker, who played at Christ the King High School. “But they’ve got other good players, Hartsock, Emery, they’ve got a good team. You can’t put all your eyes on Jimmer and let those other guys kill you. Coach has put a lot of emphasis on the other guys so we won’t get caught looking at Jimmer. We’re not amazed by him. He’s a great player, but we’ve got good players and we’re ready to play.” BYU coach Dave Rose said that the first four minutes of each game over the past two months usually tell the tale of how teams plan to defend Fredette and the screens the Cougars set for him. “If they’re going to come off that ball screen and trap him to get the ball out of his hands, we’ll have four offensive players attacking three defensive players,” Rose said. “If they’re going to go underneath the screen, Jimmer is probably going to get a couple shots off.” He can pull the trigger, all right.
By Zach Walton features@kykernel.com
Video games are part of a massive industry that is always moving forward. As such, the big stores like GameStop and Best Buy typically only sell the latest and greatest games.
UK history senior Tommy Stuart said while 3D Games What’s the rarest game or may not have the selection or console Game King sells? size of other stores, it has one Mooningham displayed a attriubute that sets it apart: copy of “Earthbound” in its “Our location in the mall original box with game guide makes us unique,” Stuart said. for $495. or her, Mooningham said.
What’s are college students Another recent addition to who want to relive their earlier Lexington is Disc Replay. Lovideo game memories to do? cated on West Tiverton Way Thankfully, three stores in off Nicholasville Road, Disc Lexington have a retro focus Replay deals in just about that can answer this question. every form of used media. Game King, a four-store franchise founded in Kentucky, opened last year in the Eastland Shopping Mall off Winchester Road. The entire right side of the store is lined with retro games from “Atari 2600” to “Sega Genesis.” Matt Mooningham, Lexington’s Game King manager, said the strength of Game King is that “anybody who is a gamer will find something.” He’s probably not exaggerating as virtually every console is represented from the old to the new, including the popular and the obscure. Mooningham said Game King’s focus is on presentation. The store cleans and repairs all consoles and games it receives so that they appear presentable and look like new. He went on to say Game King’s selection of retro games is “unmatched.” If the store doesn’t have what a customer wants, they will find it for him
Stuart said 3D Games is moving from the new games market into the quality used market, which means that it is now cleaning and refurbishing all used games and consoles brought in to the store.
Like Game King, Disc ReStuart was also quick to play’s entire right side of the store displays an extensive se- point out that he is proud of the lection of retro games and con- staff at 3D Games. He said all the employees are knowledgesoles. able in a certain genre or field Disc Replay employees of gaming so that they can betAaron Powell and Matt Baker ter serve their customers. said the best thing about the Stuart said copies of “Virtustore is the community it fosal Boy” and “Magnavox ters. Odyssey” still in their boxes “We have regulars,” Baker are the most rare items 3D said. “We know our cus- Games has, though these tomers. Our customers give us items are not for sale. our inventory.” While these three stores are When asked what the rarest competing against each other, item Disc Replay has, Powell they seem to have an amicable and Baker pointed to a Turbo- relationship. Every employee Grafx-16 and Panasonic 3DO. made mention of loving the 3D Games, located in other stores and sending cusFayette Mall, may have the tomers to their competitors if smallest facility out of the they did not have a specific three, but it has no less heart. game in stock. There are cases full of retro There may be three retro games for potential buyers to game stores in Lexington, but browse through, as well as they all serve a purpose in the demo units of retro consoles community and to each other. on the store floor for anybody It’s all about the love of the to pick up and try. game and preserving that love 3D Games employee and for old and new fans alike.
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Knight, Craft on opposite sides of ball, but parallels exist Ohio State point guard shares similarities deeper than basketball with UK star Matta said he knew the system from every position. asmith@kykernel.com “We put him at the three (position in practice) one day,” Matta said. “I UK isn’t the only team with a ceresaid, ‘Do you know the set?’ He said, bral, high-IQ freshman point guard run‘Yeah. I know exactly what to do.’” ning its team. It’s Sweet 16 opponent Craft will most likely be guarding has one of its own. Knight, looking to shut down UK’s Aaron Craft, who comes off the leading scorer. bench but plays 29.3 minutes per game “Aaron Craft is beyond his years,” as the de facto starter, earns as much ESPN analyst Jay Bilas praise for his mind and said in a teleconference. play as Brandon Knight. “I haven’t seen a guard Ohio State head coach put better pressure on Thad Matta said Craft, the ball than he does.” who had a 4.2 GPA and The comparisons bea 32 ACT score coming SCORING tween Craft and Knight out of high school, Knight: 17.4 ppg seem endless. Last wants to be a doctor or Craft: 7.1 ppg names that induce consurgeon. stant puns. Intelligent For now, he’s slicing and capable of running PASSING up defenses. He dished their teams. Hard workout 15 assists in Ohio Knight: 146 assists, 108 ers. Their own toughest State’s drubbing of turnovers critics. Craft: 160 assists, 76 George Mason. “The thing I love “His mind is incred- turnovers about Aaron is he’s as ible for as young as he hard on himself as any is, the things he’s able to SHOOTING kid I’ve ever coached,” see,” Matta said. “He’s Knight: 43.5 percent Matta said. one of the best I’ve had Craft: 47.1 percent Sounds similar to in terms of that.” Calipari saying Knight Craft was able to had the best work ethic PERCENT OF TEAM’S SHOTS come in and grasp of anyone he’s ever Knight: 25.8 percent OSU’s system quickly, coached. and hasn’t stopped im- Craft: 11.9 percent One difference is proving. In his last nine while Craft can focus on games, Craft has 53 as- MINUTES PLAYED running the team (he sists to only 11 Knight: 35.7 mpg only attempts 11 percent turnovers, a ratio that in- Craft: 29.3 mpg of the team’s shots durdicates he is running the ing his time on the team well. floor), UK relies heavily “He’s done a tremenon Knight to score. Knight leads UK dous job of coming in, studying the with 17.4 points per game. system and getting a feel for his team“Brandon looks to score a lot mates,” Matta said. more,” Matta said. “From that perspecBut Craft is not just looking at the tive, he is more of a scoring point game from a point guard’s perspective. guard.” By Aaron Smith
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Brandon Knight goes up for a dunk against Florida in the 2011 Southeastern Conference Tournament on March 13.
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Ohio State’s Aaron Craft drives to the basket against Michigan at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Feb. 3.
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Keys to the game with Jay Bilas A break down of Friday’s UK vs. Ohio State matchup Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas held a teleconference to give his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament, which of course includes UK and Ohio State. He thinks Ohio State is the favorite not Bilas only in this game, but to win the title. Here are some of his thoughts: “Ohio State is the better of the two teams, because they’re a lot older. And they’re really balanced. Having that kind of experience and the talent they have is a terrific combination. Kentucky has talent, but it’s inexperienced talent.” On the matchup problems
freshman center Jared Sullinger creates for defense:
off (Aaron) Craft. But you have to mix it up.”
A. “If he gets a foot in the
Speaking of Craft, the freshman point guard:
lane, he’ll score or get fouled, or both. I think you only go on Sullinger once he puts it on the deck. But once he does, he’s usually in a move pretty quick. You have to push him out a little bit, catch it off the block.”
A. “Aaron Craft is beyond
On the potential strategy of doubling down on Sullinger:
A. “They’re not deep, but
A. “If you’re going to double on Sullinger, you will give up open shots.”
On who UK could possibly leave to help on Sullinger:
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“Certain shooters you have to stay with. Diebler is a no-leave guy. You have to find him and not leave him. Cannot (take a player) off of him. Lots of teams have doubled
his years. I haven’t seen a guard put better pressure on the ball than he does and be a better defender.” On Ohio State’s short but talented rotation:
they can go deep with (Dallas) Lauderdale, or they can go small and bring Deshaun Thomas off the bench. He’s had 22 in a big game. Really good seven-man roster.” On Josh Harrellson:
A. “Underrated. Had a real-
ly good year. Had a really good job on the glass. Been really impressed by second and third effort on the glass. Finishes plays and takes advantage of plays.”
How Wall, Knight put up points By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
Sports Illustrated’s Luke Winn manages the magazine website’s college basketball power rankings throughout the year, and the column made a comeback to rank the 16 remaining teams. (UK checks in at No. 8; Ohio State is No. 1.) For each team, he provides some analysis. Above is his for UK, a comparison between how John
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Former UK guard John Wall and current guard Brandon Knight acted as the leader of their respective teams. However, they score differently. Wall and Brandon Knight scored. As shown, Wall scored a lot more in transition, a testament to both his and the team’s ability to run the floor and get to the rim. Knight’s game is more versatile and well-rounded (and no less effective; Knight
needs seven points to tie Wall for most points by a UK freshman in a season). He scores more off screens, hand offs, and pick and rolls, which head coach John Calipari has talked about installing to fit Knight’s game since the beginning of the year.
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A unique spring break in Washington, D.C. What was the most memorable thing about your spring break? A pretty sunset? The long car ride to your destination? The challenge of loading everything you packed in your suitcase before your trip back into said suitcase? Well, you could say my spring break 2011 memory is a bit different. I went with a group to do community service in Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas. On the whole, that in and of itself was SHANNON memorable — there’s no denying that. But FRAZER the hassle associated with gaining access to the historical monuments and museums on Kernel columnist our touring days was something I will not soon forget. Take the U.S. Senate session, for instance. It’s not enough to go through security, a metal detector, another security desk to drop off all larger-than-a-breadbasket bags, turn in all electronic devices and cameras, and
then go through one more security and metal detector check point. Once my group finally got through to the oh-so-familiar Senate session room (thank you, CSPAN), we found it practically empty. The only ones present were three interns who poured water for 20 minutes and, assumably, the stand-in pro tempore (apparently Joe Biden had other duties to attend to that day, and this man was clearly not Sen. Daniel K. Inouye) and minutes secretaries. I went through all that security and didn’t get to see a single senator. Docents even reprimanded visitors if they looked at all like they were about to fall asleep. I guess former West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd’s dozing episodes were more discreet than I thought. On St. Patrick’s Day, some of my other group members who wanted to visit Capitol Hill had to bypass the area because President Obama was meeting with the Irish ambassador. Apparently they were convening about Ireland’s economic woes, a delayed mirroring of what the U.S. went
Positivity in the aftermath of tragedy offers way to cope with sadness In the midst of world crises, man-made and natural disasters — I’ve been thinking a lot about tragedy and what it inspires. Even in its depth, hope, love and togetherness can be created and felt. A lot of times, it’s hard to cope with why bad things happen to good people. I find that when I make that my focus, I can become overFATIMAH whelmed and even helpSHALASH less. These past few Contributing months have been an columnist eye-opener. I have seen the most vile actions of people hurting people, of families losing loved ones, homes being crushed and carried away. The media portrays everything vividly, whether it be the news or second to second updates on Twitter. It is easy to know everything or to know nothing, if you choose to. It is easy to only see the negative. But let's not forget to see the good. The massacre in Libya is crushing, yes. I will not even claim to know what it is like. But I can tell you what I do see and feel from an outside persepctive — I see so many people rising up to the occasion and giving their lives selflessly for freedom of their families and country. I see them mourn lost lives and celebrating the possibility of new lives coming into
a free world. I see Libyans in America banding together with a common cause and giving every inch of what they have to contribute, make aware and save lives. I feel love and compassion emanating from their souls and inspiring all those around them. At times I have felt guilt, that I could not do more and be more: that I don't spend all my time thinking and praying for others, and instead focus on myself or my work. But that guilt serves no purpose. Not for me or for anyone else, especially those depending on me to be present for them. Instead, I try my best to live a humble and grateful life, because I can. I try to swallow a complaint that can so easily slip off my tongue and remember to be thankful. I can post articles, converse with others, donate and offer support. But in moments where I am not doing that, the least I can do is make the most of what I am given in life. It is hard when someone tells you “things could be worse,” and that is not the message I intend to send. I am merely offering a perspective that tragedy does not always mean the end of things, but can lead way to a revolution, to a light at the end of the tunnel. And along the way to that revolution, resilient, beautiful, and strong people are born. As Oscar Wilde once said: “Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.” Fatimah Shalash is a marriage and family therapy graduate student. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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through recently … but I still say St. Patrick’s Day was all too convenient. In addition to the security provided by guards in the already heavily-fortified area — seriously, there were security guards with hefty guns on every corner of the U.S. Capitol building and surrounding proximities — my group was told they had to go well out of their way and delay their Senate trip. I suppose that’s the trouble with visiting a tourist attraction where major government business commences: Even if you are indubitably sure that you want to go to a particular D.C. attraction, security will try to convince you otherwise. Sure, you’re welcome to see first-hand how government “does its thing,” but I hope you’re not offended by security guards fondling your purse/bag contents and aren't overly attached to that $4 bottle of water you just purchased. Don’t get me wrong, I loved visiting the nation’s capital during spring break. But the security will probably be the thing that I will remember most. Shannon Frazer is a journalism senior. Email sfrazer@kykernel.com.
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Eat the rainbow for good health Chicken fingers, french fries and Texas toast: sounds delicious, but in fact, at some restaurants, this is the only thing on the menu. But, there’s something missing — color. If your plate of food is all one color, then there’s a good chance that you are missing a few nutrients. March is National Nutrition Month and the JILL theme this year is “Eat KINDY with Color.” Contributing It’s a good reminder columnist to eat your fruit and veggies. Try to eat from the five color groups — green, yellow/orange, purple/blue, red and white/tan/brown. Not only will you get more vitamins, minerals and fiber, but you might lose a few pounds from opting for these lower calorie choices. Fruits and vegetables do not need to be fresh to be healthy. Frozen, canned, and dried fruits and vegetables all still count towards the food groups in the good ol’ food guide pyramid. Add some diced apple to your oatmeal or banana to your bowl of cereal, top pizza with vegetables, add some lettuce and tomato to a sandwich, or just order a veggie sandwich. Enjoy some dried fruit or carrot sticks as a healthy snack, add diced pepper to macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle some sweetener on strawberries for a sweet treat. Let color be your guide for more nutritious meals. Jill Kindy is the health education coordinator for UK. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
Ideas to get you eating healthy and colorfully • Green: Apples, grapes, honeydew, avocado, artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, green beans, green peppers, spinach • Yellow/Orange: Apricot, cantaloupe, grapefruit, mango, papaya, peach, pineapple, carrots, yellow pepper, corn, sweet potatoes • Purple/Blue: Blackberries, blueberries, plums, raisins, eggplant, purple cabbage • Red: Cherries, cranberries, pomegranate, red/pink grapefruit, red grapes, watermelon, beets, red onions, red peppers, red potatoes, rhubarb, tomatoes • White/Tan/Brown: Banana, pears, dates, white peaches, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, potatoes
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The Kernel is looking for a cartoonist to draw pieces for the opinions page on a regular basis. Forget about saving the daylight! Save my sanity! One night this past week 1:59 a.m. happened and then in less than the tick of a Timex — it was 3:00 o’clock. Imagine my confusion! What’s going on! I am already a man who suffers from anomalous sleep patterns. Prone to vampire time (an inversion of night wakefulness and day drowsiness), I find myself befuddled twice a year, when the societal consensus springs us forward and then falls us back. Spring forward — fall back. It sounds so light, airy and cheerful — doesn’t it? I find it dreadful! I slept fitfully last night because I knew I was being tricked. What an incredible insult to the finely tuned, delicate mainsprings of my circadian rhythms! I suppose I could just stay with my own consistent solipsistic time all year long. But this would create an entirely different set of problems. I truly would be taking “the path less traveled,” “marching to a different drummer.” Even though I already find myself slightly out of phase; under my plan, I
would be an hour early or late for everything the rest of the year (Come to think of it that might not be a bad thing)! Daylight Saving Time — argh! It takes me days to recover from this weird temporal whiplash. I’ve spent the whole day confused; wondering what time it truly was. I looked everywhere for that missing hour, but it was nowhere to be found. Tinkering with space and time — truly, it’s best left to qualified individuals: such as physicists and astronomers. Even so, this oddity of the space-time continuum is not a function of Newtonian Physics or some arcane consequence of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. My missing hour just didn’t fall into a Black Hole; rather it is another curious example of our tax dollars at work. Daylights Savings Time has been ordained by your friendly, neighborhood federal government. Yep! Once again, the United States Congress is meddling in our personal lives. In the meantime, I suppose I will have to wait until October to find my missing hour.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Can you imagine a world with more birthdays? A world where cancer is scarce? The American Cancer Society does and as the chair of this year’s Relay For Life of Kentucky, so do I. For nearly a century, the American Cancer Society has fought for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community … and we couldn’t do it without you. For those who participate in Relay For Life, spending a night walking around a track is a unique avenue to raise awareness about cancer. The purpose of the event is to represent that cancer doesn’t sleep. It also represents the conscious effort — day or night — that family and friends are right alongside them, every step of the way through their personal journey facing cancer. Relay For Life is the largest fundraiser worldwide and is a huge part of what makes the American Cancer Society successful. It is made up of teams from student organizations, Greeks, residence halls, etc. that raise money through efforts such as car washes, bake sales, fish-frys, etc. All of this money
that is raised goes towards the Society’s mission … saving lives. There are many people who we’d like to thank for their support and extreme hard work. Thank you first and foremost to all of our cancer survivors and their caregivers. You make us very proud! Thank you to our sponsors, our teams, the University of Kentucky, and any others that are a part of Relay For Life that we didn’t mention. And lastly, thank you to our Relay For Life Committee for your tireless devotion! If you’ve never been to Relay For Life, it may change you forever. The theme of our Relay For Life this year is Superheroes. We ask that each team decorate their campsite in accordance with the theme. We will have plenty of entertainment, games, food and many, many more things to enjoy. So come help us save lives and create more birthdays! We urge you to come join us on April 16 starting at 7 p.m. at Pieratt Field. Let’s Relay!
J.C. Bicek Event Chair, Relay For Life
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Sizing up the Sweet 16 Kentucky and Carolina.
By Greg Logan MCT
WEST REGIONAL
The beauty of the NCAA Sweet 16 is how it captures the diversity of college basketball from the brand-name programs in the East Regional to the individual brilliance of Kemba Walker in the West and Jimmer Fredette in the Southeast to the mystery guests in the Southwest, where three double-digit seeds are alive. Here is a breakdown: EAST REGIONAL Best story line: Kentucky had five players, including four freshmen, leave as first-round NBA draft picks, but coach John Calipari has reloaded with three freshmen scorers in Brandon Knight, Terrence Jones and Doron Lamb and has another great recruiting class in the pipeline. Key player: Ohio State guard Jon Diebler has hit 50 percent of his three-point shots this season to lead an outstanding perimeter attack that helps relieve the pressure inside on center Jared Sullinger, who was named national freshman of the year. Favorite: Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in the tournament field and seems to have the best inside-outside combination of any team in the country. Dark horse: North Carolina has flown under the radar but topped Duke to win the ACC regular-season title, has gone 21-3 after a 7-4 start and gets 11th-seeded Marquette in regional semis. Prediction: Ohio State has the best freshman in the field and far more experience than
Best story line: Connecticut became the first college team to win five games in five days to win its conference tournament, but instead of running out of gas, Walker is picking up momentum with time to rest in the NCAAs. Key player: Duke freshman point guard Kyrie Irving was sensational in his first eight games before injuring his toe. How well Duke adjusts to his return will determine its ability to defend the national title. Favorite: Duke returns senior leaders Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler and has a towering frontcourt that will bother Arizona's Derrick Williams in semis. Dark horse: UConn was only 9-9 in Big East play, but it has been rolling behind Walker against far tougher opposition than second-seeded San Diego State. Prediction: Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun has beaten Duke's Mike Krzyzewski in some memorable showdowns and is positioned for the upset. SOUTHWEST Best story line: This regional is Kansas and the three numerically challenged seeds: No. 10 Florida State, No. 11 Virginia Commonwealth and No. 12 Richmond, and the last two come from the same city. Key player: In this case, its key co-players for Kansas, who will rely on the leadership of twin forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris to get the Jay-
hawks past their history of tournament inconsistency. Favorite: Kansas has tremendous depth with freshman guard Josh Selby and sophomore forward Thomas Robinson, who would be starters on most teams. Dark horse: VCU was criticized as undeserving of an NCAA bid but has won three games, starting in the First Four, by an average of 16.7 points. Prediction: Kansas was knocked out last season by Northern Iowa, and the prospect of another underachieving embarrassment should keep the Jayhawks focused. SOUTHEAST Best story line: There are a couple, but the growing cult status of national scoring leader Fredette of BYU trumps the return of last year's runnerup Butler because Fredette's uncanny shotmaking has to be seen to be believed. Key player: Wisconsin point guard Jordan Taylor might be the best player you never heard of in the field. He averaged 18.0 points for the season, topped the Big Ten with a 20.1 conference average and leads the nation with a 4.18 assist/turnover ratio. Dark horse: The fourthseeded Badgers scored only 33 points in a loss to Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament, but their defense is fourth in the nation and their free-throw shooting is first. Prediction: BYU faces a rematch of last year's firstround double-OT win over Florida, but Fredette is reviving Louisiana memories of Pistol Pete Maravich.
Lecture stresses using caution on the Internet By Lee Durstock news@kykernel.com
A free lecture featuring C. L. Lindsay III, author of “The College Student’s Guide to the Law,” was hosted by the Student Activities Board on Wednesday night in the Worsham Theater. Around 100 people showed up to hear Lindsay speak on the subject of getting into trouble online through Facebook and other technological means. Lindsay is an attorney and founder of the Coalition for Student and Academic Rights. CO-STAR is an organization that provides free legal services to college students and professors across the country. “All we do is we help college students and college professors for free with their legal problems,” Lindsay said. “We have about 500 attorneys nationwide that provide their help to us and we get about 5,000 requests a year. “I love doing these (lectures), because it helps keep you guys out of trouble now rather than put the fires out after.” Using pre-posed pictures of action figures to demonstrate the many ways in which students get themselves into these types of troubles, Lindsay’s lec-
ture mainly focused on how putting pictures of yourself online doing malicious acts can lead to unwanted consequences in real life.
“If you wouldn’t do something offline, don’t do it online.” C. L. LINDSAY Founder of CO-STAR
“If you wouldn’t do something offline, don’t do it online,” Lindsay said. “It works with a million different things and examples; the easiest one is email. You know if you were to walk up to someone and say something bad to their face, it’s also a really bad sentiment to put that same thing in an email.” Lindsay used many real-life comedic pictures that actual UK students had taken of themselves performing acts like bonging beers in their dorm rooms, playing beer pong at parties and passing out in bathrooms on spring break. “I totally get this,” Lindsay said. “I totally get the urge to drink beer and party and have fun. That said, how many of you guys would print out 10,000 copies of that pic-
ture and put them all over campus? Probably none of you. “When you put a picture up on Facebook, on a blog or anywhere online, you risk putting out an infinite number of copies of that picture and putting them all over the world.” A lot of real-world horror stories were explained in detail concerning teenagers and young adults who had broken some type of law online and then faced harsh consequences when their offenses were brought to light off the Internet. Lindsay gave some tips to help students protect themselves including not taking and posting law-breaking pictures, not standing out as a target for sexual predators in profile pictures, watching oneself when taking pictures of anywhere near where one lives, and always keeping account privacy functions on the highest settings. “It was interesting,” anthropology and art history major Justin Sumner said. “I learned a lot that I didn’t know about with the laws and stuff, and I knew that Facebook had changed their privacy profile settings, but I didn’t know they were changing them that often because I don’t usually check.” The organization can be contacted through its website at CO-STAR.org.
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wage $8-10/hour, depending on skill level. Opportunity for overtime, reliable transportation required. Contact Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com. Please provide a list of previous skills or experience and availability for summer. Servers!!!! Ramsey's Diners now hiring for servers at all locations. Please apply in person. Personal Trainers Needed: Snap Fitness Leestown and Harrodsburg Road. Qualifications - passion for fitness, sales skills, positive attitude, PT certifications. Flexible hours, send resume to Snapfitness2010@gmail.com Earn Cash Today! Donate Plasma and earn up to $50 today and $300 in a month! www.cslplasma.com 1840 Oxford Circle, 859-2548047 or 817 Winchester Road, 859-233-9296. New or 6 month Inactive Donors bring this ad for $5 Extra! Part-time warehouse help close to campus. Great job for reliable college student with flexible schedule. Apply in person at 573 Angliana Ave. M-F 9-5. Idle Hour Country Club Staffing Full and Part Time Seasonal Positions AM/PM, Weekends, Holidays Required. Servers, Bussers, Snack Bar, Line Cooks, Lifeguards, Competitive Wages, Uniforms and Meals. Apply in Person Wednesday-Sunday Immediate Interviews, 10am-4pm. No Phone Calls Please. 1815 Richmond Road Lexington, KY 40502 PT Tutors and Instructors who can teach English language and school homework to Japanese people whose ages range from preschool to adults. Degrees required. Send resume to: Obunsha Bluegrass Academy, 2417 Regency Rd., Suite F, Lexington, KY 40503. E-mail: KKuroki@aol.com Sales Associate position available at Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Please email chadkemmish@freedomlex.com Part time receptionist position available, evenings and weekends. Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Please email janetcowan@freedomlex.com Leasing Consultant – Part-time: Are you a star performer? Are you results oriented? Would you like to determine your own income potential? We are seeking a driven Leasing Consultant to join our team of professionals. We offer a respectful, friendly and team-oriented environment with a competitive base pay of $8/hour, plus excellent commission opportunities. Hours needed are Monday, Wednesday mornings and weekends, averaging 20 hours per week. Reliable transportation required. Previous sales experience and an outgoing personality are most successful in this position. Please send resume to Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com Accounting Office Assistant – Part-time: Accounting majors preferred for local Real Estate development company with excellent growth opportunities. Work hours are flexible on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, up to 25 hours/week. Full-time available over summer. $8/hour, close to campus/downtown. Please send resume & class scheduled to Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com. Healthy Marijuana Users Needed for Behavioral Study. Researchers with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Science are recruiting healthy volunteers ages 1840 to participate in a research study to evaluate the behavioral effects of marijuana. Qualified volunteers will be paid for their participation. The study involves completion of 8 to 16 testing sessions and are run in a pleasant setting during daytime hours. Snacks, movies, video games and reading materials will be provided. Please call (859) 277-3799. Investigators will return your call to discuss eligibility. Or visit our website at http://rrf.research.uky.edu Lord’s Legacy Ministries, a nonprofit that supports adults with disabilities, is hiring staff to work with our clients as mentors, $10/hour pay rate. Email resume to denise@lordslegacyministries.org, or call 859-245-2233
Lifeguards and Pool managers needed. PPM is hiring for clubs and waterparks in Lex, Lou and Richmond. $7.50 – $13.00/hour. Email brad40965@aol.com for application. PartTime-Front Office-Plastic Surgery, Tues-Thurs Only 8am-5pm, Mon-Weds-Fri Only 8am-5pm, Marketing or Communications majors preferred. Email résumé to info@multi-specialty.org STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM. Paid survey takers needed in Lexington. 100% FREE to join. Click on surveys. Work/Study & Earn at the same time. If you have a class schedule that permits & reliable transportation, you could work for Lifeline escorting our elderly clients to dr. visits, shopping, etc. CALL: Lifeline Homecare, Inc. 859-273-2708 or email: lhbadd@qx.net. BARTENDING! UP TO $250 a day. No exp. Necessary. Training provided. 800-965-6520 x-132
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Wanted Researchers are recruiting social drinkers with or without ADHD for studies concerning the effects of alcohol. Looking for Male and Female participants between 21-35 years of age. All participants are compensated for their time. Please call 257-5794.
Roommates Wanted 1-2 Roommates Wanted for House in center of campus. garymiel@aol.com or 859-433-2692 Roommate Needed. Extremely nice. All utilities, Cable TV & Highspeed Internet included. Dennis @ 859-983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com Female Roommate Wanted: Female Student a Must. 1BR for sub-lease, near UK. $375/month + utilities. Available immediately. 859-588-5757
Lost & Found Lost: Black & Green Flip Phone, Sony Ericsson. Email nro225@uky.edu Found: Beautiful silver and pearl earring on the sidewalk between Mines & Minerals and Hilary J. Boone Center. Call 859 229 7256 to describe and claim. FOUND- TI-84 plus calculator in room CB 207. Contact the Math department, 257-6802, to claim.
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| Thursday, March 24, 2011 features
Iconic actress dies Elizabeth Taylor remembered for films and a colorful personal life By Robert W. Butler MCT
Elizabeth Taylor was the last movie star. Perhaps our greatest. She was an OK actress. But, of course, there are plenty of great actors who never become genuine stars. Taylor, who died Wednesday at 79 of congestive heart failure, was to the boomer generation the epitome of Hollywood glamour, sexual adventurousness and rampant fame. In an era when mainstream news rarely stooped to celebrity gossip, Taylor's romantic exploits got frontpage coverage. She was the real deal — the godmother of paparazzi culture, the face that launched a thousand tabloids, the poster girl of sultriness. And she had violet eyes to die for. This was the woman who stole singer Eddie Fisher from Debbie Reynolds, then dumped him to carry on with her “Cleopatra” co-star Richard Burton. Her romantic ups and downs were obsessively scrutinized and commented on. As were her health problems. Not just the pounds that came and went in later life, but also repeated life-threatening crises, more than 20 surgeries and a long addiction to pills and alcohol. During the peak of her stardom, Taylor vied with Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe for the title of the most recognized woman in the world. Her films helped fuel that fascination, but ... of her 52 theatrical releases, only a handful are worth watching today. Her reputation as a beauty capable of driving men mad
began in 1951 with “A Place in the Sun.” She played the rich girl whom lovestruck Montgomery Clift literally dies for, and it's fair to say that any man who watches the film feels the same way. It wasn't that Taylor was playing a sexual femme fatale. Her character was genuinely nice. But the actress was just so beautiful it hurt to look at her. She stretched her chops by chronicling one woman's long life in “Giant” (1956) and two years later was simply sizzling as the predatory Maggie the Cat in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.”
“She was the real deal ... And she had violet eyes to die for.” ROBERT W. BUTLER MCT
Her first Oscar-winning performance came in 1960 as a call girl in “Butterfield 8.” Her second Academy Award was as the blowsy, bitter, middle-aged Martha in Mike Nichols' adaptation of “Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” (1966). Her bad movies include her most famous, “Cleopatra” (1963). During production of that spectacle, she nearly suc-
cumbed to pneumonia and began a relationship with Richard Burton that would create a scandal Taylor unequaled until the Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky affair. What's curious about all this is that Taylor's most lasting relationships were apparently asexual. Among her closest confidants were Rock Hudson, Clift and Michael Jackson. None of her eight marriages, of course, lasted, though friends describe her husband Michael Todd, the film producer who died in a 1958 plane crash, as the love of her life. Taylor seems never to have consciously cultivated fame. Under the old studio system our adoration of actors was massaged by an army of publicists. Taylor's red-hot celebrity rendered this system moot. The public's desperate need for information about her spawned an industry of celebrity muckraking that endures. Perhaps her post-movie life was best defined by her devotion to gay rights and the fight against AIDS, which she embraced after Hudson's 1985 death from the disease. At a time when much of Hollywood was circumspect on the subject, Taylor spoke out. For that she received a special Oscar, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, in 1993.