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Breaking down racial barriers Machine offers new perspecitve on race By Jarrod Thacker news@kykernel.com
An event coming soon to campus will alter the conceptions of “race” for many UK students. The Human Race Machine, a device that allows its users to view themselves as a member of a different race, will be in the Student Center from March 31 to April 2. The machine is a part of the the Cultural Diversity Festival, which began in March and ends in early April. The machine uses a built-in camera to take a photo of the user, while software allows participants to morph their visage into the following races: African, Asian, White, Hispanic, Indian and Middle Eastern. The machine was “We want created by a Connecticut people to have the firm and experience of seeing Wolfman Productions, with themselves as a software by Nancy Burdifferent race.” man, a New SCOTT WOLFMAN York City Company president artist. “We want people to have the experience of seeing themselves as a different race while contemplating that there is no gene for race; that the only race is the human one,” Scott Wolfman, the company president, said. Wolfman estimates that his company has booked the Human Race Machine to more than 200 schools in the last 10 years. Karen Slaymaker, the assistant director of International Student and Scholar Services, said that bringing the machine to Kentucky was a collaborative effort by pulling together resources from several colleges, including Asbury College, Georgetown, Berea, Transylvania and UK. See RACE on page 2
Houston, we don’t have a problem Inexpensive tickets allow students to go to games By Amelia Orwick news@kykernel.com
In the midst of the excitement following UK’s win over North Carolina, a sign was spotted by students reading, “Houston, you have a problem. The Wildcats are coming to town!!” Like the sign’s creator said, many UK students have decided to take the trip to Houston since tickets became available through the student lottery for only $25 for the If you have tickets entire session. “If you have on the floor, it can tickets on the it can cost cost over $20,000. floor, over $20,000. This was a steal. This was a steal,” said Lauren LAUREN YOUNGER Younger, a comCommunication disorders munication disorfreshman ders freshman. Younger is traveling the 16 hours to Houston by car along with four other friends. She said they are excited to experience something new, as none of them have ever been to Texas. Although the cost of the ticket is low, sevSee FINAL FOUR on page 2
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Firefighters extinguish a recliner lit on fire by celebrating UK fans on Montmullin Street. The 12-year-old chair belonged to junior Matt Smith.
Friendly fire Fans burn roommate’s recliner after UK win By Becca Clemons bclemons@kykernel.com
Heartbreak. That’s what Matt Smith felt Smith’s 12-year-old gray recliner was when he heard the news. Amid the nonstop reduced to kindling in a celebratory infercelebration in Lexington Sunday night, no. And he didn’t even get a chance to Smith lost a memento from his childhood. say goodbye. “I grew up with that chair,” Smith said. “I remember it throughout my childhood.” T h e plain, gray La-Z-Boy was transported from his parents’ home last summer to Smith’s Smith house on Prall Street, where it spent its final days. Roommates Eric Russell and Aaron Havill were the chair’s downfall after deciding to load it in Russell’s truck and drop it on Montmullin Street, where a group of UK fans celebrating the men’s basketball team’s win over North Carolina had started a bonfire. “They already had a fire going, so we were just trying to fuel the fire,” Russell said. “We were like, ‘All right, well we need something bigger to throw on there; we need to find a couch or something,’
and we didn’t want to burn any leather couches, so we took the cloth recliner and put it on there.” Smith was out celebrating the UK win when his roommates did the deed. They failed to ask Smith’s permission before taking the beloved chair from its now-empty corner. “It definitely had some sentimental value to it, and it’s just gone. Absolutely gone,” Smith said. “Without even telling me it was getting burned; without asking my permission; without me burning it myself. I didn’t even get to enjoy that. “I was so mad because they didn’t ask.” Even firefighters who arrived on the scene showed little compassion for what was being done to the recliner. “They showed up and they just kind of laughed about it,” Russell said. “And they were like, ‘We did this when we See FIRE on page 3
The recliner was one of the objects burned on Montmullin Street Sunday evening, along with sticks and a wooden chair.
Essay contest celebrates memory of UK instructor By Ellen Baker news@kykernel.com
Students can enter an essay contest to honor the memory of a UK writing professor while being recognized for their writing. The Kelly Feinberg Memorial Essay Contest calls for creative nonfiction personal essays and multimedia projects. The contest was created to ensure the memory of Kelly Feinberg, a writing instructor at UK who passed away last May due to breast
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cancer. Kathy Crutcher, former UK instructor and friend of Feinberg, suggested an essay contest after colleagues of Feinberg were thinking of ways that they could honor her memory. “I think it is our responsibility to honor and celebrate the people who have influenced our lives in meaningful ways,” Crutcher said. “It is bittersweet to do so for Kelly posthumously. But I think we all feel good
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More information • Creative nonfiction personal essays and multimedia projects are accepted • The contest winner will be awarded a $100 prize and will be recognized at the English department awards ceremony on April 29. • Submissions are due April 11 to Feinberg.Essay.Contest@gmail.com
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UK Panhellenic Council is hosting its first ever all-Greek event on April 15 and the deadline to purchase tickets is today. The event, Greek Ball, is at the end of Greek Week to celebrate the activities done during the week of service. Proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Greek Ball is for all members of a fraternity or sorority on campus, as well as any non-Greek date. Abby Gradel, a junior and Panhellenic’s Inter-Greek Programming Assembly chair, said they are excited to finally see this event come together. See BALL on page 3
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RACE Continued from page 1 This is first year that the Human Race Machine will be offered at the UK Cultural Diversity Festival. “We hope that the Human Race Machine will allow an opportunity for those who have not yet considered their critical contribution to the conversation about race to engage, and start to think about the racial dynamics of our campus communit,” Rebecca Comage, the assistant director of Student Involvement, said.
Comage stated that participants will be presented with questions after their use of the Human Race Machine to assist them in thinking critically about their experience. “We hope to use the Human Race Machine as a catalyst to have vital conversation on our campus about race,” she said. “We hope to continue being able to bring innovative devices and methods to assist in creating an environment where dialogue can happen on our campus.” Jasmine Whitlow, a journalism senior and member of
If you go What: Human Race Machine When: Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Student Center Admission: Free and open to the public
the Cultural Diversity Festival Committee, will be attending and said she agrees with the sentiment. “I believe that this will be
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Series creator Matthew Weiner and the cast of “Mad Men” backstage at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards show at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, Sunday, January 17, 2010.
‘Mad Men’ delayed until 2012 By Melissa Maerz MCT
NEW YORK — Due to continuing contract negotiations between “Mad Men” creator Matt Weiner and AMC, the series will not return until early 2012, the network said on Tuesday. AMC announced that it has officially authorized production of the show’s fifth season, triggering its option with “Mad Men’s” production company, Lionsgate, but confirmed that the show won’t be back until next year. “While we are getting a later start than in years past due to ongoing, key non-cast negotiations, ‘Mad Men’ will be back for a fifth season in early 2012,” the network said in a statement. But according to The Daily and Deadline Hollywood, many issues have yet to
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be resolved between the parties, including AMC’s desire to integrate more product placement into the series, add more commercials and trim the running time by two minutes. Two years ago, Weiner had a similar dispute with AMC over those two minutes, and both sides eventually agreed to let the episodes run over into the 11 p.m. time slot so that extra commerical time could be added without making the scripts any shorter. AMC has been using product placement in the series since its first season. Sources tell Deadline Hollywood that Weiner is threatening that negotiations may collapse as a result of AMC’s demands. Poised to become the highestpaid showrunner on basic cable, he is also looking for a deal that would pay him $15 million a year, or more than $1 million per episode.
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a learning opportunity for all,” Whitlow said. The Human Race Machine will be available for use on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Thursday, a student discussion will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement. The discussion will talk about the experience, and will be followed by a luncheon on Friday, also in the CSI. Admission to use the Human Race Machine is free, and is open to the public.
FINAL FOUR Continued from page 1 eral aspects still had to be taken into account, like where to stay. For Zoe Burzynski, a freshman marketing major, her dad helped her find a good deal. She said they are staying only about 12 miles from Reliant Stadium. Although it was tempting to stay with friends, freshman Cassie Armstrong said that she could not pass the trip up. “This is a once in a life
time opportunity,” Armstrong said. “Plus my birthday is on the championship, so it will be so exciting.” UK fans are already starting to buy tickets. “We’re the closest team to Texas,” T.J. Gilkey, a business management freshman, said. “All of the other teams are closer to the East Coast and Butler is in Indianapolis, so I think we’ll see all blue.” Though Younger, Burzynski and Armstrong are traveling to the game, many students will remain in Lexington to watch the game.
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ESSAY Continued from page 1 that this call for thoughtful, engaging, personal writing acts both as a memorial and as an instrument for teaching.”
“She’s that kind of person — she could take the worst situations (and) still give them that weight of how serious they were and kind of turn it on its head with some humor.” LEAH BAYENS Writing instructor
Roxanne Mountford, the director of the Division of Writing, Rhetoric and Digital Media, is advertising the fundraisers and garnering submissions from across the disci-
BALL Continued from page 1 “This is the first main social event to bring the Greek community together and show Greek unity,” Gradel said. The concept of Greek Ball was created by a current IGPA member and the former chair two years ago. With insurance issues and time restraints, there was not enough time to have Greek Ball last spring. IGPA booked Heritage Hall last March in order to guarantee a Greek Ball this semester. Susan West, the assistant dean of students and the director of fraternity and sorority affairs, said she is looking forward to hosting the first-ever formal and alcohol-free event for Greeks on campus. “We are excited to host this alcohol-free event. Depending on its success, this could become a tradition,” West said. Entertainment will be provided
plinary spectrum. She hopes that the emphasis on tone instead of subject of the essays will embody Feinberg’s spirit. “Kelly was diagnosed right after I came here in 2009,” Mountford said. “I got to know Kelly through the people that loved her. She was one incredible person and people couldn’t use enough adjectives to describe her. She was overwhelmingly inspiring.” Leah Bayens, a writing instructor, said she is excited about the Pushcart Literary Award that Kelly received posthumously for an essay published in Brain, Child magazine titled, “This Sucks.” “She’s that kind of person — she could take the worst situations (and) still give them that weight of how serious they were and kind of turn it on its head with some humor,” Bayens said. “In the essay, she’s talking about this serious situation, but she’s able to acknowledge when she’s frustrated and do it in a way that’s endearing, and you’re crying and you’re laughing at the same time. That was one of the ways she approached the knowledge that she had breast cancer,” she said.
If you go What: Greek Ball When: April 15 at 9:30 p.m. Where: Lexington Convention Center, Heritage Hall Admission: $5 for Greeks, nonGreeks must be accompanied by a Greek. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
by Clayton Anderson, and the Convention Center is providing security for the event. Formal attire is suggested. Greek Ball is Friday, April 15 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the Lexington Convention Center in the Heritage Hall. Panhellenic is providing transportation from Columbia Avenue to Heritage Hall. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased through any fraternity or sorority chapter on campus.
FIRE Continued from page 1 were younger too, you know; (it’s OK) as long as no one’s getting hurt and you all are just having fun.’”
“I grew up with that chair. I remember it throughout my childhood.” MATT SMITH Finance junior
He said the fire department arrived 10 to 15 minutes after the recliner was thrown into the blaze. Smith said he was unsure if he would have allowed his roommates to burn the chair even if they had asked. “I definitely would entertain the thought,” he said. Smith said that even though the recliner was not the most “appeasing to the eye,” it was in decent condition and no part of it was broken. “It was a perfectly good chair,” Smith said. He said Russell had apologized for the chair’s fate, but Havill has yet to. “We’re still not talking,” Havill said. “We told him we’d buy him a nice (recliner) with a good little cup holder — if he talks to us again.” Havill said he and Russell chose to burn the recliner instead of the couches in their house. “I still haven’t seen the remains of my chair,” Smith said. “It was worn in; it was so comfortable. “(Its burning) really was heartbreaking.” The recliner is survived by Smith, Russell, Havill and other roommates John Aretakis and Adam Walpole. Remains can be viewed on Montmullin Street, where a burnt spot is visible on one side of the road.
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Insidious is a return to good horror By Roger Moore MCT
One of the demons in “Insidious” is wearing what looks like a Darth Maul Halloween mask. And the finale is both a tad too literal and a lot too long and drawn out. But that doesn’t spoil what is, without a doubt, the spookiest and most entertaining horror flick since “Paranormal Activity.” “Insidious” is a haunted house tale in the “Poltergeist” mold _ a child in jeopardy, a mother (Rose Byrne) struggling to get her head around what may be happening, a father (Patrick Wilson) in denial. Renai and Josh and their three kids have just moved into a nice, older wooden two-story home that should
be out of the reach of a high school science teacher and his stay-at-home wife. Well, she does dabble in songwriting. But at home alone, she’s hearing things in this quiet, creaky house. So does their oldest son, Dalton (Ty Simpkins). He investigates, and next thing you know, he’s in a coma that medical science can’t explain. As Renai stares mournfully at her little boy as the nurse explains how to lubricate the breathing tube she’ll have to remove, clean and insert every day, the quietly chilling home settles into mourning. “I feel like the universe is just seeing how far I’ll bend before I break.” She doesn’t know the half of it. James Wan, graduating from the “torture-porn” genre he helped launch with “Saw” and working with both his
“Saw” screenwriter/collaborator Leigh Whannell and producer Oren Peli (“Paranormal Activity”), builds tension with glimpses of cadaverous faces, people in odd costumes and the like. Doors open and close, whispers rumble through the baby monitor. And the hairs rise on the back of your neck. Neither Renai nor her husband doubt her sanity, a convention of these movies. She’s seeing bloody handprints on her comatose son’s sheets and little boys dressed in 1920s clothes in her kid’s closet. She knows something’s up. Josh is oddly tuned-out. The best horror movies get the audience talking back to the screen, and “Insidious” does that, and how. You’ll have to fight the urge to yell “Don’t go in there” or
A Canuck puts his bigfoot down on myth H o l d onto your NICK beef jerky. CRADDOCK We’re about Kernel to start columnist messin’ with Sasquatch. There’s been a lot of nonsense to come out of Canada (this column falls into that category), but the legend of Bigfoot, also known as the Sasquatch and said to by logic, husky men) are much more common reside in the Rocky Mountains of western than bipedal humanoids, so I’m still calling Canada, takes the nonsensical cake — a cake shenanigans on Sasquatch. But on the off chance that I’m wrong, I’ll which calls for a lot of lies in the recipe. Two assume that Bigfoot does exist for a moment, eggs, not one. According to an MSNBC story last week, a which then begs the question: What was the mythical creature doing in the foothills of Shelby, N.C., man emailed WCNC Charlotte so far away from its NewsChannel 36 in Charlotte presumed home in the Rocksaying that he had captured In my ies? video of Bigfoot running across would be like the a road into the woods. experience, ape suits LochThatNess Monster being The man was quoted as are much more com- spotted in the community saying “it smelled like a cross swimming pool, the Abombetween roadkill and a skunk,” mon than bipedal inable Snowman sipping on a which is an absolutely groundpina colada in the tropics or breaking detail to know about a humanoids. Justin Bieber straying from his creature that doesn’t exist. cage at Usher’s house for exIn fact, that is such an intended periods of time. credibly specific description of The point is that legends have estaban odor, which not many people could readily identify with one flare of the nostrils. The only lished natural habitats. And Sasquatch is Canada’s nonsense to people who can detect such a scent in a fivesecond span are generally the same people who protect. There’s no other explanation for this have claimed to see Bigfoot, devote their lives supposed sighting. Bigfoot certainly wasn’t on vacation in to proving Bigfoot’s existence or have an obsession with men with an ungodly amount of North Carolina. Who wants to take a trip to visit Charlotte’s Daniel Stowe Botanical Garchest hair. The man also offered insight into what he den? Please, don’t mess with Sasquatch’s home believed was Sasquatch growling or snarling at him (or perhaps it was the collective sigh of now. He (she?) is already stressed enough as it is because you keep hogging all the Jack humanity?) while he shot his video. If a snarl and a smell don’t finally put an Links Beef Jerky. Note: Jack Links provided no compensaend to the longstanding Bigfoot debate — is it a bipedal humanoid or a husky man in an ape tion to this columnist for the promotion of suit?—then what can? People are convicted of their phenomenal assortment of jerky products. And no Sasquatches were messed with felonies in this country on less evidence. In my experience, ape suits (and therefore, during the writing of this column.
Dressing like a Stallone cold man SHELISA MELENDEZ
Kernel columnist
Both Rocky Balboa and Rambo might be invading a closet near you. Sylvester Stallone is officially jumping into the world of fashion without holding any punches or ammo. Inspired by his wellknown characters, Rocky and Rambo, “Stallone” will offer threads for both the good and bad guys; tempting I know. Although I have never watched Rambo (guilty as charged), from the clips I’ve seen, there is no doubt in my mind that Rambo was nothing short of a hardcore bad a**. I mean the sweaty hair, bandana, guns, muscles – very much of a man’s man. And then there’s Rocky Balboa; now that series I did in fact watch intensely. Rocky’s character seemed to be more softhearted. I mean who doesn’t remember the gray sweat suit, silk boxer shorts, motivational words from Mickey, his dying love for Adrian and his famous run up the stairs leading to the Philadelphia Museum of Art? Cue “Rocky Theme.” Needless to say, while
both were “a man’s man” in their own right, they were also different in personality. The new “Stallone” clothing line will encapsulate two very different fashions and sex appeals, but I’m excited to see how the two mesh. “The line will offer looks ‘the rebel and gentleman’,” Michael Henry, president of newly formed Sly, Inc., said in a New York Daily News article. “Stallone” has been described as a “men’s lifestyle brand,” and according to a Time article, Sly (can I call him Sly?) says it will target men between the ages of 25 and 40 and sell the range in mid-tier department stores like Macy’s. “I want clothing that will be appropriate to my generation or the generation before,” Stallone said. According to a Women’s Wear Daily article, the first categories introduced in the line will be jeans, shirts, outerwear, underwear and watches, followed by eyewear,
grooming products, fragrance, active wear and athletic shoes (did you expect anything less?). Stallone mentioned in his interview with WWD, that he has been interested in exploring the fashion world, but hasn’t been ready to do so until now. He also said the first time he became “truly involved in style,” was between “Rambo 2” and “Rambo 3” when he experienced a huge weight change, dropping from 185 pounds to 160 pounds. It was then we he began buying custom-made clothes. “Nothing fit, so I started buying custom clothing,” Stallone said. “I found out I really like this world.” Despite his overall lack of experience within the fashion world, Stallone seems confident in the success of his new clothing line. “I really believe I have an understanding of the male psyche on all levels,” Stallone said. “I want to expose people to things that will work, and this is the apropos time. I’m not experienced in this field, but we have the proper team to move this vision along.” Both the “Stallone” clothing line and the sequel to the 2010 blockbuster “The Expendables” are due in 2012. Looks like a strong year ahead for ol’ Sly.
“Something just KICKED your front door in, DON’T turn off the alarm, you idiot!” Wan makes great use of silences and empty black space, furtive glances of something that the rational mind says should not be there. “Insidious” is a textbook piece of horror in that regard. It falls to Byrne to sell the reality of all this, and she does _ a woman paralyzed by fear, but made brave because she has to be. She’s a mother, after all. One can cast a jaundiced eye at Wan and Whannell’s role in the popularization of grim, soul-crushing “torture porn.” But their departure from it is fun and full of jolts. It’s PG-13 and nobody has to hack off their own anything. Nothing “Insidious” about that.
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Join the Kernel team This is a big week at the Kernel. Not only has the publication had the opportunity to cover the men’s basketball team Elite Eight victory and the chaos that ensued across campus and surrounding areas; the staff is looking to expand its own team. All this week, UK students can come to the Kernel newsroom (room 026 in the Grehan Journalism Building) and sign up to interview to be an editor next year. Just indicate the position(s) you are interested in and what day and time you are available to interview. The Kernel is hiring at all desks, so whether your forte is sports, news, features, design or even opinions, take advantage of this opportunity to get access, get connected and get ahead. SHANNON Even if you’ve never written for the Kernel, but are an avid reader FRAZER who has wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of the news, come check out the Kernel. All majors are welcome. Kernel columnist Not to be biased or anything, but opinions is probably my favorite section of the newspaper. While all the other sections put objectivity as a top priority, opinions has the liberty to show that personal flair. Where else are you going to have the chance to see the What: Kentucky Kernel community’s reaction from major news stories? Where editor positions else are you going to have the chance to challenge adminWhen: This week istrative actions and incite conversation about issues that Where: 026 Grehan other news desks to cover? Who: Full-time UK students, This could be the biggest week of your life. Apply to some journalism experience the Kernel and become part of a winning team. Shannon Frazer is a journalism senior. Email sfrazrequired er@kykernel.com.
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2BR Newly Remodeled. Immediate availability. Block from Medical School. W/D, Hardwood Floors. $1,000/month. Call 338-5380 2BR/2BA Condo, Vincent Way, Lexington, Gym, Pool, Clubhouse, Appliances. $1300/Month. Call 270-2931446 2 bedroom - 1 block to UK! Starting at $395 per BR, w/d, parking. Call 859-523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 2BD/1BA, Upstairs Apt. with HUGE rooms, vaulted ceilings, off-street parking & W/D included. Walk to UK. No pets. $800/month. Call Jenny at 494-5624 or jennyfinley@insightbb.com 2BR Apartment, Large, Charming, Parking. $720/month. Call 299-1386 Beautiful home with 2 Bedroom basement apartment. Fenced in yard, deck. Will pay for UK parking pass if needed. Call 859-983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com
1–6BR Houses/ Apartments available in August (some in May). Very nice. W/D. Dennis 859-983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com
4BD/2BA Houses. Walk to campus. Several to choose from. State, Waller, University area. Lease begins 8/01/11. Very nice! 859-539-5502. 5 Bedroom 5BR/2BA, 5 Minute walk to campus, W/D, Dishwasher, off-street parking, all electric, $1800/month 859-351-9473, www.burtonproperty.net 5BR/2BA House, Available August, Campus, Oldham Avenue, Washer/Dryer, Off-street Parking, Call 615663-5676 5BR/2BA, 1Block from Campus, off street parking, GREAT CONDITION, summer sub-lease available. For Information call 704-905-5312 5BR, State Street, Walk to UK. Off-Street Parking, W/D. Large rooms. Available August 1st. $400/person. 333-8307 5BR Walking Distance. Extra Nice. Hardwood Floors, W/D, off-street parking. Available August. $1,875/month. 576-5720 5 Bedroom/3 Bath House, modern construction, low utilities, walk to UK, www.wildcatproperties.com 859-255-4188 5BR/2BA, 204 Westwood Court. Avail. August. $1500/mo. W/D Inc. 859-619-5454 or Clarence@cundiffrealestate.com 5BR/3BA NEW HOUSE! By Campus! Huge rooms. Awesome yards/decks. Parking. All Appliances. All electric. Won’t last. $350/mo. 859-333-1388 5BR/2&3BA Houses. Walk to campus. Several to choose from. State, Waller, University area. Porches, W/D included. D/W, Parking. Very nice! Lease 8/01/11.Sign now for best available! 859-539-5502. 6 Bedroom 6BR House on Campus. 2 W/D’s, off-street parking, large rooms. Call 859-229-1470. 6 Bedroom - 1 block to UK! $425 per BR, front porch, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, w/d, parking, Call 859-5232363 or www.touchstonerentals.com
4BR/2BA, 257 Lexington Avenue, W/D included. www.myuk4rent.com or call Kevin @ 859-619-3232 4 bedroom - 1 block to UK! $425 per BR, front porch, dishwasher, w/d, parking. Call 859-523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com 4BR/2BA Beautiful House, walking distance to UK with private parking, HUGE rooms & W/D included. Updated throughout! Privacy fence. No pets. $1550/month. Call Jenny at 494-5624 or jennyfinley@insightbb.com NEW and Nearly NEW 4BR HOMES – Current place not what you expected? Only a few left, very nice. Close to campus. View at lexingtonhomeconsultants.com. Showing daily. Call or text James McKee, Builder/Broker 859-221-7082
Houses for rent. All sizes. Walk to campus. Porches, parking, W/D, D/W. Very nice! Waller, State, University area. Choose early for best selection. Lease begins 8/01/11. 859-539-5502
Help Wanted PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN NEEDED. Experience preferred. Fax resume’ to Body Structure Medical Fitness, Attn: Estee, @ 859-268-8923 Office/personal assistant for small company. Work 95 @ $9/hour. Occasional house sitting/animals. Send resume to 1707 Nicholasville Rd. Lexington, 40503 deSha’s Restaurant & Bar, 101 N. Broadway, now hiring bussers, food runners, host/hostesses and line cooks. Need to have Mon-Fri availability. Apply in person. Part/Time or Full/Time + not afraid to make $100,000 THIS Year! 888-257-9134, 777big.homestead.com + local office 800-320-5645, ext. 3375
Lexington Kumon Center seeking assistants to help students with math & reading. $10-$12 per hour. triciamartino@ikumon.com. Lifeguards wanted at Greenbrier Country Club. Contact Josh at 299-5002 for info Atomic Cafe’ now taking applications for servers. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Apply in person @ 265 N. Limestone
4BR/2.5BA New construction Townhouse. 2-Car garage. All electric, large bedrooms, security system, W/D, Hardwood flooring. August lease, $1,400/month. www.mprentals.com or (859) 288-5601 New 4BR/2.5BA Townhouse with deck, parking, eatin kitchen. W/D included. Off Tates Creek Road. Clean, Painted, New Carpet. $1,000/month. 278-0970
1 BLOCK FROM CAMPUS: 1 & 2BR, AC, parking. $395-up. 269-4129, 576-2761
Columbia Steakhouse, 201 N. Limestone, now hiring servers for summer. Call 859-253-3135
4 Bedroom 4BR/2BA, 5-10 Minute walk to campus, W/D, Dishwasher, off-street parking, $1200-$1500/month 859-351-9473, www.burtonproperty.net
2 Bedroom
www.myuk4rent.com. Call Kevin @ 859-619-3232
4BR/2BA HOUSES! By Campus! Huge rooms. Awesome yards/decks. Parking. All Appliances. All electric. Won’t last. $300/mo. 859-333-1388
Beautiful Tates Creek Duplex, 3BR/2BA, Garage, All electric, $895/mo. 263-3740
1 Bedroom Apartment, Nice, Affordable, Gazette, Transcript, Walk to UK – www.waltonplace.com or 859-255-4188
$534 Room for Rent in 3 bedroom apt. Near Campus, Private Living. Call 859-226-5600
www.integraky.com or call 859-402-2595
Earn bonuses and residuals selling patented marketing technology from a publicly traded dotcom. For more information contact Cathy at peopledeals4u@gmail.com. 6 Bedroom/3 Bath House, well insulated, with hot tub, walk to UK, www.wildcatproperties.com 859255-4188 6 Bedroom house near campus. Available May or August. 859-983-0726 www.sillbrothers.com 6BR/ 2 & 3 BA Houses. Walk to campus. Yards. W/D. Porches. Parking. Great Selection! Nice! Waller, State, Univ. area. 859-539-5502 6BR/3BA NEW HOME! By Campus! Huge rooms. Awesome yards/decks. Parking. All Appliances. All electric. Won’t last. $350/mo. 859-333-1388 1-9 Bedroom Listings !!!WALK TO CAMPUS!!! $3000/month. Large house, Remodeled, 11x12 bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Offstreet parking. Call 227-1302. Awesome 1-6 Bedroom houses on campus. Going Fast. Call 859-433-0956
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT needed for several Saturdays in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2011. Responsibilities include assisting with lighting, posing and photographing. Photography experience required. Send resume and portfolio to frank@thetimephotography.com or to 218 Sycamore Rd, Lexington, KY 40502.
3-4 Bedroom Houses and Townhouses, all electric, 5-10 minutes from campus. Available from April through August. Call 859-379-9564 or www.JMG123.com
2BD/1BA. 211 Waller Ave. $820/mo. All bills paid inc. internet. W/D. inc. 859-619-5454 or Clarence@cundiffrealestate.com
4BR/2BA House, Nice, 428 Park, $1,300/month, Call 299-1386
1, 2, and 3 BR condos. All near campus. Call Jon @ 502-552-7216 for details
Construction Help Needed, Full- or Part-time. Apply in person @ 1170 Industry Road.
4BR/2BA Duplex, Large, Nice, Parking. 339 Aylesford, $1,440/month. Call 299-1386
Now Pre-Leasing for Fall Semester, 2, 3 and 5 BedRoom Houses, www.waynemichaelproperties.com or 859-513-1206
Now hiring part time Nanny for 2 girls, ages 7 and 12. Must have reliable transportation, be available afternoons, and be able to accommodate the girls’ very active schedule. Position will extend into summer so we are looking for someone who is fun, energetic, creative, and knows how to swim. Please email resume and references to Jeanie.Odaniel@insightbb.com.
2BR/1.5BA, W/D Hookup, Clubhouse with pool. All new windows, Sutherland Drive, 2-story. $600/mo. 576-8844 3 Bedroom
4BR Houses for Rent off Euclid. Includes Washer/Dryer. Integra Properties.
4-5 Bedroom Homes. Very nice. Off Red Mile. Decks overlooking Picadome Golf Course. Fantastic park. $300-$350/person. 859-333-1388 4-6BR Rentals Near Campus, W/D included,
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. 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 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
Investigators will return your call to discuss eligibility. Or visit our website at http://rrf.research.uky.edu 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
Professional Services HONDA SERVICE AND REPAIR, ALPINE IMPORTS, SINCE 1980, NEXT TO WOODHILL MOVIES 10, CHECK US OUT AT CARTALK.COM UNDER FIND A GREAT MECHANIC 269-4411
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 Female Roommate Wanted to sub-lease 4BR townhouse from May 1st – July 31st, Red Mile Square. $370 + utilities. Available May 1st. Call 859-446-6552 or 859-553-6096 $520/4BR. Need Roommate. All inclusive. 859-4558208 $619/2BR. Need Roommate. All inclusive. 859-4558208 Roommates wanted. Brand new. Student housing complex. 859-455-8208 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
Pepperhill Farm Day Camp is now accepting applications for summer camp counselors. Apply: 2104 Eastway Drive, Lexington or Call: 859-277-6813
4 Bedroom/4 Bath House, new construction, nice, walk to UK, low utilities, www.wildcatproperties.com 859-255-4188
4 Bedroom Townhomes; $1400-1500/month plus utilities; historic South Hill neighborhood; close to campus; off-street parking; 338-6778 or clear13@aol.com.
Summer Jobs – Labor: Local real estate company seeking summer help turning vacant apartments. Duties include trash-out, cleaning, basic repairs for drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, etc. Hourly 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.
NOW HIRING: Part/Time Receptionist needed for Tuesdays. Computer skills a must. Apply @ Wayne Michael Properties at 860 South Broadway.
2BR/2BA Apartment for lease, 900SF, Meadows Apartments, $645/month. If interested call 859-6196150
2BR/1BA Available Now. Walk to campus or Central Baptist. $675/month. 576-5720
Lifeguard – Louisville: We are seeking summer Lifeguards/Pool Attendants to join our team of professionals at our award-winning apartment community situated on beautiful McNeely Lake on the southeast side of Louisville. Duties include supervising the swimming pool and pool area cleaning in accordance with local and state regulations. Jefferson County Pool Attendant Certification is required. We offer a respectful, friendly and teamoriented environment with a base pay of $10/hour. Hours will average 20 – 30 per week, including weekends. Please send your resume to nvancleave@AndersonCommunities.com or fax to (502)966-2734.
Come and hear about Stella & Dot's Entrepreneur program, a paid internship in fashion and social selling. Mon, 3/28, 7 p.m., DDD House, 468 Rose St., 2278315.
Camp Counselors, male/female, needed for great overnight camps in the mountains of PA. Have fun while working with children outdoors. Positions still available – Unit Leaders, Director of Arts & Crafts, Tennis Instructor, Waterski Instructor, Office Asst. Apply on-line at www.pineforestcamp.com.
4 Bedroom/2 Bath House, newly renovated, walk to UK, www.wildcatproperties.com 859-255-4188
Lex. Lawn & Landscape is looking for PT/Seasonal help. Go to www.lexlawnky.com to see job, requirements and apply.
FOUND! Apartment Key on a lanyard, on campus. Please call 257-2871.
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 18-40 to participate in a research study to evaluate the behavioral effects of marijuana. Qualified volunteers will be paid for their participation. The study involves completion of 8 to 16 testing sessions and are run in a pleasant setting during daytime hours. Snacks, movies, video games and reading materials will be provided. Please call (859) 277-3799.
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.
Travel BAHAMAS SPRING BREAK: $189 – 5 days or $239 – 7 days. All prices include round trip luxury cruise with food, accommodations on the island at your choice of thirteen resorts. Appalachia Travel 1-800867-5018, www.BahamaSun.com
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6 | Wednesday, March 30, 2011
sports
Bat Cats rebound from tough weekend with Tennessee Tech win By Ethan Levine sports@kykernel.com
It was a rough weekend for the UK baseball team as it took its show on the road for the first time in Southeastern Conference play. In Tuscaloosa, Ala., UK (15-11, 2-4 SEC) was swept by the Alabama Crimson Tide in its three-game series. It was the Cats’ first road trip in nearly a month after UK completed a 92 homestand in Lexington earlier this month, and some feared that the skid in Alabama would kill any momentum the team had built in recent weeks. Instead, the team remained poised and collected. “We weren’t thinking about having lost any momentum,” UK head coach Gary Henderson said. “We were just thinking about coming out and having a good day and trying to play well.” Tuesday, UK returned home to face off with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, and they looked like a team, at times, that hadn’t missed a beat since they left for Tuscaloosa. UK defeated Tennessee Tech by a score of 11-8 with strong pitching performances and consistent offense throughout the game. The Cats looked sharp in every aspect of the game early. They were able to hit for power, recording 3 extra base hits including a three-run home run by freshman Luke Maile and two doubles by senior Taylor Black. They were able to play small ball, going from first to third on singles and bunting with high efficiency. In one inning, Black and Thomas McCarthy, the heart of the Cats’ lineup, bunted for singles in back to back at bats. All in all, the Cats recorded 14 hits on the afternoon scoring their 11 runs, leaving an additional 11 runners stranded on base. “In the SEC a lot of pitchers throw it down in the strike zone and at your knees,” Black said, “but they left some balls up and we hit them hard. I think that’s the biggest thing. They didn’t really give us as many pitches to hit this weekend as they did today and we capitalized.” Freshman Corey Littrell started the game in his usual mid-week starting role for UK. He pitched three shutout in-
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UK baseball player Luke Maile high-fives fellow players after scoring a run during Tuesday’s game against Tennessee Tech nings, allowing just two hits and striking out three, receiving his fourth win on the season. After Littrell, Henderson went deep into his bullpen on a chilly day. A combination of six UK relievers combined to complete the final six innings of the game. UK maintained Littrell’s shutout into the 7th inning when Jordan Cooper struggled on the mound, allowing five runs in the inning. All in all, the bullpen allowed all eight Tennessee Tech runs, but performed better than the stats might reveal. “In terms of pitching I thought the first six innings were outstanding,” Henderson said. “(Cooper) clearly wasn’t sharp but in his defense he had to get six outs, and that’s a tough task for anybody. He’s struggling a little bit right now but he will get it figured out.” Following the victory, the Cats will now head to Columbia, S.C., to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks, the de-
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Tennessee Tech pitcher Tristan Arvcher delivers a pitch during the game. fending College World Series champions, in another three-game SEC series. If UK wants to avoid a similar fate to Alabama, then they will have to put their last road trip behind them. “We just have to go out there and play our game and not fall into it’s on the road or we’re not very good on the road,” Black said. “We just have to go out there and play our game and make sure we try to get some wins and score some runs.”
Strengthening the bond Cats closer, ‘not satisfied’ with Final Four By Chandler Howard choward@kykernel.com
Though members of the UK basketball team have been close to one another since early this season, it took greater success for the teammates to truly trust each other. “From the beginning, we’ve all been cool with each other,” freshman Brandon Knight said. “But we started to trust each other over the past couple of months, especially this last month. We really had to pull together as a team to go into battle.” Knight said the newfound reliance within the team began in practice, when players started holding one another accountable and not letting each other down. As one of those leaders responsible for making sure others are doing what they need to do, Knight has come into his own this season. “Each day, I’m just trying to find a way to get better,” Knight said. “From beginning to end, each day everyone tried to find what they could do to get better. (UK head coach John Calipari) just did his best to push each and every one of us.” Knight said the area in which he feels most improved is in his ability to run the team. “When I got here, I didn’t have everything I needed to do as far as being a leader,” he said. “Being vocal, stuff like that. I’ve been able to mature in that area.” Junior DeAndre Liggins, who has also stepped up in late-game situations, especially against North Carolina in UK’s Elite Eight victory, said Knight, who he credits to be a harder worker than himself, boasts intelligence as his greatest attribute. “I just like to be around him no matter how he is play-
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Freshman Brandon Knight celebrates during UK’s Elite Eight win over North Carolina on Sunday. He finished with a game-high 22 points. ing. At the end of the game, he always makes the big plays to win.” Liggins will be primarily responsible for guarding Connecticut standout junior Kemba Walker in Saturday’s Final Four matchup. Walker scored 29 when UK met the Huskies in the Maui Tournament to begin the 2010-11 season. He averages 23.9. “I have to try to contest all of his shots,” Liggins said of slowing down Walker. “The first time we played, we’d played three games in three days, so I was kind of worn down. I had no legs. “He’s real tough. My job is just make it hard for him, to contain him … If he shoots 25 shots and he makes them, oh well. He’s going to score his points, he’s going to do what he do. Our job is to stop other guys, too.” One player who has fallen
under criticism as of late is freshman Terrence Jones, whose scoring blossomed early in the year but has decreased as of late. “He’s accepted (receiving less touches) fine,” Knight said. “He’s doing whatever it takes for our team to win. He didn’t mind stepping back a little bit, allowing the older players to become more aggressive, he was fine with that. That just shows what type of person and player he is; unselfish.” But for players and fans alike, the magnitude of UK returning to the Final Four for the first time in 13 seasons hasn’t “sunk in” just yet. “We’re still just kind of in the moment right now,” Knight said. “We’re not really satisfied with the Final Four. We know (fans) are happy about it, but we just want to keep going.”