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Barnhart’s daughter approved Also on the Board’s agenda: Freshman class, Alpha Phi house By Taylor Moak and Rachel Aretakis news@kykernel.com
Kirby Willoughby, daughter of UK Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart, was approved by the UK Board of Trustees Tuesday for a graduate assistant position in the Athletics Department. The vote was not unanimous. At least eight trustees voted “no.” Trustee Micah Fielden, the UK Student Government president, said he abstained from voting. Nineteen of the 20 Board members were present Tuesday, but not all would share with the media how they voted. No trustee called for a roll call of votes. UK spokesman Jay Blanton said President Eli Capilouto wanted to bring this motion in front of the Board of Trustees in the interest of being transparent. Trustees Barbara Young voted against the action. Young opened the discussion of the motion because she thought it was “something that needed to be brought before the Board.” She said she thinks athletics should be included in the university’s governing regulations and that it was only a technicality that it didn’t apply in this case. “I think it’s a slippery slope,” Young said. “Once you start making exceptions, it becomes precedent.” Barnhart’s position as athletic director is not specifically listed in UK’s nepotism policy that was revised in 2007, Blanton said, but Capilouto felt it should still be brought before the Board. According to UK’s nepotism policy, “Relatives of administrative officers, faculty and staff members may not be appointed to any position over which the respective officer, faculty or staff member may have a supervisory line of authority or exercises supervisory line of authority.” According to the Board of Trustees agenda book for its Tuesday meeting, Willoughby’s position is two levels removed from her father’s. Blanton said there have been other instances on campus when exceptions have
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Rival schools share victory in solar energy discovery By Kortez Wilson news@kykernel.com
UK has recently been a teammate in more than just sports. The University of Louisville and UK came together and shared a victory in making a discovery that can potentially have an impact on the world of solar energy. UK’s Center for Computational
Sciences and the U of L Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research found a “clean way to produce hydrogen without carbon emissions that pollute our air,” said Madhu Menon, one of the scientists working on the project. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the scientists have concluded that “an inexpensive semiconductor material can be ‘tweaked’ to generate hydrogen from water using sunlight,”
according to a news release. Menon said he hopes one day everyone can have access to the energy source. Stephanie Schwabe, a former UK professor, said the outcome of the research was “amazing; so simple it hurts.” The material has to be “marketable, cheap and must apply to most electrical See SOLAR on page 2
been made with the policy. He said Willoughby followed the same process as other students and was the most qualified for the position. There are about 20 different graduate assistant positions in the athletics department, he said. Trustee Sandy Patterson also voted “no” on the motion. She said the fact that Barnhart’s position is not in the university policy “feels like an oversight.” Based on media count after the meeting, trustees Joe Peek, Jo Hern Curris, Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton, Charles R. Sachatello, Billy Joe Miles and Irina Voro also voted “no.” Board Chairman Britt Brockman said the members of the Board had every right to call for a roll call, but none challenged the decision of the chair, so they “concurred with the decision of the chair.”
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A group including Provost Kumble Subbaswamy and Vice President for Student Affairs Robert Mock attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest living learning community on campus. Blanding III on South Campus now houses first generation students.
Renovated dorm creates community for ‘first scholars’ He said it was a fair point to say that the administrative regulations should be reviewed. Voro, a faculty representative to the Board, said in an email to the Kernel that she voted against the measure because several faculty members asked her to vote “no,” and she is “just the voice of our faculty on the Board.” Fielden, the student respresentative, said he didn’t feel it was appropriate for him to vote for or against the motion. “I wasn’t really familiar with the whole process,” he
By Kayla Phelps kphelps@kykernel.com
Renovations in Blanding III have given first generation students a new place to call home. Facilitated by the First Scholars Program at UK, a living learning community now occupies the South Campus dormitory. Matthew Deffendall, director of the First Scholars Program, said in 2010 the program had 994 first generation freshman students, which equates to 23.2 percent of the incoming freshman class. First generation students are those who are the first in their families to at-
tend college. “I saw need on a much larger scale to help these students,” Deffendall said. “With that many students all living on campus, we started thinking about how this could work and where to house it.” The program worked with other organizations to get the ball rolling on the renovations. Committees gathered to discuss programming and other aspects, Deffendall said. The plan was presented to UK Provost Kumble Subbaswamy in June, and he awarded $30,000 to the project. The living learning community celebrated Tuesday with an open
house and ribbon-cutting ceremony. “When we admit someone, we have an obligation to do everything in our power to help them,” Subbaswamy said at the event. Renovations in Blanding III include new carpet, paint, televisions and furniture. Forty-eight incoming first generation freshmen were selected to live in the dormitory for the 2011-12 school year. “I love it,” said Brittany Boreing, a pre-pharmacy freshman. “I could live here for the rest of my college career.” The retention rates of first generSee FIRST on page 2
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UK design students work to provide low-cost homes using local supplies By Jen Taylor news@kykernel.com
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Design graduate students get to be on the forefront of affordable, energy-efficient housing development while helping the Kentucky economy. The UK College of Design has been working with the Kentucky Highlands Community Development Corporation since 2009, researching and building prototypes for energy-efficient houses. An energy-efficient, lowcost home, which was designed by UK students, was constructed and put into
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place in late August by the company Stardust Cruisers. The development corporation presented the problem of out-of-work houseboat manufacturers to the college. Houseboats used to be an upscale commodity, but with the downed economy, the industry has dwindled, said David Biagi, a faculty member on the project. The realization of a skilled workforce out of jobs and the need for energy-efficient housing has served as inspiration for this project. This project helps Kentucky by using an 85 percent Kentucky supply chain, which means 85 percent of
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the materials used came from Kentucky, Biagi said. Kentucky’s job market will also be strengthened by employing many houseboat manufacturers without work. Students spend a semester researching, brainstorming and looking at prototypes and the next semester designing these module homes. Josh Ayoroa, a recent graduate who worked on the project as a student and now professionally, described the project as being on the leading edge of energy-efficient homes and described it as an “invaluable experience.” “Some of the techniques are the first to be tried in this
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part of the country,” Ayoroa said. This semester, students have been asked to study multiple family housing units and classrooms that can be similar to the single family housing units made earlier. Grants have already been received in order to complete this research. “The students start out with the ‘anything is possible’ idea to try and encourage thought outside the box,” said Michael Jacobs, a faculty member working on the project. Jacobs said a big part of each student’s work is underSee DESIGN on page 2
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be high.” Sheetz said he hopes this device could be used in the backyard one day. However, Schwabe said the use of the backyard is “not realistic” because it could be dangerous. This energy source needs to be in a centralized location because people shouldn’t be generating their own energy, Schwabe said. Schwabe was also quick to caution that giant hurdles needed to be cleared if this energy source were to ever have any success. “The oil industry would be a major problem,” she said. “Money is a big question in order for this research to have any chance at competing with the oil industry one day.”
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ation students are lower than those of the general UK population, and this program is an effort in increase those numbers, Deffendall said. “This is a huge commitment from the university to address the need for first generation students,” he said. Students will take Communication and Information Studies courses in the fall and spring semesters. Office hours, workshops and study groups are among the available resources offered in the dorm. “It gives students the opportunity to gather in that sense of community while also taking common courses,” Deffendall said. Students living in the dorm are hopeful for the upcoming year. “There is a big support system,” said Claudia Clarke, an undergraduate studies freshman. “They facilitate anything you need.”
standing the market — what has worked, what has not and why. This has been a way to create green jobs and design a product with a predictable energy cost, Biagi said. Jacobs thinks that they have met their energy-efficient goals with the modular houses they have built. “We set a high bar for efficiency, but we have probably doubled the efficiency of a conventional house,” he said. Jacobs partly attributed this to using insulation materials with less heat loss than conventional materials.
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‘Up All Night’ premieres Wednesday REASON TO WATCH: Having a baby changes your life. (Empathy scream here.) WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Christina Applegate and Will Arnett give up their wild Hollywood eating-drinking-dancing-smoking lifestyle to have a baby. Then, she goes back to work producing an “Oprah”-style TV show, while he plays “baby daddy,” which, by his definition, means staying home raising the kid. How hard could it be? She’s torn between family time and executing show themes like “eats for the diabeets.” He gets spooked by baby-loving old ladies in scary-huge supermarkets, when he isn’t playing video games with some surfer daddy dude from the park. In other words: They’re overwhelmed. MY SAY: But, thank goodness, their show isn’t. NBC’s original pilot provided to critics in the spring was a music-pumped, digressioncrammed mess, committing the cardinal sin of
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Take it slow today to get things done quickly. Go ahead and hide out, if you want. Take time to manage finances, and reward yourself with relaxation. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Wait until later to discuss an upcoming purchase. If you can't get what you need close to home, look further away. A loved one understands you without words. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Lean on your friends, and offer an arm when needed. There may be less cash flowing around, but you've got your posse. You're not in it for the money, anyway. Remember your intention. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — Do it yourself to save money ... every penny counts. The expensive way's not the best. Conserve resources and
bearing little resemblance to Real Life. The do-over premiering Wednesday night has chilled out considerably, putting the focus on what truly matters — family — to anybody who is now or ever has been in our stars’ situation. The single-camera tone is less showoffy, more forgiving and appreciably sweeter, while still retaining a hip wistfulness for those crazy days before 24/7 baby maintenance and nurturing. “Up All Night” has grown up, stepping outside its self-absorbed Hollywood head and into the heartland where even outre characters like the TV diva played by Maya Rudolph (“Saturday Night Live”) should be made likable while egotistically talking in funny accents. She, Arnett and especially the sublime Applegate now sell it well by not trying to. BOTTOM LINE: A well-rounded, nicely mature comedy.
energy, and relax with a good book later. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — In today's obstacle course, make sure to follow the rules and avoid dangerous shortcuts (especially where money's concerned). Thank a nag for the reminder. You might have missed the turn. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 6 — You don't have to try to understand everything. Let your emotions take you where you want to go. Contradictions make the world interesting. Abandon figuring it out. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — There may be a tendency to be too harsh on yourself now. Don't go down that tunnel. Listen to a friend's good advice, and get plenty of rest. Things will look different tomorrow. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 9 — Your career could take a leap forward now, but don't race at the expense of your health. Consider all the options, and be responsible. Delegate for a sus-
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tainable partnership. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Finances may be tight now, but don't worry. Money can't buy you love. The more love you give, the more you receive. Keep in action to pay the bills, but take time for hugs. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Home is where the heart is (especially now), so stay close by to keep the blood pumping. Encourage criticism to discover a project's weaknesses. Put in the correction. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — All of a sudden, everything starts making sense. Don't you wish you could capture special moments in a bottle to savor later? Just drink them in. Take photos, maybe. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Work on what you love and the money will follow. If you make a mess, just clean it up and move forward. No time for complaining. No romance yet, either. Stay focused. MCT
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Gallery Hop showcases variety of Lexington art Rasdall Gallery, Little Library a few campus stops By Kayla Pickrell features@kykernel.com
Student and faculty artists will gather under the gallery lights Thursday for the second annual UK Gallery Hop. Featured first in spring 2011, the Gallery Hop mainly attracted the community rather than students directly, said Amelia Stevens, director of this year’s hop. “This year, the Gallery Hop hopes to be more attractive and open to students with a variety of interactive things at the various galleries,” Stevens said. There are five opportunities for students, faculty and the community to engage in the art offered. The first location to visit is the Rasdall Gallery in the Student Center. This gallery will feature the Crayola crayon sculptures of Herb Williams. His sculptures have previously been featured in China, Belgium, Croatia and various other countries. In the Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, located in the Fine Arts Building, the featured exhibit is “The Neighborhood Series 2011.”
Local businesses and the Lex- pieces from several students ington Fashion Collaborative in the Student Center direcpooled their resources to pro- tor’s office: Zach Lamb, Jesse vide this exhibit, which will MacLean, Russ Caldwell and focus on shopping local and event coordinator Stevens. sustainability, The second exaccording to hibit features the gallery’s chef Scott website. Kohn from UK The LuDining ServicWhat: Gallery Hop cille Little es and his food When: Thursday at 4 p.m. Fine Arts Liart pieces. Where: Various locations brary exhibit Although artists’ books. they are in sepAdmission: Free They include arate locations, collaborative the purpose of work from a Gallery Hop is artists that is normally kept to visit different exhibits to under lock and key. For this see the variety in the different event, artists are allowing vis- artists’ works. itors to pick up and look “The Gallery Hop on the through the books. University of Kentucky camThe UK Art Museum will pus would really like to reach have “The Veil: Visible and out to students and people in Invisible Spaces” on display, the Lexington community to which uses interactive pho- raise awareness for the numtography and visuals to pro- ber of art galleries and spaces vide commentary. on campus, and the variety of “‘The Veil’ is a visual re- art that Lexington has to ofsponse to the many cultural fer,” Stevens said. “We hope and political aspects of veils that students, in particular, reand veiling throughout human alize the sorts of cultural and history,” the Art Museum’s artistic opportunities at this website said. university.” The Cats Den will feature Visit any of the galleries more than one exhibit. The mentioned between 4 and 7 first, “Graphic Design: A Ret- p.m. Thursday afternoon. Adrospective,” will include mission is free.
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Capilouto must start Real cost of the War on Terror being the leader The Board of Trustees tried to breeze through an item of business that garnered media attention Tuesday — whether accepting Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart’s daughter for an athletics position constituted nepotism — but what officials didn’t say is more telling. Greenhorn President Eli Capilouto opted to bring the issue to the Board as a model of transparency. But for an issue that was so built up, the Board’s vote was taken after just two trustees spoke. No roll call was taken and multiple trustees declined to repeat their vote to the media after adjournment. Capilouto talked about addressing the issue “in the spirit of full disclosure,” but offered no opinion. And for a president who has yet to be decisive about university measures, this only enhanced his current figurehead status. How much time does Capilouto need before he can start presiding over the university? Years from now, if he still holds this position, the claim that he’s still learning (which he has said in response to recent questions) won’t hold up. This university — any university — needs a leader with ideas and plans. It doesn’t even take a briefing to see that UK sports can be a touchy subject, but UK’s nepotism policy is a bit more vague: “Employees may not hold a job over which a member of their immediate family exercises supervisory authority.” Barnhart is the athletic director, but his position is not directly mentioned in the policy. But this issue isn’t fully about whether his daughter should or should not be allowed the job. The Board made its decision. But Capilouto’s role in that decision was minimal at best. As president, UK Athletics is his jurisdiction, and if he doesn’t act like he has control over it, he won’t.
In response to the Sept. 13 article “Let’s actually refect on the past decade” by Tyler Hess. The actual monetary costs of the War on Terror? The correct answer to that question, according to the Congressional Budget Office, is $709 billion. The Iraq War cost $709 billion. Why Nobel-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz thought the answer was $3 trillion is anybody’s guess. The sum of all the deficits from 2003 through 2010 is $4.73 trillion. Subtract the entire Iraq War cost and you still have a sum of $4.02 trillion. We spent more on education, medicare and the rest, than the entire Iraq war. Even adding in the war in Afghanistan and over a 10year period, we’re at $1.2 trillion according to the Congressional Budget Office. We’re going to have another $1.5 trillion budget deficit this year alone. But what of the civilian death costs? The 300,000 to 500,000, is that even an accurate number, or, like so much of the war narrative, is it political football subject to change to fit the purpose of those critical of Iraq and the War on Terror?
How about some perspective: What are the civilians deaths compared to other wars/conflicts? Or how about realistic reporting of civilian casualties? In a nutshell, your odds are better for getting killed in Chicago, Detroit and the like than Iraq or Afghanistan. The odds of being killed in Iraq are no worse than when we entered. Of course, now, instead of being gassed, raped, murdered, abducted and tortured to death by Sadaam, you may be a victim of a car bomb by Iranian insurgents and other jihadists. I disagree with the nation building and the way our war in Iraq and Afghanistan has been run — but we had congressional authorization as well as various UN resolutions giving us the authority to do so. Obama didn’t have either when he started his war, “kinetic military action” in Libya; of course we’re doing the same in Yemen, Bahrain and perhaps others as well. “If the U.S. government still desires to use this past anniversary as a nationalistic rallying to support increased war spending and
nose-diving social spending…” Nose diving social spending? Feel free to post ANY cut in social spending. There haven’t been any. The “Debt Deal” didn’t cut a single thing; instead of growing the government 8 percent every year, we’re now only growing it 5 percent each year. Blaming our economic woes on our military spending is a farce, when the economic misery rightly resides with the out of control government regulations (the EPA and coal/oil, “Obama-care” to name two biggies), a tax code that punishes the producers and motivates corporations big and small to expand overseas; and frankly, the lack of businesses to make any financial plans since the rules, regulations and laws we have today may be different from the ones we’ll have tomorrow with something as simple as an executive order by Obama’s pen or a government bureaucracy acting on it’s own like the EPA implementing “cap and tax” without congressional authority. Jordan Stapp Kentucky Kernel website commenter
Reuniting the United States is important sented a different level of mourning and healing. The ANNIE first year was a sense of HUGHES hope and determination that Contributing stemmed from the loss. To columnist see the flags hanging from rows of houses and the general acknowledgment of people toward one another on Every year when the anthe street was something inniversary of Sept. 11 comes credible, something that exaround, people sit down at their computers or their note- ceeded politics, religion and demographics. books and try to put into Out of mourning rose the words what they felt that day. Whether for a profession- appreciation for life and its possibilities. People grieved, al piece, a personal diary enbut they did it as a nation, try or a paying of respects to and for the first time in some those who lost their lives, it time, we were a newly knitdoesn’t matter, as long as ted country, re-bonded by a you take a moment to recogday of tragedy and heroism. nize what took place on that As the years went on, the day. For some, it means honmourning grew less, the meoring strangers who sacrificed and, for a few, it means morials got smaller and Americans became accushonoring family lost. tomed to everyday life again. Each anniversary repre-
Politics grew bigger and grittier, and religious differences slowly began their separation again. Just like the first year after a close relative has passed away, when their jewelry or the smell of their clothes no longer brings you to tears and memories no longer stop you in your tracks, people moved on and set aside a place in their hearts to remember the day, but gave it a place to the side nonetheless. We finally allowed ourselves some peace that a few misinformed men had sought so strongly to deny us. But as the 10-year anniversary moved around this past weekend and you inevitably paid your respects, I hope you also took time to remember that sense of one
we felt after that terrible day and our new found ability to cross lines and bridge gaps thought unbridgeable. Turning through the news, it is disheartening to see the rhetoric being used by politicians, journalists and citizens across the country. We must avoid this kind of hatred and anger that is flooding our everyday lives. It was this fuel that drove 19 men to bring terror and pain to an entire nation. Thousands lost their lives on Sept. 11, and America as a whole lost a sense of self. But we moved past it. Despite where people stood on the wars and decisions that came out of those events, there was a renewed idea that somehow out of every tragic situation a person experiences, the ability to
go above it is a strength they inherit. We will never forget Sept. 11. It is, and will forever be, a scar on our history and on the people who witnessed it. Time does not heal all wounds, as it has been suggested, but merely patches it, and sends us on our way. However, in those months after the attack, we as a nation stood together and provided a view of resilience and a sense of one. A decade later, as America enters a time of uncertain directions, I can only hope that we can bring back this sense of unity, if not when faced with tragedy, then in the hope for possibilities to come. Annie Hughes is a political science senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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Cats need improvement in 3 areas as rivalry nears
Revamped Hoops squad has big tournament goals By Les Johns
Saturday’s game against Central Michigan began much like the Cats’ previous game against Western Kentucky. To put it simply, it was a struggle. The offensive problems continued early on before it seemed to click in the second half. In addition to the offense, the performance by the defense in the first half resembled a lost defensive unit CODY from 2010, but PORTER much like last Kernel season, the decolumnist fense, just as the offense, got its act together in the second half to shut down the Chippewas. Heading into week three against the Louisville Cardinals, here are the three areas the Cats should look to improve.
1. Wide Receivers It may have been a new week, but it was the same old story, or at least during the first half. Junior quarterback Morgan Newton finished the game completing nine of his 18 pass attempts. All but a couple of those incompletions can be blamed on Newton, as his receivers seemed to have a case of butterfingers. Senior wide receiver Matt Roark appeared to have been on the receiving end of a textbook touchdown catch from Newton when after a few moments, the referees ruled it an incompletion, resulting in only a field goal. Roark
never saw the field again following that drop. Junior La’Rod King was another one of those receivers early in the game before he began hauling in the big passes from Newton, finishing the game with 100 yards on five catches. Midway through the third quarter it became evident that the run was going to become the primary offense for the Cats, further limiting opportunities for other receivers to be able to showcase themselves. If King, along with another hopeful receiver, can become consistent threats to the opposing defenses, then UK should be able to find the balance to help each aspect of its offense and begin to resemble the offense that fans had expected before the season began.
2. Pass Coverage Can the Cats stop the run? Check. Can they prevent the pass? That is still a work in progress. As I indicated last week, Western Kentucky wide receivers were able to get open down field, but lacked a quarterback that could get the ball to them. This week gave the Cats defensive backs the opportunity to put their skills to the test against a pocket quarterback that could spread the ball around the field, and he did so successfully. Chippewas quarterback Ryan Radcliff finished the game 24-45 for 295 yards and one touchdown. Once again, senior linebacker Danny Trevathan and senior safety Winston Guy were on top of their game, each finishing with 13 total tackles. Trevathan also
had one of the team’s two interceptions for the game; the other was a pick by senior defensive back Randall Burden that came near the end of the game when the Chippewas were getting desperate. In comparison, the Cats gave up more passing yards to Central Michigan than its prior opponent, South Carolina State, did during the Chippewas’ win in week one.
3. Fan Participation New video boards, digital ribbon and sound systems were all installed in Commonwealth Stadium over the summer. The audio and video in the stadium helped add to the game day atmosphere. On top of that, a new policy was implemented that would encourage students to get to the game early, which, much to my surprise, seemed to work. So my question is, where were all the other fans? UK had its lowest attendance since 2006 with 58,022 fans in Commonwealth. As the season neared, I often heard how excited people were to see the new additions to the stadium. Coupled with the new equipment, having fans in the stadium who can help create a raucous atmosphere could be a contributing factor to the team’s performance. Playing an in-state rival this coming Saturday would bring out the best in Big Blue Nation — or so I think. The “Believe” chants of 2007 were some of the best examples of UK fans working alongside their team and now with what the athletic department has brought to the stadium, it is something that should be replicated as big games loom.
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The UK women’s basketball team believes they have the key components in place to have a successful year and a deep NCAA Tournament run. Head coach Matthew Mitchell secured his second consecutive top-10 recruiting class and also has a highly regarded transfer from national powerhouse UConn in Samarie Walker, who will be eligible to play after the fall semester. Senior point guard Amber Smith will return to the hardwood this year after missing all of last year with an ACL injury. Missing from last year’s team will be departed seniors Carly Morrow and Victoria Dunlap. Dunlap, who was SEC Player of the Year in 2010, averaged 17 points and 8.7 rebounds per game last year. Replacing Dunlap’s production will likely be the biggest question mark going into the new season. “I don’t think one individual can fill Vic’s role,” Smith said. “We will have to focus on being a team-first attitude group,” Mitchell said. Despite the loss of Dunlap, Mitchell is excited about the depth and quality of the new roster. “We feel like we have — from top to bottom — probably the most talent we’ve had in my five years here at Kentucky,” Mitchell said. Mitchell has reason to be optimistic. ESPN has rated the UK Hoops incoming class, comprised of Azia Bishop, Bria Goss and Bra’Shey Ali, the 10th best in the nation. Bishop, a 6-foot-3 forward-center from Start High School in Toledo, Ohio, was ranked in the ESPN HoopGurlz Top 100 recruits and was the No. 3-ranked player at her posi-
tion. Goss, a 5-foot-10 guard from Indianapolis, is happy with her decision to come to UK. “I feel like I couldn’t play anywhere else but here,” Goss said. “She works tremendously hard,” Smith said about Goss. “She fits in this program perfectly.” The last addition to the freshman class was Ali, a 6-foot forward from Plainfield, N.J., who committed to UK in mid-August. “She is a very athletic wing/post combo player that fits what we like to do,” Mitchell said. “She is very fast, athletic, quick and explosive.” Walker, the transfer from UConn, will be eligible to play in the spring. Walker is a 6-foot-1 forward-center from West Carrollton, Ohio. In explaining how she fits into the program, Samarie said, “I can play defense and I can run.” Smith was a big part of UK Hoops’ NCAA Elite Eight run in 2009, averaging 9.2 points and 4.4 assists per game. “I am looking forward to the first game of the season,” Smith said. “I will be so excited just to walk out of that tunnel.” Mitchell relishes the thought of so much talent at his disposal at one time. “That is great for us,” Mitchell said. “The style of play that we like to employ really benefits from having depth.” Although the Cats have achieved much in the last few years, including back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Tournament, Smith has some specific goals in mind for her final year. “We’re not satisfied to come in second in the SEC,” Smith said. “Our goal is to win the SEC Championship.”
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BOARD Continued from page 1 said. But Fielden said he has confidence in the Board’s decision.
Other notes from the meeting Fielden replaced Ryan Smith as the student representative, and Voro replaced Everett McCorvey as the elected faculty representative. Also new to the Board are C.B. Akins, Sr. and William C. Britton. Brockman, the current Board chair, was chosen again. May was elected as vice chair and Patterson was elected secretary. For Fielden’s first board meeting, he said it was “nerve-racking,” representing the student body. He briefly spoke about K Week, and Capilouto spoke about the class of 2015. Though it is a slightly smaller class than last year at 4,140 students, Capilouto said the university received a record number of 15,153 applications.
UK also has a record 28,098 students enrolled this fall, which is up from 28,037 from last year. The incoming class is also the most academically accomplished in UK’s history. “We are attracting the best and brightest,” Capilouto said. Though the university has attracted an academically accomplished class, Capilouto doesn’t only want to give students access to the university, but “access to a degree.” Brockman agreed. “Our responsibility is not just to put 4,100 freshman in the freshman class, but graduate 4,100 freshmen,” Brockman said. The Board also approved a ground lease between UK and Alpha Phi sorority for a property on Columbia Avenue, which currently is where the Math Excel program is located. The Math Excel program will be moving to 654 Maxwelton Ct., across from the College of Law. At Alpha Phi’s expense, it plans to construct an 18,000 square foot chapter house, which will replace the 2,000 square foot house.
By Nicole Sperling MCT
TORONTO — “That was the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen,” said Jonathan Levine, the director of the new movie “50/50,” after receiving a standing ovation from the audience at the Toronto International Film Festival. Granted, moviegoers at the fest are traditionally kind, but there seemed to be an extra amount of good will in the room for the Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Seth Rogen cancer buddy comedy when it made its world premiere here Monday. Levine, best known for “The Wackness,” has made a movie based on screenwriter Will Reiser’s experience battling cancer at the age of 25. Reiser is a comedy writer who was living with Rogen and
working on Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Ali G” show six years ago when he was diagnosed with the disease. Much of the script comes from Reiser and Rogen’s real-life encounters, including a scene Rogen says was almost taken exactly from their lives: when Rogen’s character gets squeamish while changing the dressing on his friend Adam’s (Gordon-Levitt) incision. As Rogen put it during the press conference earlier in the day, “That was exactly how I reacted. I almost threw up on you.” The audience seemed to roll along easily with Levine’s adept handling of the comedic and dramatic elements of the story. A couple of young guys stood up in the audience at the end of the screening to thank
the filmmakers; both of them were battling cancer. Gordon-Levitt, who had flown into town just hours earlier, fresh off a night shoot on Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” didn’t seem much the worse for wear. In fact, the crowd seemed to energize him. And considering he had the toughest part to play as the cancer patient, he handled the part rather effectively. “Will was there every day. That was a huge thing. I hate to use the word ‘easy,’ but he made it easy.” As for Rogen, who also served as a producer on the movie, “50/50,” which opens on Sept. 30, has been a wild ride. “Little Will got sick. Now he’s fine. And we made a movie about it. That’s crazy.”
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LOOKING FOR M & F Social drinkers 21-35 years of age with or without ADHD. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting studies concerning the effects of alcohol. Volunteers paid to participate. Please call 257-5794 Carino's Italian, 135 Rojay Drive, is now hiring for hosts, servers, and carry-out attendants. Please apply in person. Specialty Foods/Kitchenware/Deli needs enthusiastic individuals with good customer
Professional Services Dance classes forming now. Ballet, Modern, Jazz & Contemporary. Barbara Ann School of Dance. Close to Campus in Chevy Chase. (859) 266-5861.
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