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Fountains benefit environment Nearly 350,000 bottles have been saved By Justin Richter news@kykernel.com
In an effort to reduce water bottle usage, new water dispensers have been implemented above water fountains in the Student Center. Elkay EZH20 machines were a project started by student managers of the Student Center with a goal to save 100,000 plastic water bottles. “We do manager projects every summer and that summer, in 2010, we did environmental friendly projects,” said Brittany Begley, an educational policy studies and evaluations graduate student. These water dispensers count the amount of plastic water bottles saved with each fill-up. “Carrying your own water bottle obviously has environmental benefits with waste reduction, and also economic benefits because it’s filtered, cold and free,” said Shane Tedder, UK sustainability coordinator. The Student Center staff was brought the idea and soon started promoting and marketing tin water bottles for re-use. “It’s a fantastic example that students with great ideas can improve the campus of UK,” Tedder said. “They had a major impact in a short time and this project is a great example of that.” Their goal to save 100,000 plastic water bottles was achieved in less than two years. The current number of water bottles saved in the Student Center is more than 128,000, Tedder said. In addition to the Student Center, spouts were added to the Johnson Center. Almost 350,000 plastic water bottles have been saved, said Rob Theakston, asSee FOUNTAIN on page 3
UK releases annual safety report By Cami Stump news@kykernel.com
UK’s Office of Emergency Management released the 2010 Annual Campus Safety and Security Report Tuesday, including a report on crime statistics and on fire safety. The UK Annual Safety and Security Report included extensive statistics of various types of crimes that occur on campus, in residential facilities, off campus and on public property that were handled by the UK Police Department. On-campus thefts and robberies have increased over the last few years. Four incidents were reported in 2008, six in 2009 and eleven last year. Joe Monroe, UK police chief, said five of the reported robberies last year occurred during a one-week period. Incidents of wanton endangerment went down drastically from 2009 to 2010. Thirty-one incidents of wanton endangerment were reported on campus in 2009, while in 2010, the numbers fell to five incidents on campus. According to the Title L. Kentucky Penal Code, a person is guilty of wanton endangerment when their conduct “creates a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person.” Perry DiPiazza, a business management senior, said that students rarely recognize that major crimes are committed at UK, with one exception. “Everyone seems to be getting in trouble for alcohol these days,” DiPiazza said. “I don’t think there’s anyone on campus that doesn’t know someone who has had an alcohol-related arrest.” See REPORT on page 2
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UK men’s basketball head coach John Calipari greets fans who set up tents around Memorial Coliseum. Fans began lining up at 7 a.m. on Wednesday.
Memorial Madness First hour of campout ‘chaotic’ as fans fight for best places in line By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
At a spot outside Memorial Coliseum, beside the Adolph Rupp sign and where the sidewalk turns into the Coliseum entrance, is a metal pole and a white line in the grass. That spot, a coveted spot, is the first spot in the line to get Big Blue Madness tickets. Wednesday morning, it was a contended spot, as three men each claimed to be the first one there. Chris Couch did not get the first spot. He camped out for the campout, setting up his equipment across the street from Memorial at 8 p.m. Tuesday. In the morning rush for real estate, Couch said he was the first to the pole. “I was the first one there and was holding on to the pole,” Couch said. “When everyone started rushing in, I got pushed back. I even had a National Guard guy tell me he saw me there first.” But then there’s Rob Beckett. He, too, did not get the first spot, although he thinks he did.
“I was the first one in line,” Beckett said. “Then this guy bumrushed me, stood on the line and said his daughter was here the whole time.” Then there’s Dallas Hoskins. He did get the first spot, which was “fair,” he said, because he was the first one to the spot. “We know who was here first,” Hoskins said. “My daughter ran here and stood on the white line, and I’m glad she did. You can’t just grab the pole.” *** Who really knows if Couch was the first one there. A lot of claims, but not enough evidence. The UK staff and policemen in charge of getting things sorted out could do little more than tell them to sort it out among themselves – which, to Couch, is the problem. “What’s the point of them being here if they can’t solve problems,” Couch said. However, Couch was definitively the first to give up his stake to the first spot. He ended up grabbing a spot in row two, which
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UK juniors Jacob Miles (left) and Daniel Slattery hang out in their tent outside of Memorial Coliseum waiting for Big Blue Madness tickets. he estimated would leave about 80 tickets in front of him. “I’m not pleased with it,” Couch said. “I deserve a little better. I wasn’t like the others. I was just trying to explain myself. The ones throwing fits are the ones getting their way. Like two-yearolds.” That left Beckett and Hoskins vying for the first spot. Hoskins had his tent in place, straddling the white line that designated the allowed area for tents, saying he had been pushed out of the first
spot a year earlier and wasn’t “moving for anything” this time. Beckett placed his tent on the ground beside Hoskins’ in between the two lines of tents. The two bantered back and forth, calling over UK staffers to hear their cases. At one point, Beckett cursed at Hoskins for not trying to work with him to create space. “That first hour, the adrenaline’s flying, nobody has slept,” See MADNESS on page 6
Turtle Tug Greek students gathered at Haggin Field Wednesday for Delta Zeta and Alpha Tau Omega’s “Turtle Tug,” which raised money for a local cause. Twenty-seven teams of six gathered around a tarp covered in green Jell-O and played a game of tug-of-war. The $1,350 raised will be donated to the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center. PHOTO BY TESSA LIGHTY | STAFF
Black Student Union hosts yearly Fall Fest By Elyse Rectenwald features@kykernel.com
More than 20 minority organizations will be present Thursday at the Black Student Union’s annual Fall Fest, offering students an opportunity to connect with one another over food, fun and entertainment. Fall Fest will feature perform-
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ances by the National Panhellenic Council Greeks, or the “Divine 9,” and UK’s Black Voices Gospel Choir, said Teresse Hawkins, spokeswoman for BSU. The Divine 9 is collectively made up of nine historically black Greek organizations, all of which belong to NPHC. Typically, the Divine 9 step, a rhythmic pattern of clapping, stomping and stroll
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— which involves dancing in a line while walking and doing hand movements that represent themes in their specific organizations — at Fall Fest every year, Hawkins said. “Fall Fest is one of the most anticipated events put on by the Black Student Union,” Hawkins said. Hawkins said her favorite part
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of Fall Fest is the performances by the Greeks and Black Voices because “students show their passion for their organizations as well as their talent.” BSU President Unique Young said the umbrella organization hosts Fall Fest every year to create awareness about the presence of the minority groups on camSee FALL FEST on page 2
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REPORT Continued from page 1 Arrests on campus for alcohol violations have become an increasing concern for the UK Police, with 423 violations reported on campus last year. This number jumped from 221 the pervious year. “An officer can refer a student to Student Affairs for the infraction to have corrective action taken,” Monroe said. “This is used for minor violations that the officer has the discretion to either cite, arrest or send a discipline referral to student affairs.” In 2008, UK Police issued 159 disciplinary referrals and
FALL FEST Continued from page 1 pus. “We want everyone to be aware of the many opportunities that are offered to them on campus,” Young said. “We do this because there are so many organizations out there
209 arrests for alcohol violations. In 2010, UK Police issued no disciplinary referrals, but issued 423 arrests. Along with the annual crime reports, the university also released the Kentucky Annual Fire Safety report. Eight fires were reported for the calendar year of 2010, according to the report. Greg Williamson, UK fire marshal, said the number of fires last year was more than normal, but this year fires that may have gone unreported in previous years were in the report. “We usually have had about four or five fires reported in past years,” Williamson said. “But it’s the law, we
have to report the fire incidents.” Williamson also said that the fire department is looking to work with students to reduce the risks of fires. “Some of the precautions may seem very minor to some people,” Williamson said. “But they are a huge deal.” One of the overlooked precautions is making sure that doors close completely and latch, Williamson said. This can prevent fire from blowing doors open and quickly moving into rooms. The fire department is also working to better educate students by holding fire simulations, like the one held at Baldwin Hall Tuesday night.
that no one knows about, or has even heard of.” Lexington deejay DJ Warren Peace will provide music for the event. Food and refreshments will be served. Students interested in learning more about Black Student Union events and the minority organizations
that fall under its umbrella can find in the Center for Student Involvement or the Martin Luther King Cultural Center, both in the Student Center. Students interested in becoming a member can contact Unique Young at unique.young@uky.edu to learn more.
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‘50/50’ based on script writer’s life The idea of a movie about someone with cancer suggests either a very depressing experience about decline and death or a mawkish cinematic sympathy card about battling against the odds. Yet “50/50,” in which an outwardly healthy 27-year-old is unexpectedly diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer, is neither of these. Instead, it is a warm, funny and perceptive comedic drama about what happens when a young man suddenly has to look death in the eyes. No doubt that’s because writer Will Reiser based the script on his personal experience. He found out he had cancer at 24 and it was his close friend and comic actor / producer Seth Rogen who helped him get through it. Now, they’ve turned their struggle into a work of thinly veiled fiction and one of the year’s most enjoyable films. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a Seattle public radio producer leading a comfortable life. He has an artist girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard) who has just moved in, a loud but loyal best friend (Rogen), and a nosy but loving mom (Anjelica Huston). But his world
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is knocked off its axis when a visit to a doctor for back pain uncovers a malignant tumor. What happens next _ the sense of isolation, awkward moments with co-workers, chemotherapy, depression _ may be expected but it’s handled with a deft, sweet touch. It’s all given more emotional heft by Rogen, who gives his best performance as a boorish smart aleck whose heart is quietly breaking for his friend, and Anna Kendrick (“Up In The Air”) as Adam’s young, inexperienced therapist who may be wiser than even she knows. Director Jonathan Levine, known for such respected but little-seen indie films “The Wackness” and “All the Girls Love Mandy Lane,” keeps things moving briskly so there’s no time to worry about some details, such as whether Adam has to fight with his insurance company. While that might strike some observers as unrealistic, 50/50 in general possesses a sense of truth that makes it more substantial than many heavier films dealing with similar life-or-death issues. Sometimes it’s better to laugh, especially when you’re on the verge of tears.
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O-line reunites, prepares to take on Tigers By Ethan Levine elevine@kykernel.com
Compared to the rest of college football, UK’s offense is still just a work in progress. Among the 120 division I-A collegiate football teams across the country, the Cats rank 90th in rushing with 123 yards per game, 107th in passing with just under 158 per game and 107th in points at 17 a game. One reason for the offense’s struggles are the guys up front. Throughout training camp, UK’s veteran offensive line was supposed to be a strong-suit of this year’s team. Featuring three seniors and two juniors, the veterans on the line was going to hold the offense together as head coach Joker Phillips and offensive coordinator Randy Sanders found talent to surround them with at the skill positions. So far this season, the line has suffered injury problems and inconsistent play, and the offense as a whole has suffered. Senior left guard Stuart Hines nursed a sprained knee for much of training camp and didn't start in the team’s first game against Western Kentucky. Junior center Matt Smith missed action in UK's first three games with a sprained ankle, and senior right tackle Billy Joe Murphy missed time with a knee injury of his own. But in the second quarter of UK's matchup with Flori-
da, Murphy checked into the game for his replacement, freshman offensive lineman Darrian Miller. It was the first time all year that the Cats’ original five starting lineman played together in a game. “It’s been good getting to play with them again,” junior guard Larry Warford said. “It feels more natural. Where I’ve had more experience playing with Billy Joe and Matt, it’s all just coming back together.” As the Cats’ offensive line rediscovers its chemistry, the rest of the offense stands to improve as well. In its two losses against Louisville and Florida, UK averaged just 1.1 and 3.7 yards per carry respectively, allowing defenses to guard the pass without fearing the run. Cats’ opponents have also taken advantage of UK's banged-up offensive line by putting more pressure on junior quarterback Morgan Newton, making it more difficult for him to find rhythm with his inexperienced receiving corps. “I think these guys are excited to be back, and now we just need some time together to kind of get back what we lost in fall camp,” UK offensive line coach Mike Summers said. Saturday UK travels to Baton Rouge, La. to face the No. 1 team in the nation in the LSU Tigers. The Tigers’ defense thrives on speed and athleticism, and LSU plans
on taking that speed and athleticism and attacking UK’s offensive line with it. LSU will likely crowd the line of scrimmage, swallowing up running plays and chasing down Newton when he drops back to pass. For UK’s offense to have a chance, the line will have to be up to the test that the Tigers’ aggressive defense will provide. “They are a really stout defense,” Warford said. “They get off the ball well, their defensive backs are really fast so it's easy for them to disguise a lot of blitzes. That’s going to be a real challenge for us. If we can pick them all up and give our quarterback time to pick them apart, then we’ll be fine.” The biggest challenge for the line will be dealing with the noise of LSU’s home fans in Death Valley. This week in practice, Phillips has played simulated crowd noise in order for them to become used to playing effectively despite the commotion. For the line, communicating blocking assignments and signaling different protections will be more important than ever against a Tiger defense that has helped LSU defeat three ranked teams on the road already this season. “It forces us to communicate as best as we can,” Warford said. “We have to have our checks out there to know who we’re blocking and who's got who. It’s just
Hockey prepares for Akron University Cool Cats hope to continue win streak By Patrick Thompson sports@kykernel.com
Coming off two significant wins against Ohio University last weekend, the UK hockey players feel ready for their next opponent, the University of Akron Zips. “The Ohio game was definitely a big confidence booster coming out of the weekend, and we will have momentum going into this weekend,” said senior forward Michael Getz. The games against Ohio also helped the new players to become accustomed to the speed and physicality of col-
legiate hockey. “Ohio was a physical team, and was a good experience for the new guys to get used to the caliber of teams they will be playing,” said Getz. Preparing for this weekend was nothing out of the ordinary. The Cool Cats went through a solid week of practice, working primarily on the power play and penalty kill. “The power play got better in the second game against Ohio, but still needs work,” senior captain Billy Glass said. Besides working on the power play, the team also practiced defensive zone
breakouts and transitioning on offense. Getz said the breakout is slightly new and helps to clear the defensive zone quicker, as well as create faster outs and odd man rushes. Akron is another challenge along the road to nationals, but Glass and his teammates are confident. “We’re not going to do anything different against Akron,” he said. “We’re just going to go out and play our game.” UK will host the Zips at the Lexington Ice Center Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1 at midnight.
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dent Center. “The manufacturing and transportation of these water bottles have also been cut down, the ability to save so many resources by just using a water bottle is such a good idea,” Tedder said.
The water dispensers raise awareness about the amount of water that is being used, Begley said. “Our main goal is to encourage students to be environmentally friendly,” Begley said.
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UK senior guard Larry Warford jokes with freshman offensive lineman Zach West during Media day at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Aug. 5, 2011. really forcing us to communicate and make our checks and know what we're supposed to be doing.” For Summers, the noise is an inconvenience, but nothing he doesn’t already expect out of an SEC road game. “(In) every stadium we play on the road in this conference that’s an issue and so we always prepare for it,” Summers said. But against a team of the caliber of LSU, Summers said the only thing
that matters is that his unit plays a perfect game and keeps the Cats’ offense moving for all four quarters. “Our preparation doesn’t change each week,” Summers said. “We prepare for all the circumstances in the game, all the situations
that come up. Certainly when a team has as many quality players as they have, we have to prepare for the little things because they can expose you when you're not exactly perfect. We spent a lot of time focusing on the details of our preparation.”
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POP! story by: Taylor Riley photo by: Quianna Lige Everyday students jog down Limestone or run on the elliptical at the Johnson Center. It’s safe to say UK has some of the best and strongest athletes around. But even the most athletic and inshape students complain about the nature of one of campus’ oldest traditions … the steps beside Buell Armory. Those steps have many names with students: “those long steps,” “those awkward steps,” “those weird steps.” Sit under the trees parallel to the steps, and it won’t take long to hear a ton of complaining. Some people have even adopted a pattern to better navigate them. “My friends and I notice that it takes three normal sized steps (per step),” UK sophomore Brandon
Magner said. “It’s really weird.” Students say that filing up the stairs can be a daunting task, and a workout within itself. Many avoid the steps all together like UK junior Maddie Kincaid. “It doesn’t feel right (when you’re walking),” she said. “I wonder why they made them like that in the first place.” The history of the steps is somewhat a mystery to most, including UK architect Warren Denny. Denny said the steps could have been made when the Buell Armory was constructed, and would have been a pathway to get to Barker Hall on the corner of Administration Drive and Patterson Drive. Barker Hall was completed in 1901 with the adjoining Buell Armory, and was expanded in 1937. If
the steps were made when these buildings were first built, the steps themselves would be more than 100 years old. The historical likeness of the steps may be a reason UK has not done anything to change the inconvenient treads. “Over time, there have been some discussion over doing something aggressive,” Denny said. “But there has been no real serious consideration to building (new steps). There has been no opportunity.” Denny said UK architecture had never heard of any “functional problems” toward the stairwell. “I don’t recall them saying anything to me dealing with safety,” he said. Even former students from
decades ago remember the steps as an unpleasant affliction. Student Center director John Herbst said previous students called the steps the “Sam Bowie” stairs, named after Samuel Bowie who played basketball at UK from 1979 to 1984. This was because he was the only person who could “navigate the steps,” Herbst said. The basketball center was 7’1”. Some sprucing up might be the only idea on UK’s agenda for the stairwell. “Maybe a new handrail, or some new lights,” Denny said. Even if the only people that can comfortably scale them are over 7 feet tall, UK does not seem like it will change “those darn steps” anytime soon.
Pardon the Interlude: Band Jam provides summer feel sive listener’s ear. Guitarist and lead vocalist Michael Tyree’s voice keeps relatively light, which works well in complementing the overall grittiness of the band’s sound. Back End of Tomorrow, a Louisville band, will also make an appearance Thusrday evening. Female lead vocalist Holly Abbott’s voice has a slight robust quality that brings a new sound to covers that the band usually opts to perform. The band plays covers ranging from Creedence Clearwater Revival to The Veronicas.
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Lex Philharmonic celebrates 50 years By Lauren Conrad features@kykernel.com
The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate their opening night with internationally known violinist Midori on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Singletary Center for the Arts. UK HealthCare is presenting Friday’s opening night celebration in an ongoing partnership with the Lexington Philharmonic. “We received a grant from Dr. Ronald Saykaly and his wife Teresa Garbulinska, an international pianist in her own right,” said Jackie Hamilton, director of arts and healthcare at UK HealthCare. “Dr. Saykaly wanted to create an annual concert event, so that is how the partnership with the Lexington Philharmonic came about.” The partnership between the philharmonic and UK HealthCare “has been developing over the last several years,” said Kelly Whelan, Lexington Philharmonic general manager. “When the opportunity for a concert series came up we were thrilled that they wanted to partner with us in this way,” she said. This also marks the Lex-
ington Philharmonic’s 50th Anniversary as central Kentucky’s leading music major. In addition to having special guest Midori play on opening night, the philharmonic will be celebrating with a Tiffany & Co. mystery “Blue Box” event that gives participants a chance to win a piece of Tiffany & Co. jewelry during intermission with the purchase of a mystery blue box. Opening night will be held at the Singletary Center, which has become a home base venue for the philharmonic. “We have held most concerts there for a while now, and wanted to continue our partnership with them,” said Paige Smith, marketing and communications co-coordinator for the Lexington Philharmonic. “The Singletary Center is a good location and in close proximity to different opportunities throughout the community.” Season subscription passes as well as single tickets are still available for opening night and can be purchased on the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra’s website. A mystery “Blue Box” can also be purchased through the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra.
The $5 event price includes admission, Raising Canes chicken and a rather amusing lip-syncing competition between Greek organizations during the act breaks. “Every cent raised will go to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which raises money for juvenile diabetes research and education,” said Megan Dodge, Alpha Gamma Delta Philanthropy coordinator. “People should come out to enjoy great music, great food and fun with friends” Sure, Band Jam isn’t ex-
A trickle of events for the next week. 09.29.11 ■ Come
to Haggin Field for Alpha Gamma Delta’s Band Jam. See two live bands and a lip-sync contest. $5 admission, includes food.
10.01.11 ■ Turn
your TV set to the SEC Network and see the Wildcats take on the LSU Tigers. 12:21 p.m. in Baton Rouge. ■ UK
Softball plays Georgetown, Ky. At 1 p.m. at the UK Softball Complex. Free admission for students. ■ Join with Habitat for Humanity and help frame a new home at Commonwealth Stadium. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
09.30.11 ■ Women’s
tennis - UK Invitational. All day event at the Hilary J. Boone Varsity Tennis Courts. ■ Come get a free Cajun lunch with Party on the Patio, located on the Student Center patio. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
■ Paint
up with Dayglow, the World’s Largest Paint Party. At the Lexington Convention Center, 8 p.m.
10.04.11 ■ Have a Conversation with John Legend. The iconic singer will discuss his journey to igniting social change and play a few songs. 7:30 p.m. at the Singletary Center.
10.05.11 ■ Mens soccer vs. Marshall. 7 p.m. at the UK Soccer Complex. Free admission
for students.
■ Get
spooked at Screampark, Kentucky’s largest haunted event. Located 903 Manchester St. From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Festival. Going on through Oct. 8. Events start at 7:30 p.m. at the Singletary Center.
10.02.11 ■ Listen
to bands from all over Kentucky at the Kentucky New Music
■ Loosen up with a free Massage on the Go. The five-minute massages will be at William T. Young Library HUB from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
actly on the same scale as those summer festivals that you requested off work for, saying that it was your cousins wedding. However, just sitting back on a cozy blanket, basking in new music with old friends, some flannel on your body and a Canes chicken finger in your grip doesn’t sound too shabby either. Pardon the Interlude is a weekly music column by broadcast journalism senior Alex Sardam. Email features@kykernel.com.
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The crisp fall air might seem a tad disheartening since it seems like only a short time ago your skin was getting toasted by the warm rays of the sun, while your ears were getting serenaded by the sweet sound of summertime festivals. Feet were stained
sive way to have a blast, meet new Greek and non-Greek fiends and enjoy music, all for a good cause,” said Katelyn Brown, Alpha Gamma Delta sophomore. Band Jam’s stage will feature local progressive rock band Intersecting Horizons. Their sound is tough but not overwhelming and stays refreshing with a constant punk drum beat. Their song, “Unmasked Dreams” adequately captures the band’s sound and stylish edge without bombarding the unacquainted progres-
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from the countless hours of careless dancing in the packed lawns and pockets were emptied from the various concert shirts and home brewed beverages purchased. Luckily, that nostalgic feeling of bliss and endless entertainment doesn’t have to be a distant memory. Band Jam, sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta, hopes to entertain with enjoyable local tunes, raise money for a great charity and provide fingerlicking good food. “Band Jam is an inexpen-
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Reverse discrimination is not an issue at UK This letter is a response to a Sept. 28 column titled “UC Berkeley bake sale highlights reverse discrimination.” As a white male who attended the North Carolina equivalent of Kentucky’s Governor's Scholars Program, I can assure Brian Hancock that “reverse discrimination” is a far less ominous force than he envisions. Judging by the sea of faces along the sidewalks of UK, reverse discrimination has yet to affect our institution, as our school certainly is not lacking in white student representation.
Moreover, when you move to Graduate level classes — particularly in the humanities — you will find they are largely dominated by white women and men (yes, including myself, who has been the recipient of numerous department and school-wide awards). As an assistant editor of a prize-winning student newspaper at Kentucky’s flagship university, Hancock seems to have overcome the forces of reverse discrimination. Rather than taking an entitlement attitude toward the Governor’s Scholars Program (indeed, by his
retelling of the story, he deserved acceptance to the elite program), Hancock should be grateful for the privileges he has here at the UK. If reverse discrimination were the powerful social force that he describes, he (nor I), would not be at this university today. Though I am certainly grateful for all the privileges and opportunities UK has bestowed on me, it would be a travesty if those opportunities continued to be given to people who look just like me.
Josh Farrington is a Ph.D. candidate in American history. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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1BR/1BA Apartments on Woodland Avenue. $495-$600/month, includes utilities. Please call 859-552-4147 Room in elegant home in exchange for house and pet sitting. Non-smoker preferred. 3 miles from campus. Family-style living. Need car and references. 269-0908. Historic 1915 Home, Rooms for rent, spacious, hardwood, renovated, $445 includes utilities, Short-term lease available, UK, Woodland area. 859-552-3793 Great location! Great security! 1BR/1BA and pool. $595/month including all utilities. Call Brad 859-983-0434 Female roommate needed for one of 4BR, 2BA duplex. Woodland Ave. $350 plus utilities. (502) 475-2488 Great location! Great security! 1BR/1BA and pool. $625/month including all utilities. Call Brad 859-983-0434 Studios $395. Call 368-7317. Four miles from campus. Mention ad & get 5% Student Discount.
251 Simpson Avenue #121, 3BR/2BA, $900/month. ½ off first month’s rent. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. (859) 559-3108 or 859-278-7752 (Office). Campus Downs #203, 3BR/2BA, $925/month. ½ off first month’s rent. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. (859) 559-3108 or 859-278-7752 (Office). 4 Bedroom NEW and Nearly NEW 4BR HOMES – Current place not what you expected or perhaps not ready in time? 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 or email jwmckeebroker@msn.com for pictures. New 4BR/2.5BA Townhouse with deck, parking, eat-in kitchen, W/D included. Off Tates Creek Road. Clean, Painted, New Carpet. $975/month. 278-0970 1-9 Bedroom Listings 344 Aylesford Place, 7BR/4BA, $2,200/month. ½ off first month’s rent. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. (859) 559-3108 or 859-278-7752 (Office).
Help Needed Saturdays and Sundays, 11:005:00, assisting animal organization with adoptions in Lexington. $8/Hour. Email resume’ to pawsgolf@gmail.com Now Hiring: Carhops, Fountain and Managers. Part-/Full-Time. Apply in person @ Sonic, S. Broadway. Guaranteed interview Saturday @ 10:00am Experienced non-smoking babysitter wanted for my 6 & 10 year-olds. Rate is $10/hour. Reply to Professor Margaret Readdy @ readdy@ms.uky.edu Landscape Contractor needs Full/Part-Time help. Experience preferred. Full days only. Call 859-264-8787 International Veneer Sales - Hardwood veneer manufacturer is looking for a person that is fluent in Mandarin to join our Asian market sales team. Will be based in Winchester, KY. Email: jobs@freemancorp.com
House boy needed at Tri Delta house to work lunch. Interested? Contact Pidge Ledford: (859) 338-8354
Lord's Legacy Life Ministries is currently hiring part-time employees to work as mentors with disabled adults and children. Send cover letter and resume to denise@lordslegacyministries.org. Pay rate, $10 per/hour. Become A Bartender! UP TO $250 per day. No experience necessary. Age 20+ okay. Training available. 800-965-6520 ext-132 PT Tutors and instructors who can teach English language and school homework to Japanese people whose ages range from pre-school to adults. Math tutors are highly sought. Degrees required. Send resume to: Obunsha Bluegrass Academy, 2417 Regency Rd., Suite F, Lexington, KY 40503 or E-mail: KKuroki@aol.com Caregiver for Part-Time homecare position. Overnights and fill-ins needed. $8.00/hour. 859-309-0081 Construction help needed. Full time, good pay, benefits. Apply in person 1170 Industry Rd. or send resume to gulleyremoldeling@aol.com
Part Time Marketing position, Kentucky Eagle: This CMT position will be responsible for merchandising marketing materials in onpremise accounts and developing and performing promotional programs to promote our brands. 25 to 30 hours weekly. Evening hours required. Must be at least 20 years of age and not employed at a retail establishment that sells alcohol. Please apply online at www.kyeagle.net Core Brand Representative, Kentucky Eagle: This part time position will be responsible for attending promotional marketing events and programs designed to promote our core Anheuser Busch brands. 15 to 20 hours weekly. Evening hours required. Must be at least 20 years of age and not employed at a retail establishment that sells alcohol. Please apply online at www.kyeagle.netMail processing needed Monday-Friday from 4:30p-7:30p $8/hour. Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds and push/pull heavier weights. Email resumes to jobs@bgmailing.com
Need Part-Time Home & Garden Maintenance. Call 269-0908.
Childcare in my home for infant to two year old. Hartland area. 273-9015 Keeneland is seeking applicants for part-time Gift Shop Sales Associates for Fall Race Meet, October 7-29. Flexible hours with some work through January 2012. Please contact Amber Arnold, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at (859) 288 4353 Tony Roma’s is now hiring servers and hosts. Experience preferred. Apply in person M-F, 2pm-4pm, @ Lexington Green Mall or www.tonyromas.com Part-Time Assistant for University function. September 27th - October 4th. Hours flexible. Call 272-4268 or 552-7297. Ramsey’s Diners now hiring servers full or part-time. Will be flexible around school schedules. Apply in person at any location. Child Care Center needs part time teacher for two year-old class. Must be able to work Monday thru Friday 8-1:00 pm. Call 253-2273
Front desk receptionist wanted for plastic surgery office. Part-time/flexible hours. Close to campus. Please call 859-254-5665 or email resume to srwaldman@aol.com 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
enthusiastic individuals with good customer skills. Please apply @ Mouse Trapp/Gourmet Specialist, Landsdowne Shoppes, Tates Creek Road. UK Team Shop now hiring for Retail and Warehouse Workers. E-mail resume’ to ukteamshop@yahoo.com
Professional Services Whole new approach to permanent WEIGHT LOSS – DONE RIGHT! **COMING SOON!** Details 859-312-9619, Mrs. Calvert
Personals 21ST ANNUAL GEM MINERAL JEWELRY SHOW, OCT 1-2, 2011, KY NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY NEAR AIRPORT, SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5, WEB: www.lexingtonrockclub.com
Roommates Wanted Golfview Estates. Share 2 BR house. $275/mo on Red Mile bus loop. Text or call 859-5598689 Female roommate needed for one of 4BR, 2BA duplex. Woodland Ave. $300 plus utilities. (859) 312-0957 4BA/2.5BA, $365/month, 1 roommate needed. New appliances. Close to campus. Laundry room. Email: Wecran2@uky.edu Lady to share 1 or 2 Bedroom Condo, near St. Joseph Hospital. 859-576-0073 or 859-3730444
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MADNESS Continued from page 1 Beckett said. “All the emotions are pouring out.” Beckett was eventually told his tent was not in a permissible area and was asked to move. He told Hoskins “what goes around comes around” – to which Hoskins replied, “Is that a threat?” – and moved back across the street. “There’s too many tents in this small area,” said Roger Long, who had the third tent in line. “People are going to fight. It’s stupid. You’re still getting tickets. People don’t use their common sense.” Beckett’s departure left Hoskins as the first man in line – by design. He said ever since he sat in the nosebleeds at Madness four years ago, he tries to get a better spot each year. Three years ago, he was about seven rows up. Last year, he was in the second row. This year, he drove around Memorial Coliseum in the weeks before the cam-
pout, scouting out where UK staffers were painting the lines for the areas. “It happened 99 percent how I said it would,” Hoskins said. That gave him the first spot in line for ticket pickup on Saturday morning. He’ll be row AA. First pick. “I’ve achieved my goal,” Hoskins said. *** About two hours after the initial rush, Hoskins and Beckett had worked out their differences and worked out a deal. Beckett would be able to get in line with Haskins when the vouchers for ticket position are passed out Friday. Hoskins said it was done in recognition that Beckett was “one of the first” people in line. “We’re grown men,” Hoskins told Beckett, standing feet away from the start of the line. “We were just kids for a while.” The campout is 72 hours long. But there’s something about that first hour, and that first spot, that creates chaos. “The people trying for
that first spot are way too greedy,” said UK student Brandon Thomas, who went the conservative route and landed a spot in lane 3. “And last year, the cops walked everyone across the street. This year, everyone took off. I saw a kid faceplant trying to run over.” Hoskins said he knew the source of the chaos. “We know where the madness came from,” Hoskins said. “Go ahead and add chaos on there, too. A lot of people – you just lose your mind.” Hoskins said the first spot is like a title, something that “everyone wants to be.” It can symbolize being the most dedicated fan in a crowd, with the added benefit of getting the best seats in Rupp Arena for the season’s kickoff. Combined with little to no sleep and a mad rush in the Lexington darkness, the controversies flourish before everyone settles into a routine. “Everybody hates each other the first hour,” Beckett said. “But it’s a nice atmosphere the rest of the time.”