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Questions arise about value of an MBA Applications have dropped; students still interested By Bethanni Williams news@kykernel.com
Admission applications for UK’s Master’s in Business Administration program have dropped in the past year. UK’s program admission is not the only one that is ex-
periencing this change. Onethird of MBA programs have also reported a 10 percent decrease as well in their admissions, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council. This type of information raises the question if one
needs an MBA or not. The prolonged uncertainty in the job market has discouraged many applicants nationwide over the past three years, which is why applications are low, The Wall Street Journal reports. “For some companies, a
bachelor’s degree means cheaper, more malleable workers and that’s just what they need right now,” The Wall Street Journal article said. In other words, an MBA is slowly losing its value; it still counts for something and
can add credibility when looking to change job markets. However, the financial crisis that the nation is experiencing has played a role in corporate recruiting strategy, said Melissa Korn from The Wall Street Journal. While many MBA programs are experiencing the decrease in enrollment like
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UK, the university still manages to keep people interested in its program. To get an MBA at UK, there is an 11month program, and a student can earn 50 credits through its Immersive Program, unlike most programs that take two years to finish. UK’s program enrolls 60 to 75 students, it is economiSee MBA on page 2
Legislation attempts to curb tanning By Danielle Kaye news@kykernel.com
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Student Government President Micah Fielden, left, and UK President Eli Capilouto shake hands at Capilouto’s investiture ceremony.
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Dr. Eli I. Capilouto’s investiture ceremony marked a change in UK’s history, as it honored UK’s 12th president in nearly 150 years of existence. During Tuesday’s ceremo-
ny, Board of Trustees Chair Britt Brockman and UK Senate Council Chair Dr. Hollie Swanson presented the presidential medallion to Capilouto. Capilouto spoke about the meaningful advice given from past presidents, such as 10th President Charles T.
Wethington Jr. and 11th President Lee Todd, who were both in attendance for the ceremony. Capilouto also spoke about the rich legacy at UK, saying the university is truly remarkable and that it has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
“The University of Kentucky is a promise — one that is manifest in each of us,” he said. Capilouto covered future issues he plans to address. He said he wants to focus on rebuilding campus, which includes building new classSee INVESTITURE on page 2
As the weather gets colder, tanning beds become more popular when people try to get that summer glow. It’s the extra little touch to that perfect outfit, the thing to go and do with your friends and can cost less than $20 a month. “I don’t personally tan. I’ve never wanted to but I understand the appeal of why so many girls I know do,” said Hannah Walker, a history freshmen. “Society thinks that being tan is beautiful and just like anything you have to take into account the benefits and consequences.” But while tanning is popular, the awareness of its dangers has become popular, too. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation on Oct. 13 that makes it illegal for minors under 18 to use tanning beds. The law will take effect Jan. 1. While tanning isn’t banned in Kentucky, the state has similar laws. In February 2008, a law passed requiring “people younger than 14 years old be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when using a tanning bed,” according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Family and Health Services. Also according to Kentucky law, “written parental consent is required for those older than 14 but younger than 18.” Although these laws are in place, the majority of students at UK are unaffected since they are over 18. Taylor Carden, a journalism sophomore, initially started tanning for prom to have that extra bit of color. She now tans three to four times a week for approximately 20 minutes a session. “It’s bad and we all know it’s bad. It’s just like smoking cigarettes,” she said. “I See TANNING on page 2
New administrator Karnival draws young Cats to UK UK community invited to campus for homecoming festivities hired at UK Asst. vice president comes from MSU By Matthew Lytle news@kykernel.com
UK recently hired a new executive leadership administrator. Beth Patrick, former chief of staff at Morehead State University, joined UK Oct. 10 as the assistant vice president of financial operations. She will focus on special projects and improving effectiveness on business processes. Patrick was with Morehead State for 29 years. “I was at a point in my career and needed a change,” Patrick said. “I had always wanted to come to UK and it helped further my career.’’ Now at UK, she will work with President Eli Capilouto’s ex-
ecutive leadership team. She is also working with her former colleague Angela Martin, the vice president of financial operations and treasurer and former Morehead State budget director. Patrick and Martin both worked at Morehead State many years ago and have kept a business relationship since. “This is a great hire for UK,” said Keith Kappes, a former colleague of Patrick. Kappes worked with Patrick for many years as they served on the Morehead State cabinet for more than five years. “She is bright, engaging and has the best analytical mind,” Kappes said. “UK is getting her in her prime.”
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In its sixth year, the Kitty Karnival invited children to campus to celebrate homecoming week with the UK community. Kids were entertained with face painting, games and candy giveaways. UK’s 2011 homecoming theme is “Cats Set Sail” and events continue through Sunday.
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Biology freshman Kaley Tabor painted a child’s face at the Kitty Karnival Tuesday in the Student Center Grand Ballroom.
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TANNING Continued from page 1 never said it was a good habit to have.” It is common for local tanning businesses to offer deals to college students. But Kentucky law also requires businesses with tanning beds to register with their local health department and have patrons sign a waiver. “Many times, people don’t realize the dangers of tanning bed use and are un-
INVESTITURE Continued from page 1 room space and repairing and expanding student housing. He also will focus on growing scholarship funds and making buildings more accesible to people with disabilities. He explained that construction costs are very low and said with the help of the state and the UK community, everyone can take care of the university. “There is no easy time. There is only our time.
knowingly putting themselves at risk,” said Dr. William Hacker, the public health commissioner on the Cabinet’s website. He said the changes made to the law were “designed to protect the public and inform them about the dangers of tanning.” For minors, exposure to intense UV rays is even worse than it is for adults. Utilizing tanning beds before the age of 35 has shown to increase a person’s cancer risk by 75 percent, according to a study
by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Effects from tanning and extended exposure to sun continue to impact American society with an estimated 59,940 people diagnosed with Melanoma a year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. With more than 45 tanning bed shops throughout the Lexington area, tanning is more accessible. While a tan may fade, the UV rays’ damage may not.
And this is the University of Kentucky’s time — because we must honor our promise,” Capilouto said. Student Government President Micah Fielden participated in the ceremony and said it was an honor. “It is a pivotal time to see how people are encouraged about the ways to make the university better,” he said. Fielden said the university will greatly change. “He is going to revolutionize our university,” he said. UK alumnus David
Cassim attended the ceremony. “It is exciting to hear the plans of our university, and I hope he is successful,” he said of Capilouto. The UK Wind Ensemble and the University Chorale both performed during the ceremony. Speakers included Brockman, Fielden, UK Alumni Association President Cammie Grant and Swanson, in addition to Capilouto. “We cannot wait or be held back because we were afraid to take the first steps,” Capilouto said.
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UK Arboretum, city hold sustainability series Lesson will teach importance of composting By Katherine Filler
Agriculture sophomore Adam Hancock said composting is a very important process for people to learn. The UK Arboretum is hosting a sustain“It is important because it returns nutriability series, sponsored by the city governe- ents of organic waste like banana peels and ment, aimed at getting people apple cores back to the soil to to start to appreciate a more be used by new plants,” eco-friendly lifestyle. Hancock said. On Thursday, Esther The lesson will also disMoberly from Waste Mancuss how composters are What: Composting at Home agement will teach attendees maintained and what can When: Thursday at 6 p.m. about “Composting at and cannot be composted. Home.” Participants who pre-register Where: UK Arboretum Moberly said composting will be entered to win a Admission: Free is a “natural process where kitchen compost bin that organic matter — food, works for short-term kitchen grass, twigs, leaves, etc. — is compost storage. decomposing and becomes compost.” “When you send yard waste, egg shells “You can do it at home using the natural and other foods to the landfill, they rarely deprocess and your composter, which acceler- compose because when they are buried it is a ates the process,” she said. no air environment,” Moberly said. “When Moberly will teach participants how to using a composter you are creating new orbuild a compost system and how to install it. ganic material.” Marcia Farris, director of the UK ArboreThis event is the sixth event that the artum, explained some of the common miscon- boretum has held in its sustainability series in ceptions there are about composting and in- an effort to make Lexington a greener city, stalling a composter. Farris said. “Composting can be done in all different ways — simple to more complex,” Farris said. “It gives you nice material to add to flowers or a garden bed.” Check out the arboretum’s calendar at Farris, who uses a composter in her own http://www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/ home, called compost “black gold” and said calendar_events.php it is “wonderful to improve soil with what usually ends up in a landfill.” features@kykernel.com
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Film confuses dreams, reality In days of old, they might have thought Curtis a prophet of doom, or possessed by the Devil. But since he’s a modern working-class Joe drilling test holes for a contracting firm, these dreams Curtis is having provoke a modern response. Is he seeing the future, birds swarming before a nightmarish rain of oil, a tornado? Or is he coming unglued? Should he protect his family by preparing them for disaster, or check himself into a hospital, protecting them from him? That’s the provocative conflict at the heart of “Take Shelter,” the second film to team rising star filmmaker Jeff Nichols and the great character actor Michael Shannon. As Curtis, Shannon brings his usual mix of menace and vulnerability, adding confusion and acute paranoia to the brew inside of this guy’s head. Curtis has a lovely, resourceful wife, played by the marvelously earthy and omnipresent Jessica Chastain (“The Help,” “The Debt”). He has an adorable daughter, a nice rural Ohio home and a loyal dog. But he’s seen the dog bite him in his nightmares. The dog goes outside.
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 a 9 — Home replenishes. Make household improvements that feed your spirit. Exercise your blood flow and express your love. Put that creative energy to good use. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Play isn't just for children. It's a great way to learn, and there's education happening today, especially when you least expect it. Find pleasure in the mundane. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — You're better off working for a bonus than spending what you have. Don't dip into savings unless you really have to. Explore all the possibilities and add patience. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9 — You're attracting attention, and your luck is turning for the better. Keep saving
His pal at work (Shea Whigham, terrific) runs the gigantic drill, and on a break, sizes him up. “You’ve got a good life, Curtis. I think that’s the best compliment you can give a man.” But the dreams won’t stop. Curtis wets the bed, seeks medical help and yet hedges his bets. There’s an old storm shelter in the yard. He’s going to fix it up to withstand anything. Shannon wonderfully modulates Nichols’ portrait of a man whose mind and life seem to unravel before our eyes. Nichols surrounds him with great character players such as Chastain and Whigham, with Kathy Baker playing his mother and Ray McKinnon (“The Blind Side”) well-cast as the concerned brother who shows up to see what’s up. Nichols walks a tightrope between giving us a dark, Gothic tale of misunderstood prophecy and a sobering lesson on the state of mental health care in rural America. And Shannon, piling up the accolades with every film (“Reservation Road,” “The Runaways”), adds the troubled and troubling Curtis to a growing resume of vivid and utterly real offcenter characters.
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cal for tuition and fees, and even with its admission rates, it has not dropped as much as other MBA programs across the nation, said Harvie Wilkinson, the MBA program’s director. While enrolled in UK’s MBA program, it offers hands-on experience through its three month “Project Connect.” The 25-week project is where students become “an integral member of a student team” where they work closely with executive mentors on three projects, ac-
cording to the MBA program’s website. The three projects focus on the core business processes students study. Some students return for the evening program, so they can still be in the workforce and still gain the specific skill set they need to be successful. The evening program’s applications are a little higher than the day time program, Wilkinson said. Enrollment in UK’s parttime MBA program is still high and “bucking the trend,” Wilkinson said. “MBAs are great if you’re interested in being a corporate manager or want to own a business,” Gordon
Holbein, a management professor, said. “They are good for certain people, who have certain goals, and know where they have been and where they want to go.” He said MBAs benefit those who have been in the workforce or who are looking for a new career. The question that is left is if an MBA is worth it. Some students say yes, but the job market and many applicants are saying no. “MBAs aren’t for everyone,” Hobein said. Students have to really know where they’re going and what they want to do with their life and career, Holbein said.
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Breaking bad: 3 areas of improvement for week 8 Saturday’s game against Jacksonville State is going to answer any remaining questions that the critics have about this season’s Cats. At first glance many may think that anything less than a blowout would be a failure against an Ohio Valley Conference school, but Jacksonville State should have UK on upset alert. Or should it be the other way around for the 5CODY 1 Gamecocks PORTER who return much Kernel of the same team columnist that defeated Ole Miss last season in a high scoring overtime thriller? Not only do they return the same team, but they also have the addition of Washaun Ealey, the former starting running back at Georgia. The biggest factor that could weigh on the Cats as they attempt to get back in the win column is the support of the fan base, which is where we start for this week’s breaking bad focus points. 1. Fan Turnout Having just come off a twogame road trip that saw the Cats look absolutely abysmal, they are in dire need of support from the fan base. Throughout much of the season, everything except the defense has received critical treatment from Big Blue Nation on blogs, comment sections and social media sites. Saturday’s game may just be the tipping point, if that hasn’t already happened. The noon start time is doing the Cats no favors as many may want to take in a day at Keeneland as opposed to potentially watching the
Cats suffer another defeat, no less at the hands of a team that was at one time expected to be an easy victory. Morgan Newton and the offense have been riding out the storm of criticism and will need fan support to boost their confidence, especially against a less talented defense. 2. Passing Game Speaking of Morgan Newton, it is time that I give him the credit he deserves. After having blasted the wide receivers and offensive for much of the season, some of the blame falls at the hands of Newton. His play against South Carolina was indescribable. Completing four of his 20 passes for 17 yards isn’t something that’s going to get the Cats going in the right direction. For comparison’s sake, East Carolina quarterback Dominique Davis torched the Gamecocks defense to the tune of 260 yards and four touchdowns on 37 of 56 passing. With the exception of its last game, Jacksonville State is susceptible on the defensive side of the ball. Last week against Austin Peay, its defense had its best performance of the year allowing just 172 passing yards for the game, aside from that performance given up at minimum 209 passing yards and 14 points. So for Newton and the Cats’ offense, the time to get on track is now. This is his opportunity to show that he is the quarterback that UK head coach Joker Phillips trusted putting in charge of the offense.
State Gamecocks this weekend. As I’ve said many times, Jacksonville State may be an Ohio Valley Conference team, but I’m confident in saying at this point in the season, without records included, that it is just as good if not better than the Cats. Against South Carolina, the UK defense allowed quarterback Connor Shaw to lead USC to a 54-3 victory in only his second career start while giving up more than 300 yards of passing and four touchdowns. After struggling to find its identity during the first two weeks of the season, Jacksonville State has since rushed for more than 200 yards as a team each week, including a season high of 329 yards against Murray State. Once again, for the Cats to win, they will need to rely on the defensive leadership of senior linebacker Danny Trevathan and senior safety Winston Guy in a game that could replicate the Cats’ victories over Western Kentucky and Central Michigan.
3. Defense If I’m not mistaken, this is the first time that I have put the defense as a whole on the list, and I have good reason for doing so this week. Ranking 82nd in points allowed, the Cats do not need to be a slouch against the Jacksonville
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Junior quarterback Morgan Newton completed four of 20 passes for 17 yerds in UK’s game against South Carolina on Oct 8.
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Kidd-Gilchrist featured in worthy documentary On the screen, Michael KiddGilchrist — then Michael Gilchrist — lay in his bed, his mom by his side. Kidd-Gilchrist AARON and his family are SMITH trying to cope with the recent Kernel death of his uncle, columnist Darrin Horn, on what was supposed to be a celebratory day in which the high school senior officially signed a letter of intent to come to UK. Kidd-Gilchrist’s mother is consoling him, telling him to trust God. “If there is a God,” KiddGilchrist says, then attending a Catholic school. “Don’t say that,” his mother says. “I had two fathers, basically, (who died),” Kidd-Gilchrist says. “I don’t believe in Him.” It’s a haunting scene, one of many in “Prayer for a Perfect Season,” an HBO documentary debuting Oct. 25 about Kidd-Gilchrist’s high school team as it chases a perfect season and a national title. The film covers the entire season and develops multiple storylines and characters from St. Patrick’s 2010-11 season. It documents the coach, Kevin Boyle, a coach chasing perfection whose energy on the sidelines rivals UK head coach John Calipari’s, and who drops F-bombs with no hesitation (his cursing was actually one of the funniest moments of the film). It follows Derrick Gordon, now at Western Kentucky, through personal struggles of his own. But much of the documentary centers on Kidd-Gilchrist’s personal struggles. Early on, Kidd-Gilchrist raps in his driveway about coming to Kentucky. The day he commits, and the day Horn dies, is heavily depicted, from Kidd-Gilchrist shooting jumpers in his driveway while donning a Kentucky sweatshirt to the family’s discussion of whether it should go through with the signing
as tears stream down Kidd-Gilchrist’s face. At another point in the movie, Kidd-Gilchrist stares at a picture of his father. “If he was here, I’d be chilling right now, I think,” Kidd-Gilchrist said. “I wouldn’t have a motor at all.” After he puts the picture down, Kidd-Gilchrist picks up a pad and scribbles what would eventually become his legal name, Kidd-Gilchrist, before showing it to the camera and announcing he would be adding the tribute to his uncle to his last name. The documentary is a revealing look at Kidd-Gilchrist — which is great, because we don’t have much of that. In the film, his mom talked about shielding him from the growing media attention as he rose to the forefront of the high school basketball scene. Kidd-Gilchrist said he didn’t want to grow up yet. (He may still feel that way, as Marquis Teague said: “He’s goofy and silly. He acts like a teenager. He’s younger than us, so we’re like ‘why you acting so childish?’ He’s a fun person to be around.”) And he was uncomfortable with interviews throughout high school and even early this year. That’s no indictment of him. He did, however, have to push himself to make adjustments to deal with the media crush at UK. It worked. At Media Day last week, he came out and immediately started joking with the cluster of reporters gathered around his chair. “I’m only 18 and in the limelight,” he said. “It’s bright. I gotta adjust.” Although Kidd-Gilchrist describes himself as a quiet guy and seems serious in interviews, the documentary captured him dancing in the middle of team huddles and clowning with his teammates. That side of him seems to be the real one. “Mike’s not really serious,” Anthony Davis, his roommate, said at Media Day. “He’s silly. I love that guy.” “Prayer for a Perfect Season” shows us why.
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The Lukewarm Truth: Satan to be a chemistry prof
Discussion focused on play’s 2 versions By Kayla Pickrell kpickrell@kykernel.com
Prince of Darkness excited to ‘study and learn’ with students at UK In a press statement last night, a Hell spokesdemon announced the retirement of longtime CEO Satan. The Lord of Sin and Prince of Darkness will be hanging up his hat as Supreme Ruler of Evil, to pursue his longtime dream of teaching LUKE chemistry at the UniGLASER versity of Kentucky. “I’m proud of my Kernel accomplishments,” columnist Lucifer said, stepping
away from the retirement festivities to give an interview. “I just felt it was time to go, you know? There’s so much left for me to do.” “We’re sad to see him leave,” Beezelebub, an employee of Satan and castigator of the lecherous, said while wiping away a tear. “But we hope he has the best of times as a professor. He’s earned it.” The Fallen One will assume a position on faculty at UK beginning next fall. He will be teaching CHE 107: General College Chemistry II. “I’m excited,” one chemistry student said. “That’s what is so great
about the college experience. You get to study and learn from all sorts of people in such diverse ways.” Satan, purportedly thousands of years old, is credited with the invention of Hell when he was thrown down from the Heavens for attempting to overthrow God. “I want to take the opportunity to congratulate Satan,” said a Heaven spokesangel in a press release. “We’ve had our disagreements in the past, but we are glad he is taking some time to do what he is truly passionate about.” See LUKEWARM on page 6
UK Dining gives Commons a 5-star feel By Nick Pieroni features@kykernel.com
For just a swipe, students can keep it classy by attending UK Dining Services’ Black Tie Affair Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Commons. Students won’t even have to go to Malone’s for the luxuries of a fivestar restaurant and fancy dining. Tables will be draped in sophisticated tablecloths, and four members of the UK Jazz Ensemble will play big band music to set an elegant mood, said Commons’ general manager Stacey Landfield. She urged students to dress up for dinner, as a photo booth will be available from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to all attending. Top hats, fedoras, roses and other props will be provided to ensure a memorable night will be captured. Normal dishes such as chicken tenders, fried macaroni and cheese, and stir-fry will not be on the Black Tie Affair’s menu, and instead, chefs will prepare an array of dishes, Land-
field said. with his girlfriend, who lives on camRoasted hen, grilled salmon and a pus. carved beef station are just a few of “It should be a pretty good dinner, the entrees being served. For dessert, and the best part is it’s free,” he said. a chocolate fountain Perry Turner, a secwith fresh fruit will ond-year UK student, be available to treat said he found out about your sweet tooth. the event from fliers It has become around campus. Turner What: Black Tie Affair tradition for UK attended the event last When: Wednesday at 5 p.m. Dining to host events year and said he would like the Black Tie attend this year if he Where: Commons Market Affair every year as lived on campus. Admission: One meal swipe a thank-you to stu“All in all, it is a dents. Landfield said very good upper class she and her staff put atmosphere social a lot into these events event,” Turner said. and love to do these kinds of things Some students are using the Black for the students. Tie Affair as an opportunity for bond“I’m looking forward to the food ing. because I heard it’s pretty good,” Twins Amy Allen and Amanda transfer pre-medicine student Jordan Allen are excited for the dinner and Besecker said. Besecker transferred plan to attend Wednesday evening. to UK this semester and has yet to at“I love going to these, the food is tend an event like the Black Tie Af- so good, and they transform the fair. whole place,” Amy Allen said. “It’s Besecker lives off campus and like a gourmet meal, but on your will be attending Wednesday night meal plan.”
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“Romeo and Juliet” and “Roméo et Juliette” directors and cast members will gather at a round table Wednesday to discuss their productions. “Romeo and Juliet,” which debuts Dec. 1 on campus, will feature the classic love story by William Shakespeare with a twist of violence. Andrew Kimbrough, the production’s director, sees this play as more violent than a typical love story. “There is more tension within ‘Romeo and Juliet’ that most people pass by because they see it only as a love story,” Kimbrough said to an introduction to theater class earlier in the semester. “Roméo et Juliette,” the operatic production premiering Saturday at the Lexington Opera House, follows the original Shakespearean play, but with minor changes. “A character named Stéfano was added to create a higher pitched pageboy to Romeo,” said John Greer, singing coach for “Roméo et Juliette.” Greer also mentioned that it is common for higher-pitched male characters to be played by women. Although the opera performance will be in French, the audience will be able to understand it with English supertitles provided by the director, Stephanie Sundine. Subtitles are placed next to, or held up by, the performers. Topics such as what the directors have in mind for the productions and what the audience should expect will be discussed at the round table Wednesday. Students and faculty are
encouraged to bring their own questions to ask or to inquire on something about theater or music in general, Greer said. The performances “will be entertaining,” said Nancy Jones, chair of UK’s department of theatre, earlier in the semester. “The plays were chosen with the university community in mind.” Jones also said that the plays are “outside of the box” this year. One of the reasons “Roméo et Juliette” will be “outside of the box” this year is because of the rarity of talent involved in the production. The singers have been practicing since last spring, Greer said.
if you go What: “Romeo and Juliet” and “Roméo et Juliette” round table discussion When: Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Where: Fine Arts Library Admission: Free
“I am very impressed with the experience with their singing in French and thinking in French as they perform,” Greer said. While it was hard for the students to adjust to French, all of this year’s productions took a long time to develop because of the theme this year, Rebels Act Out, Jones said. “It is hard to predict what people will be interested in,” Jones said. “I think we picked a very thought out series that will relate to the audience on many levels.”
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Capilouto puts students first in investiture speech UK officially welcomed Dr. Eli Capilouto as its 12th president Tuesday during his investiture. The ceremony itself was full of pomp and circumstance, and Capilouto spoke with the quiet dignity he has shown time and again during his first few months in office. When the president’s medal was placed around his neck, the audience in the Singletary Center rose to its feet, and Capilouto grinned and humbly received the welcome. Capilouto has only been on campus three and half months, but he seems to have already made an impact on many people. He has spent his first months at UK listening to the needs of campus, and he seems to recognize the most pressing issues that need to be addressed to move the university forward. He spoke of the need to update campus buildings, especially classrooms, to offer students better opportunities to prepare for life after UK. The university currently has 12 buildings that should be torn down. He said that a long-term plan for building new facilities is wiser than continually spending money on patching holes each day. Hearing a president talk about the needs of students is refreshing. UK should be a place that puts students first, and Capilouto seems to know that. Since he has taken the time to listen to different parties on campus and around the commonwealth, Capilouto seems to know there is no time to waste in making UK a better place for its students and the citizens of this state. “We cannot wait or be held back because we’re afraid to take the first two steps,” Capilouto said. Capilouto is just beginning his journey as president, but it appears that he is willing to take the steps in the right direction for his new university. And his investiture is the perfect time for this — until now, quiet — president to start vocalizing his plans.
Having a fall break would be nice It started with the three-page paper. Then came the week with two tests. Shortly following were the 10 — page paper and the test from hell. Before long you’re standing in the middle of White Hall and they’re coming at you from all directions. ‘Presentation due next Thursday!’ BRIAN yells your commuHANCOCK nication teacher. ‘Know the limiting Kernel reactants!’ screams columnist your chemistry professor. Soon enough you’re spinning. Numbers, figures and grades are all swirling about your head. ‘I can’t take it anymore!’ your mind screams. You streamline to the corner of the hallway and curl yourself up into a ball, whimpering in the face of the abhorrent reality that is the life of a student with no fall break. Okay, maybe it’s not that bad. I’ve yet to see any students sobbing uncontrollably in the corners of classroom buildings this year. And I haven’t heard
too many professors screaming. Nevertheless, I think most students can agree that this point in the year usually brings with it a bit of strain. Weeks seem to blend together. Monday arrives and the roller coaster lurches to a start. After you get off on Friday, there’s barely time to catch your breath before you’re slowly climbing that hill again, bracing yourself for the peaks and valleys, simply trying to get through another week without hurling. What could we do to fix this most terrible and bleak current state? After much thought and stern consideration, I have concluded that a fall break may be the only answer. Only a break of two or more days could possibly reduce that bulging vein threatening to explode from the plethora of foreheads around campus. The lack of a fall break at UK has been a highly debated topic in recent years. It appeared Ryan Smith and his officers were close to a breakthrough two years ago, but any momentum gained since then has completely dissipated. Today, we’re about as close to attaining a fall break as we are to winning a football game. A simple phone call or text to a friend at another major university will
show you that we are indeed in the minority. Western Kentucky University, Centre, Murray State and Transylvania are just a few of the many Kentucky colleges who have fall breaks. Even Ivy League powers such as Yale and Penn have two days of rest and relaxation for their students and professors in early to mid October. So how do we get a fall break? We fight. For students like me with only one last chance at a fall break next year, we must acknowledge that we may have been defeated by the powers above us. Lee Todd and others won the fall break battle of our time. Howbeit, that doesn’t mean we still can’t leave a better and brighter fall for all students to come. And so I ask you dear students, stand up! Send the Board of Trustees an email, or knock on Dr. Capilouto’s door one day and plead for mercy! If not for you, then do it for that junior in high school who is completely oblivious to the academic horror that is UK during mid-October. We can have a better future. We can have a better fall. Brian Hancock is an English junior and the Kernel’s assistant opinions editor. Email bhancock@kykernel.com.
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Calipari shares six thoughts from practice By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
After Big Blue Madness, the first official practice, UK has been getting down to business. Head coach John Calipari put his team through six practices in four days — two on Saturday and Sunday, and one on Monday and Tuesday. The team will be off Wednesday and resume practices Thursday. Now that teams can hold 20 hours of official practices per week, UK is using them up to prepare for the upcoming season. Here are Calipari’s six takeaways, via his website, from the first six practices: 1. These kids bring it — My biggest observation is I have not had to coach effort and intensity for six straight practices. When you’re talking about going Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, back to back, and having six practices along with Big Blue Madness, that’s saying something. As a coach, you don’t ever want to coach effort, enthusiasm and passion. With this team, I don’t have to. They bring it — together. There are no egos on this team. 2. They are their brother’s keeper — They’re listening and focused, and they like each other. I can really tell they enjoy playing with one another. When one of them makes a play, the others are really happy about it. Did you see how happy Anthony Davis was for Michael Kidd-Gilchrist on Twitter when Mike dunked on him over the weekend? That’s what I’m talking about. 3. Coach Hall’s observation – Joe B. Hall walked in today and said we’re way ahead of where we were a year ago. Now, I don’t know exactly what Coach Hall means because we weren’t very good early on a year ago, but we’re way beyond where we were. Remember, we had extra practices last year because of our trip to Canada and we’re ahead of that team.
4. The veterans are changing — Terrence Jones is not even the same player. He’s got a different body, a different skill set, different practice habits and a different attitude. Sound familiar? Josh Harrellson? And he didn’t have to tweet something bad about me to get himself ready. Darius Miller, as long as he stays aggressive, the way he’s playing right now, his leadership and his toughness are beyond where they’ve ever been. Doron Lamb is way beyond his toughness and physical play from last year. His concentration is better. He’s in practice early, which he was never early last year; he was the last one out. Eloy Vargas and Stacey Poole are way better than they were a year ago. Now, they still have a ways to go to fight for minutes, but they’re way better than they were. Jarrod Polson is better. He’s out there balling with these guys.
Twany Beckham is going to be fine. He’s learning right now concentrating on how we’re playing and the speed of the practice, not only the up and down speed but how we move from thing to thing, but he’s physically ready to go. 5. They are who we thought they were — The young kids are what we thought. If you said to me, “Are you blown away?” my answer would be no. They’re all what I thought they would be. Michael is a fierce competitor, I’ve got a bulldog point guard in Marquis Teague, Anthony Davis is Spiderman, and Kyle Wiltjer is a skilled, long big guy. 6. How we’ll play — This may be a Dribble Drive team. Instead of using it 30 percent of the time, we may use it 70 percent of the time. They’re reacting quickly and they’ve got a feel for what’s going on. They’re doing pretty good with it.
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After Big Blue Madness, men’s basketball head coach John Calipari put his team through six practices in four days.
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LUKEWARM Continued from page 1 The Dark Prince, who has brought anguish and despair to millions over the years, is looking forward to teaching, although he can’t help but be a little nervous. “I hope the students like me,” said Lucifer, grinning sheepishly, “I’ve got to be tough. I’ve got to prepare these kids for their futures. But at the same time, I want to be the cool teacher, you know, the one you see on
campus throwing Frisbee on the quad.” Famed for bringing about the fall of man, plaguing Job and tempting Jesus in the desert, the former Monarch of Hell is looking forward to the quiet life of a teacher. “I want to, you know, walk the dog in the morning, drink a cup of coffee, call some student by his last name and talk about basketball,” Lucifer said. Satan’s hope is that students learn from his class, and have some fun with
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