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Students struggle with loans New legislation may help pay off debt By Danielle Kaye news@kykernel.com
As higher education continues to grow, so does the amount of student debt. Student loan debt has surpassed credit card debt, leaving the next generation of Americans with an economic burden. On average, full-time undergraduates are borrowing $4,963 a year to pay for college, according to a USA Today article. Although UK offers a substantial amount of financial aid, it is impossible to provide every student with all the aid they need. In the 2010-11 school year, 2,110 incoming freshmen were deemed applicable for financial assistance from the university, according to the College Board. While 2,082 of these students were then offered aid, only 482 had their full needs met. According to a previous Kernel article, “roughly 90 percent of undergraduate and graduate students are receiving some kind of financial aid, and the number of needbased aid increased 17 percent from the 2009-10 to 2010-11 school year,” said Lynda George, student services director of student financial aid. Financial aid, however, is not only offered through the university. Kentucky offers programs like Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship, outside scholarships, grants and work-study programs. The program rewards in-state high school students with a certain amount of money depending on the GPA and ACT scores that they receive. The money can then be used in college for higher education purposes. Although students are typically offered several options, many students are still required to take out loans to pay for college. The rates for student loans vary due to what time the loan was taken. Students rarely take the time to ask proper questions about the loan and educate themselves before signing the loan agreement. “I was fortunate enough to research my options and not be in debt,” Justin Penny, a biology and classics junior, said, “but I think that many students are unaware of their options.” The average student debt for graduates at UK during the 2010-11 school year was $19,812, according to the College Board. But this amount is what students owe before going to professional or graduate
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Sophomores Anna Harris, left, and Caitlin Hagan show their carved pumpkin to Dr. Mary Lynne Capitlouto during Capilouto’s Halloween Party Monday.
Trick or treat meet and greet President’s wife opens home to students By Corey Elam news@kykernel.com
Even with classes, the spirit of Halloween was alive on campus Monday. Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto hosted a Halloween cookie social at Maxwell Place, where students were invited to carve pumpkins, eat cookies and drink apple cider. The event was a brief break from class and other mid-semester committments. “The end of the semester is more terrifying than any haunted
house or scary movie I’ve seen,” Jonathon Koshy, an English sophomore, said. “This is just to help students know we’re here and to help them enjoy this beautiful day,” Capilouto said. Also in the courtyard were students carving pumpkins to represent university classes like UK 101. “I used to carve pumpkins every year before I moved,” Matthew Kinney, a pre-med sophomore, said. “Not saying I’m too good at it, but the thought counts.”
Sophomore Anna Harris stands next to her carved pumpkin during Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto’s Halloween Party Monday.
Medal of Honor recipient visits UK By Taylor Moak tmoak@kykernel.com
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50 Omani students begin classes By Kayla Pickrell
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Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, spoke with FarmHouse Fraternity members Monday.
FarmHouse Fraternity had a special guest at its Monday meeting: Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer. Meyer, who is 23 years old and a native Kentuckian, received the Medal of Honor for his life-saving actions in Afghanistan in 2009. He shared his story with fraternity members. He said he decided to go into battle against his commanders’s orders because he thought his team needed backup. When he did, he discovered four of his team members had been executed. Meyer was wounded in the process, but entered the kill zone four separate times and saved the
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UK is one of the first schools in the nation to welcome Omani students to campus this semester. Fifty students from Oman began their education at UK during the last couple weeks. Most arrived on October 23. “It is hard to leave your country,” Hussein Al Lawati, a freshman mechanical engineering major, said. “But everyone here is wonderful and loves to help you.” While students are adjusting at UK, so are 450 other Omani students in different states. “There are many of us who know English very well, but there are others that are not as fluent,” Ghaith Al-Nahwi, a freshman mechanical engineering major, said. “That is why we do (English as a Second Language) classes for a year.” The ESL class is for international students in their first year in the U.S. to learn English fluently. See OMANI on page 2
lives of 13 Marines and 23 Afghans, according to his website. He said he would rather have gone against his commanders’ orders and tried to help his team than wonder if he did the right thing. “(It’s) better to have confidence … than to sit back and hesitate about what’s going on,” Meyer said. For his medal, Meyer was able to meet with President Obama over a beer. He said sharing a beer with Obama was “all right,” and he joked he would rather share a beer with FarmHouse members. He said if people had told him a year ago he would be in the position he’s in now, with the national recognition for his medal, he wouldn’t See MEYER on page 4
Event offers graduate, professional options By Alissa Hayward news@kykernel.com
The Graduate and Professional School Showcase will give students an opportunity to learn about post-undergraduate options. Representatives from UK, as well as instate and out-of-state programs, will be present at the showcase. “The purpose of the Graduate and Professional School Showcase is to give students a place where they can learn about their graduate and professional school options,” Miranda Scully, junior and senior counselor at the Cen-
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ter for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services, said. The Graduate Showcase is part of the week-long Graduate and Professional School Prep Week put on by the Stuckert Career Center that takes place Monday through Friday. “Students who are even remotely thinking about graduate or professional school should come to the Graduate Showcase,” Leslie Hayes, member services and event coordinator, said. This year the showcase will feature more representatives from law and health science programs. The showcase gives “students face-to face-
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time with representatives so that they can ask questions about the admission process, scholarships and deadlines,” Francene Gilmer, assistant provost and director for career education, said. Students who attend the Graduate Showcase can enter to win a discounted Kaplan prep course for the entrance exam of their choice and a free prep course from The Study. The first 100 people who attend will receive a T-shirt. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. The showcase will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 in the Student Center Grand Ballroom.
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OMANI Continued from page 1 After that first year, international students are eligible to start their major. They must make a “B” in the class or receive a 527 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language to start their major, Hilal Al- Barwani, a freshman chemical engineering major, said.
Majors accepted include mechanical, petroleum,and chemical engineering. Omani students have many adjustments to make regarding classes. In Oman, students have to wear full dress and they have no option of leaving class early, Al Lawati said. “The teachers are so nice here,” Al Lawati said. Another adjustment is the weather. In Oman, the weather
is sunny and usually in the 120 degree range. “I have to wear so many layers to go to class,” Ahmed Al-Zadjali, freshman petroleum engineering major, said. “I’m just not used to the weather being so cold.” Even though the weather is not exactly up to par, Omani students are enjoying the university. “It is beautiful here,” Al Lawati said. “We love UK.”
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Winehouse music to be released LOS ANGELES — Amy Winehouse’s record company will release a collection of previously unreleased tracks, including several new songs and alternate takes of earlier releases the singer made before her death from an alcohol overdose in July. “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” consists of a dozen tracks spanning some of the five-time Grammy-winning singer’s earliest recording sessions in 2002 through her final studio session earlier this year with Tony Bennett, when the singers dueted on the pop classic “Body and Soul.” Among the other songs scheduled for release Dec. 5 are the bossa nova classic “The Girl from Ipanema,” which she recorded in Miami when she was 18 and started working with producer Salaam Remi, a demo version
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 — A quiet, reflective morning suits the mood and gets stuff done. It's a good time to sell. Talk more in the afternoon. Your social life heats up this evening. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Trust the friends that believe in you more than you do. Launch your next project, and enjoy the ride as well as the destination. There's fun ahead. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 7 — Review all logical steps, prepare everything in private, and then make your decision. Celebrate with good friends, great food and beautiful scenery. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — The road to acceptance has denial and resistance. It's all part of it. You
of the “Back to Black” song “Wake Up Alone,” a slower alternative take on “Valerie” and her rendition of Leon Russell’s “A Song for You.” It will also feature “Between the Cheats,” a new song she recorded in 2008 with Remi for possible inclusion on what would have been her third album. During the same sessions she recorded a duet with rapper Nas, “Like Smoke,” that will be on the new collection. The tracks on “Hidden Treasures” are produced by Remi and the producer of her “Back to Black” breakthrough album and hit single “Rehab,” Mark Ronson. She died on July 23 at age 27 in what a British coroner ruled as "death by misadventure" from an accidental alcohol overdose.
can find the necessary funds. Don't get blinded by reality or success. Say "thank you." Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Spend some time exploring new partnerships. It's not always about you. Really listen to what others have to say. A female reveals a secret. It's getting interesting. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Don't get so busy that you forget what's really important. Your creativity is a plus. The fewer words you use, the better. Keep things focused and clear. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Romance is a growing possibility for the next two days. Creativity and beauty play a larger part than normal. Escape to a peaceful spot to get an idea to flower. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Personal comfort must be considered today. Stay close to home, and nurture yourself (saving money in the process). You can still be pro-
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ductive. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Money's not everything, but it sure helps. Don't go around wasting what you don't have. Accept an invitation. You notice beauty in random places now. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Focus on finances to grow profitability. Avoid distractions that create new work. Be inventive, and barter if needed. Trade services. Get what you need. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — You're on top of your game and ready for a touchdown. Bring it on! Nothing can stop you now, in communication, art or love, all of which are in perfect harmony. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 — It's not the best time to pop the question ... or for romance in general. The mood's a bit flat. Focus instead on learning skills and practicing. Make your pitch later. MCT
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Kim Kardashian’s Police attacking Occupy protesters fairytale divorce? By Robert Wilhelm
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LATARA APPLEBY Kernel columnist
In a shocking turn of events Monday, Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries after a grand total of 72 days of apparently not so wedded bliss. Kim’s Fairytale Wedding is still fresh on my DVR; you can imagine my disappointment when I heard the news that there would be no point in watching the spectacle now. As a relatively loyal viewer of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” I feel personally affected by this … tragedy. I am truly upset that I will not be able to watch Kim and Kris live out their fairytale in front of the E! cameras; all the while, Momma Kris (not to be confused with the groom) gets her 10 percent. Perhaps more importantly, what is going to become of that 20.5-carat ring? Kim requested that the terms of their prenuptial agreement be upheld and that “miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects” be treated as separate property. What a relief, I’d hate for the multimillionaire to lose that timeless piece of jewelry. The New York Post reported that Kim made $17.9
million from her wedding. That is slightly more than I anticipate getting in wedding gifts. According to Forbes, “using the $17.9 million figure as a crude estimate, Kim raked in just under $250,000 a day, and over $10,000 an hour, for her 72-day marriage.” Not too shabby if I do say so myself. A small part of me wants to give the girl the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she realized Kris constantly sounded like he had a frog in his throat? Maybe the unforeseen stress of the NBA lockout put too much stress on the newlyweds? But then I come to my senses. Sources are reporting one cause of the breakup is a dispute concerning where the couple was going to settle down. Let me take this moment to tell you this is a relatively important and foreseeable question, one that probably should have been addressed before walking down the aisle in a ceremony complete with three Vera Wang gowns. So, what have we learned? Perhaps people should stop following in the footsteps of Nick and Jessica and leave their marriage off of cable television, unless you need to make a quick buck — in which case I’d recommend calling Ryan Seacrest. Latara Appleby is a journalism senior. Email lappleby@kykernel.com.
Wake up and look around you. Do you know what’s going on in the world around you? Are you sure of that? If you are then quit looking for your Sudoku and read this. I am upset. I am mad. I am enraged. I am incensed. I am disgusted. I am tired. I am sick. I am pissed off. And if you’re not you’re blind, heartless or so willfully ignorant that you’re beyond all hope of saving. Over the past weeks, the brutality expressed against groups of people in this country has been repulsive. The Occupy Denver and Oakland protesters and those involved in the Occupy movement in general are preaching nothing but nonviolence, yet everywhere we are, we’re find-
ing nothing but violent resistance from those in places of power. The media is distorting this by the use of the term “clash.” When unarmed citizens are shot at with “less than lethal” weapons, like those that almost took the life of an American veteran last week, it’s not a clash — it’s an attack — plain and simple. Moreover, the brutality knows no bounds and there have been reports, through social media and eyewitnesses, of police assaulting minors and pregnant women in Denver this past Saturday. It seems as though the ability to do harm to another human being is something that can be wielded so indiscriminately as to forget the humanity of the people being attacked. Are you kidding me?
If you still think we’re on the wrong side of things here you desperately need to rethink your position. Things are getting to be disgusting and we need to hold those in power accountable for the actions that they’ve condoned by not vehemently speaking out against these atrocities. We need to make it clear to our friends and family that they too need to speak up now before all hope is lost. You’re either with us or you watch idly by and, in doing so, consent to the unimaginable harms still to come and those occurring as we speak. Robert Wilhelm is philosophy and secondary English education senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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Common Thread: Color Wars Louboutin sues, files appeal over trademark red bottoms SHELISA MELENDEZ Kernel columnist
A five letter word has everyone anxious to claim what they call their own: color. Over the past few years, shoe designer Christian Louboutin (pronounced Louboo-ton) has become extremely popular with his unique red-soled shoe, with an average cost of $700 a
pair. Many celebrities have been seen sporting the hard to miss red-soled shoes, which have essentially become a trademark for the designer, making them even more of a must-have. It’s simple; red-soled shoes equals Louboutins. Right? Well, that may no longer be the case. In April, Louboutin filed a lawsuit against Yves Saint Laurent for covering the bottom of their shoes in red. It should be noted that the YSL shoe collection covered the bottom of their shoes other
colors as well — not just red. The judge initially denied the injunction, saying the designer cannot have a monopoly over one color. Since April, Louboutin has filed an appeal. Louboutin isn’t the only company that believes they have sole ownership of a specific color and its placement. Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. has recently decided to step-in and offer support. Tiffany & Co. filed an amicus curiae brief (a fancy term for a brief written by someone not involved in the case adding their two cents) last week in favor of the Louboutin appeal. Why would Tiffany & Co. involve themselves? Well, let’s just say
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Jones named to AP All-America team Terrence Jones was named to the AP preseason All-America team Monday. Jones, a sophomore forward who averaged 15.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game last season, received 33 votes. The rest of the team (numbers in parentheses indi-
cates amount of votes received from the 65-member panel): - Jared Sullinger, forward, Ohio State (65) - Harrison Barnes, forward, North Carolina (63) - Jordan Taylor, guard, Wisconsin (51)
Tiffany & Co. is well-known for a certain shade of blue — “Tiffany Blue” to be exact. In 1998, Tiffany & Co. filed a trademark to protect its blue boxes, bags and pouches, and if the judge decides to uphold the original decision in the Louboutin case, the signature “Tiffany Blue” color may be in jeopardy to copycats. A decision is expected early next year. “We are enormously pleased that Tiffany has weighed in,” Louboutin attorney Harley Lewin said in a Women’s Wear Daily article. “Tiffany has not only agreed with our arguments, but it also put forth arguments that strengthened the case and made the point that the earli-
er decision should be reversed.” According to a Wall Street Journal blog, a lawyer for Tiffany told WWD that the jewelry company “is not taking sides in this dispute. We are only trying to assure that this area of the law is not disturbed by an overbroad decision in the lower court.” I for one believe that both Louboutin and Tiffany & Co. have established such strong branding recognition with their colors and should be trademarked as such. However, the question of boundaries is still presented. For instance, should Paris Hilton then be sued for the pink-soled shoes in her shoe collection?
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DEBT Continued from page 1 school, where they may accumulate thousands of more dollars in debt. “The thing that scares me about debt isn’t that I’m in it, it’s that I might not get the job I’m acquiring the debt for,” Katelyn Mason, a psychology sophomore, said. Current laws for loans allow “borrowers to limit their loan payments to 15 percent of their discretionary income and forgives all remaining debt after 25 years,” according to a USA Today article. However, few students are aware of this option and how to determine eligibility for the program. With a daunting $1 trillion debt estimated for loans alone this year, the Obama administration took action to help manage the problem.
MEYER Continued from page 1 have believed them. “The day the president of the United States called on my cell phone,” Meyer said, “it really hit home.” Meyer has been on many shows including the “Late Show with David Letterman,” “60 Minutes,” “The Sean Hannity Show” and “The O’Reilly Factor.” He said he has met the secretary of defense and navy, and speaks to crowds of 10,000 to 15,000 people. “You can never predict
On Oct. 25, legislation was passed to help manage debt and payment issues associated with student loans. The legislation included the “Pay As You Earn” program that will allow “about 1.6 million students the ability to cap their loan payments at 10 percent starting next year,” according to a news release from the White House regarding Obama’s new policy. Further more it “will forgive the balance of their debt after 20 years of payments.” The legislation will also enable students and recent college graduates to consolidate loans and reduce interest rates beginning in January, according to the White House. The legislation will provide students with the “Know Before You Owe” project, which will create an “Aid Shopping Sheet” compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Depart-
ment of Education. The “Aid Shopping Sheet” will serve students to better understand their monetary obligations, providing total cost and risk to students before signing the loan. The sheet will also help students better understand the type and amount of aid they qualify for and easily compare aid packages offered by different institutions, according to the White House. Although this legislation has been passed, students are still facing student loans and debt accumulation. Emily Cross, an undeclared sophomore, said she is currently feeling the pressure given the uncertainty regarding her education. “It makes me feel really anxious to have the debt on my shoulders, especially because I’m not entirely sure of what my major is yet,” Cross said. “I almost feel like the debt I’m going into isn’t justified.”
what’s going to come up next for you,” Meyer said. If he ever has a bad day, he said he looks at his wrists, where he wears bracelets with the names of his four team members who died. “(There are) four reasons at my hands not to give up,” Meyer said. He said he wants to help raise awareness about several problems in America, including education and the Department of Veterans Affairs. According to his website, Meyer has partnered with the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation to raise $1 million to
honor Marines by educating their children. He urged FarmHouse members to treat Marines with respect and to let those overseas know someone is thinking about them. “All anyone wants as a human being is respect,” Meyer said. Meyer came to the meeting because his first-cousin Matt Meyer, a FarmHouse alumnus and adviser, asked him to speak. FarmHouse member Cameron Hamilton said the fraternity “thought it’d be worthy if he came to talk.” “It’s really an honor he came,” Hamilton said.
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