wednesday 11.16.11
tomorrow’s weather
48 29 partly cloudy
kentuckykernel
est. 1892 | independent since 1971 | www.kykernel.com
thursday
The dawn of
A new kind of kernel is coming in days.
Black Friday
2
Retailers prepare safer shopping for consumers.
Kenyan artist program celebrates 10 years Foundation might feature other countries next The Kenya Artist-in-Residence Program brings artists from Kenya to UK for the fall semester. While here, artists study in the UK art department, spend a week at Somerset Community College holding workshops, give lectures for
By Brittney De Jaco news@kykernel.com
The Ruth Hunt Wood Foundation program is celebrating its 10th and final anniversary with the opening of the solo exhibit of this year’s artist, Allan Githuka.
students and produce pieces to be shown in a solo show at the end of the semester. Ruth Hunt Wood founded the program in 2000 and brought the first artist here in 2001 for UK’s fall semester. “I had been to Kenya in search of original artwork and
had a difficult time,” Wood said. “So I decided to put a spotlight on the unique artists of Kenya and their country.” Wood explained that it was a long and difficult process to bring these artists to Kentucky. “The process begins in the spring, and the artists who apply send photographs of their work and a letter of in-
tent,” Wood said. The information is then sent to a pre-selection committee, which creates a short list, and takes place in Nairobi. Wood participates in that, and then the committee interviews the artists and votes. “I’m looking for not just great talent, but someone to represent their country and be
in the
Big win Big Apple
GIS Day introduces technology
Cats beat Kansas 75-65 in Madison Square Garden By Sam Rothbauer srothbauer@kykernel.com
By Kaitlynn Douglass news@kykernel.com
UK facilities management is hosting a free mapping technology conference Thursday, called GIS Day, where students have the chance to win a free iPad and solar pack book bag. GIS Day is a global event to make people aware of geographic information systems technology, according to a news release. The day is also a part of the National Geographic Society’s Geography Awareness Week. There will be more than 100 sessions and activities where business leaders and educators will present on learning tracks, technical sessions and career building opportunities. GIS stands for geographic information system, which is a computer What: GIS Day system used to When: Thursday, 9 a.m. to create, store 4:30 p.m. and analyze Where: Various locations spatial data. in the Student Center It is a Admission: Free for “computerstudents based mapping tool used throughout the world to solve problems related to the environment, health care, land use, business efficiency, education, public safety and many other fields,” according to the release. UK is now a part of GIS, so all members of the university can use it for free. Michelle Ellington, the GIS coordinator, said the program is $2,000, but the UK community can access it for free. To do so, email Ellington and she will provide the access code and free lessons on how to use the program. “During the event we will be offering a chance to win a free iPad and a solar pack book bag that charges your phone while it’s in your bag,” Ellington said. A few exhibits will be displayed at the See GIS on page 2
like an ambassador. There are many ingredients that are considered in the selection process,” Wood said. Allan Githuka, this year’s artist, has enjoyed his time at UK and hopes he can bring his inspiration back home. “I feel so privileged with the publicity I have gotten,” Githuka said, “and the many See ARTIST on page 2
if you go
PHOTO BY LATARA APPLEBY | STAFF
Sophomore Terrence Jones scored 15 points and had three blocks in UK’s win over Kansas. Sophomore Doron Lamb was UK’s leading scorer in Madison Square Garden with 17 points.
EARLY RISERS
See BBALL on page 2
Blood drive aims at crushing Tennessee
UK Hoops defeated Jacksonville State in its home opener Tuesday morning 100-25. The Cats forced a record 48 turnovers and had five players score in double digits, led by guard A’dia Mathies and forward Bernisha Pinkett.
Big Blue Crush schedule Wednesday, Nov. 16 Singletary Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ralph G. Anderson Building 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 Singletary Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. UK Med Center 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Johnson Center 1 - 7:30 p.m.
PHOTO BY QUIANNA LIGE | STAFF
Guards A’dia Mathies and Maegan Conwright swarm a Jacksonville State ball-handler in UK’s 100-25 victory Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum.
Newsroom: 257-1915 Advertising: 257-2872 First issue free. Subsequent issues 25 cents.
NEW YORK — In a battle of the blues, Kansas and UK fans erupted in cheers, booing and heckling from start to finish at the State Farm Champions Classic double-header where UK beat No. 12 Kansas 75-65 in New York’s Madison Square Garden. This was the Cats’ first matchup with Kansas since the 2006-07 season when they lost under former head coach Tubby Smith. After nearly two scoreless minutes, the Cats were finally able to make the first bucket, a layup from sophomore Terrence Jones, who ended the game with 15 points and three blocks. “Those guys have been exposed to some things that a lot of guys their age haven’t been exposed to,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “They’re beyond their years.” UK trailed early in the first half, down 7-2 with 16:14 remaining. “We don’t believe we have to truly play together yet,” head coach John Calipari said. “It’s not talent that wins, it’s good teams that win.” Kansas committed some early fouls in the first half (five in the first five minutes) and allowed UK to start climbing back within striking range. After a technical foul, UK began to close the gap being down 10-7 around the 13-anda-half minute mark, where sophomore Doron Lamb made both free throws. UK then took the lead with an 8-0 run leading to freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scor-
index
Classifieds.............3 Features.................4 Horoscope.............2
Friday, Nov. 18 Singletary Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. UK Med Center 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opinions.............3 Sports..............1/4 Sudoku................2
The Big Blue Crush blood drive continues throughout the week, where UK competes against the University of Tennessee to donate the most blood. The Kentucky Blood Center’s 24th annual blood drive is hosted by the UK Center for Community Outreach. UK won the competition last year for the first time since 2002. All donors will receive a T-shirt and a McDonald’s coupon for a small McCafe beverage. Donors will also be eligble for a $200 gas card, given away each day. The grand prize is an NCAA Game Package, which includes two tickets to a regular season NCAA game and three days and two nights of hotel accomodations. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-775-2522 or visit kybloodcenter.org. STAFF REPORT
PAGE
2 | Wednesday, November 16, 2011
ARTIST
Stadium; I created a painting that depicted a lot of people wearing blue, so that was the main color,” he said. “And the trees. The trees are beautiful with their different colors and I will welcome them in my future paintings.” Wood explained that this would be the final year that the foundation would bring artists from Kenya, but there is a possibility of a switch to
another country if the program is to continue. “I’ve been talking to some friends of mine about another country, but it takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work because you are working on two continents with two embassies,” she said. It took Wood two years to set up the program, she said. “Perhaps in the future, my foundation and UK can
GIS
BASKETBALL
Continued from page 1
Continued from page 1
event, which will map the Big Blue Nation and GIS resources for the UK community. They will also offer sessions on how to use the program. The GIS system is also a tool that allows its users to create searches and edit the data. GIS Day is an opportunity for career building experience and technology exploration. UK Facilities is encouraging everyone to go because it can be used on campus. There will be 39 organizations participating, including educators from UK and other higher education institutions, and members of academic and professional organizations, government agencies, businesses and non-profit organizations, according to a news release.
ing a fast break layup to put UK up 11-10 with about 11:30 to play in the half. That lead didn’t last long, though, as the Jayhawks continued to make plays offensively and were successful shooting behind the arc. The Cats continued to shoot throughout the first half, but the rim wasn’t as generous as it was for Kansas. But a steal forced by Jones along with a dunk at the other end of the fast break served as a momentum changer for the Cats as he closed the gap again, putting them down by three with around 6:30 to play. UK trailed throughout
the first half but was able to hang with the Jayhawks. The Cats and Kansas left the first half tied 28-28 with Jones leading the Cats in scoring with nine points, three rebounds and one assist. UK almost looked like a different team in the second half, jumping to an 110 run to lead the Jayhawks 39-28. “We’ve got a lot of scorers on this team,” Lamb said. “A lot of weapons on this team.” The Cats contested everything Kansas had to offer offensively, pressing its defense to force turnovers and blocking shots into the stands. It was all UK from there. The Cats and the Jayhawks essentially switched positions after the first half, and UK remained in control
Continued from page 1 artists I’ve worked with have been so supportive. Hopefully, I will go home with something to benefit the artists in my community.” Githuka said he has seen things in Lexington that will continue to inspire his pieces. “I was at Commonwealth
4puz.com
‘Twilight’ actors take off the wigs CHICAGO — The bad news for the cast of “Twilight” is that filming of the series has wrapped, and the actors likely will never reprise their most famous roles to date. The good news? They no longer have to wear those ridiculous wigs again. While the actors on hand for the “Twilight” cast and concert tour last week at Chicago’s House of Blues couldn’t agree on whose wig looked the silliest (I vote for Taylor Lautner’s long locks in 2008’s “Twilight” — his ‘do would make Nicolas Cage cringe), nearly all of them agreed that the wigs were uncomfortable to wear. “One of the nice things about being done with this character is that I finally get to stop wearing white make-up, annoying contacts and sometimes a wig,” said Jackson Rathbone, who wore a wig in 2009’s “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and 2010’s “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.” “Have you ever tried wearing a wig? It’s fun for one day. Now imagine wearing that same wig for seven months straight. It gets a little annoying.”
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 — Keep communication channels open, especially with family. You're very persuasive now. Financial prospects are hot, and lucky changes are in the works. Relax and enjoy. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Better stay at home, or at least avoid large expenditures. Don't let money worries get in the way of love. Be alert and flexible. Clean house. Movie night with friends? Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — The next two days are good for making changes at home. Add color, coziness and the perfect touches for upcoming gatherings. Willing helpers step in. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Resourcefulness is the name of the game. Abun-
Brunette Nikki Reed dyed her hair in the original “Twilight” but wore a wig in the rest of the films. Peter Facinelli also dyed his hair blond and wore a wig during the series (he was filming Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie” while shooting the last three “Twilight” films). Which did he prefer? “I prefer dying it,” Facinelli said. “I didn’t like wearing (the wig). It feels foreign and uncomfortable. It makes your job harder. You feel like you’re in a Halloween costume. My job was to pretend like it’s not there.” Ashley Greene wore four different wigs — one for each installment — beginning with her Dido-like chopped hair in the original “Twilight.” She didn’t seem to mind them, but she also had input on her short-hair wig in the upcoming “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” films. “This last (wig) was a collaboration with (director) Bill Condon,” Greene said. “Luckily he had the same vision I had for Alice (Cullen). This was a good way to end.”
dance is yours, especially if you're willing to redefine what it means. Try something different. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — You look good and feel better. There are intriguing opportunities for you and someone close to you. You're on top of the world. Acknowledge your team; they're behind you. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Big deadline pressure may be heating up. Follow-up and completion releases steam. There's energy for expansion, but you could get in your own way. Delegate, if possible. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Instead of waiting for the storm to pass, what about dancing in the rain? You could invite friends and get soaked. Then hot cocoa near a fire is nice. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — You'll be offered greater responsibility and a chance to show what you can do. There's a test! You're up to
MCT
it. Focus, breathe deep and smile. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Your capacity to listen to others and adapt is greatly appreciated. You're growing as a person to the point that you could use a new plan. Think, again. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — Escape the chaos for a little privacy. You're entering an intense business phase, with budget compromise, decisions and investments. The outcome could be positive. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Listen graciously to a partner's idea. It may actually turn out to be brilliant. Your ability to work together with others increases your harvest. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Get back in action, even if it seems like you're getting nowhere. Rome wasn't built in a day. Woody Allen said, "80 percent of success is showing up." MCT
collaborate on another country, but it’s just in the talking phase right now,” Wood said. Benjamin Withers, the art department’s chair, hopes the foundation can continue. “It has provided an opportunity for our students to see how someone of a different culture approaches art,” Withers said. “It has been a delight
of the game in the last 20 minutes. After numerous Kansas attempts to close the lead and get ahead, no lead changes occurred in the half as the Cats closed out the game. “They had a will to win. That’s what I wanted to see,” Calipari said. “That’s the hardest thing to teach in what we do: a will to win.” UK continues with another road game against Penn State at noon Saturday in Uncasville, Conn.
working with Ruth over these past 10 years. We would look forward to continuing that relationship.” Regardless of the future, Wood said the program has given both the artists and the university an opportunity to learn from one another. “Cultural exchange is critical to artists. They see someone come from 8,000 miles away and produce
enough for a solo show in one semester. It’s very impressive to see their work ethic,” Wood said. “It’s been very rewarding to see the artists come here and develop their talent and take it to the next level.” Githuka’s work can be seen 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at a free exhibit in the Tuska Gallery, located inside the Fine Arts Building.
wednesday 11.16.11 page 3
kernelopinions
eva mcenrue | opinions editor | emcenrue@kykernel.com
Student health benefits from smoking ban By Joanne Brown opinions@kykernel.com
This week we celebrate the second anniversary of UK’s tobacco-free campus initiative prohibiting the use of all tobacco products — cigarettes, chew, pipes, cigars, snuff, hookah — anyplace on campus. I love being able to walk around campus in the brisk fall air. But the thing I love the most about our tobaccofree campus is how it is helping students quit smoking and using other tobacco products. Without the exposure between classes to the trigger of tobacco smoke, students who have struggled to quit are more successful. Two out of three smokers want to quit and there are resources available on campus to help. Our culture is changing and more undergraduates are coming to University Health Service for tobacco treatment. Even social or occasional smokers are impacted. Every cigarette matters. The U.S. surgeon general’s 2010 report on “How To-
bacco Smoke Causes Disease” has some important findings for college students. Even if you don’t smoke every day, smoking damages your DNA. The report describes in detail how tobacco smoke damages the human body through specific pathways. The take home points are: 1. There is no safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. Any exposure — even an occasional cigarette or exposure to secondhand smoke — is harmful. 2. Damage from tobacco smoke is immediate. 3. Smoking longer means more damage. 4. Cigarettes are designed for addiction. 5. There is no safe cigarette or tobacco product. 6. The only proven strategy for reducing the risk of tobacco-related disease and death is to never smoke, and if you do smoke to quit. Joanne Brown is a nurse practitioner and tobacco treatment specialist at the University Health Service. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
www.kykernel.com
Holiday season a time to help those in need, raise awareness The decorative trees are once again going up, transforming common household windows into beautiful portraits of comfort and joy. Ribbons, tinsel and ALEXIS SHOEMAKER garland wrap streetlights like Contributing gifts; beacons for columnist humanity to follow this holiday season. Holiday favorites flood the airwaves, bringing back fond childhood memories. Consumers are eager to find that ideal gift for loved ones and the anticipation of home-cooked meals and togetherness is almost too much to bear. This is the time a year when many feel that there can be no price too high to achieve that perfect happiness; a year’s worth of less than perfect moments just to reach this point. However, the reality is that economic times have proven unjust to some. There are thousands throughout the U.S. that have no beacon to hold dear to their hearts this holiday season. Homelessness, hunger and loneliness can be seen in the eyes of children, men and women alike; misfortune does not discriminate. There is no reassurance that Christmas will find them among the streets they call home and, for the majority, little to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. In fact, for most, the only goal they wish to achieve is a hot meal and a safe, warm place to lay their heads. The desperation of the situation is heartbreaking. Imagine a child on a cold winter
night huddling next to loved ones trying desperately to keep warm. This child has not eaten for days. Sirens and the sobs of her mother are her lullaby. Christmas Eve holds no excitement for her like it does most small children. The closest she will get to experiencing a true Christmas is spending the night at a shelter, if there is room, or staring into the window of a blessed and fortunate family. She is well aware there will be no presents waiting her the next morning, yet this realization does not stop the child from looking up at a starfilled sky wondering if Santa Claus will once again fly by. She is among the forgotten.
Economic climates are treacherous, to say the least, and the line separating the fortunate and the unfortunate is very thin.
So what needs to be done to put a stop to this growing epidemic? The only tools needed to find resolution to this problem is compassion, love and time. Society must reclaim the humanity lost in the name of progress. Some argue that one small deed of the heart cannot undo all the pain and suffering of the world. However, even the smallest gesture can have
quite the impact and help assure these needy families will no longer be overlooked. The UK Center for Community Outreach is paving the way to create awareness of this growing problem. The center is currently taking donations of baskets filled with nonperishable food for God’s Pantry and collecting Christmas Gifts for families that have none. Anyone can contribute to these events regardless of demographic. Furthermore, many locations have set up food banks, and organizations, like the Salvation Army, are always in need of toys and gifts for the needy. Goodwill is always eager to take last year’s winter clothing and coats off your hands. This gesture alone can guarantee that some needy family will be a bit warmer during colder weather; and for those on a limited budget wishing to contribute, many helpful organizations and shelters are always in need of caring volunteers. If one person can make a difference, just think of what many could accomplish for the few. Economic climates are treacherous, to say the least, and the line separating the fortunate and the unfortunate is very thin. None of us can be sure what tomorrow will bring; no one wants to be homeless, hungry and forgotten. Just keep in mind that in a single moment you may find yourself in that very situation. This holiday season, do what you can to assure the next time a homeless child looks up at the sky and wonders if Christmas will find her, it does. Alexis Shoemaker is a psychology junior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
kernelclassifieds Call 859.257.2871 to place an ad • Ads can be found at kykernel.com • DEADLINE - 4 p.m. the day before publication
Events BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE – SWARNA GOPALRAO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – PRESENTS AN EVENING OF COMEDY, FEATURING RAJ SIVARAMAN WITH DAVE WEBSTER. ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2011, FROM 7:00 – 9:00PM IN OSWALD BUILDING AUDITORIUM, BCTC, 470 COOPER DRIVE, LEXINGTON KY. $15.00/PERSON, CASH OR CHECK. 100% OF FUNDS GOES TO THE SCHOLARSHIP. EMAIL LSUBR001@YAHOO.COM FOR DETAILS
For Sale iPads: $24.99/week. Rent – To – Own. Lease Zone: “Your Zone To Own”. 859-967-3214
Real Estate For Sale NICE 1 BEDROOM CONDO FOR SALE! Waller Place, 342 Waller Avenue. New wood floors, nice appliances, lots of closet space, 2 ceiling fans. Walk to UK. $59,500. Call 859858-0230 or 859-401-2481
For Rent 1 Bedroom 200 E. Maxwell. Renovated Studios. $415 up. Lease, water, parking, private entrances. Tenant pays gas/electric. Call 859-576-4563 or 859797-3309 1BR Apartment, 5 minutes from campus. No pets. No smokers. One occupant. $600/month, including utilities. 859-252-8203.
2 Bedroom 2BR/2.5BA Duplex, 727 Spring Meadows Drive. Appliances furnished. Parking. $700/month + water/electric. Deposit required. No pets. 859420-8728 Waller Avenue. 2BR Apt. Hardwood floors. Free internet & Cable TV. www.wallerapts.com, 859494-8075. $625/month. 2BR/1BA House, yard, parking, off Waller. $625/month, $625 deposit. 1 year lease. 859272-0321 3 Bedroom
1BR unfurnished studio. $495 + utilities. Transylvania Park. Available Jan - Aug 2012. (270)922-0013.
3BR/2.5BA Townhouse Red Mile Rd. W/D, Appliances Included, Plenty of Parking, No Pets. $900. 859-492-8666
1BR Apartment, Walking distance to UK and Chevy Chase, W/D, off-street parking. $540/month plus utilities. 502-558-9665
Campus Downs, 3BR Condo, University Ave. $900/month. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. 859396-3273 or 859-278-7752 (Office).
Great room on campus for 6 month lease. Full personal bathroom. 417 Oldham Avenue. 502418-6014
4 Bedroom
FALL LEASES - Furnished 1BR & Efficiencies. Utilities paid, no pets, close to campus. 2666401 or 361-5197 1BR/1BA, Walking Distance to UK. Hardwood Floors. $550/month, includes water. Call (859) 684-7549. 159 North Hanover, 1 Bedroom, Central Air. $465/month, $465 deposit. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS! 859-351-3370 Studios $395. Call 368-7317. Four miles from campus. Mention ad & get 5% Student Discount.
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 859221-7082 or email jwmckeebroker@msn.com for pictures. 1-9 Bedroom Listings 1-2BR Chevy Chase. New kitchen and bath. No pets. Quiet. $600-$625/month, water included. 948-5808 or 221-0998 Aylesford/University 4-6BR, $1,600 -
$2,200/month. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. 859-396-3273 or 859-278-7752 (Office). 1 Block from Campus - 1 & 2 BR, AC, Parking. $450-up. 269-4129 or 576-2761
Help Wanted Friendly and professional family in need of long-term help with weekday activities (kitchen upkeep, organizing, house chores, errands, and laundry). Must work well with children and animals (dog walking) and love healthy living. Starting 10-15 hrs/wk at $10-13/hr (2 week initiation/training period is $8/hr). Contact winslow@winslowandellsworth.com, mailto:winslow@winslowandellsworth.com for further details if interested deSha’s Restaurant & Bar, 101 N. Broadway, now hiring food runners and host/hostesses. Must have some M-F daytime availability. Call Lee Ann to set up interview. 859-259-3771 Physical Therapy clinic seeking experienced/ fast-learning Technician for full/ part time. Email Ron: ronblair669@yahoo.com, fax (859) 744-0041, call (859) 744-0036. Creative Kids Childcare seeks Part-Time Teacher, 20-30 hours/week. 859-223-8741. www.creativekidslexington.com In-Home Caretaker Needed. Care for elderly woman including food preparation, laundry, bathing, dressing. Perfect for nursing student.
Saturdays and Sundays, 6-10pm and/or Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9p-8a. Pay $10/hour. Fax resume’ to 264-0447. Math Tutor Needed – 2-4 evenings/week. Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Cal. Two years college experience preferred. Email education and work experience to thetutoringclub@gmail.com or call 859-224-1020 General retail and warehouse work needed. Close to campus. Flexible Hours. Visit www.teakcloseouts.com/ukjob for more information. 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 The Kentucky Kernel wants you for its ad staff. What kinds of students are we looking for? Motivated. Outgoing. Organized. Business savvy. Dedicated. What will you get? A fun, flexible, job. Valuable sales and account management skills. Amazing co-workers. Experience facilitating the buying, selling and production of advertisements. And, oh yeah, a nice paycheck each month. If you think you have what it takes, and you wouldn't mind bringing in some cash to pay your bills each month, send us a resume. email: sam@kykernel.com. Mail: 026 Grehan Journalism Bldg, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506. Become A Bartender! UP TO $250 per day. No experience necessary. Age 20+ okay. Training available. 800-965-6520 ext-132 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 2575794
Professional Services EASY FIX CARS – AFFORDABLE AUTO REPAIRS FOR STUDENTS. 2 MILES FROM UK, 729 BELLAIRE AVENUE, 859-489-3445
Lost & Found LOST – Automobile Key and Remote. Area of the first floor of the KY Clinic or in the Wethington Building near south elevators, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011, between 2:15 and 3:00. REWARD if found. Please call 859-233-3601 or email hdmrosenbaum@gmail.com
Travel BAHAMAS SPRING BREAK: $189 - 5 days. All prices include round trip luxury party cruise. Accommodations on the island at your choice of thirteen resorts. Appalachia Travel 1-800-8675018, www.BahamaSun.com
The Kentucky Kernel is not responsible for information given to fraudulent parties. We encourage you not to participate in anything for which you have to pay an up-front fee or give out credit card or other personal information, and to report the company to us immediately.
PAGE
4 | Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sometimes foolish; Cats show potential for greatness AARON SMITH Kernel columnist
NEW YORK — For one half at least, UK looked like the No. 2 team in the country. There it was, emerging in the second half, making No. 12 Kansas at times look like a No. 12 seed, trying desperately to keep pace with a team that was simply better at playing the game of basketball. After a 28-28 tie at halftime, UK ripped off an 11-0
run coming out of it. From there, the lead never fell below double digits in a 75-65 win. It was how UK can play at its best. When it’s hitting threes, when it’s smothering teams on defense, when it’s making the easy plays on offense, only a handful of teams in the nation stand a chance at winning. UK is simply more talented than everyone else. “I don’t want to say (this is the best team I’ve had),” UK head coach John Calipari said, “but they have a chance to be special.” The special part showed
up, although it took a half to shake off the blinding glare of the big-city lights. In the first 20 minutes, Kansas, which started four juniors and a senior, played like a team that has been together for three years. UK, which started three freshmen and two sophomores, played like a team that has been together for three months. Because those two things are true, UK’s slow start is a legitimate issue. Does it need to get fixed? Certainly. Should it have been already? Probably not, considering it’s the second game of the season. “Kind of expected what
happened in the first half,” Calipari said. “A bunch of young guys out there doing their own thing.” UK played all sorts of out-of-sorts basketball in the first half. Freshman Marquis Teague threw the ball to Kansas or out of bounds more often than he was throwing it to teammates. He had one point and six turnovers. “Yeah, he was a little frustrated. He tried to go one-on-one in the first half,” sophomore Doron Lamb said. “But he settled down.” Freshman Michael KiddGilchrist, usually a spark of
efficient energy at the beginning of games, looked visibly nervous on the big stage with plenty of family and friends in attendance. And then, UK — behind the very same players who looked so distraught in the first half — got comfortable. Lamb, a New York native, knocked down a couple threes and couldn’t help but smile at doing so in the arena he reveres the most. Every starter scored in double figures. “I think we made a good statement today,” Lamb said. “We played a top team, that was ranked, and we beat them.”
This game is indicative of how most of the season, especially before tournament time, will look for UK. Here are three stats from the game: 19 turnovers, 14 assists, 13 blocks. UK alternates between playing fast and foolish and freakishly good. The two halves both existed in equal amounts. Neither’s realism can be discarded. “We’re not bad,” Calipari said, “but we’re not a good team yet.” At times, the Cats will look immature and shaky. But more often than not, UK will just beat people down.
UK releases Kentucky author’s work with exhibit, symposium By Joy Priest jpriest@kykernel.com
After the Student Activities Board raised awareness about Kentucky’s prominent writers community through its James Baker Hall Writer Series this year, UK will reveal another Kentucky “gem” at the opening of the Harriette Arnow papers with a symposium and an exhibit Thursday. Gurney Norman, director of UK’s creative writing program, will speak about his memories of Arnow along with Arnow’s biographer and literary scholar Sandy Ballard, said Kate Black, the manuscript archivist who has been working on the Arnow collection. “Mrs. Arnow is arguably one of Kentucky’s most prominent authors,” said Amber Surface, a graduate assistant in the school of library and information science who
if you go What: Harriette Arnow Collection Release When: Thursday at 4 p.m. Where: Great Hall of King Library Admission: Free began working with the Arnow collection in September 2010. Her job has consisted of processing the papers, which she describes as developing an inventory, and finding aid so the papers can be accessible to researchers. “While she wrote about Kentucky and Appalachia, her work really transcends geographic boundaries. Her papers are really fun too,” Surface said. “There’s a letter from Jane Fonda in the exhibit.” (“The Dollmaker,” one of Arnow’s well-known works was made into a TV movie
starring Fonda.) Black said the collection will not only include Arnow’s literary work, but also her personal memorabilia and correspondence with friends, family, literary agents, publishers and editors, as well as scrap books and photographs. “She’s not on the computer, so they’re actual pieces of paper … we’ve had to do some preservation work,” Black said. Surface said she was “astounded” and “overwhelmed” at the “outpouring of support for the project.” She said Arnow is very popular in the Appalachian community. “People have continued to use her research even before we finished processing the papers,” Surface said. “There have been several students that have written their master and doctorate level works.” Surface will add a virtual
component to the exhibit in December, which will be “a complement to the physical exhibit,” and include pieces that didn’t make it in, she said. Black said UK is hosting
the collection because Arnow’s subject matter was Kentucky and the Special Collections library holds all the cultural and statistical artifacts of the state.
“We’re really lucky to have them here,” Black said. “Arnow is one of our treasures in Kentucky and … she had a great capacity for writing on various subjects.”
124 clay avenue lexington, kentucky 859/252-8623 shopvoce.com
-YLL 7LVWSL 1)YHUK >PSKMV_