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Professor honored statewide Instructor named one of Ky.’s best By Ryan Winstead news@kykernel.com
Jonathan Golding, a psychology professor, has been selected as Kentucky’s 2011 Professor of the Year. This award has only been given to two other UK professors in the past. Each year, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Golding Foundation work to choose outstanding undergraduate professors from each state in the nation. “The standard is really high for the award. It’s nice to see a deserving professor receive it,” Richard Milich, interim chair of psychology, said. Golding is the first professor working in the College of Arts and Sciences to be selected for the award, and also has been the top professor in the college for some time, Milich said. Golding said he was happy he won. “I was honored … and taken aback,” he said. Professors are not only chosen for their excellence in teaching, but also because they have positively influenced the lives and careers of students, according to the program’s website. Golding does “more than just teaching,” Milich said. He noted Golding’s history in UK’s Honors Program and work as an endowed Chellgren professor. “I try to make my class fun — See AWARD on page 2
Class to solve ‘wicked’ problems By Jarrod Thacker jthacker@kykernel.com
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CATLATL club President Brandon Ritchison launches a dart with an atlatl at Jacobson Park on Saturday. Most club members make their own atlatls from wood.
Throwing it back in time UK club practices long-lost tradition, creates own hunting tools By Coriá Bowen news@kykernel.com
Blasting techniques used from the past, a UK club puts a new spin on hunting methods. The CATLATL club focuses on the art of a prehistoric way of hunting using a dart and an atlatl, a device that works as a lever for throwing spears and long arrows. Hunting with the atlatl is illegal in Kentucky, so the CATLATL club uses a bulls eye target to practice throw seven-foot-long darts. Brandon Ritchison, club president, said the atlatl device is long enough to extend your arm, and aids in throwing further and with more accuracy. Many students were interested in starting an organization that
would give them the opportunity to practice this art locally after viewing atlatl demonstrations on an anthropology club trip to Cahokia Mounds in Illinois, he said. “We went on a personalized tour and there just so happened to be people throwing,” Lisa Jagoda, club secretary, said. “We all got to practice.” Many of the club members agree that the motion of the arm used for throwing the darts is similar to that of throwing a baseball. Generally, club members make their own throwing tools. “It’s kind of hard because the materials are expensive and hard to make,” Ritchison said. Typical prehistoric darts were made from materials such as river cane, aluminum and fishing pole
material. The darts used by CATLATL are mostly made from different types of wood or cane. Ritchison said the key to the dart is making sure it is balanced. “We balance them optimally and make sure they have enough flex, which increases stability,” Ritchison said. To balance the arrow, artificial sinew (a tissue used to connect muscle to bone or bone to bone) is wrapped around each end of the dart. Prehistoric atlatls were also made from wood as well as bone and ivory. Ritchison said atlatls can essentially be made from any type of material as long as there is a hook for the darts. Most CATLATL members make their atlatls from wood. Club Treasurer Tiffany Patrick said some woods are heavier than others, which determine the force needed to throw. “If the wood is heavier, more
force is needed,” Patrick said. “If it is lighter and windy, you have to worry about it going off course.” The club meets biweekly Tuesday evenings to plan times and specific locations to practice. The club also participates in other prehistoric activities that are of group interest. “Since we have existed (as a club), we volunteer at the Living Archeology Weekend event,” Ritchison said. “We have demonstrations for about 800 fourth graders and 1,000 community people.” Ritchison said this weekend there is a public education opportunity to learn about prehistoric and historic techniques. “The demonstrations teach what people would have used to survive,” Ritchison said. In the past, the Living Archeology Weekend has been held at Red River Gorge. Some of the See CATLATL on page 2
Cats storm back to beat Arkansas By Paul Martin sports@kykernel.com
As many students scramble to sign up for spring classes, they may be interested in a different course available next semester. The innovative course, Systems Thinking for Sustainability, is a multidisciplinary effort pursued by the colleges of education, business, engineering and design, which aims to encourage teamwork and thorough problem-solving skills between people of different educational backgrounds. Students will work together next semester in groups, where they will be joined by different majors and tasked to collaborate on a project that deals with sustainability, such as campus living, said Dusan Sekulic, principal investigator of the project. “Sustainability means different things to different people,” Sekulic said, emphasizing that each student will bring a new perspective to their group. “We are not forcing students from education to write differential equations; we are asking them to come with what they know and what they understand,” Sekulic said. “To talk about the issues from their point of See CLASS on page 2
UK rallied for a comeback against Arkansas on Senior Day, winning 3-2 (18-25, 26-28, 2523, 25-21, 15-13). The Cats dropped the first two sets, but came out of the break with a more aggressive approach to seal the victory. “What a match,” head coach Craig Skinner said. “Those matches are great to win and really tough to lose. Hats off to Arkansas, that was a battle.” The win keeps UK in the hunt for an SEC title, as the Cats improve to 26-4 overall, and 17-2 in conference action. “I don’t think we have been down 2-0 this year, and came back to win,” Skinner said. “I’m really excited for these players, because they literally play with no fear. We didn’t play great today, but we did when it mattered.” The next game will be in Knoxville against first-place Tennessee on Wednesday night. With a win, UK can obtain a share of the SEC title. The environment will be tough, as the Volunteers look to avenge an October loss in Lexington. “It will be a really special game,” Pavan said. “Some of us in the senior class have been in this situation before and not necessarily come out on top. To have a rivalry game be so big makes it special.” UK will enter that match with more confidence from its comeback win against Arkansas. Arkansas would not back down at any
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UK’s win over Arkansas set up a game against Tennessee on Wednesday for a share of the SEC title. point, making life difficult for the Cats. The Razorbacks were led by junior outside hitter Jasmine Norton, as she tallied 27 kills for the game. Sophomore setter Raymariely Santos also helped with 61 assists, as most of those went Norton’s way. “They are an NCAA tournament team, and I think they deserve to be in the tournament,” Skinner said. “They are very talented and can
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beat a lot of teams. For us to come out on top today was a great accomplishment for the seniors.” The Senior Day activities celebrated the careers of Ann Armes, Becky Pavan and Gretchen Giesler. All three players contributed to the win. The trio combined for 24 kills and provided a much-needed boost late in the game.
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from the front page CLASS Continued from page 1 view.” The situations students will face in the class will not have simple solutions, according to the course’s planning documents. Described in the documents as “messy, wicked problems,” students will have to rely on each other’s strengths in order to efficiently solve them. However, they are not totally alone. Several co-principal investigators have played an integral role in the design and deployment of the course: Gregory Luhan, Leslie Vincent, Fazleena Badurdeen and Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, who will help facilitate the learning process in the form of lectures and instruction. Class participants will also be able to take of advantage of help from teaching assistants. Adam Brown, a graduate teaching assistant for the
course, reinforced the takeaway point of the experience. “The focus of the class is to try to consider all the angles, instead of just your own,” he said. To fund the design and implementation of the class, UK received a three-year grant to its Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program from the National Science Foundation. The course’s success will be a good indicator for other institutions, such as Ohio State and Arizona universities, who have already expressed interest to follow in UK’s footsteps, Sekulic said. The course will be listed under three different course numbers during the registration period: ARC 599-003, MKT 390-002 and ME 599004, worth three credit hours. Students interested should contact the faculty involved for additional information.
CATS Continued from page 1 “We have been in this situation before, and I think we deal with it really well,” Pavan said. “I felt as though we were going to win this game. I never doubted that our team could do it.”
AWARD Continued from page 1 they’re big classes,” Golding said. “I’m very passionate about my teaching.”
CATLATL Continued from page 1 demonstrations include: hot rock cooking, flint knapping (arrowhead making), leather working and mat weaving. CATLATL has increased
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‘The Descendants’ a quality film LOS ANGELES — “The Descendants” has earned George Clooney some of the best reviews of his career. Will it become one of his bigger box-office successes? The Alexander Payne-directed movie opened in 29 theaters this weekend and collected an impressive $1.2 million, according to an estimate from distributor Fox Searchlight. That works out to $42,150 per theater, the sixth-highest per-screen average of the year. Searchlight opened “The Descendants” in five theaters last Wednesday to spread positive buzz about the film, so its overall gross is $1.3 million. In the movie, Clooney plays a father struggling to take care of his two daughters after his wife’s boating accident. Many awards pun-
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 — For the next month with the Sun in Sagittarius, go for smooth flow and ease. Plan expenditures in advance. Provide leadership, and take the gentler route. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Organization is not only key, it also comes easier for the next four weeks. Get your ideas in order and meet with key people. An old flame may reappear. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — For the next month, your partnerships will be your great strength. Continue your studies, and with the encouragement of others, your career takes off. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — For the next month, there'll be plenty of
dits believe the movie could earn an Oscar nomination for best picture and that Clooney could be nominated for lead actor. Sheila DeLoach, Fox Searchlight’s executive vice president, said the film is appealing to an older crowd. “The positive reviews have certainly sparked the interest of the sophisticated adult audience, which is why they came out in droves this weekend,” she said. “I think their reaction was, ‘We’ve finally got a good picture we can go see.’ It’s a quality adult film and there really hasn’t been anything like that in a dismal fall.” Searchlight plans to expand “The Descendants” to about 425 theaters Wednesday.
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Sixteen lead changes on the day made for some tense moments, but in the end the leadership and experience gave UK the advantage. Giesler made multiple huge plays down the stretch to frustrate Arkansas’s defense. “If you have 14 kids really pulling for each other you can get through tough
situations, and that was definitely evident today,” Skinner said. These seniors won yet again, adding to the fond memories accumulated over the past four seasons. “It’s emotional to see all your fans and everybody that has supported you,” Giesler said. “We have a really great fan base.”
Skinner has appreciated the seniors’ efforts, as the Cats have become a consistent winner with their help. “It’s emotional, you feel like they are part of your family,” Skinner said. “You know a lot about their families and backgrounds, and they have left a big piece of themselves with this program.”
Golding hopes this award will draw attention to UK’s undergraduate program. “It’s important that people know that not just graduate programs are important at UK,” he said.
Golding was congratulated by Rep. Ben Chandler for the award, an event Golding said he hoped, “would gather some attention for UK’s undergrad studies.” Golding spoke highly of
UK’s research program and its ability to help students obtain experience in the field. As a professor, he said it’s “great to work with students individually. Research is a big deal at UK.”
its membership since last year and is always looking for ways to reach out to new students. Patrick said that once she explains what CATLATL is to people, they become interested. Jagoda said being a member of the club has given her more of a respect for
how hard it was for survival and feeding during prehistoric times. “The hands-on archeology is the most fulfilling part,” Jagoda said. Ritchison believes the best way for people to gain interest is to try it. “People who have never heard of this come back and
try it four more times,” Ritchison said. CATLATL club plans to compete next semester and encourages students to join them on Facebook for more information about meetings. Students can also email Brandon Ritchison at btritc2@g.uky.edu with questions.
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‘Cardboard Village’ gets students talking By Sara Antel opinions@kykernel.com
This letter is a response to a Nov. 17 column titled “UK’s ‘Cardboard Village’ mocks homeless realities” and was written on Thursday. As one of the organizers of UK’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week — a week of events to raise awareness about issues of hunger and homelessness among students at UK — I believe the most insulting part of Friday’s Cardboard Village, and UK’s Hunger and Homelessness Week in general, is the fact that we even have to host an awareness week surrounding these issues. The fact that these issues even exist is an embarrassment for all of humankind. If food produced were evenly distributed to every man, woman and child, every person on this earth would consume 2,900 calories a day. If everyone had equal access to education and work with fair pay, people would be able to stay in their homes. If these issues didn’t exist we wouldn’t need to host an awareness week, and the hard working members of UK’s Center for Community Outreach would be able to devote more time to other endeavors. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and these issues do exist. They can be seen across the world and even in our Lexington community. The other organizers of UK’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and I have taken a multi-faceted approach to educating UK students. We’ve hosted tabling events to advocate for organizations such as the ONE Campaign and the Catholic Action Center. These events highlight the multiple faces of homeless — help for the elderly, a backpack and school supplies drive for local children whose families are refugees, an Oxfam Hunger Banquet, a Fair Housing Panel and yes, a Cardboard Village. With each of this week’s events, our goal is to educate students, so they can advocate for others. Each event does so in its own way, addressing a different message or using a unique method, but all are intended to begin the conversation. Can we perfectly simulate what it’s like to be hungry or homeless through a campus event? No. Can we do a great job in educating our students about the issues in a unique way? Yes. This Wednesday,
we hosted an Oxfam Hunger Banquet — one way hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. have taken action against hunger. Participants randomly drew tickets that assigned them to different income levels, based on the latest statistics about the number of people living in poverty. Half of the banquet attendees ended up eating rice and beans while sitting on the floor, while other students sat at adorned tables eating a multi-course, well-balanced meal. Most students were unaware of this aspect of the event — some were frustrated, some were pleased, and all were surprised. Was this a perfect simulation? Probably not, but it got the students talking, and that was the whole point. Students talked about being frustrated for not getting enough food, being pleased that they had more than some others, or being guilty from having more than they needed. They talked about the unequal distribution of resources in our world and how social norms perpetuate this imbalance of power.
So, while the simulation was just that — on down to roles assigned by popsicle sticks — students came away from this unique experience equipped with more knowledge and better understanding with which to tackle the hard issues. Cardboard Village has also got the students talking, which was our hope for this event. Was Cardboard Village a perfect simulation? No. Students who participate in Cardboard Village will undoubtedly learn about the issues of hunger and homelessness in a different setting. It’s not going to be comfortable – students will sleep outside, with limited shelter and clothing, in very cold weather. Students will be fed, but in a way that simulates existing social services, and only minimally. Yes there will be a soup line, but no the water is not bottled, and if you aren’t in line in time, or food runs out, you’re out of luck. Though perhaps not true to life, students will also participate in activities that challenge them to make decisions based upon limited resources, encouraging
understanding and empathy. While they will only do this for one night — and can admittedly return to their “normal” lifestyles again the next morning — at least they will do this for one night. The overall goal of UK’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is to ignite discussion, and to get students talking about these issues and how they can get involved. Sometimes this requires getting outside of our comfort zones, and for members of the UK Center for Community Outreach, taking others along with us. So, while we may never know what it’s like to be hungry or homeless for more than one night, we can expand our minds, open our hearts, and exercise our empathy. As students, we are the future policy makers. It’s about time we get to talking. Sara Antel is the Director of Education and Advocacy in the UK Center for Commmunity Outreach. She was responsible for the “Cardboard Village.” Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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“Cardboard Village” was held Friday on Haggin Field to raise awareness about homelessness.
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With one streak ended, UK focusing on ‘the streak’ By Ethan Levine elevine@kykernel.com
On Nov. 24, 1984, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” was released to theaters nationwide just two weeks prior, Wham’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” was the top song on the charts and not one senior to be honored at UK’s Senior Day on Saturday had been born yet. Nov. 24, 1984, was the last time UK football defeated Tennessee. UK has fallen at the hands of the Volunteers all 26 times, the longest active losing streak by one opponent to another in the nation. “Honestly, to me, it’s embarrassing,” senior guard Stuart Hines said. “The fact that a streak can last that long in college football with the talent we’ve had on teams, especially since I’ve been here ... It’s a pride thing.” But this year, the Tennessee game means more. It’s more than just a rivalry or a thrilling regular season finale. By failing to become bowl eligible after a 19-10 loss to Georgia, the Tennessee game is, in a sense, UK’s bowl game, and for many of the seniors, the last chance they will have to put on a uniform and pads and play competitive football. “Obviously, we don’t want to be known as the guys who ended the bowl streak,” Hines said, “so we’ve got a lot to play for this week.” The Cats will honor 19
seniors and two juniors choosing to forgo their final year of eligibility at Senior Day. Among those being honored are linebackers Danny Trevathan and Winston Guy, the SEC’s two leading tacklers. Trevathan, who led the SEC in tackles in 2010, leads the conference again with 135 tackles to Guy’s 106. UK will also be honoring punter Ryan Tydlacka. Tydlacka’s 43.7 yards per punt ranks second in the SEC and 20th in the nation. He also leads the SEC with 18 punts of 50 or more yards. For the entire senior class, it will be the first and only season at UK that will end with Tennessee and not a bowl game. That is a pill that some seniors are still trying to swallow. “You just have to look past it,” linebacker Ronnie Sneed said. “It’s unfortunate, but when you think about it, you really try to look at the overall picture and the overall success that you’ve had as a senior in the past years. We’ve done a lot of things that previous Kentucky teams haven’t done.” But, as Sneed himself put it, this senior class still has one thing left to do. “We still get to end this Tennessee streak,” Sneed said confidently. At 5-6 on the year, Tennessee has one more win than 4-7 UK, with both teams recording one SEC win. But the Volunteers’ record does
not reflect the abilities of the program. Five of Tennessee’s six losses came against SEC opponents currently ranked in the top 13 in the BCS standings (No. 1 LSU, No. 2 Alabama, No. 3 Arkansas, No. 12 South Carolina and No. 13 Georgia). It’s sixth loss was against the unranked Florida Gators, who earlier this season defeated UK 48-10 in Commonwealth Stadium. If the Cats wish to remove the monkey from its backs and send their seniors off in style, they will have to equal their performance in a nine-point loss to SEC East champion Georgia on the road. With Tennessee playing for bowl eligibility in the final week of the regular seaPHOTO BY MIKE WEAVER | STAFF son, UK has been presented Defensive end Taylor Wyndham and teammates tackle Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Tyler Bray duran opportunity to play the ing last year’s game. The Volunteers have beaten UK 26 consecutive times. spoiler and show the pride it takes in this senior class and the commonwealth as a whole. “We’re just playing for the seniors we have going out,” senior defensive back Anthony Mosley said. “We’re playing for our program and we’re just playing for the pride of Kentucky right now. That’s how it always is at the end. Regardless of how the season has gone before Tennessee, Tennessee is always a big game for us and we always play emotionally, especially for the seniors.”
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Common Thread: Black Midnight SHELISA MELENDEZ Kernel columnist
This year, Black Friday will be starting earlier than usual for many stores. In hopes of getting customers to spend more money, many retailers are stepping outside of their comfort zone to draw in more shoppers. According to The National Retail Federation, a jawdropping 152 million people will shop this year during the three-day holiday weekend. And to make things just a little more crazy, a handful of major retailers have caught on to the late night rush. Gone are the days when you had time to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal, sleep for a few hours and prepare for the Black Friday madness. No, no, no. Black Friday is now referred to as Black Midnight. No longer does the early bird catch the worm — more like the turkey-filled, sleep-deprived bird. Many retailers have fallen
subject to the economy and are desperately seeking to maximize their dollars beginning at the strike of 12 a.m. Although stores such as Target, Macy’s, Kohl’s and Best Buy are opening at midnight, retailer J.C. Penney has decided to open its doors at its usual Black Friday hour of 4 a.m.
Some Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy stores will also participate in Black Midnight, and according to a Huffington Post article, Old Navy is even giving away a “free” Kodak EasyShare Waterproof Digital Camera bundle — valued at more than $100 — with a $40 purchase. But welcoming customers at midnight isn’t ideal for Toys “R” Us and Walmart. Toys “R” Us is opening at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening and Wal-Mart has
many different special instore events beginning at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving as well. “Retailers want to do whatever they can to make sure what consumers spend is spent with them,” Kurt Salmon retail strategist Megan Donadio said in a Huffington Post article. I don’t so much feel bad for the crazy Black Midnight participants (myself included), but the poor employees that have to rush their holiday feast with loved ones to work a glorified “sale.” “They want to get the best deal, get the most merchandise at the best price, to take advantage of that frenzy. So they are going to get up earlier, stay up late or do whatever it takes,” Janet Hoffman, managing director of Accenture’s retail practice, said in a Huffington Post article. Don’t get me wrong, I understand retailers have to survive in the struggling economy like any other business, but at what cost? *Check local store locations for accurate store opening times, as they vary by location.
UK hosts Thanksgiving dinner for students By Nicholas Pieroni features@kykernel.com
Some students don’t get the luxury of traveling home for a homemade Thanksgiving dinner. The UK Alumni Association and the UK Office of International Affairs are hosting their sixth annual Multicultural Student Thanksgiving Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Student Center Grand Ballroom for all students, including international students, who cannot indulge with family on Thanksgiving Day. “We’ll be serving all the traditional Thanksgiving foods — turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn pudding, cranberry sauce, rolls, green beans and pecan or pumpkin pie for dessert,” dinner coordinator Meg Phillips said. “There will also be vegetarian options available.” Students at the dinner will
have an opportunity to take a Thanksgiving quiz. The top scores will be entered into a raffle to win a UK prize pack. Students also have a chance to win door prizes drawn throughout the night.
if you go What: Multicultural Student Thanksgiving Dinner When: Tuesday at 5-7 p.m. Where: SC Grand Ballroom Admission: free Cammie Grant, president of the UK Alumni Association, Shane Carlin, from the Alumni Association Board of Directors and President Eli Capilouto will speak at the dinner, Phillips said. It has become a tradition for the Alumni Association and the International Affairs
office to host the dinner. “The event is really a chance for us to reach out to students who may not be able to make it home for Thanksgiving or who haven’t celebrated a traditional American Thanksgiving,” Phillips said. “We’re able to provide them a good meal with other members of the UK community.” Chicago native and UK sophomore Tyler Clark is not heading home for the holidays this year. This will be Clark’s first year away from his family on Thanksgiving. “It is hard being six hours away,” Clark said. “But I couldn’t imagine being halfway across the globe from my family.” Phillips and the rest of the staff are highly anticipating the dinner. “We’re very excited about the event and expect to have a record crowd this year,” Phillips said.