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“Romeo and Juliet” — Review online.
UK volleyball vs. Texas. 5 p.m. Memorial Coliseum.
Presented by UK Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Guignol Theatre. Tickets are $10 students, $15 general public. Also Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.
Book signing Kim Edwards book signing for “The Lake of Dreams.” 7 p.m. The Morris Book Shop. Free.
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Pink Martini with UK Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center. Tickets: $65/$55/$45.
Men’s basketball at Indiana 5:15 p.m. Bloomington, Ind. Broadcast on ESPN and UK IMG radio.
Lexington Christmas Parade 10 a.m. Main Street.
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Free Winter Break Shuttle to Blue Grass Airport
(Also Dec. 14, 15 and 16) Daily campus pick-up times are 6 a.m., 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Email ukparking@lsv.uky.edu at least two business days in advance with subject: “Winter Break Airport Shuttle” and name, address, phone number, date, time and pick-up location. UK Parking will call to confirm details.
15 Thursday
Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 9 p.m. Buster’s. $12-25. Call 859-368-8871 for tickets or go to bustersbb.com.
11 Sunday
UK Hoops vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff 1 p.m. Memorial Coliseum.
Free Holiday Shopping Shuttle 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily campus pick-up times of 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Passengers will be picked up at the north side of the mall, near the Macy’s entrance, at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and returned to campus. To schedule a pick-up, email ukbuses@lsv.uky.edu by noon Friday with the subject: “Holiday Shopping Shuttle” and name, address, phone number, date, time and pickup location. PTS will call to confirm details.
12 Monday
Crunch Brunch A free hot breakfast, free T-shirt, giveaways and other cool things to do to keep your mind off studying. 9 p.m. to midnight. Memorial Coliseum. Free.
Common Grounds open mic night
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Zach Walton, in his last gaming column for the Kernel, discusses the importance of gaming. Online.
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From one UK to another: Student enjoys a wee bit to eat overseas. Letter to the editor: Response to “Coal-fueled power plants the future of energy.” Challenge your family on unjust U.S. foreign policy over the holidays. Notes from Jordan: Global need for reform unites us all.
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Two errors appeared in music columnist Alexandria Sardam’s Thursday article, “Pardon the Interlude: An alternative Christmas”: 1. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan’s name was incorrectly written as “Rob.” 2. Pigpen played the organ, not drums. The Kernel regrets the errors. The Kentucky Kernel editors correct significant errors brought to our attention. To report an error, call the Kernel newsroom at 859-257-1915 or email tmoak@kykernel.com.
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Jerry Seinfeld 7 p.m. Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts in Richmond. $60-75. Call 859-6227469 for tickets or go to ekucenter.com.
The 12 Dates of Christmas, Project SEE Theatre 7:30 p.m. Downtown Arts Center. Tickets: $15 a show, $25 two shows, $12 students, $8 students rush & group rates. Call 859-225-0370. Thursdays are pay-what-you-can. Also runs Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
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Q&A with Ind. writers: Can IU ‘Beat Kentucky’? Q
Saturday’s game is being taken seriously by Indiana fans. Very seriously. Assembly Hall will be a “Red Out,” the Hoosiers are on the fringe of the Top 25 and students chanted “Beat Kentucky” after their last win. We invited The Indiana Daily Student basketball columnist Avi Zaleon and Fort Wayne News-Sentinel basketball writer Pete DiPrimio to share their thoughts and observations. My thanks to them for participating.
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5) So I've heard students started chanting, “Beat Kentucky” after the Stetson win and T-shirts proclaiming the same thing are starting float around. What are the odds Indiana wins Saturday? What's the biggest thing that would have to happen for a victory?
1) Just how ‘for real’ is Indiana?
Avi Zaleon: It’s really tough to say. Leading up to the N.C. State game, the Hoosiers really had yet to play anyone. Even nationally recognized Butler is not the team they once were, as Brad Stevens’ squad has now dropped to 4-4 on the season with losses to Evansville and Valparaiso. The win in Raleigh was huge because it showed this IU squad could do two things that previous Tom Crean-coached teams could not: 1) Win on the road, and 2) Come from behind to win. That victory against the Wolfpack created a buzz around Bloomington, a buzz that is propelled by heightened expectations the likes of which this program has not seen since Eric Gordon and DJ White. Now, it depends how you define “for real.” Are they improved from last year? Absolutely. Are they going dancing in March? I think they’re on the bubble, but the optimists think this is the year. This UK game will be the biggest teacher thus far of what this Hoosiers team is made of. Pete DiPrimio: The Hoosiers are for real because they have far more talent and experience than before. They go at least 10 deep. This is now a veteran team with one NBA-caliber player in forward Cody Zeller, and potential all-conference players in forward Christian Watford, and guards Victor Oladipo, Jordan Hulls and, maybe, Will Sheehey.
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2) UK just beat North Carolina and Tyler Zeller. How does Cody, who leads the team in points and rebounds, compare to his big brother? What's his game like?
Zaleon: Cody might be better than his brother right now, if not, sophomore Cody will surpass Tyler next year. Cody, who has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week three out of a four possible weeks, can do it all: • Force turnovers — Against Chattanooga 4 | weekend timeout | 12.09.11
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UK forward Terrence Jones runs for the ball against Indiana guard Jeremiah Rivers during the UK-IU game on Dec. 11, 2010. UK won that home game 81-62. This time, UK faces Indiana in Bloomington. he set a freshman record with six steals. • Run the floor — Some have compared the 6-foot-11 center to a gazelle, as Zeller gives the Hoosiers a big man who runs the floor in transition, something that fits perfectly into their up-tempo style of play created from defense. This season, Zeller has created his own fast break. • Create opportunities — When Zeller is on the floor, defenses can either choose to double-team him or put him one-on-one in the post. If double-teamed, Zeller has the court vision to dish the ball to his teammates for an easier bucket either on the perimeter or down low. Three-point marksmen like Jordan Hulls have certainly appreciated this addition. Cody has yet to face a player of Anthony Davis’ caliber, though, with his stiffest competition thus far coming from N.C. State forwards DeShawn Painter and C.J. Leslie, who each scored 10 points. However, the big thing Zeller — and the entire team — needs to improve on is rebounding. Zeller is a big, physical forward, but he struggles to consistently dominate the glass. Most recently, Zeller and his teammates failed to outrebound Stetson … yes, Stetson. According to ESPN, the Hoosiers rank 165th overall in rebounds per game —
something that will have to improve.
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3) If Indiana has a player who could have a big game against UK, it will be ______.
Zaleon: Hate to do this to you, but it’s hard to pick one player to have a breakout game. That’s the scary thing about this year’s IU team — everybody is getting into the act of scoring on an offense that ranks seventh in the country with 85 ppg. The numbers don’t lie; IU has five players averaging double-figures, with Jones at 9.3 ppg. Against Stetson, Zeller led all IU scorers. At N.C. State, it was Hulls with 20, against Butler, Will Sheehey led all scorers with 21. Pick your poison, even if one guy is having an off night, there are two more to fill his place.
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4) Who on UK’s team scares Indiana the most, from either a talent or a mismatch standpoint?
DiPrimio: I don’t think anybody scares them, but Jones, Davis and Lamb in particular will be major problems. The Cats have a ton of size, length and athleticism and that is IU’s biggest concern. Can it match up with that? We’ll see.
Zaleon: At the beginning of this season, the UK game was a loss in my mind. If they were lucky, the Hoosiers would at least lose with dignity. But this team is really showing me — and the nation — something. They’re making believers out of doubters with the superior play of Zeller and maturity of those used to 20-loss seasons. Realistically, I think IU loses by 10-12 points. The optimist in me has them losing by single digits. And the best-case scenario, is the Hoosiers squeak out the upset. It’s not a good possibility, but a possibility nonetheless. The biggest thing going for the Hoosiers right now is the game being played at Assembly Hall. If this game is at Rupp, forget about it. But this IU fan base is hungry. They’re hungry to be relevant again, they’re hungry for a tournament birth, they’re hungry to show UK that this rivalry still has life in it and they’re hungry to shock the nation on national television. Unlike years past, fans actually believe IU can win this game, and the players do, too. DiPrimio: IU has a chance for two main reasons — the game is at Assembly Hall, and this is Kentucky’s first true road game. Plus, UK is basically a freshman-sophomore team, so that lack of experience could be a factor. Finally, after three years of basketball misery, the Hoosiers are determined to prove they are ready to return to the national stage. This is their chance.
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6) Indiana's been one of the best shooting teams in the nation, ranking 11th in 3-point percentage and 13th in 2-point percentage. How much of that is a function of who Indiana has played, or should Kentucky be really worried that the Hoosiers could light them up?
DiPrimio: Some of IU’s strong shooting is due to its schedule, but a lot is due to its defense, which forces a lot of turnovers. IU pushes the pace at every opportunity and has a lot of good shooters, topped by guard Jordan Hulls. The Hoosiers attack the basket well, pass well and have good spacing. Kentucky’s defense will certainly slow them down, but their shooting will be a major factor.
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Staff picks UK 82 Indiana 61 The Hoosiers have a nice 8-0 record, but are unranked for a reason. They have yet to be tested. That will end Saturday as the Cats quickly disappoint the packed crowd at Assembly Hall. Coach Tom Crean finally has the Hoosiers headed in the right direction, but he does not have the firepower to compete with Calipari yet. — Les Johns
UK 78 Indiana 60 An undefeated, yet untested, Indiana team enters the game with a level of excitement not seen in several years. While Bloomington has been crazy all week in anticipation of this one, the Hoosiers will run into a buzz saw in UK. IU is a talented team, but not nearly enough to handle the Cats’ size and depth. Close through the first half, UK will settle down after the break and win comfortably. — David Schuh
UK 85 Indiana 75 The Hoosiers have a perfect record, but have not played a team of UK’s caliber. IU’s Cody Zeller is a star freshman, but it won’t be enough as the big blue train rolls through Bloomington. — Paul Martin
UK 86 Indiana 76 Indiana hasn’t played anyone in the Top25 yet this season. This will be the Hoosiers’ first contest of the season. The fan base is organizing a “Red Out” for this game and the Cats are going to be tested on the road, especially in keeping it close in the first half, but the Cats will come out in the last 20 minutes more focused and calm to close out a win. — Samantha Rothbauer
UK 82 Indiana 66 The Hoosiers can’t compete with the Cats’ talent, length or athleticism, but the road atmosphere will prove a worthy test for a young UK team with more growing left to do. — Ethan Levine
3 things to watch against Indiana Three things to watch when UK travels to Indiana on Saturday: 1. Withstand the crowd — Indiana has organized a “Red Out” for AARON the game, but it’s not the SMITH color scheme UK has to Kernel be worried about, it’s the columnist decibel level. The Hoosiers have begun collecting votes in both major polls, meaning they’re on the brink of returning to the Top 25 after a few dismal years. Indiana’s student newspaper ran a column stating that “the Hoosiers’ chances of winning rest on the shoulders of the fans. No matter the score, no matter who has the ball and no matter how much time is left in the half, all fans must be standing, yelling as loud as they can.” “I’ve already talked to a few of the guys about how crazy it’s gonna be,” senior guard Darius Miller said. “The crowd does a great job of getting them hyped up and getting them pumped up and they’re going to be ready to play, so that’s another tough game.” Compounding matters, this will be
UK’s first true road test. Madison Square Garden had a decent population of Kansas fans, but that experience won’t even approximate what Assembly Hall will be like. If Indiana strikes early, UK has to be able to withstand it and regroup.
The Hoosiers allow opponents to grab 34.5 percent of all available offensive rebounds, good for 227th in the country. UK needs to crash the boards hard to provide plenty of second-chance points that could bury Indiana.
2. Shooting — If there’s one thing Indiana can do to win, it will be shooting the lights out. Nationally, it ranks 11th in 3point shooting at 44 percent and 13th in 2point shooting at 55.2 percent. UK can handle the Hoosiers on the inside. UK’s opponents on the year have made 33.2 percent of their 2-point shots, and the Cats have the requisite size and strength to limit the Hoosiers. But it’s 3-point shooting that could be UK’s biggest threat. In its biggest win against N.C. State, Indiana made 7 of 13 threes. UK is coming off allowing North Carolina to hit 11 of 18. If the Hoosiers can light it up, it could be the great equalizer. 3. Rebounding — If there’s one thing UK can absolutely dominate, it’s rebounding. Yes, Indiana has Cody Zeller, but it PHOTO BY brandon goodwin | STAFF hasn’t shown an ability to crash the glass UK has yet to play a true road game. How it against a motley of inferior teams. handles Assembly Hall will be key.
Behind enemy lines A look at the other team’s likely starting lineup Indiana Big Ten 8-0 Coach: Tom Crean No. 1 Jordan Hulls Guard 6 foot 181 11.3 ppg 3.5 apg
No. 40 Cody Zeller Center 6-foot-11 230 15.5 ppg 7.5 rpg
No. 4 Victor Oladipo Guard 6-foot-5 215 12.3 ppg 5 rpg
No. 2 Christian Watford Forward 6-foot-9 225 10.4 ppg 5.0 rpg
No. 12 Verdell Jones III Guard 6-foot-5 195 9.3 ppg 3.75 apg
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Women topple duke UK Hoops wins 72-65 in front of record crowd Les JoHns ljohns@kykernel.com A’dia Mathies’ typical All-SEC play was practically overshadowed by two freshman breakout performances in No. 10 UK Hoops’ 72-65 win over No. 6 Duke. The win came in front of a program attendance record 14,508 fans in Rupp Arena, with the team’s first back-to-back wins over top-10 teams in program history. Mathies led the Cats with 23 points, hitting 4-for-5 from 3-point range. “They say this is a shooters gym,” Mathies said. “The shots were falling and I was glad they did.” Freshman guard Bria Goss tossed in a career-high 19 points for the Cats, hitting 7-for-10 from the foul line. The surprise performance, however, came from fellow freshman Azia Bishop, who came off the bench to secure her first career double-double. “I think Bishop is the player of the game,” Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie said. “A player comes off bench for a double-double in a physical game like this, I would call her the player of the game.” Bishop scored 12 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked four shots. “This is exactly how coach Mitchell wants her to play,” said Goss, Bishop’s roommate. Duke’s size was a big difference in the first half of play. Duke saw over the press and utilized straight-line drives to the basket to shoot 57 percent from the field and score 20 points in the paint. Duke led the Cats 34-31 at the half. “We were not defending dribble-penetration and we were helping too early,” said Mitchell about the defense in the first half. “I told them the key to the game was to keep the ball in front of you so you didn’t have to rotate to help.” The Cats forced 15 Duke turnovers, but turned over 12 times themselves in the first half. “Don’t throw it to them, was the message at halftime,” said Mitchell. “Only four turnovers (for UK) in the 6 | weekend timeout | 12.09.11
Gymnastics poised for big season Enter spring ranked No. 23 david scHUH sports@kykernel.com After finishing last season with a No. 25 ranking, the UK gymnastics team had a reason to be optimistic. As a young team with plenty of underclassmen production, the anticipation for the 2012 season is high. But first-year coach Tim Garrison isn’t quick to focus on the accolades. “This was a good team last year and we are excited about the ranking,” Garrison said. “But, our focus is internal. We just want to get better and better as the year goes on.” The Cats enter the spring ranked No. 23 in the preseason coaches poll, their second-highest ranking to start the year since 1998. They’re led by seniors Storey Morris and Whitney Rose, who have 21 career individual event titles between them. “We have a young team with only four upperclassmen,” Rose said. “I think it’s really helpful for the young girls to have somebody to go to for everything. Storey (Morris) and I have used some of our experiences to make their transition easier.” UK begins its season on Jan. 7 in Memorial Coliseum when it hosts the Excite Night at the Kentucky Classic. It will be a four-team event, with Bowling Green State (Ohio), Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and defending national finalist Oklahoma also competing. It will be a tough test for the Cats — a chance to prove that their top-25 ranking is legitimate. “It’s always great to start off on a good note,” Rose said. “We want to prove to ourselves and others that we’re better than our preseason raking. That’s definitely a huge goal for us.” Said Garrison, “We just need to find out who this team is. We need to be able to do our skills consistently and build on that PHOTO BY TIM HOLAHAN | STAFF FILE PHOTO throughout the season. The ranking is great, but A UK gymnastics team member is shown here during a competition against Georgia in it’s going to take a little more time to get to where we need to be.” 2010. The team’s ranking entering this season is its second-highest since 1998, at 23rd.
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Freshman Bria Goss made a career-high 19 points in UK Hoops’ win over No. 6 Duke. The Cats played in front of a record-high 14,508 fans. second half — that’s the story of the game right there.” A late 12-2 run to give them a 62-50 advantage. The Cats held Duke to 40 percent shooting in the second half and forced 24 turnovers for the game. The out-sized Cats were even with Duke in rebounds at 33, and outscored them in second chance points 21-12.
The team fed off the fans’ energy. “Kentucky has the best fans for men’s and women’s basketball,” said Goss. “We set the tone tonight.” “If we could find a way to win, you capitalize on a moment like this and you just try to continue to build and create energy,” said Mitchell. “We just need to keep at it. I think people appreciate how hard the players play.”
UK Hoops players banned from Twitter Les JoHns ljohns@kykernel.com The UK women’s basketball players have been banned from tweeting. “I think Twitter is a great information sharing and gathering tool,” said UK head coach Matthew Mitchell. “We are just gathering more than sharing right now.” The ban seems to have began on Oct. 26. Senior guard Amber Smith tweeted nine times on
Oct. 25. “It was different (not being allowed to tweet), especially in the beginning,” Smith said. “But we’ve gotten used to it. It’s fine.” Mitchell explained that tweeting posed the potential for distractions during the season. “I think this team has tremendous opportunity to be a good basketball team and we have to be really focused to play this way,” Mitchell said. He said that he never hears when an athlete tweets something great.
“We hear when an they (an athlete) tweets something dumb,” said Mitchell. “Thank God I didn’t have Twitter when I was that age, because there would have been a lot of dumb stuff said.” Senior Keyla Snowden said it was tough to adjust since she has been active on social media sites through her high school and college years. “Eventually we’ll be able to get back on,” Snowden said. “We’re not really focused on social media, we’re focused on having a great season.” 12.09.11 | weekend timeout | 7
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UK’s 911 call system insufficient Emergency plans need to be known by all
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What if UK were Virginia Tech on Thursday? By chance on Monday, the Kernel found that university phones have a 12-second delay when calling 911. The Kernel also found the university’s 911 system was partially down on Monday because water had leaked on equipment. If an emergency were to happen on campus, like the shooter at VT on Thursday, a 12-second delay when calling 911 or a downed 911 system could honestly be the difference between life and death. It is unacceptable for a university of any size, and especially one the size of UK, to have a 911 system that fails. What would happen if it were to fail when it was most needed? If a shooter were loose in a building, how many people could be injured or killed during those 12 seconds? These are not pleasant questions, but they are ones everyone on this campus should be asking. UK spokesman Jay Blanton said of the 500 UK buildings, which includes those not in Lexington, more than 90 have approved building emergency action plans in place. Fifty more have plans that are awaiting approval, and roughly 200 others do not require a plan. Each building has a chief operating officer, the person who is the head of the building, who appoints someone to be coordinator of the action plan to the regular occupants of that building, Blanton said. The coordinator is the liaison with the emergency responders, should something occur. But how many students, professors, administrators and staff know what to do if something like this happened? What should they do? What do the plans say? Blanton said progress has been made, but there’s still more progress to go. As for the delay when calling 911, UK has said the delay has been reduced from 12 seconds to seven. But how are those on UK’s campus supposed to know their calls to 911 are delayed? Shouldn’t it be the responsibility of the university to notify campus that a delay exists? These questions need answers. A lax attitude on safety creates an environment where disaster can happen.
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2 dead at Va. Tech Volleyball plays No.1 One person killed in shooting was a campus police officer STEPHEN CEASAR, RENE LYNCH, RICHARD SIMON AND JAMES OLIPHANT Los Angeles Times (MCT) Virginia Tech officials said there is no longer any threat after two people — one of them a campus police officer — were shot and killed Thursday, and hinted that the gunman may be the second unidentified slain man. At a news conference, university and law enforcement officials would not confirm that the second person found dead in a parking lot was the gunman, though they did say a weapon had been found. A weapon was found near the second body, the university said in a news release on its website. “We’re all trying to figure out what is going on,” said Larry Hincker, a school spokesman. When asked directly if the gunman was still on the loose, Virginia State Police Sgt. Bob Carpentieri suggested that the media “read between the lines.” “I really can’t give you a specific answer,” he said. “I think investigators feel confident they have located the person” responsible for the shooting. Officials said that students were free to go about their business and that there was no further threat suspected. “We feel confident that the situation is under control at this time,” Carpentieri said. Authorities said they believe that during a routine traffic stop on campus, a suspect walked up and shot the Virginia Tech police officer. They said they do not believe that the person in the vehicle was the shooter. The gunman is believed to have then fled through a nearby parking lot, where a second male body and the weapon were found. Officials would not say whether the second male has been identified, or if his clothing matched the description of the suspect released shortly after the shooting. They would also not comment on a possible motive. The slain officer has not been publicly identified, but the university said he was a fouryear veteran of the Virginia Tech police department. An intense search for the gunman took place after the shooting, with state police, FBI agents and officers with the federal Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives searching the campus. Students and faculty were alerted through text message, and warning sirens rang out all over campus. Officials said they initiated the alert system five to seven minutes after the shooting. Freshman Bronwyn Foley, 18, of Salem, Va., lives in a dorm near the area where the first shooting occurred and was walking on campus when she heard the warning sirens blaring. “I immediately received a text message that told me what was happening and to go back to my dorm,” she said. Ryan Waddell, 21, a junior from Virginia Beach, said the university’s text messaging warning system worked as planned and students were alerted to go indoors before news of the shooting broke on the major networks. Every student provides a phone number as part of the registration process and then signs up to receive the alerts. Waddell said it was unlikely the campus was packed with students because final exams for the semester were set to begin Friday. Thursday is a “reading day” and no classes were scheduled. In his mind, there is “no connection” between Thursday’s shooting and the 2007 massacre (he wasn’t a student then) and that he thinks it’s unfortunate that today’s event will be linked to that tragedy. “It’s unthinkable what happened in 2007 but that was a one-time catastrophic incident,” he said. But, he said, the 2007 shootings “instilled a sense of community at Virginia Tech. I’ve never talked to one student who felt unsafe.” He said he didn’t favor teachers or students being allowed to carry guns on campus. “I don’t really think any students or teachers think being allowed to have guns on campus is a logical idea.” The shootings came on the same day the university was appealing a $55,000 federal fine over its “failure to provide timely warning” in response to the 2007 shootings that left 33 dead, including the shooter. The Washington, D.C., hearing, attended by Virginia Tech’s police chief and other university officials, concluded before Thursday’s shooting. The Department of Education, in levying the fine, said the university waited more than two hours after two students were shot in a dorm before sending out a warning by email.
NCAA team at home PAUL MARTIN pmartin1@kykernel.com
The UK volleyball team comes back to the Bluegrass with two huge victories in opening round action of the NCAA Tournament. UK beat Dayton and Texas A&M to secure a spot in the Sweet 16. The next matchup for the Cats is against No. 1 overall seed Texas on Friday at 7 p.m. The game will be played at Memorial Coliseum, as UK will host one of four regionals for the NCAA Tournament. The other two teams in the regional are UCLA and four-time defending champion Penn State, which will square off in the early game at 5 p.m. “Obviously we have a lot of respect for Texas, not only what they’ve done this year, but the last couple of years,” head coach Craig Skinner said. “We are just excited to play.” Texas strolls into Lexington with a 24-4 overall record and is making its sixth consecutive regional appearance under head coach Jerritt Elliott. The team is anchored by Big 12 Player of the Year, sophomore outside hitter Bailey Webster. The Longhorns are currently ranked in the top 10 in both hitting percentage and blocks, providing a huge challenge for UK. “I know coach Elliott’s been around long enough and he respects what we have to do and we respect Texas,” Skinner said. “Everyone’s got to play well. I said a couple of weeks ago, when you get into the tournament it becomes a lot about intangibles, about the team, and bringing your ‘A’ game.” Texas will also have its hands full, as the Cats have many weapons to deal with. UK is one of the most balanced teams left in the tournament, and recently had three players recognized for their outstanding play thus far in the postseason. Juniors Christine Hartmann and Stephanie Klefot, along with sophomore Whitney Billings, were all named American Volleyball Coaches Association All-South Region for their efforts in the first two tournament victories. “When you get to this point you hope everyone is firing, but if someone is not, then we can rely on other people,” Skinner said. “That’s a big benefit, and the other benefit is that we have a lot of people capable of keeping the ball off the floor and serving tough to
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Whitney Billings and the Cats play No. 1 Texas Friday on their home court in Memorial Coliseum. win long rallies.” This is the first time in school history UK will host the regional with an opportunity to advance in the tournament from home. The players hope crowd support will be a huge factor working against the Longhorns. “I expect that (the fans) will give us all the momentum we need,” senior middle blocker Ann Armes said. “We play very well at home.” UK installed what is called a Sport Court for the regional, which is a specialized volleyball surface that the Cats don’t normally use during home games. Some schools in the SEC use the surface, so UK is familiar with it. “We’ve experienced the Sport Court,” senior middle blocker Becky Pavan said. “In club (volleyball), we played on Sport Court, and we love Sport Court. Of course we love playing on our own floor, but I think the atmosphere is more important than the floor that we are playing on.” Both Friday games can be viewed online at ESPN3.com. The winners will play 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Coliseum, in a game televised on ESPNU. 12.09.11 | weekend timeout| 9
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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 — Solve conflicts through careful communication. Finish the job. If you don't know what you're doing, you can always learn. You absorb knowledge like a sponge. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Be ready for change. You're right in the middle of the money river. You can block the flow, make it grow or direct it where you want it to go. Stay true. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — Unleash your hidden talent and energy. You surprise everyone. You're inspiring and invigorating. Take necessary actions. Keep quiet about status altogether. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 7 — For the next couple of days, you're better at dealing with paperwork. It may require special concentration and learning skills. You've got them. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Friends help you clear up the confusion. Feed your hunger for knowledge, and then pass on what you've learned. Adapt to a change in orders. Use intuition. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — You'll be tested for the next few days, as new opportunities arise. Stay quiet and respectful, and do your best. Pay at-
tention to communications. You could win. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Things may not be as you thought. You can't always be ready for change. Don't be too hasty. Tempers could be short, so take it easy, on yourself and on others. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — A surprising development in business can be for the best. Be prepared to negotiate as if you're unattached to the results. Don't fritter your money away. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — You may need to adapt to the situation. What are you most committed to: winning an argument or your relationship? Winning can come at a cost. Keep cool. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Do the research, and disagree persuasively (and with charm). Freedom may sound delicious, but travel's impractical today. Relax with comfort food. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — Friends mean well, but don't necessarily understand the situation. Pay off debts first. Quiet time taking care of business gets you farther. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is an 8 — Decline a public outing in favor of a private invitation. Postpone the decision, if you can. Something about it rubs you the wrong way. You could just stay home. MCT
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For Rent 1-9 Bedroom Aylesford/University 4-6BR, $1,600 $2,200/month. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. 859-396-3273 or 859-278-7752 (Office). Now Pre-Leasing for Fall Semester, 1-5BR Houses, www.waynemichaelproperties.com or 859-513-1206 Pre-Leasing August 2012 - 7BR/3BA, $2,500/month plus utilities. wwwpatriotrentalsllc.com or 859-433-0996
1 Bedroom 1BR Apartment. Spring semester special! Walking distance to UK and Chevy Chase, W/D, off-street parking. $495/month plus utilities. 859-2219560 or 502-558-9665. 1BR Studio located at 562 Woodland Ave. $450/month includes water. Call Jon @ 502552-7216 1BR Studio. $495 + utilities. W/D on site. Transylvania Park. Available Jan - Aug 2012. (270)922-0013 200 E. Maxwell. Renovated Studios. $415 up. Lease, water, parking, private entrances. Tenant pays gas/electric. Call 859-576-4563 FALL LEASES - Furnished 1BR & Efficiencies. Utilities paid, no pets, close to campus. 266-6401 or 361-5197 Studios $395. Call 368-7317. Four miles from campus. Mention ad & get 5% Student Discount. UK/Chevy Chase. 1BR, $600/month. Bills paid. Hardwood, quiet area. 859-539-3306. Virginia & Waller Avenue. 1BR Apt. Hardwood floors. Free internet & Cable TV. www.wallerapts.com, 859-494-8075. $485/month
2 Bedroom 2BR Condo for sale or rent. $650/month rent, $65,000 sale. 859-258-7037 (day) or 859-576-8528 (cell). 325 Linden Walk - Large 2 Bedroom Apartment. $650/month, heat & water paid. Available January 1st. Call 859-489-7532. Waller Avenue. 2BR Apt. Hardwood floors. Free internet & Cable TV. www.wallerapts.com, 859-494-8075. $625/month
Help Wanted
Leasing agent needed, campus area, UK student, must be self motivated, good communication skills,must be available in the afternoons/evenings and have your own transportation. If interested please send a PDF of your resume to Taylor at box5@gradcat.com.
A. P. Suggins, a local, casual dining restaurant serving the area for more than 25 years, is accepting applications for hosts, servers & cooks. Apply in person on weekdays between 2-5 and Saturdays 11-2 at 345 Romany Road in the Chevy Chase neighborhood across from Kroger.
LOOKING FOR M & F Social drinkers 21-35 years of age with or without ADHD. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting studies concerning the effects of alcohol. Volunteers paid to participate. Please call 257-5794
UK/Chevy Chase/Walton Avenue. 2BR Duplex. $750/month + utilities. Hardwood, Washer/Dryer hook-up. 859-539-3306.
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Love Dogs? Uptown Hounds now hiring. Apply @ 466 Angliana Ave. Must be available Christmas and New Year’s.
Campus Downs, 3BR Condo, University Ave. $900/month. Lexingtonrentalhomes.com. 859-396-3273 or 859-278-7752 (Office).
Office Assistant Needed in family doctor’s office. Close to UK. About 20 hours/week. M- F, late afternoon/early evening. Start at $10/hour. Year-round availability preferred. Send resume’ to djmarwil@aol.com.
4 Bedroom NEW and Nearly NEW 4BR HOMES – Current place not what you expected or perhaps not ready in time? Only a few left, very nice. Close to campus. View at lexingtonhomeconsultants.com. Showing daily. Call or text James McKee, Builder/Broker 859-221- 7082 or email jwmckeebroker@msn.com for pictures. Bonus: 1 month’s rent! 4BR/2.5BA, fireplace. All new paint and floor covering throughout. 859-225-4604.
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Looking for more pay? Look no more! We provide you with an exceptional training program that rewards you with a raise at the completion of each level. Get up to 3 raises in your first year! We have openings for servers, hosts, cashiers and cooks. Stop by 2220 Elkhorn Road or call 859-293-2555. Cracker Barrel, EOE.
Carino’s Italian, 135 Rojay Drive, is now hiring for hosts, servers, and carry-out attendants. Please apply in person. Experienced part-time scratch cook needed for Saturday dinner meals, 2:00 to 7:30 PM, at Ashland Terrace Retirement Home in Chevy Chase. Additional hours possible. Clear police report required, salary commensurate with experience. Call Ric McGee or Kelly Weber at 266-2581. Full-Time office position available. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel preferred. $7.25/hour. Email resume’ to jules0111@yahoo.com.
iPads: $24.99/week. Rent – To – Own. Lease Zone: “Your Zone To Own”. 859-967- 3214
Office Help at Champion Window Company, corner of Winchester Road & Fortune Drive. Tuesday evenings 3:00-7:00, Saturdays 9:00-5:00. $9/hour. Email resume’ to Sue @ Lexington.omgr@championfactorydirect.com or call 859-277-9150 Part-Time Nanny Needed for 3 year-old twin girls. 3 weekdays until 6pm. No Wednesdays. Call 859-351-3427 or email seanslusher@windstream.net Part-Time Operator Needed Immediately for Glenn Auto Mall. Computer experience needed (Word, Excel). Hours are Monday- Friday, 4:30-7:30, Saturday, 1:30-7:00. Please apply in person Monday - Friday at Glenn Nissan, 3360 Richmond Rd., Lexington, ask for Mischelle. Prefer Ag major w/farm exp. for local auto service business. 30-40 hrs/week, $8.509/hour. 859-333-9656 after 6 p.m.
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.
Real Estate For Sale 414 N Limestone, completely restored historic home downtown! $239,900. 2BR/2BA, updated kitchen. Call Brad Tune, Turf Town Properties, 859-396-5510. EHO Turkey Foot Place by the Creek, 2BR/2BA Condo, $119,000. Covered parking, close to UK, lease option available. Call Brad Tune, Turf Town Properties, 859-396-5510. EHO
Roommates Wanted The YMCA is looking for employees with positive attitudes who are obsessed with providing great service to our Before and After School program participants. If you are up to the challenge, download our job application from our website www.ymcaofcentralky.org. Please direct any questions to Jamie Massie, Staff Development Director, (859) 226-0393 or jmassie@ymcaofcentralky.org. Writers & Interns Wanted: Lexington based Internet company seeks writing staff. Applicants should be familiar with social media, ebusiness and/or technology. This is a great opportunity to earn extra cash while building your resume/portfolio. We are also accepting applications for internships across our company for Spring. Send resume with writing samples to jobs@ientry.com and/or call 859-514-2720 to schedule an interview.
Lost & Found FOUND: Car keys, etc., with bunny keychain in Designated Driver van. Call 859- 312-0175.
Roommate Needed immediately for a 2BR Apartment at The Lex. Call 606-465-3038.
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 1-800-867-5018, www.BahamaSun.com PANAMA - Spring Break or Summer Vacation - 9 days of zip lines, beaches, hiking, Panama Canal, & pub crawls in modern Panama City. Tour provided by locally owned Explore Boca Chica Travel Company. Starting at $649. Contact us at: info@explorebocachica.com
Wanted Cash paid for iPads and iPhones! Call Jim Mischner at 859-806-1932.
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Opening: ‘New Year’s Eve’ A preview of what’s opening in theaters next week: NEW YEAR’S EVE (PG-13): The latest ensemble comedy built around a holiday from director Garry Marshall (“Valentine’s Day”) stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro, Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jessica Biel, Zac Efron, Halle Berry and Hilary Swank as people whose lives cross as the clock ticks down the final minutes of Dec. 31.
THE SITTER (R): What if the 1980s staple “Adventures in Babysitting” had been rated R and replete with crass humor and four-letter words? The result might have resembled the new comedy from director David Gordon Green (“Pineapple Express”), starring Jonah Hill as a college student totally unprepared to take care of the neighbor’s kids for the course of a single night. MCT
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