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SG offers DC summer internship Secured two spots, will offer living stipend By Rachel Aretakis raretakis@kykernel.com
The cost of living in Washington, D.C., may dissuade students from applying for unpaid internships, but Student Government is now offering a program that provides a stipend. The Wildcat Interest Group recently secured two internships for UK students to intern with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Geoff Davis for summer 2012. “UK is the only institution in the commonwealth that has ever attempted a program like this,” Nolan Jackson, the group’s associate director, said. The Wildcats in Washington Congressional Internship Program has two positions available for this summer, each with a $1,500 stipend to cover living costs. “A lot of universities don’t have financial abilities to support programs like this,” Jackson said. While many students would love to go, Jackson said they don’t have the money to do so. “So if we can ease the financial burden, it’s worthwhile,” he said.
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Lucy Ochoa makes a Perro Fresco dog at the new W.C. Wieners restaurant located, at the corner of South Limestone and Maxwell streets. The restaurant serves Chicago-style dogs made with 100 percent Vienna Beef.
Man’s new best friend Chicago-style hot dog joint opens near campus By Steven King news@kykernel.com
for more information Learn about applying for Wildcat Interest Group’s summer internship at uksga.org. The stipend is provided through the interest group’s budget, and there are enough funds to cover eight internships — one with each Kentucky congressional office, SG adviser Todd Cox said. The interest group has contacted all eight offices and has heard back from McConnell’s and Davis’. “It’s just being proactive,” Cox said about getting the internships. “We think this is important that we have a voice at the table.” The internships were secured in December, when two students traveled to D.C., supported by the UK Alumni Association. There, they met with state congressmen, alumni and UK President Eli Capilouto to gain support. See INTERNSHIP on page 2
Art faculty exhibit their works By Luke Glaser lglaser@kykernel.com
UK art shows are usually an opportunity for art students, under the careful tutelage of instructors, to showcase their work. The Tuska Art Gallery, though, paints a different picture. The Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, located in the Fine Arts Building, is currently the home of the UK faculty’s art exhibit. “This is all my faculty’s artwork,” third year graduate student Natalie Baxter said. “I come to support them.” The exhibit gives UK faculty a rare opportunity to show rather than instruct, to bring what they know to the forefront. The Tuska Center offers a wide array of faculty work. Media include everything from the traditional painting to the more modern digital pieces. Garry R. Bibbs, an associate professor in sculpture, created a large metallic piece entitled “Love on a roll.” “It’s a poetic piece showing the love relationship between man and woman,” Bibbs said, “the ins and outs of any given See ART GALLERY on page 2
Lexington offers a varied cuisine. From Indian to Thai, many options exist when it comes to finding a place to eat. However, hot dog restaurants are few and far between. W.C. Wieners, an authentic Chicago-style hot dog restaurant, opened New Year’s Eve to satisfy the cravings of hot dog lovers in Lexington. Located on the corner of Maxwell and South Limestone, W.C. Wieners is ready to
bring the taste of Chicago to Lexington. “We figured we can’t be the only ones in search of a good dog every now and then,” said Lucy Ochoa, the restaurant’s hot dog prep. “We offer a quality dog.” Every aspect of these hot dogs is true to Chicago. Just like in the Windy City — which is what “W.C.” stands for — all the dogs are made with 100 percent authentic Vienna Beef, Ochoa said. They are served on warm poppy seed buns with a side of sport peppers. From now until the end of January, a clasSee HOT DOG on page 2
A UK police officer was suspended after accidentally leaving a gun in a Georgetown YMCA bathroom stall on Sunday. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said the off-duty officer was touring Georgetown College with family when he accidentally left the gun in a bathroom stall. The gun was the officer’s personal firearm, Monroe said. The youth basketball tournament at the Scott County YMCA on Sunday was canceled after the gun was found by a coach, according to a Herald-Leader article. Because it was canceled, Monroe said he has raised almost $1,500 to be given to the YMCA to cover the cost for the cancellation. The UK Police Department is conducting an internal investigation, but currently the officer has been suspended. Monroe declined to identify the officer. “This is not the behavior that is typical of one of our officers,” Monroe said, “so it is being dealt with very seriously.” As soon as the investigation is complete, he said the department will deal with the issue appropriately. STAFF REPORT
Pinterest was named one of the 50 Best Websites of 2011 by Time magazine. Many students on campus use the website to “pin” creative crafts and recipes.
Pinterest stirs up creativity Students use popular site to follow recipes, hobbies, trends and more By Rachel Sarnovsky news@kykernel.com
Pinterest has garnered the attraction of millions of people in less than two years. The social media website was launched in March 2010 and was named one of the 50 Best Websites of 2011 by Time magazine. “I use Pinterest to show what I’m interested in and to find neat and inventive things I haven’t seen before,” undeclared freshman Kenzie Hedges said. An image that is submitted to Pinterest is called, fittingly, a “pin.” “It’s like a giant bulletin board filled with pictures,” said Chelsea Melchor, an integrated strategic communication junior. “If you see something you like it’s almost like virtually taking that from the giant bulletin board and re-pin-
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ning it onto your boards.” Pins are then divided into pictures, videos, discussions and gifts. “People pin ideas for weddings, recipes, crafts, funny quotes or pictures, and you can go on and re-pin what you like, or just browse,” Melchor said. “Also it makes it really easy to find recipes, craft ideas and stuff in one place instead of having to
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search through the Web.” Pictures are divided into a variety of subcategories so they can easily be located again. Subcategories such as architecture, fitness, home decor and photography exist, along with many more. “I use Pinterest to get new and creative ideas for recipes, fashion trends and weddings,” said Paige Krall, a merchandising, apparel
It’s like an online journal of your favorite things that you can pull up anytime you want.”
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and textiles sophomore. “This website is so unique because it’s like an online journal of your favorite things that you can pull up anytime you want. “It relates to a lot of different types of people. Whatever your interests are, they have pins for it,” she said. Pinterest is not limited to a specific classification of people. “There are so many topics to relate to different generations,” Krall said. Pinterest was named one of the top 10 social networks by Hitwise data in December 2011 as the website averaged 11 million visits per week. “It has endless creative and crafty ideas for do-it-yourself projects on a social network website,” said Erica Kepler, a sociology senior.
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INTERNSHIP Continued from page 1 Jackson said the plans were finalized over winter break. The internships consist of typical congressional duties, constituent services and dayto-day operations. Jackson did a similar
internship with Rep. Ben Chandler in Lexington last spring and said it was a great opportunity. Jackson, Cox and Kyle Snapp, SG deputy chief of communications, all said it is a good opportunity for students to get involved in state politics. “Even if you’re not from Kentucky, you still have a stake in a program like this,”
HOT DOG Continued from page 1 sic hot dog, topped with mustard, onions, relish and sport peppers, is offered at $1.79, as opposed to the usual price of $2.49. With the authentic Vienna Beef and fresh vegetables chopped daily, W.C. Wieners has already gained a positive reputation among some UK students. Jenny Zimmerman, a kinesiology fresh-
Jackson said. The legislators said they had never been approached for a similar program, Jackson said, and they were all supportive. “They want Kentucky students in their offices,” he said. Cox said SG leadership annually travels to D.C. to talk with legislators, so these internships have come from
man, enjoyed a Perro Fresco hot dog, which is topped with pico de gallo and ranch dressing. “It’s obvious that their hot dogs taste better than most,” Zimmerman said. “It just has more flavor.” W.C. Wieners also offers Polish sausages. Megan Kurzendoerfer, an integrated strategic communication senior, said she was pleasantly surprised with the taste. “It was the best hot dog I’ve tasted,” Kurzendoerfer said. “I’m definitely going to go there again.”
Correction A Monday Kernel article incorrectly said the Kentucky Blood Center is making a $10 donation to DanceBlue every time someone donates. Instead, the center is allowing blood donors to forgo their free T-shirt and/or $10 gift card that they receive for donating. The center will give the value of those items to the DanceBlue team of the donor’s choice. It’s up to the donors to forgo the items from the center. The Kernel regrets the error. The blood drive has several locations this week: Monday through Friday, Singletary Center for the Arts, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, William T. Young Library, Multipurpose Room, 1 - 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Ralph G. Anderson Building, Student Commons Lobby, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Johnson Center, 1 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, William T. Young Library, 1- 6 p.m. To report an error, call the Kentucky Kernel at 257-1915 or email tmoak@kykernel.com.
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Survivor films: Live or let die? This Friday, Liam Neeson will don a parka and head for Alaska in “The Grey,” an actionsurvival film about a group of oil-rig workers whose plane crashes in the icy wilderness. Sounds pretty chilly — especially when the wolves show up. Whether audiences will embrace the film warmly remains a question. The survival movie can be a tough sell: There’s something inherently compelling about man versus nature, but bad weather alone won’t hold anyone’s attention. Throw in a human villain, and the audience might start expecting an action flick; focus on the hero’s inner struggles, and the mood can get too intense. “The Grey” is expected to earn about $11 million next weekend, the same as the new Katherine Heigl comedy, “One for the Money,” according to BoxOffice.com. How have other survival movies tried to pull in audiences? Here’s a look at what worked and what didn’t: —“Swiss Family Robinson” Disney’s 1960 version of the 1812 novel about a family shipwrecked on a tropical island
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — Focus on home and family warms the hearth. It's good medicine ... take as much as you can, with tea and company. Renew your spirit to go back out into the world again. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Changes could seem abrupt to others. Why not think it over? Handle the basics, do the routines and then take a walk to get lost in thought. No need for decisions. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — You have this tendency to say yes when people ask, and then the tasks pile up. Keep checking stuff off the list, and earn some time for yourself. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Your self-discipline is impressive, but you don't have
couldn’t have had a happier ending: They stay and establish a colony! Total gross: $427 million (adjusted for inflation). —“Alive” Ethan Hawke starred in this 1993 dramatized story of the Uruguayan rugby team that survived a 1972 plane crash by resorting to cannibalism. Might have been too grim for mainstream viewers. It grossed about $36.7 million, according to BoxOfficeMojo. —“Open Water” Vacationing scuba divers come up for air and realize their boat has forgotten them. Sharks appear, but with a tiny budget of $500,000, the 2003 movie focuses mostly on bickering. Total gross: $30.6 million. —“127 Hours” The true-life 2010 tale of hiker Aron Ralston (James Franco), who fell into a chasm and escaped by hacking off his right arm with a pocketknife, earned six Oscar nominations but only $18.3 million. Reports of viewers vomiting in theaters might not have helped.
to go it alone, you know. You have plenty of friends. Everyone wants to contribute. You would do the same. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 — An arrogant mood could take over, if you allow it to. Grand statements from the past could echo back. Own up to them if that happens. Laugh at yourself. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Practical efforts are favored, with Mars retrograde in your sign. There could be changes. Consult with experts and partners. Rules simplify. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — Concentrate on great service, and the orders flood in. The workload is getting intense. Consider the previously impossible, and listen to your partner. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — You don't need "no more trouble." The love of your family is available, as long as you're willing to harvest it. Fixing a
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leaky faucet can save money. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — It's easier to express your thoughts or to start a new writing project. Find an answer in meditation. Others depend on you. Share your peace of mind. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Figure out new ways to bring in income, without sacrificing your core values. Bring the money in before you send it back out. Be proud of your contribution. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — You're the top dog, and you know it. You're back in control, but don't let it make you lazy. Continue growing. Change is good now. Play with it. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 5 — There's no time for procrastination now. Complete a project in private. Listen only to the positive voice in your head. Hot chocolate could be nice. MCT
that. The internship program is open to all UK students. Students can download an application from uksga.org. Letters of recommendation, writing samples and a resume are among the requirements for the internships. Applicants will turn the application in to SG first, where an internship selection
committee will review applications and make recommendations to the congressional offices. Cox said committee mem-
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piece, “Imperceptible shift.” Very ambiguous in her descriptions, Goodwin invited
Continued from page 1 relationship.” “Love on a roll” is a sculpture that dominates the floor pieces with its sizeable presence. A large sphere at one end represents love being a cycle of ups and downs, and the globe lies on a track whose other end is encircled by a small ring. The idea being that love brings the large globe through the much smaller ring, Bibbs said. “It represents the difficulties in relationships,” said Bibbs, who was inspired by his life, relationships and love for relationships. Rae Goodwin, an assistant professor and director of foundations and art studio, was literally a part of her
deadlines Sen. Mitch McConnell: Feb. 12 Rep. Geoff Davis: March 1
if you go What: Faculty art exhibit When: Through Feb. 19. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Where: Tuska Center for Contemporary Art Admission: Free
inquisitive students to walk around her piece and guess as to its meaning. A medley of furniture pieces, fabrics and ribbons, “Imperceptible shift” elicited many responses, though most did not come close. “It’s an image of my uterus and fallopian tubes,”
bers have no ties to SG and will consist of two administrators, one impartial student and one political science faculty member. Jackson hopes many students apply and that this becomes an annual program. “To be able to walk through Capitol Hill,” Cox said, “it’s just an awesome opportunity.”
Goodwin said. “The evolution of something being created.” Goodwin said she created the piece to fight back against the “separation between sex and family.” In a crucial part of her exhibit, Goodwin sat quietly knitting as students ventured around her. When further questioned about the piece, Goodwin would smile mischievously and say, “I’m waiting.” Students, faculty and staff, however, do not have to wait for this exhibit, which showcases many more pieces created by UK art faculty. Other works include Beth M. Ettensohn’s “Bronze Beach — Tide & Sand Scultpure,” a hands-on piece that allows anyone to dig into the sandy work and help create an image, and “Sisyphus,” a digital projection that allows a tiny person to crawl up your hand.
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Age is nothing but a number: Youth vote matters, too Legislators, media heads and community leaders constantly tout our generation as the generation that will have to pay for the mounting debt our nation is taking on. When they talk about BRIAN entitlements, you frequently hear quips such as, “our ROSE kids won’t see Social SeGuest curity” or “these programs columnist won’t be here for our children.” There is no spin on it. There is no right or left to the fact that these programs are growing at an unprecedented rate and have the potential to present our generation with massive deficits in state governments, and even larger deficits on the national level. The question for so many Millennials is, “Why isn’t anyone doing anything about it?” We are currently on track to become the most educated generation that will likely have to deal with the most over-regulated private
sector and job-crippling tax burden if we do not do something about these crises now. As the most diverse generation in the history of America, our differences and opinions will vary more than any other. However, the entitlement issues we face are inevitably something our generation will come together on. For those in power, it’s time to listen. Facing national elections every two years and a presidential election every four years, it seems the campaigning never ends. Our generation currently stands as the most unemployed group of people in the nation. This is a generational crisis. When an official takes a stance on entitlements, the accusations from opponents in their elections and members from the other party start flying. It has become so bad that after the Republicans took back the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, there was a proposal to President Barack Obama from Speaker of the House John Boehner that if he would take on entitlements with them, it wouldn’t be used against members during the election.
Politicians understand the problem. They also understand one major factor: the elderly vote. They understand that these baby boomers are retiring and they vote. Well, I have news, we vote, too. Pew Research points out that after four decades of low voter turnout, 2008 showed the turnout gap between voters younger and older than the age of 30 was the smallest it’s ever been. In 2008, 23 million young adults voted. A Rutgers study on Millennials found that in just three short years, by 2015, our generation ages 18 to 38 will comprise nearly one third of the electorate. With social media running through our veins, we can get the word out quicker and more efficiently than any generation to have walked this earth. It’s time for our leaders to take on the growing burden facing our generation. It’s also time for our generation to continue to be engaged and support young leaders who understand us better. In 2010, Kentucky elected three new State House members under the age of 30.
People like Illinois congressman Aaron Schock, who entered the life of public service after having a discrepancy with his school board at the age of 18 and ended up in Congress by his mid-20s, stand as a model leader for this generation. The Congressional Research Service reported in 2010 that Senators of the 111th Congress had an averaged 63.1 years of age. That’s 1.5 years older than the 110th and three years older than the 109th. Accordingly, House members of the 111th congress had an average age 57.2 years of age. That’s 1.3 years older than the 110th and 2.2 years older than the 109th. This trend is alarming. It’s time to replace the folks who won’t take a stand for our generation with folks who will. I’m not saying we should throw the elderly off cliffs, like some rhetoric suggests, but I am saying our voice should be heard more. Our vote counts just as much as the elderly — and one day we’ll have to make decisions on their retirements. Brian Rose is a political science junior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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sports
At the end of a game day, Pressure is on to beat Bulldogs top ranking is just a number By Sam Rothbauer
srothbauer@kykernel.com
Calipari says being No. 1 is ‘just an added thing’ Michael KiddGilchrist watched (now former) No. 1 Syracuse lose on Saturday night as an impartial observer, even as he knew it meant UK would be the new No. 1 team. AARON Maybe he didn’t get SMITH caught up in it because Kernel UK’s been there before columnist this season. Maybe it’s because opponents bring their best every game regardless of UK’s ranking. Maybe it’s because he didn’t want to pull a Chane Behanan and say something stupid. Whatever the reason, Kidd-Gilchrist — and the rest of the team — wasn’t too concerned with the new number next to the team’s name. “It’s just a number at the end of the day,” he said. It is. It’s a totally arbitrary number assigned by People Who Know Things at a time of the year when it matters absolutely zero amounts of anything. “I was trying to get a hold of (Syra-
PHOTO BY BRANDON GOODWIN | STAFF
Freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist said he loves the pressure of a new No. 1 ranking.
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We probably need a loss so that we’ll come together and say, ‘We’re not losing like this.’”
JOHN CALIPARI UK head coach
cuse coach) Jim Boeheim,” head coach John Calipari said. “I was so mad at him. It’s just an added thing. … We’ll address it for a second or two, but we’ve just got to play.” Still, UK deserves the ranking. It received 92 of 96 possible first-place votes from coaches and media, a number built on both resume and reputation. “We’re young,” Kidd-Gilchrist said, “but we’re good, too.” The No. 1 ranking at the end of the season is, of course, the only one that matters. UK could lose this week, and — what would it matter? Nothing, really. In fact, Calipari would be fine with it, as he’s trying to find the optimal balance between developing a “will to win” and learning from your losses, two seemingly irreconcilable messages. “We probably need a loss so that we’ll come together and say, ‘We’re not losing like this,’” Calipari said. “We’re getting manhandled and winning close games, so they think it’s OK.” Then again, a loss would mean losing the No. 1 ranking again. The Cats have been ranked No. 1 two previous times in Calipari’s three years, but have held onto the top spot for a combined three weeks. Earlier this season, Indiana took the ranking away at its home court. UK would have to survive two more road games this week — at Georgia Tuesday and at LSU Saturday — to keep the top ranking. “The crowd’s going to be into it with the new rankings,” forward Terrence Jones said. Although, he said, the crowd’s always into it when UK visits. Said Kidd-Gilchrist, “I love the pressure.” So if UK loses the No. 1 next to its name, no big deal. But it wouldn’t fit into KiddGilchrist’s plan to keep it. “All we got to do is win games,” he said, “and we’ll be No. 1 forever.”
UK travels to Georgia (109, 1-4 SEC) Tuesday for the first matchup with its fresh No. 1 ranking. This is the second time the Cats have been ranked No. 1 this season. “We’ve come a long way since we were No. 1 the first time,” freshman forward Kyle Wiltjer said. “We just want to play every game like it’s our last.” Some have anticipated the possible disadvantages of UK’s new ranking. “It’s not a burden,” head coach John Calipari said. “It’s a badge of honor.” UK doesn’t like to think about the numbers, Wiltjer said. “It doesn’t matter to be No. 1,” freshman forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist said. “Just win games, that’s all we want to do.” The Cats think that regardless of rankings, the contests will stay the same. “I think it’s going to be the same as it’s been the last couple games,” sophomore forward Terrence Jones said. “I feel the teams have played their best and we’ve still been pulling it out. Hopefully we can just keep executing down the stretch and get the same results.” The Bulldogs’ freshman guard Kentavious CaldwellPope may pose a threat for the UK defense. Caldwell-Pope averages 14.7 points per game and the Cats are matched up with another team that keeps a fast tempo. “I know they’re a fast team. They get up and down,” Wiltjer said. “Hopefully (Monday) we’ll get a good practice and learn more about them.” With the combination of a No. 1 ranking and a road game, the Cats said they think beating Georgia will be tough, but they don’t think it will affect their attitudes. “It’s going to be a tough game, just because the crowd’s going to be into it with the new rankings,” Jones said. “We just got to execute whatever we learn today in practice about what offense they run and just listen to Coach.” After clinching a few close wins, UK prepares for yet another SEC contest and the Cats are faced with another raucus, sold-out crowd in Stegeman
features
Can the unfashionable be banned? La. commissioner wants to outlaw pajamas in public SHELISA MELENDEZ Kernel columnist
Bedtime pleasantries may soon lead to jail time. At least if you live in Caddo Parish, La. Last week Michael Williams, a Caddo Parish commissioner, proposed a ban on wearing pajama pants in public. According to The Shreveport Times, Williams said the ban was the result of being offended by seeing pajama pants worn by a young teenage boy in a local Walmart store. “At the part where there should have been underwear,” his private parts were showing through the fabric, said
Williams. I can understand Williams’ discomfort at what may or may not have seen. However, I think the plan to ban pajamas is absolutely absurd. There is plenty that people can complain about seeing worn in public, but so what? Because grease-stained T-shirts “offend” me, is that reason to propose a “No greasy T-shirts worn in public” ban? I think not. What may be socially acceptable is not a means to regulate the fashion, or lack thereof, of one’s wardrobe. Oddly enough, this isn’t the first time this small town has tried to regulate what people can wear. According to newsfeed.com, the city instituted a no-saggy pants law, and reported 31 misdemeanor summons for locals wearing pants too low in 2011. Within the regulations of the ban,
Williams has suggested that violators do community service instead of jail time. For whatever reason, some people simply enjoy the luxury of rolling out of bed and rocking their flannels or pajama jeans (what an awesome combo, right?) to the mall ... or class. But that’s neither here nor there. A ban like this is unconstitutional and highly unlikely to ever get passed.
Coliseum. “Down the stretch of close games we’re not playing poorly,” Calipari said. “It’s given ourselves a chance to win, but there are things we have to do
to keep getting better.” After such physical play from Alabama, UK’s post players’ effectiveness in scoring and rebounds is necessary as the conference play continues.
PHOTO BY MIKE WEAVER | STAFF
Kyle Wiltjer says UK has come a long way since its top ranking last month. “We just want to play every game like it’s our last,” he said.