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The Cat’s Meow Read about it in Thursday’s POP!
Football signing day
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the
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Cats go platinum on UT
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ridiculous in UK conversations
Spring fair a ticket to go abroad
UK is living up to its No. 1 ranking
By Rachel Sarnovsky news@kykernel.com
AARON SMITH Kernel columnist
No. 1 UK is clicking. That’s a scary sentence. The Cats are the nearly unanimous top-ranked team in the nation, have beaten everybody on their schedule except one team, and stand one shot from perfection (which actually is a good thing, as the “Will they go undefeated?” chatter would be heating up right around now). And they’re just now starting to round into dominant form. In the past two games, UK has converged on fully realizing its vast potential. The Cats eviscerated LSU on Saturday, then went platinum against Tennessee on Tuesday, 69-44. Would this be what head coach John Calipari envisioned a few weeks ago when he said that once everything started coming together and the Cats started resolving their few glaring weaknesses, that UK could be “scary” good? “I would,” he said. But it wasn’t Anthony Davis, he of the 18 points, eight rebounds and seven turnovers, that Calipari said has been the primary reason for making his team go. It wasn’t Terrence Jones, he of the 11 points and six
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Anthony Davis, No. 23, scored 18 points and had eight rebounds and seven turnovers for the Cats Tuesday night. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist scored 16 points, Terrence Jones scored 11 and Marquis Teague scored nine. rebounds, whose physical play has taken UK up a notch. It wasn’t Michael KiddGilchrist, he of a quiet 16 points and eight rebounds, either. Those three players all help immensely, sure. But they don’t get going without the player Calipari said was the crucial component to
making the offense click. It was Marquis Teague, he of nine points, four assists and two turnovers. “The guy that has the ball, if he’s playing well, you’ve got a chance,” Calipari said. “If he’s not playing well, you have no chance.” UK had more than a chance against Tennessee. It
Rupp proposal released Renovations could cost $250 to $300 million By Drew Teague dteague@kykernel.com
Mayor Jim Gray’s Rupp Arena, Arts and Entertainment District Task Force issued its final proposal for Rupp Arena’s renovation on Tuesday morning. The task force has been working on the proposal for the last 10 months. It found that Rupp Arena should be renovated for $250 to $300 million, instead of building a whole new home for UK’s men’s basketball program, which would cost more than double the amount. The notable renovations to Rupp include no loss of seating, the upper arena getting chairback seating, and the addition of suites and club seats.
With the task force suggesting such large renovations, the question of funding comes into play. “The initial funding recently proposed by Gov. Steven Beshear is critical to keep moving with economic/financial analysis and developing the full Business Plan,” according to the report. “Possible major funding sources include new revenue from premium seating, advertising, sponsorship, concert/event promotions, concessions and parking associated with proposed plans.” The task force’s plan would create a new convention center in the Cox Street parking lot, so Rupp would be detached. The city would be a mir-
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ror, reflected on both sides at Rupp Arena, which would be the center of the expanded downtown area. “The renovation will See RUPP on page 2
Proposed improvements for Rupp • “Create a better atmosphere for recruiting and fan experience” • Suites • Club/lodge seats • New support space for media, team locker room and player families • New technology • New sound system • Proper space to entertain guests for the city, UK president and athletic director • 100,000 square feet of convention space • Better connections to campus • All chairback seats • Maintain seating capacity • Home games continued without displacement *Information from the Rupp Arena, Arts and Entertainment District Executive Summary and Recommendations
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was the most guaranteed thing I had seen since watching 4 a.m. infomercial promises (and waiting to hear more) on Saturday night. The Cats made their first shot of the game, then another, and then nine more to start the game. They didn’t miss until 11 minutes had elapsed. See CATS on page 4
Studying abroad has never been simpler with the various options presented at the Education Abroad Spring Fair. Education Abroad is hosting the fair in the Student Center Grand Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday. “My main expectation for our Education Abroad Spring Fair is to have as many UK students to attend as possible to learn about the various, wonderful opportunities that we have to offer,” said Thomas Teague, the coordinating director of the fair. There will be breakout sessions on how to get started and how to fund an education abroad program, he said. The Education Abroad Spring Fair will provide students with opportunities to speak with study abroad alumni, Education Abroad staff, UK partner representatives and faculty members who organize study abroad programs. “I would absolutely encourage others to study abroad,” said Elizabeth Shemo, an integrated strategic communication senior who is also part of the Kernel’s advertising staff. “I think the Spring Education Abroad Fair would be a great way for students to scope out their options so they can find a trip that's exactly what they want.” Education Abroad provides opportunities for students not only to study abroad, but also to conduct research overseas or participate in international internships. Sarah Ausmus, a senior double majoring in philosophy and Spanish, studied abroad in Buenos Aires for a semester and said she loved it. “There were definitely challenges, but so many adventures, too,” she said. “I'm still unpacking the whole experience and figuring out how I've changed and grown.” There are a variety of countries for students to study abroad in. Ausmus said she researched Spain and Argentina to study language, but also considered England, France and Ireland to study See FAIR on page 2
Regional, local groups battle with their beards Cosmic Charlie’s hosts ‘Whiskers and Whiskey’ By Luke Glaser lglaser@kykernel.com
Things got a little hairy at Cosmic Charlie’s Tuesday night. Kaitlyne Motl, a student teaching assistant in sociology, said it was for a pretty good reason. “I love all three things that were advertised,” she said. “Whiskers, whiskey, and burlesque.” Cosmic Charlie’s played host to its first “Whiskers and Whiskey: Facial Hair Contest,” and the goatees, chinstraps and handlebar mustaches were out in full. “It’s a beard and mustache competition,” said Gary Faulkner, who was sporting a full beard and “Rollie Finger” mustache. “People are coming in from three or four states away.” Faulkner, who hails from Cincinnati, is a member of Beard Team Ohio, a national powerhouse in the beard competition scene. “It’s a fun hobby,” he said. “You meet a lot of different people from all over.” Contestants ranged from the veterans, like Faulkner, to the firsttimers, such as Beard Classifieds.............3 Features.............1/4 Horoscope.............2
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Micki Martin, right, of the Bearded Lady Club, poses for a picture with a member of the Queen City Beard and Mustache Society.
Team Ohio teammate James Elliot. “I just like the scene. The whole beard and mustache scene,” Elliot said. “It’s great to meet everybody.” Elliot was accompanied by his fiancée, Trisha Casnellie, who “came to see all the beards.” Casnellie said that kissing Elliot with his facial hair wasn’t too much of an issue. “You don’t really notice it,” she said. Faulkner and Elliot agreed that, while kissing may not be an issue, eating
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certainly is. “Eating pizza or anything in a bowl gets messy,” Faulkner said. “As long as I have my mustache up, I’m OK.” Isaac Benson, “beardin-chief” of the event, was excited to host his first tournament. As a member of the Nomadic Beardsmen of Lexington, Ky., Benson was most excited about having fun. “I don’t want to necessarily focus on the competition,” he said. That said, competition See BEARDS on page 2
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FAIR Continued from page 1 political science and philosophy. “South America on the whole is cheaper than Europe,” Ausmus said. “However, it was not a deciding factor.” Ausmus said students should research scholarships from academic departments and third-party providers. “There are lots of scholarships out there,” she said. Cost is an issue for some students, including Ashley Hockney, an English senior. “I knew that I needed to find a program that earned me credit so I didn't have to pay for another semester at UK,” said Hockney, who studied in France. “There are a lot of options out there, you just have to do some re-
RUPP Continued from page 1 maintain the historic character while maintaining the gold standard that is expected of Rupp Arena, both architecturally and symbolically,” according to the report. After the task force’s report was released, UK President Eli Capilouto issued a statement.
search before you go.” There are many ways to attain scholarships to study abroad.
The Education Abroad office offers more than $200,000 worth of scholarships to students annually, Teague said. Though cost may be an issue, Hockney said studying abroad was worth it. “I definitely got my money's worth,” she said. “I lived 10 minutes from the Louvre — I would never be
able to pay for that on my own. “I can't put a price on what I've experienced. Learning French has led me to various job opportunities that I wouldn't have been eligible for before I left. That helps justify it economically, too.” Shemo agreed with Hockney about the experience for the price. “I had the most amazing experience of my life, and I loved that it was structured enough that I got to see the cool tourist sites, but it was lenient enough that we were able to have fun on the town, too,” Shemo said. She said not to let fear stand in the way of going abroad. “Everyone says they want to ‘see the world.’ This is the opportunity to actually do it,” Hockney said.
“Our position has not changed,” Capilouto said. “Our steadfast focus has been — and will continue to be — the revitalization of our campus core.” Capilouto is concerned about state funding, some of which could be taken away from campus needs, which could cause student tuition to rise. “We have concerns about anything that competes for state
dollars with that focus,” Capilouto said. “Everyone needs to clearly understand the specifics of what the proposed Rupp Arena, Arts and Entertainment District will cost and who would ultimately pay for it.” The outside boundaries for the proposed entertainment district are Oliver Lewis Way, Short Street, Broadway and High Street. See kykernel.com for the full report.
if you go What: Education Abroad Fair When: Wednesday at 11 a.m. Where: Student Center Grand Ballroom Admission: Free
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Fashion risks pay off at SAG awards LOS ANGELES — The style stakes are heating up this red carpet season, and at the SAG Awards on Sunday night, it was the risks that paid off. The sea of sameness we saw at the Golden Globes gave way to major individualized fashion statements. Emma Stone’s dress — by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen — was a total knockout because of its “exploding lace” bustier, as the fashion house describes it; and the fresh, mid-calf length, all the better to showcase a killer pair of peep-toe shoes. Michelle Williams’ red Valentino gown was distinguished by the twist of a one-shoulder bodice and short, red lace sleeves. The surprising ankle-length, cutaway hem showed off her red Roger Vivier cage sandals. And when it came to details, Zoe Saldana’s white Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown, with its tank bodice under a sheer overlay and jeweled neckline, was unlike anything else out there. But the biggest risk-taker was Rose Byrne, who dressed in a white Elie Saab jumpsuit.
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Her inspiration, she said, was the late 1970s/early ‘80s feel of the movie “Scarface,” and with her bob haircut, the ensemble worked in a kooky chic way. As far as trends to take away, there were many shades of pale: Octavia Spencer’s gray Tadashi Shoji gown, Kristen Wiig’s yellow Balenciaga halter gown and Julianna Margulies’ dove gray Calvin Klein dress. The goddess look was big, as evidenced by Viola Davis’ Marchesa strapless white Grecian chiffon gown with antique gold embroidery, Tilda Swinton’s pleated white jersey Lanvin gown and Angelina Jolie’s draped black metallic jersey Jenny Packham gown. When it came to the extras, there were loads of unique jewelry, including Wiig’s 19th century diamond lattice Fred Leighton choker (a miss), Jolie’s striking vintage black and gold House of Lavande hoop earrings and bangle bracelet and Sofia Vergara’s bold Lorraine Schwartz amethyst cuff and earrings. So it seems, not just any borrowed diamonds will do.
tic environment. Clarify your direction, and get ready to play catch up. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)— Today is an 8— Balance responsibility with a bit of crazy. Don't take friends for granted. They're really there for you. It's a two-way street ... do something fun together. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)— Today is an 8— Wake up to a beautiful day full of options. Climb mountains, cross rivers, stop and smell the roses. Watch where you place your feet. The view's incredible. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)— Today is a 6— Business interferes with fun. Don't goof off! You'd much rather play. Plan a vacation or trip, even as you manage your responsibilities. Being productive pays. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)— Today is a 7— With the right company, you can face obstacles that you normally might shy away from.
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Things don't seem like such a big deal. Balance action and patience. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)— Today is a 9— Insights battle for your attention. Intuition guides your pen, and emotion fuels your efforts. Imagine that you have it all. What would that look like? Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)— Today is a 7— "Do what you love and the money will follow" really rings true now. But really, don't worry about the money ... it comes. Enjoy the little pleasures. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)— Today is a 7— You are surrounded by love, but you may not be in the mood to run around. Find the inspiration you need to tackle a creative project. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)— Today is a 6— It's best to stay close to home for the next couple of days. Don't rush any decisions now that you may regret later. Stand your ground, and take it easy. MCT
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was prevalent. Beard and mustache competitions have been going on for nearly 10 years, but it was the reality TV show “Whisker Wars” that sparked the organization, Benson said. Competitions now occur all over the country and world, from a national competition in Las Vegas to an international competition in Germany. This competition featured nine categories, in-
cluding “full beard — groomed” and “freestyle.” Contestants in each category got to go on stage to make the case for their facial hair, followed by a unique style of judging. “I’m very enthused about the petting zoo,” Motl said. The “petting zoo” consists of all contestants standing onstage as judges, other participants and members of the crowd play with the beards. Winners will receive plaques and certificates from the hosting club, as
well as gift cards from local shops and restaurants. Included in the nine categories is female facial hair, which Motl entered with what she called a “ladystache.” “I’m here to see a lovely competition,” she said. Benson was equally excited about the competition and camaraderie. “It’s meeting all the people that come here,” he said. “I want everyone to have a good time.” The winners were announced too late for press time.
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Congressional redistricting shifts state representation Regardless of political affiliation, religious denomiGuest nation, sociocolumnist economic status, ethnic background and all other divisions we have created, common ground can be found in our pride and in the importance of deep and broad democracy.
ELAINE ALVEY
Last week an assault on our democracy was led by Kentucky Senate President David Williams as he worked to redistrict the state’s congressional districts. This happens regularly in accordance with the commonwealth’s constitution. The process is in place to ensure that as the population shifts, each region is offered equal representation in the state legislature. The problem with this year’s redistricting efforts is that congressional districts have been moved completely around the state!
This means that Lexington’s Sen. Kathy Stein will now serve a constituency in northeastern Kentucky, and Sen. Dorsey Ridley will represent Lexington. Ridley previously represented Henderson, Ky., nearly 200 miles from Lexington. We are now being represented by someone we did not elect and people all over the state are experiencing the same travesty of democracy! There is strong speculation that this was a politically motivated move as Stein is a strong, outspoken woman who frequently
goes head-to-head with Williams. Regardless of the motives for the redistricting, or of your political impression of Stein, we can all agree this redistricting must be reconsidered in the interest of keeping the pillars of democracy strong. Call David Williams and let him know that we want to be represented by the people we have elected! Elaine Alvey is a political science senior. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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UK beats Tennessee 69-44 Davis finishes with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 blocks By Sam Rothbauer srothbauer@kykernel.com
After a close contest at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., weeks ago, the Cats defeated Tennessee 6944 Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. The game opened up with back-to-back baskets by freshman forward Anthony Davis then a layup by sophomore guard Doron Lamb, which gave the Cats a 6-0 lead. “I felt like they did a great job of setting the tone early,” Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin said. “They did a good job of executing their offense.” From then the Cats plowed through the Volunteers on both sides of the court. UK led 10-2 with 15:44 to play in the half after chasing down loose balls, blocking UT shots, forcing turnovers and drawing fouls.
Unlike what fans have seen from Davis so far in the season, he was dropping long field goals instead of post moves and dunks. Davis ended the game with 18 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks. “I just took advantage of my opportunities,” Davis said. “I knew I could knock down those shots. When I was open and I had confidence and my teammates had confidence, I knocked them down.” While Tennessee was tough in the paint, UK was able to find an open lane and create scoring opportunities. On the other end the Volunteers tried to go inside, but the Cats’ defense allowed for stops and for them to strip the ball away. “We were really good defensively,” head coach John Calipari said. “We were really good.” The anticipated physical
play from the Vols was evident in the first half after a player pushed sophomore forward Terrence Jones and a double-technical was called on Davis and Tennessee’s Trae Golden. “I think we learn each game from (physical teams) and got better each time we played,” Jones said. “We knew that was gonna be the play.” As players said Monday, the Cats played through the roughness in the post, leading 26-8 with 9:42 to play in the half. But Tennessee’s Renaldo Woolridge made back-to-back 3-pointers late in the first half to close the gap 32-22 with 4:42 to play. UK still maintained a halftime lead of 38-25. Davis led the Cats with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in the half, with Jones and freshman point guard Marquis Teague scoring seven points apiece.
“Playing the way we’re playing right now,” freshman forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist said, “it’s just scary.” Kidd-Gilchrist tallied 16 points and eight rebounds to end the game. As second half play resumed, UK was able to limit Tennessee to three points until the Vols were able to score again with UK leading 45-30 with 14:20 left in the game. The Cats then took the game away, capitalizing on Tennessee blunders to take possessions away and lead 53-36 with eight minutes to play. UK continued to burn the clock down as the sound of the buzzer approached. “Anything else doesn’t matter besides the win,” Jones said. “I think that’s why we’ve been pulling out so many close games down the stretch, just because no one cares who gets the points or who gets the notification for it. Just as long as we win.”
CATS Continued from page 1 While the offense is slowly getting to the point where it can consistently manufacture points, the defense has been a constant shut-it-down entity. UK held the Volunteers to 28.1 percent shooting, the Vols’ worst shooting night of the season. Other than Renaldo Woolridge’s five straight 3-pointers in the first half (he had made one of seven attempts in SEC play before this game), Tennessee was getting rebuffed from every spot on the floor. The Volunteers finished with 44 points, their lowest scoring output of the year. But for opponents playing UK, it was another night facing the same shredding defense. UK has held three straight opponents to 50 points or less for the first time since 1950-51. That’s a damn long time. Between that opening stretch and the full-game defense, UK showed it’s not just the current No. 1 team in the nation. It also has, far and away, the highest ceiling. And the closer March comes, the closer UK comes to getting all the way to the top. “Coach Cal always says he doesn’t care about winning or losing, he just wants to get better as a team,” Davis said. “If we do that, we’ll be fine.” Right now, the Cats are doing both. And they’re doing more than just fine.
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Obamacare debate serves to present both sides Students can choose a stance on controversial topic By Shelisa Melendez smelendez@kykernel.com
The argument about health care in the U.S. has been debated for years, and the debate will show its face on campus. As election campaigns come into full swing and politicians take their stands on public issues, political information may seem over-
whelming for local residents and students alike. The Student Activities Board and Student Government have come together to provide students with an informed debate about President Obama’s health care reform bill. The title of the debate, as well as the popular (or unpopular) nickname of the bill, is “Obamacare,” with the
subtitle, “You May Love It, You May Hate It, But Do You Know Why?” One of the many concerns with the bill is providing the government with too much control over an individual’s personal health care decisions. During the one-hour debate, which will be conducted by professors Stephen Voss and Davida Isaacs from the political science department,
many different aspects of the bill will be discussed. “We put together questions to start conversations to speak about key points of the bill … there will be a Q-andA at the end of the session,” said Sydney Dobson, associate director of engaging issues for SAB. Although each professor will represent facts that either support or oppose the bill, they are not reflections of their personal political views. “We’ve been assigned po-
sitions and are playing advocates,” Voss said. “This is not an expression of private or personal beliefs.” During the debate Voss will represent the supporting view of the bill and said that it is important for students to be informed about this bill. “They’re (students) young and tend to be healthy, they are most likely to pass up the option to buy health care,” Voss said. “They need to understand that the government is putting a requirement
on them that they might not like, and it’s controversial whether the government has the right to do that.” Sarah Jones, SAB’s director of engaging issues, said students should attend the debate so they can make an informed judgment about where they stand. The debate will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Worsham Theater. SG voter registration will be available for students outside the theater after the event.