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‘Missing’ Doctor leads anti-suicide initiative preview liked by students UK pediatrician co-founded global campaign geared toward teens By Dan Collins
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A UK pediatrician is leading a global campaign against teen suicide, placing emphasis on awareness and prevention. Dr. Hatim Omar practices in
Ashley Judd’s new show premieres March 15 By Rosana Osorio news@kykernel.com
Ashley Judd, who is known as an avid Cats fan and a regular “Y” at UK basketball games, got a new identity to some UK students on Tuesday as a passionate mother and relentless CIA agent. Students previewed the first episode of the television drama “Missing” Tuesday at Worsham Theater, in an event sponsored by the UK School of Journalism and Telecommunications. UK alumna Judd’s new show is about a mother whose son is kidnapped while studying abroad in Italy. The mother, Becca (Judd), rediscovers her retired CIA identity to search for her son in Europe in hopes of rescuing him. “I thought it was full of action and mystery. It was exciting,” freshman Julian Mitchell said. ABC contacted Beth Barnes, director of the School of Journalism and Telecommunications, in early January and asked if UK would be interested in airing the show’s first preview due to Judd’s connection with the university. Judd Barnes was more than willing to organize the event. “I had seen the trailer for the show but had no idea how much action there was. I thought it was really good,” Barnes said. Students, administrators and Lexington citizens in the audience held their breath and laughed together throughout the episode, and the general opinion seemed to match. “I thought it was pretty good. I was not expecting much, but I was surprised by how good it was,” said freshman Jason Allen. Audience members received complimentary “Missing” badges. Three students who correctly answered trivia questions about Judd also won large “Missing” posters. The audience was also able to give feedback to ABC by filling out a short See MISSING on page 3
the Division of Adolescent Medicine, in UK’s pediatrics department. The division houses an interdisciplinary team trained to help teens with most medical needs, including eating disorders, depression and thoughts of suicide. While the majority of patients
chairman. The mission of the campaign is to raise awareness and educate the public of high risk behavior that could lead to suicide, according to stopyouthsuicide.com. Suicide is the third most common reason for death among teens in the U.S., behind accidents and homicide, Omar said. In Kentucky, suicide is No. 2. “Eighty-seven people in the See SUICIDE on page 2
Climbing over competition By Melanie Hobgood news@kykernel.com
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Thomas Cunningham, a fourth-year medical student, climbs the toughest route at the Johnson Center’s rock climbing wall. He was the winner of the men’s advanced category.
Alumni Plaza’s organizers hope it becomes newest UK tradition
Eighty-nine people gathered at the Johnson Center rock wall Tuesday afternoon to compete in the annual climbing competition. With 30 new routes to set up in two days, Johnson Center employees had the task of putting roughly 420 holds into place. The routes ranged from 5.6 to 5.13. Many of the routes were 5.9s and 5.10s, where many climbers’ skill levels fall, said Anthony Hamby, a Johnson Center employee and rock climbing enthusiast. The Yosemite Decimal System, invented in the 1950s, ranges from 5.0 to 5.15b. These numbers are used to determine how difficult a route is as well as how it ranks against others. When someone reaches 5.10, the routes are further subdivided by adding an a, b, c or d suffix to denote difficulty. For example, a 5.10b would be harder than a 5.10a. “We’re all out here to prove ourselves by gnaring on some hard routes, but the most important thing is that we have fun and advance the sport,” Johnson Center employee Travis Rawlings said. Rawlings set the hardest route on the wall, a 5.13, that one person was able to successfully climb: Thomas Cunningham. Cunningham was also the winner of the men’s advanced category. The rules of the competition were simple: Each route is valued at a specific number of points, so the harder the route, the more the points. If the climber makes it to the top without falling, or “sends” it, he or she is awarded full points for that route. If the climber falls, he or she must start from the bottom. If climbers are unsuccessful at sending the route after three times, no points are awarded. The top three scores were used to determine the winners. The categories were beginner, intermediate and advanced and were divided into men’s and women’s divisions. “I don’t feel I performed at my best today,” participant Evan Emery said, citing a sinus infection and feeling off-balance. “I normally climb 5.11s but I’m doing 5.9s today. But I think the new wall has potential to be better than the routes on the old wall.” At the end of the competition, 53 prizes were given away by raffle drawing. Prizes included gift cards to restaurants and climbing stores, to rope, to shirts and water bottles. The winners of each category won a trophy, and all participants got free T-shirts.
Food website mixes online ordering, deals
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The new Wildcat Alumni Plaza, currently under construction across from Memorial Coliseum, is scheduled to be unveiled this April. Stan Key, director for Alumni Affairs, presented this project to the university, said Leslie Hayes, UK Alumni Association program coordinator. Hayes said that Key hopes the plaza and the sculpture will not only serve as a new UK tradition of legacy, but also represent the dignity, strength, vigilance, pride and integrity of the UK family. Current funds for the $300,000 plaza came from the Alumni Association Credit Card Investment Fund and do not include any membership dues or gifts paid by alumni, Hayes said. The focal point of the plaza will be a detailed bronze sculpture of a wildcat, surrounded by commemorative brick pavers that can be bought and engraved with the name of the person or organiza-
seen are young women with feminine issues, Omar has been active both locally and internationally combating a deadly issue facing teens: suicide. “Dr. Omar will see anybody,” said Leanne Mallory, a senior social worker within the Division of Adolescent Medicine. “Patient care is his No. 1 priority.” Omar co-founded the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign in 2000 and now acts as the committee’s
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The Wildcat Alumni Plaza is expected to be unveiled April 20. Its focal point will be a bronze wildcat statue surrounded by brick pavers. tion that purchases it. Personalized pavers can be purchased by students and recent graduates who are members of the Alumni Association for $150, or $175 for nonmembers.
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Student organization and group pavers are $250. Alumni and friends who are members of the Alumni Association can purchase a paver for See PLAZA on page 2
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After three weeks, one website is still going strong, leaving no student left behind in the struggle to find food. The newly launched website, OrderLexington.com, lets students order food and have it delivered to their dorms or apartments. Since the website started, the company has seen a tremendous amount of student usage. “This is a business that is for students by students and the business has been great,” said manager Jack Wilson. “So many people have started to use it and we have been starting to make new deals with other restaurants.” Wilson created the website to give back to Lexington because it is a college town and there are no other websites like this for food businesses, he said. “We all work together very well to get our goals accomplished for the website,” said Spencer Bankemper, an employee.
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Bankemper has loved his time working at OrderLexington.com so far, he said. The user starts off by choosing a type of food. From there, one can see deals from different restaurants. Because it is a new website, it is still working on what restaurants can come into the mix. One of the restaurants involved with the website is Mad Mushroom. “Business with OrderLexington.com has been fine and we have had no problems with it,” said Geoffrey Hardaway, Mad Mushroom’s manager. “We are working on more deals as well.” The businesses that OrderLexington.com partners with are known to Lexington and UK’s students, Wilson said. The company is going to have a “Headliners” deal every week, and the newest restaurant to sign with OrderLexington.com is Puccini’s Smiling Teeth. The deal with Puccini’s is 50 percent off all orders placed through See ORDER on page 2
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PLAZA Continued from page 1 $250, or $295 for nonmembers. All proceeds from paver purchases go to the UK Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund. Hayes said she “hopes the plaza will serve many purposes.” “It will be a campus landmark, the center of the new UK student traditions, a great place to take photos. But mostly, a symbol of big blue pride and loyalty to the University of Kentucky,” she said. Matthew Gray Palmer, a self-taught sculptor from
SUICIDE Continued from page 1 U.S. die per day from suicide,” Omar said. “If every day we have a passenger jet crash and kill 87 people, we would do something about it.” Omar said suicide claims more adolescent lives annually than all other diseases combined, but state funding toward the prevention of suicide is far less. One of the biggest contributors to teen suicide is the lack of communication on all fronts, he said. During a recent visit to New Zealand, a country which has experienced a high number of teen deaths in the last decade, Omar argued that ignoring the subject wouldn’t make it go away. He said that in New Zealand, suicide is something
Columbus, Ohio, was chosen among artists country-wide to create the sculpture. “A committee selected him because of the quality of his work and his experience sculpting wildcats for other schools,” Hayes said. Palmer is an established sculptor for the National Park Service and has done work for several National Parks, including Mammoth Cave and several zoos. Some students are interested in establishing a new tradition and leaving that legacy, but don’t necessarily want to pay money to do so. Cassandra Shouse, a journalism junior, said “coming from a ‘broke college student,’ I would never
spend money to have my name engraved on anything, especially a bronzed statue of a cat.” Hunter Fleury, an art education junior, said, “I don’t think it’s worth that. I’m still in college and don’t need to spend my money on frivolous things.”
people are afraid to talk about, and the media is restricted in reporting about suicide. “If we don’t talk about (suicide), it becomes normal,” Omar said. “Prevention of youth suicide starts at home,” he said. As one of 10 children, Omar was born in Palestine and was raised in a home with no running water or electricity, he said. He decided to devote his life to medicine after losing his mother at the age of 9. “We had a good family,” Omar said. He cited three key factors he claims all teens need for healthy development: the support of an adult, a safe place to reside and something productive to do with their time. “Kids need a lifeline,” Omar said, “someone to talk to.”
Omar has become globally recognized as an expert on teen suicide prevention, receiving a multitude of awards. He said he receives offers almost daily for positions paying nearly double his current salary. However, Omar has no interest working anywhere else, he said. “Dr. Omar feels this is the best program for suicide prevention in the world,” Mallory said. The Stop Youth Suicide Campaign offers different forms of support to adolescents and parents. There are 24-hour phone lines, in both English and Spanish, available to anyone seeking aid or information. Teens and parents can also receive help via email. The helpline and other information can be found at stopyouthsuicide.com.
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The most popular Beatles ringtones With The Beatles finally allowing some of their songs to be used as ringtones for the first time last week, the question quickly became “Which one should I download from iTunes?” (A 30-second ringtone is $1.29.) THE LITERAL ONE: “Hello, Goodbye” — though do try to start with the “Hello, hello, I don’t know why you say goodbye” part for maximum literalness. You could also try the “Just call on me and I’ll send it along” part of “From Me to You.” THE INSTRUMENTAL ONE(S): The guitar-fueled openings of “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Ticket to Ride” and “Day Tripper” are pretty hard to beat, though the pianopounding start to “Lady Madonna” could be
Horoscope To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Review your notes, and fill in the blanks. Do the research for any missing answers. Get outside to clear your head, and take time for yourself. Make leap year wishes. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 7 — Authorities may need persuasion, so articulate the benefits of your plan. Changes could seem abrupt to others. Confer with dreamers, and prepare for later launch. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 9 — You surprise everyone. Help a partner stand up to critics. Don't ignore facts; present your insights. Accept advice from someone who's blazed that trail. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 5 — Your nurturing helps with any anxiety today. An invention from afar brings
fun. And, of course, there are the mighty beginnings of “Come Together” and “Get Back.” THE PRETTY ONE: The opening of “Something” is so soothing, it almost makes up for whatever interruption is probably looming on the other end of the call. THE FUN ONE(S): “We all live in a yellow submarine, yellow submarine, yellow submarine ...” or “She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah!” Decisions, decisions. Of course, just because you’re enjoying the song doesn’t mean you should let your phone ring on and on, especially if you’ve chosen “Help!”
income. Include futuristic design. Envision the road ahead. A quiet evening relaxes. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 7 — Enjoy this extra day! Avoid arguments (even if you think you'll win). Stop for a minute, close your eyes and listen to silence. Be patient with a loved one. Go for peace. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — Get ahead in your career by accessing your ambition. There's no need to travel; let your fingers do the walking. Email the people you most want to work with. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is an 8 — The adventure's just beginning. You end up with something different than you expected. What will you discover? Flexibility and patience are key. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is an 8 — Obligations may force a delay. Stay in communication, and keep track of the details. Don't overspend, and postpone socializing. You can
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handle it. Rest up after. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 9 — Your partner helps you traverse the difficult parts of the day, when you're most likely to make a silly mistake or feel insecure. All you really need is love. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 7 — Press the pedal down to make things happen. Keep your hands on the wheel, but not too tightly. Look into the distance for upcoming obstacles. Zoom on by. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Build a solid foundation of trust. Raise walls of inspiration, and add a friendship roof to protect from bad weather. It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Your loved ones believe in you more than you do. Trust them. They're probably right this time. Stay patient and thrifty. Eat well, rest up and go outside. MCT
Q-and-A with Yonder Mountain String Band ALEXANDRIA SARDAM Kernel columnist
Music Columnist Alexandria Sardam interviewed mandolinist Jeff Austin of the Yonder Mountain String Band, a bluegrass group from Colorado that’s playing at Buster’s Thursday evening. Q: Buster’s will be your 16th stop of the Cabin Fever Tour. Have you guys ac-
ORDER Continued from page 1 OrderLexington.com. The student body has shown an amazing response to the site, Wilson said. “I thought it was very
quired any funny stories from the road so far? JA: (Laughs) Oh you know what, completely honest, it’s just been a pretty mellow trip. It’s been a pretty, pretty mellow, you know the crazy lazy days of summer have passed us by, by a few years. I’m trying to think, if I can think of one, but the fact that I can’t even think of one is pretty tell-tale that it’s been pretty, pretty mellow. Early to bed, early rise kind of tour. It’s been no crazy late-night Waffle House experiences or naked guys on
stage, you know, with the exception of our bass player.
easy to use and helpful ... I will probably order it off again as long as they keep good deals on there,” said freshman Kevin Breslin in an email to the Kernel. Fliers have been passed out around campus and are in some classroom build-
ings. One of the promotions OrderLexington.com has is for “liking” their Facebook page or following them on Twitter. Fans will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card to use at OrderLexington.com.
Clearly you haven’t been to Kentucky yet. I’m hoping that will change for you a little bit. JA: Oh! You guys always deliver. I have one from last year there where this woman ended up backstage who was just crazy. She was bat-shit crazy and wasted. And when we told her she had to leave she was not psyched with us and it was like an episode of “Springer.” See the rest of the interview online.
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UK should better prepare Every viewpoint seniors for the real world deserves respect By Neal Querio opinions@kykernel.com
Recently I was reading an article on the Kentucky Kernel website and noticed some offensive and blatantly ignorant comments made in response. I have seen this behavior many times before and each time I am completely disappointed by the things people choose to say online. Having an opinion is a wonderful thing and, being Americans, we are lucky to have so many opportunities to to express our opinions, but with this freedom comes the chance of people disagreeing, which obviously is apart of human nature.
If a person disagrees with an opinion, that person should go about expressing his or her disagreement in a mature and respectful manner. However, when people begin to take it to the next level, calling someone a rude name or attacking their education and other aspects of their background, then it goes too far. An opinion is how you feel about something based upon information you have at that moment in time. There is nothing to say that an opinion will never change or that everyone else is wrong. We are adults here at the University of Kentucky; a campus that has a diverse student population made up of all races, genders and denominations. If a person disagrees with an opinion, that person should go about expressing his or her disagreement in a mature and respectful manner. Calling someone a bad word because you don’t like what he or she has to say is not the way to do it at all. Save the personal vendettas for your diaries. Neal Querio is a UK freshman. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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SHELISA MELENDEZ Kernel columnist
Graduation is around the corner, and reality is beginning to set in for many of us graduating seniors. The truth is, there are so many thoughts, feelings and emotions that come along with crossing the stage at graduation and shaking President Capi-
louto’s hand. Initially the feeling is of excitement, to know you’ve finally made it through all of those grueling hours in the library, last minute papers and group projects. But then there is the feeling that suddenly begins to seep deep within; the feeling of anxiety and confusion. The real question presented is “now what?” Now that you have successfully received the degree you came here for, what are you going to do next? Or better yet, how are you going to do it? Are you going to purchase a new car? Buy a house? Start an investment portfolio? So let’s say that is what you want-
ed to do after graduation, where do you start? Here at UK, incoming freshmen and new students are required to take UK 101 to help get them acclimated to the college experience, campus, and so forth.
It doesn’t seem like many colleges and universities are recognizing this need to better prepare their students for well-rounded success. But there isn’t an option for seniors who may want answers about life post-grad. It would be extremely beneficial for UK to offer an optional exit course for graduating seniors; UK 401K. The course would be for a span of eight weeks or so, and would provide
students with education on how to address real-world scenarios; such as how to go about getting a mortgage, investment plans, the purpose and importance of a 401K plan, how to negotiate a benefits package at work, and making your credit score work for you, just to name examples. It doesn’t seem like many colleges and universities are recognizing this need to better prepare their seniors for well-rounded success. Yes, we have taken all of the courses to fulfill requirements to receive our degree, but college is also a tool used to prepare us for life and all that may come with it. UK 401K is not a course for UK to “parent” us, but to use faculty and staff to inform students, just like UK 101 is set out to do. If it is UK’s mission to provide students with the best education possible upon graduation, I believe this optional exit course should strongly be considered. It is for the greater good of future Wildcat Alumni. Shelisa Melendez is a journalism and merchandising, apparel and textiles senior. Email smelendez@kykernel.com.
from the front page MISSING Continued from page 1 questionnaire about their opinions on the show. Some audience members were surprised by Judd’s performance. “When I think of Ashley Judd, I
don’t think of her elbowing people in the face and shooting guns. It was interesting to see,” Mitchell said. According to a recent interview, Judd, who is also a co-producer of the show, performed her own stunts. Stunts in the episode included Judd jumping off a bridge in France and wrestling guns from the “bad guys.”
Mitchell and Barnes both agreed that they would watch the drama when it airs on television. Judd, Sean Bean, Nick Eversman, Cliff Curtis and Adriano Giannini make up the cast of “Missing.” “Missing” is one of ABC’s replacement shows and will premiere at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 15.
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Baseball holds on Does UK need a loss? to beat Morehead AARON SMITH
Kernel columnist
By David Schuh dschuh@kykernel.com
The UK baseball team did not play its best game, but held off a resilient Morehead State team to win 3-2 Tuesday night at Cliff Hagan Stadium. Freshman A.J. Reed took the mound for the Cats in his first career start and did not disappoint. Reed gave up one run on four hits in six innings. However, it was the offense that seemed to be a little off. A leadoff double by freshman center fielder Austin Cousino was wasted in the first inning. That became a theme for UK throughout, as it left 10 runners on base. The Cats again left a runner at third in the second. But UK head coach Gary Henderson played some small ball in the bottom of the third to get the offense going. Cousino led off with a single and stole second a few pitches later. Junior Zac Zellers was then walked to put two runners on with no outs. With junior Luke Maile at the plate, Cousino and Zellers attempted a double steal and were both safe. Maile singled up the middle to score the runners, putting UK up 21. After Maile stole second and advanced to third on a wild pitch, junior Cameron Flynn walked to
give the Cats runners on the corners with two outs. Henderson again went to the double steal, this one however a bit more unconventional. As Flynn took off, the MSU catcher threw down to second to get him in a run-down, at which point Maile took off for home, beating the throw from
Next Game Who: Kentucky vs. Xavier When: Wednesday at 4 p.m. Where: Cliff Hagan Stadium Broadcast: UK IMG radio
the shortstop to extend the lead to 3-1. “We thought that we might be able to use that part of the game,” Henderson said. “We hadn’t used it much in the first two weekends but we wanted to get the kids running a little bit. That was a good opportunity to do it.” From there, the offense stalled. The Cats only managed three hits the rest of the game, clinging to a two-run lead. That lead was short-
ened in the top of the eighth when MSU left fielder Taylor Pickens hit a solo home run. After the next batter walked, MSU had a runner on first and two outs when third baseman Andrew Deeds hit a line drive into the right-center field gap. The runner rounded third as right fielder Zellers relayed the ball to sophomore J.T. Riddle, who gunned down the runner at home to preserve the slim lead. “Z (Zellers) and I weren’t going to catch the ball, but Zac’s got a better arm,” Cousino said. “He got it, Riddle threw a cannon home and we got ourselves a really big play.” Trevor Gott entered the game for UK in the top of the ninth to go for the save. After issuing a one-out walk, Gott struck out the final two batters to shut the door and give the Cats the win. One of the keys to the team’s success so far has been the emergence of Cousino at the top of the order. As a freshman, Henderson likes the excitement he can bring to the team. “Austin has energy and he pays attention at a high level,” Henderson said. “He’s a little bit more advanced in terms of awareness than your regular freshman. Let’s hope he gets better and better and builds on what he’s doing.”
History says UK needs a loss. No team since Indiana in 1976 has entered the NCAA Tournament with more than a 13-game winning streak. UK would reach 25 straight wins if it ran the table. And history has a tendency to repeat itself. It has for the last 35 years, at least. But history also has to be bucked. Has to at some point, right? History would never be made without someone breaking a trend. Can the Cats be that team? Can they be the first since 1976 to enter the tournament on a massive roll, and then continue that roll through six more increasingly difficult games? The players certainly think so. “If you’re worried about losing the game, that’s when you do lose,” freshman forward Anthony Davis said last week. “Coach Cal says that all the time. He wants to make sure we get better and as long as we get better, he says we’ll be ready for March.” Then again, there’s no way a player would ever admit to wanting or needing a loss. That’s the exact opposite of the mindset athletes must have. So it really comes down to: would a loss help refocus this team? Others in the past have felt that way. According to multiple reporters, Rick Pitino all but threw the 1996 SEC Championship game, sitting Antoine Walker for nearly all of the second half. UK had been on a 27-game winning streak before that game. After the loss, it
went on a six-game streak to the national championship. But we also don’t know how that season would have turned out with a win in that game. And more history suggests it might be too late in the season to “need” a loss. Twenty-one teams since that 1976 Indiana team entered the tournament with a win in its most recent game, including five of the last six champions. Fourteen did not. The other side of the argument: Would a loss create an unwanted sense of mortality in a team that has been preached the virtues of having a “will to win” since the beginning of the year? Is there anything else to learn about this team? Their mentality seems to be one that avoids not only complacency but also arrogance, the two traits a late-season loss is supposed to guard against. “I know we don’t need another loss for us to stay motivated,” senior guard Darius Miller said, “because we stay motivated each and every day in practice, going against each other.” Plus, the Cats have already lost. True, it was all those months ago. But at the time, UK was coming off a huge win against North Carolina and was riding a feeling of euphoria. Then it came crashing down with a buzzer-beating 3pointer. For a young team, that created one of the strongest possible feelings, one they didn’t want to replicate. Davis recalled the players looking around the locker room following that game, each of them mad — not at each other, just mad at losing like that. Can that empty feeling be sustained through a 25-game winning streak? Does it matter? “We don’t want to have
that feeling again,” Davis said. “That was a tough loss to swallow.” It would be tough to handle a second loss if it happened now. It would be even tougher to handle if it happened in the tournament. Really, that’s the only thing that matters — how UK can handle those six straight games. The previous 25, or one, don’t matter except for getting the Cats prepared. It’s whatever works. Longest winning streaks of national champions since 1977 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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Annual festival offers tastes from around the world By Nini Edwards features@kykernel.com
Different dishes from around the world will be served Wednesday in the in the Student Center Grand Ballroom. Taste of Our World is an annual event held during the Cultural Diversity Festival, which helps create cultural awareness throughout the community. From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students can enjoy an all-youcan-eat buffet for $5. “We did sell tickets for $1 per serving, now we changed it to $5 all-you-can-eat buffet so students get to experience everything,” co-chair Debra Ross said. The festival’s staff is mak-
ing other changes to this year’s event, such as serving halal prepared chicken. “Halal is similar to kosher chicken in the way that it is prepared, dispatched and how it is blended,” Ross said. “This way even more people can come out and enjoy the food.” Also the layout of the food stations is different this year, creating an easier and faster flow for people to get their
if you go What: Taste of Our World When: Wednesday at 11 a.m. Where: Student Center Grand Ballroom Admission: $5 for buffet
food. African, Asian, European, Middle Eastern/Mediterranean, North American and South American food will be represented. “This gives everybody a chance to sample foods from other cultures,” CDF committee member Michael Haag said. “Students can get a feel for what others are used to.” The dress code will be cultural as well. To add to the authenticity, staff will dress in different outfits to represent a certain heritage. Paula Dunn, a CDF committee member and a manager of graduate and family housing, encourages students to come dress the part while enjoying the foreign cuisine. “People (from different
Interactive dinner teaches key parts of black history By Ashley Hancox features@kykernel.com
Black History Month comes alive when you’re on a tour with the historical figures themselves. The Black Student Union is hosting its annual Progressive Dinner to honor important figures in black history. “The Progressive is a journey through time with a hands-on experience which allows students to move along on a historical timeline of African-American history,” Amber Bibbs, Progressive Dinner founder and Black Student Union vice president, said in an email to the Kernel. Sound interesting? A previous attendee, Emmett “Buzz” Burnam, director of Diversity Initiatives for BSU, thought so. “This was an excellent event,” Burnam said in an email to the Kernel, “this was almost a surreal experience during Black History Month because it brought to life people that I have read about.”
The Progressive Dinner is an event that has taken place during Black History Month for the past two years. Bibbs and Valerie Clay founded the event, and the Black Student Union sponsors it each year. “We wanted to do some-
if you go What: Progressive Dinner When: Wednesday at 6 p.m. Where: Begins outside WRFL Admission: Free RSVP: arbibb2@g.uky.edu
thing different for Black History Month,” Bibbs said. Something different is exactly what is done. The Progressive Dinner is a tour through the Student Center while also learning about African-American history. Each floor, there is a different meal and a different time period displayed. “This year the ‘Harlem
Renaissance’ is on the first floor with the appetizer, ‘Evolution of Hip-Hop’ on the second with the main course and ‘Def Comedy Jam’ on the third while eating dessert,” Bibbs said. Students and members of the Black Student Union research and prepare information about historical black figures from past times and portray them in an interactive way. “The Progressive Dinner provided the research for the historical representatives that did more than just wet the appetite of those who attended,” Burnam said. “The research combined with a real person made the information come alive.” The event takes place Wednesday at 6 p.m. and starts outside WRFL radio station’s office. This small, formal event has limited space, so if you would like to be an observer or participate, email Bibbs at arbibb2@g.uky.edu. “Space is limited but everyone is welcome,” Bibbs said.
countries) enjoy seeing other people wearing their background and enjoying the food from their country,” Dunn said. “I work with a lot of international students and this
just takes it one step further.” Another attraction, “Ten Thousand Villages,” will be in the Student Center selling items collected from 38 countries.
This nonprofit organization sells handmade jewelry, gifts, textiles and more. CDF is accepting Plus Account, Flex Dollars and cash for the tickets.