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Students wear hoodies to support Trayvon Martin By Rachel Aretakis raretakis@kykernel.com
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Horses warm up on the track at Keeneland Wednesday morning. The spring season at Keeneland opens Friday with College Scholarship Day.
Off to the races Keeneland opens Friday with College Scholarship Day By Natasha Records news@kykernel.com
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A horse practices on the track at Keeneland early Wednesday morning. Keeneland opens Friday with College Scholarship Day.
Students can go to Keeneland on Friday to enjoy a day specifically designed for college students. College Scholarship Day at Keeneland gives students the opportunity to walk away with scholarships. “College Day is a great opportunity,” said Sarah Deye, a marketing intern for Keeneland. “With so many great prizes this year, their chances of winning are great.” Deye said students just have to sign up in the North Terrace of Keeneland, where every race there will be a drawing for about three prizes and one scholarship. “There is no reason not to sign up, even if they come late,” she said. See COLLEGE DAY on page 2
Students will be wearing hoodies in support of Trayvon Martin on Thursday to bring awareness to campus of his death. Trayvon Martin, 17, was shot on Feb. 26 while he was walking to his father’s girlfriend’s house from a convenience store in Florida. Martin was unarmed. George Zimmerman, 28, was a neighborhood watch volunteer, and told the police that he shot Martin in self-defense. Martin’s story has gained national attention because Zimmerman has not been arrested. The event is sponsored by
the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and will take place all day on Thursday. Ashley Campbell, UK’s NAACP president, said the event is to raise awareness on campus of Martin’s death. She said students can wear any color hoodie, with the hood up or down. “I hope (students) get a taste that racism is still prevalent in the United States,” Campbell said. Campbell said she hopes students get a different outlook after this event and learn to not judge others based on stereotypes. “I personally want for students to get the feeling that … it is wrong in general,” she said.
Week highlights social media SG sponors events to help campus use media wisely By Emery Mason Campbell news@kykernel.com
Students, faculty and staff can learn more about social media next week, where events will be held each day about the media. Student Government is facilitating Social Media Week April 9-13, collaborating with different groups, including the
president’s office, Office of Student Involvement and the VIP Center. Events will be held each day, along with a photography contest, that will help students, faculty and staff use social media to their advantage. “We want to see a more conscious use of social media so students, faculty and staff See MEDIA on page 2
Justice Clarence Thomas to visit law school Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will be speaking Thursday about his life experiences and influences. Thomas will deliver the 13th Roy R. and Virginia F. Ray Lecture at Memorial Hall at 6 p.m. College of Law Dean David A. Brennen will be
moderating the conversation with Thomas, American Bar Association President William T. Robinson III, and law professor Stephen Clowney, according to a news release. Robinson is a 1971 College of Law alumus. They will discuss various topics, including Thomas’s
life experiences and influences on his decision-making process, the news release said. He will also discuss how the Court has evolved over the past two decades. Limited seats are available to the public, and registration has closed. STAFF REPORT
UK, U of L compete in walking challenge By Sam Morrison news@kykernel.com
Moving the battle from the court onto the pavement, the cross-state rivalry continues. The UK vs. University of Louisville Moving for Healthy Hearts Challenge kicked off Wednesday with a half mile walk around central campus led by President Eli Capilouto. Employees and retirees of the university met at noon
on the sidewalk between the William T. Young Library and Rose Street to hear from representatives of the American Heart Association, the UK Health & Wellness department, and Capilouto before the walk. “This is the second year and we’re hoping it to become an annual tradition between the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville employees to get moving, as Kentucky is not very well known for the
health of its population, so this is one way to encourage that,” said Jody Ensman, the health and wellness program manager and sponsor of the challenge. The challenge aims to raise awareness of the health issues facing Kentuckians by walking as an effective form of exercise to achieve a healthier heart. Jennifer Ebert, the Heart Walk director at the American Heart Association, fo-
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Members of Kappa Alpha fraternity stomp during Stomp-A-Palooza Wednesday night at the Singeltary Center. Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Stomping for a cause Twenty-one fraternities and sororities stomped during Stomp-APalooza, an event sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Greek organizations were coached by members of Alpha Phi Alpha, and prepared four to seven minute shows in preparation for the event. Wednesday night in the Singletary Center, teams danced in camoflauge, tutus, 80s neon sweatsuits and everything in between. The winners were Phi Gamma Delta in the fraternity category and Chi Omega in the sorority category. Kappa Delta won the award for spirit points.
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from the front page WALK Continued from page 1 cused on the health benefits and encouraged everyone participating. “Taking a break and taking a walk is one of the best things you can do for your cardiovascular health,” Ebert said. “Studies show that getting
MEDIA Continued from page 1 can get as much use out of their social media platforms as there is to offer,” said Kyle Snapp, SG deputy of chief communications. Beginning on Monday there will be several events that discuss how students can make a strong personal online brand and how to avoid personal and societal risks. Tuesday consists of a Skype presentation with Foursquare co-creator Dennis Crowley and Josh Newman of Mediatavern. They will discuss how they help their clients build stronger brands, according to an announcement on the College of Communications and Information Studies website. Students will have the opportunity Tuesday to learn how
more physical activity can really benefit you in a lot of ways. It helps you lower your blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol and helps you maintain a healthy body weight.” Capilouto applauded UK employees for their commitment and made it clear he wants the trophy to stay in Big Blue territory for a second year.
to use social networks for them and not against them, since employers use social media more and more to screen potential candidates.
for more information Facebook: facebook.com/UKSocialMediaWeek Twitter: @UKSocialMediaWk #UKSocialMedia Wednesday includes an open and candid discussion with President Eli Capilouto about how social media and technology have an effect on the professional world. Integrated strategic communications professors will discuss on Thursday how social media is being used in branding, including information from the re-
“By your being here today, you not only help yourself, but you set an example for those on campus and those across our state,” Capilouto said. “Plus, we do want to keep that trophy. Let’s not stop with Saturday night, this feels good.” Running from April 4 to June 12, the university that averages the highest steps per
cent Word of Mouth Marketing Association national meeting. “Social media is not just for entertainment, but can help with research, future employment, finding a home in a new area and even networking,” TallyCats Coordinator Katelyn Banks said. “Ultimate Follow Friday” consists of every department that collaborated with the SG in hosting Social Media Week, tweeting relevant information out about their department and what they are doing. “SG and their other collaborators hope that all these events will increase social media use throughout campus for students, faculty and staff,” Snapp said. “We want these events to be not just for students, but for faculty and staff as well,” Banks said. “We want the faculty and staff to feel comfortable coming and participating in these events.”
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Women artists similar to men LOS ANGELES — It’s official: Sexual objectification of women in music videos isn’t limited to those featuring male stars. A new study by two University of Missouri researchers has found that female artists frequently turn themselves into sex objects in their own videos. “It has been known that music videos featuring male artists often sexually objectify women, but our study shows that many female artists are objectifying themselves in their music videos,” said Cynthia Frisby, an associate professor of strategic communication in the university’s School of Journalism. She conducted the study with Jennifer Aubrey, an associate professor in communication from the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. “The images coming from these music videos are very powerful and influential,” Frisby said. “Young audiences may interpret these sexually objectifying images as important ways to be seen as attractive and valuable to society, especially with how pervasive these videos are throughout our culture.” They looked at every video in Billboard’s Top 10 videos from 2006-2010 in pop, hiphop/R&B and country music and concluded
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 — When in doubt, get a second opinion. There could be a change in plans, so take care. Compromise so that everyone wins. Let love be the determining factor. Relax. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — Focus on making money for the next few days, as work comes pouring in. Handle old business to make way for new creative projects. Express your affection with artistry. Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is an 8 — You're entering a twoday creative cycle ... very romantic! Accept a bonus. Disagreement inspires imagination. Disappointments in love can be artistic fodder. Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Constant interaction is
that the sexual objectification occurred equally across race boundaries, but that female country artists were the least likely to portray any type of sexuality. “Despite numerous existing sexual stereotypes regarding black women,” Frisby wrote in the study published in the Howard Journal of Communications, “they don’t appear to objectify themselves any more or less than women of other races.” The university’s synopsis of the study didn’t indicate what percentage of the videos they looked at were made by men or women. Frisby and Aubrey did, however, find that female pop artists were portrayed in sexualized dance more often than those in the hiphop/R&B videos. “Pop videos contained a different type of sexual objectification than hip-hop/R&B music videos,” Frisby said. “While pop videos were more likely to contain sexual objectification related to movement, such as dance and the gaze that is likely to result from dance performance, hip-hop/R&B videos were more likely to contain sexual objectification related to styling and dress.”
beneficial today. The environment is right for making changes at home, and things could get busy. Accept contributions. Give thanks. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — You really get into your studies now. Exploration and research become tantalizing. Love shines through. A quiet night with a movie could be delicious. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 — You're entering a twoday potential spending spree, so take care. The money's available, and you may need it later for home repair. Evaluate a crazy suggestion. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Don't say it all yet. It isn't what you thought. You're confident now, with power increasing. Neatness counts. Check for errors and changes. Things may not go as planned. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Slow down and think it over. The next two days are good for treasure hunting. Complete
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old tasks, and conserve resources without sacrifice. Love motivates. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 6 — Make sure you're schedule is up to date. You're in high demand among your friends; listen to their advice. You may have to adapt as you go. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — The road ahead may be filled with obstacles. You can either find another route or plow ahead and enjoy the adventure. Disagree persuasively. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7 — "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." The words of Helen Keller resonate with Aquarius today. Take notes for your memoir. Create something memorable. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Intense feelings are on the rise. Learn to take advantage of them for the best. It may not be easy to make a choice. Trust your instinct. MCT
competitor wins the bragging rights and the trophy. “I wear a pedometer, so every time I get away from my desk I calculate my steps,” Peggy Phillips, a senior technician at UK, said. “From my normal job everyday, I average 10,000 steps just for work.” Participants can even use the UK Health & Wellness
website to convert any minutes of activity to steps. As an added incentive, if a competitor logs 425,000 steps by the enad of the challenge, they will win a free Tshirt. Susan Oyen, a graduate student and research assistant, participated in last year’s event, and said she walked about a mile a day.
COLLEGE DAY Continued from page 1 College Scholarship Day at Keeneland happens twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, according to a news release. Students receive free general admission with a college ID and have the chance of winning scholarships awarded by Keeneland and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the news release said. The North Terrace will become the College Zone with multiple activities. There will be 10 $1,000 scholarships given out at each race, totaling $10,000. The band Sundy Best will also perform at 11 a.m. A new event added this year is the Greek Attendance Challenge. “The sorority and frater-
nity with the highest percentage attendance at College Day wins free rental of the Thoroughbred Center for a date party,” Deye said. “All they have to do is write down their organization when they register for the prizes.”
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It’s a really great opportunity for UK students to see Keeneland and what Lexington has to offer..” HANNAH SIMMS
Collge Day ambassador
Prizes from sponsors will be given out from: Campus Quilts, the Keeneland Gift Shop, Or-
But she plans to walk up that number this time, weather permitting. “How can you not want to walk on days like this?” she said. Any UK employee and their spouse or sponsored dependent is eligible to accept the challenge by registering at uky.edu/HR/wellness/ukstart.html.
ange Leaf, Jamba Juice, Raising Cane’s, Kennedy Book Store, Vineyard Vines, Pazzo’s, Tin Roof, Fusion Tanning, Bluetique, Calypso, Sleep Outfitters, Urban Active, BarreAmped, Common Grounds and Victoria’s Secret. Qdoba and Coca-Cola will provide free snacks, and the first 1,000 students to enter receive a free tshirt. Anna Harris, a College Day ambassador, said the event is a blast because of free admission, food and prizes. She said College Day is a great way for students to come together and celebrate the opening of Keeneland's season with all of their friends. “It’s a really great opportunity for UK students to see Keeneland and what Lexington has to offer,” said Hannah Simms, a College Day ambassador.
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Calipari says he’s staying at UK Assures fans he’s not leaving, Davis to appear on talk show By Aaron Smith asmith@kykernel.com
UK head coach John Calipari told multiple national media outlets that he is going to be at UK next season despite rumors that he might be interested in an NBA coaching position. “Kentucky is the best job in basketball coaching,” Calipari told ESPN.com. “Why would I leave? We just won the national title. We’re chasing UCLA.” Calipari told ESPN.com that no NBA team, including the New York Knicks — the most-cited potential NBA destination — has contacted him about a possible coaching position. He told Sporting News that he would continue going to NBA games to see his former players amid the rumors. “I’ve done that my whole career,” Calipari told Sporting News. “I’m not changing my lifestyle because somebody wants to put a rumor out.” Rumors have sprung up
after each of Calipari’s three seasons at UK. This year, however, they’ve been magnified because he just won a title. Some, as Yahoo Sports columnist Adrian Wojnarowski, say that could shift the momentum toward him leaving. Others, such as Dan Wolken, who covered Calipari in Memphis, point out that Calipari’s idol is Larry Brown, who won titles at both levels. Wolken also noted that Calipari, whose UK contract has another seven years left, has made public commitments about staying where he was before, only to leave shortly thereafter. Calipari urged fans to relax and not let the rumors ruin their joy on his website. “Sit back and enjoy this special time,” Calipari wrote. “We’ve waited 14 years for this, so let’s not let anyone ruin this for us. No one’s stealing my joy or my players’ joy. Don’t let them steal yours.”
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Head coach John Calipari gives a thumbs-up while his team cuts down the net after the Cats won an eighth national championship on Monday in New Orleans. Calipari has said despite rumors that he isn’t leaving UK to coach in the NBA. Davis to appear on Jimmy Kimmel
Anthony Davis will appear as a guest on Jimmy
Kimmel Live on Thursday night, according to the show’s official website, to talk about his national championship season.
Davis was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player and won numerous national player of the year awards.
The exact time that he will appear on the show is still in the works. Kimmel’s show starts at midnight on ABC.
Offensive line to provide stability for UK By Cody Porter cporter@kykernel.com
Last season it was UK football head coach Joker Phillips’ “big-nasties,” aka the offensive linemen, who were supposed to help take the team forward. Little did he or any fan know that nagging injuries would make them a weakness. Now come and gone, the Cats are making the transition from all that experience on the front line to many new faces in addition to a couple of mainstays. Part of that experience is junior Larry Warford whose leadership abilities have been praised by Phillips in saying he has been vocal on the field. "He's pretty much the glue at this point,” freshman offensive tackle Darrian Miller said. A time conflict with student teaching for junior center Matt Smith on Wednesdays will keep him from practicing. Warford will take his place on those days. “What we will do is we'll move Larry Warford into center, which is probably his natural position,” Phillips said
during his spring practice news conference. Offensive line coach Mike Summers said Warford knows the offense well enough that he can execute, but the transition can be bumpy. ”It’s hard on him because everything happens differently and he has to make calls that he never made at guard,” Summers said. “It’s just understanding exactly what he has to do and get comfortable with it.” Once fall arrives and the season begins, Summers said Warford getting reps at center will help provide depth that it previously never had at the position. “I think in the long run that will be an advantage for us when we get into the season — 12 games and all the banging on bodies that’s going on inside there — if something were to happen he could bounce in there and play for us,” he said. Sophomore tackle Kevin Mitchell, Miller, and guards Teven Eatmon-Nared and Zach West will accompany the experience of Warford and Smith in the trenches. “Now we get Zach West,
Teven (Eatmon-Nared) to get first team reps playing beside Larry. Both of them will be playing beside Larry and playing beside the two tackles they'll be playing with also. We're using that as a plus, not a negative,” Joker Phillips said. Learning every part of the offense is a lot to handle, West said. “I wasn’t up there with the ones as much last year so just trying to learn from the guys that were,” West said. “Just trying to get all the checkdowns and plays perfectly.” But he says now that he’s been given the chance, it’s a huge honor to have the opportunity to be one of the guys who get to replace the holes left by recent departures. Some of the help that West has received has come from his elder teammate Warford. “Every drill I can I get in there with Larry (Warford),” he said. “He’s probably the best lineman on the team and he’s a great person to learn from.” In dealing with the struggles of the turnover from last season to the new group of
linemen, Summers said of West, “Zach’s kind of fighting for his life in there trying to figure out where to go.” Phillips at his news conference prior to spring practice said West and Miller “kind of cling together.” He even noted that the two had been going fishing together. Such a bond can translate to improved play on the field. “They do have that bond. I’m hoping that starts to develop into good line play. Right now were still searching for some calls and answers of understanding technique inside,” Summers said, but “once they both progress further into the offense then I think their relationship will start to help them a little bit more in terms of communication.” Of the two, Summers said getting playing time last season has helped Miller grasp an understanding of what to do in practice, putting him further ahead of West. Miller said the move to full-time starter has provided more pressure, but it's nothing he can't handle. "Learning the offense” has been one of the hardest parts of the transition to start, Miller said.
Junior offensive guard Larry Warford and freshman offensive liveman Zach West joke around on Aug. 5 at Media Day at Commonwealth Stadium. Warford and West and the rest of the Cats have been on the field in the past few weeks for spring practices. PHOTO BY RYAN BUCKLER STAFF
“You see it on the board and then you have to be able to translate what you see on the field, and that's pretty difficult because if it doesn't look the exact same it throws it off a little bit,” he said. “The translation from the film room to the field is probably the hardest part." As a whole, Summers said he believes it will take a while for the players to communicate and become a “cohesive group,” but at such an early stage it is simply the ba-
sics they are trying to get down. “Technical development is always an issue in the offensive line. Footwork and hand placement and landmarks become critical in everything that you do. That always improves with the more experience you have inside,” he said. “We’re just in that real rough stage of spring right now where we need to learn our plays better and be better in executing them.”
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Student loan debt at UK lower than national level By Steven King news@kykernel.com
In a time when it’s common for students to have loans, the total student loan outstanding debt has recently reached more than $1 trillion. This number, which was released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leaves one to wonder how UK graduates are fairing in this economic climate. Lynda George, the director of Student Financial Aid, said the average amount that UK students borrow for student loans is $19,800, while
the national average is $25,000. She said the average cohort default rate, which is the percentage of borrowers who enter repayment in a fiscal year and default by the end of the next fiscal year, for 2009 UK graduates was 2.9 percent, while the national rate was at 8.9 percent. George said these figures are reassuring, but multiple factors contribute to a student’s ability to pay back a student loan in a timely manner. Shea Henning, a political science junior, said she is
confident in her ability to repay her student loan debt in a timely fashion. “I'm lucky, considering I haven't had to take in much debt,” Henning said. “I've been trying to work on paying off the interest while I am still in school so the debt won't be as crippling after I graduate.” Henning wants to work for a nonprofit organization for women's rights after graduation. According to Salary.com, the average salary for development coordinators for nonprofit organizations is about $34,000.
George said student loans must be repaid within 10 years. Studentaid.ed.gov said with the average student loan at UK ($19,800), the standard repayment plan translates to monthly payments of $227.86. The total payment including interest for the loan would be $27,343. But there are ways to avoid going into default, which is the failure to repay a loan according to the terms agreed to when the borrower signed a promissory note. “In the financial aid office, we inform students about their obligations, when
to repay and how to borrow only what they need,” George said. “We are required by law to council them every step of the way if we give out financial aid.” One program that can help student loan debt is the PeaceCorps. Volunteers with outstanding debt from federal student loan programs can qualify for certain debt relief according to a variety of factors for each person, according to the PeaceCorps website. The newest repayment plan for the government is the Income-Based Repay-
ment plan, which is eligible for certain federal student loan programs and reduces payment plans to an affordable monthly rate based on an individuals' income and family size, according to studentaid.ed.gov. George said smart decision-making on the part of students can help lower the nation’s total student loan outstanding debt. “A student loan is an investment in the future,” George said. “In today's job market, the capacity for earning with someone with a college degree far exceeds a person without a degree.”
features
Nightmares of auto correct Changed messages make moments awkward By Sarah Hildreth features@kykernel.com
In a world where text messaging prevails over a phone call and thumbs do all the typing, there is but one enemy. Auto correct. “Please go to Kiss107.com to vote Steven and me the cutest Viagra couple”. Excuse me, what? This was a text message sent on Valentine’s Day from Jenna Miller, a hospitality management senior. Of course she didn’t mean Viagra— her boyfriend is far too young. She meant Valentine’s couple. Auto correct is a feature in many smartphones that is supposed to help, not hinder, when texting. However, auto correct leaves the door open for all possibilities. This automatic correction is in place to help with typos, misspelled words and grammatical errors. But, auto correct is not always right — like replacing Valentine’s with Viagra. More recently P.J. Gibbs, a finance
graduate student, sent a text to a friend about spring break. Gibbs asked his friend what he was doing for break and the response he received said, “I am going to New Orleans for the sex tourney”. Whoa. Do those really exist? Of course he meant the SEC Tournament. Or did he? Auto correct strikes again. In fact, its mistakes have become part of an Internet legend, as chronicled on the web site, DYAC.com. Better known as “Damn You Auto Correct,” DYAC is a perfect website to visit for a great laugh. A mother asked her son “How’s your day?” The son replied, “Awful. I have a bad case of the manboobs”. Immediately after the text was sent he realized that he had intended on saying “OMG! The Mondays, not manboobs!” Needless to say, be sure to check yourself before sending your next sex message. Oops, make that ‘text’ message.
Pardon the Interlude: ‘Tis the season for festivals It’s that time again, when the smell of fresh-cut grass permeates through that muggy southern air. And sure, those pesky allergies will shortly ensue, but the distant glimmer of bare feet dancing on muddy ALEXANDRIA lawns alongSARDAM side joyous concert paKernel trons seems to columnist make a little sniffle here and there completely worth it. What’s just around the corner for an avid music fan to look forward to? The season of the summer festivals. So where might you travel to this summer? Pardon’s got the inside scoop on the summer festival scene. Bonaroo First up, we have the pris-
tine yet infamous Bonnaroo on June 7-10, located in Manchester, Tenn. Headlining the show are Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and, a personal favorite, Phish. Not your flavor? Umphrey’s McGee, Ben Folds Five and Ludacris will be dropping some beats as well. Basically “the roo” will provide an accessible and entertaining lineup. Be warned though, this three-day show is equally entertaining as it is exhausting. And since the festival is located on acres of empty farmland, trees and shade are seldom. So the best thing to do is plan ahead, don’t complain and prepare to sweat your … prepare to sweat. The Hangout Festival If you’re looking for something a little less crowded but still equally entertaining, then The Hangout Festival is the place for you, May 18-20 in
the beautiful Gulf Shores, Ala. Bonaroo acts R.H.C.P, Umphrey’s and Flogging Molly will be there, joining The Dave Matthews Band. Something to look forward to about the appearance of DMB (aside from the fact that it’s DMB) is that the boys will be releasing an album this summer, so new tunes will definitely make the set list. Lovable hippy band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will be performing as well. Dig their fun jams? You’ll absolutely adore Gogol Bordello then. Imagine Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s crossbred with pirates and gypsies. The product would be the talented, high-energy punk rock band, Gogol Bordello. Their appearance alone is worth making the festival. The only downside? You can’t camp on the beach and because of the locaSee MUSIC on page 6
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UK budget crisis should be addressed I don’t think I’d be straying too far from the truth if I said that the only piece of campus news that has been digested by UK students in the past week is that the Cats won the national championship. BRIAN In some regard, this is HANCOCK understandable. MomenKernel tous events such as those columnist which occurred on Monday should be given their appropriate spotlight. When you think of UK, you think of basketball. To finally come back after 14 years of floating in a winless abyss and restore supremacy by winning the school’s eighth national championship – well, that should get a little press here and there I guess. Nevertheless, while all the hoopla was dominating the news waves, an important email was sent out by President Eli Capilouto last week – one that I think at least deserves mentioning in the opinions section of the Kernel. In an email to students, staff and faculty, Capilouto revealed the results of the twoyear state budget that had been passed that morning by House and Senate members. He detailed how it will cut our university’s operating budget by 6.4 percent, or around $20 million, as well as deny UK the authority to accumulate up to $200 million in debt capacity. The only good news from the new legislation was that $175 million was authorized to move forward with the publicprivate housing partnership over the next two years. Essentially, means that UK will be able to follow through with its initiative to privatize housing, i.e. transferring ownership of on-campus dorms to private companies in exchange for them to front the building and renovations costs.
On the other hand, however, UK would not be able to make much, if any, headway regarding the failing classroom infrastructure around campus over the next two years, as the new budget prevents it from accumulating the necessary debt. A 2007 study performed by Vanderweil Facility advisers said that UK’s facilities were in worse condition than those of any other university the company had evaluated in the previous five years, according to an article published last year by the Lexington Herald-Leader. The company also said that about 75 percent of UK’s 167 buildings needed some form of remodeling.
A 2007 study performed by Vanderweil Facility advisers said that UK’s facilities were in worse condition than those of any other university the company had evaluated in the previous five years ... When Eli Capilouto arrived as UK’s 12th president and expressed his desire to focus more on the undergraduate experience and on-campus renovations, I as a student was delighted. It was nice to see a shift from perhaps overly-lofty research goals to goals that were more realistic and visible to the normal student. After almost a year of his presidency, however, it is a shame that he will not be allotted the adequate resources to immediately pursue his goals. I covered the rally for higher education for the Kernel in February to protest the projected 6.4 percent budget cuts. I left feeling happy that students declared a mes-
sage, but aware that the proposed cuts would probably still take effect. Indeed they did, and it comes as no surprise that UK was also denied the $200 million in debt capacity, as the ability for the university to repay such substantial debt was most likely in doubt given the economic circumstances. It is clear that the state does not have the appropriate funds to remain on par with past higher education spending. The university also clearly has no substantial reserve funds from which to finance classroom renovations. Is there any place to look? Why, let’s just look to the news. UK’s 2012 athletics budget is around $82 million annually, according to an article published last week by the Lexington Herald Leader. According to an article published last year by the Kernel, it gives only $1.75 million of that back to the university’s general fund. This argument has been made before, and it is true that UK Athletics is one of the only programs to be entirely self-funded. It also brings large amounts of awareness to this university, and who can put a price tag on that? We must be sure to give credit where credit is due. Nevertheless, it remains true that the university is currently struggling for funds, while its athletic program is generating more money than ever. At a time where tuition is set to increase for the third consecutive year, but men’s coach John Calipari just made $700,000 in the last month based on the team’s NCAA tournament run, shouldn’t there be a little more balance between these two entities? I’m all for basking in the glory of a hard-fought national championship, but some consideration should be given to other urgent priorities as well.
‘Tucky Tweets We scanned our Twitter feed for the best #BBN tweets after the NCAA championship. Follow @kykernel to stay involved. Twitter went crazy as #BBN celebrated: 89,000 tweets in 3 mins at end of game. #FinalFour - NCAA March Madness Thanks to the #BBN, especially those who turned out in droves to support us in Louisville, Atlanta, New Orleans & back in Lexington today. - Mitch Barhart #8 YESSSSIIIRRRRRR BABY!!!! Congrats to the CATS ...well deserved championship!!!! Big day for #BBN #WeAreUK -DeMarcus Cousins I love my team #BBN!!! - Eloy Vargas "#BBN, breathe. Relax. Enjoy the championship. I'm not going anywhere," --@UKCoachCalipari on staying at Kentucky - SportsCenter
Brian Hancock is an English junior and the Kernel’s assistant opinions editor. Email opinions@kykernel.com.
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MUSIC Continued from page 4 tion of the festival and the noise ordinance, music ends at midnight. Whereas at festivals like Bonnaroo, music and comedy sets are happening all night long. “West”ivals
Still not pleased? Not your thing? Pack your bags and head out West. There are plently of awesome festivals that are completely worthwhile. Coachella Valley, Calif., is home to the music and arts fest Coachella. The show is sneaking up, so get your wristbands ASAP. Coachella a tad overwhelming? Check out the 11th Annu-
al Northwest String Summit, “Horning’s Hideout,” Aug. 912 for a mellower, yet musically exhilarating experience. Located in North Plains, Ore., you’ll experience some of the best jam bands-all while camping among the trees. So pack your hammock and get ready because this, my dear friends, is about to be a summer you won’t ever forget.
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