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A Valentine’s Day for the ages
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Many UK students showed up to the Center for Student Involvement room in the Student Center on Tuesday to make hundreds of Valentine’s Day cards for the elderly. By Katie Hunt news@kykernel.com
Young at Heart, a program within the Center for Community Outreach, gathered students and volunteers together at the Student Center on Tuesday to make valentines for the elderly. This Valentine’s Day, senior citizens will receive a special gift from the “Love Let-
ters for Seniors” event along with their food from Meals on Wheels this Saturday. Chemical engineering junior Kristin Mulliniks, who directs Young at Heart, said she has always had a passion for helping the elderly. Recently, Mulliniks gained more of a personal connection to the cause after losing her grandmother to Alzheimer’s. “We decided to do this
event because many senior citizens feel forgotten, and we want them to know there are people out there who appreciate them,” Mulliniks said. To spread the love to the senior citizens, the valentines included poems and notes of appreciation, all trimmed with red and white decorations. The gifts will be distributed to seniors who are
part of the Meals on Wheels program, Mulliniks said. “‘Love Letters for Seniors’ is perfect because the senior citizens aren’t expecting this. They will be receiving some love along with their meal,” biology and psychology freshman Parth Patel said. Patel, a coordinator for Young at Heart, found the organization after looking for ways to continue community
service at college. Mulliniks said that last year Young at Heart held a prom for members of a nursing home. Communication science and disorders senior Kellie Kirkham said she felt that the charitable activity was a perfect event for this time of year. “It is so common for seniors to feel neglected, so Valentine’s Day is a great day
for the reminder that someone out there loves them,” Kirkham said. Physical therapy freshman Kaitlyn Hargett agreed with the goal of making senior citizens feel loved. “After hearing about this event in class, I decided to come help out because I believe that even just one card can go a long way,” Hargett said.
Towns excels during end-game Suicide note gathers LGBT despite mid-game mistakes KYLE ARENSDORF Kernel Columnist
If the Cats had lost to LSU in Baton Rouge, La., on Tuesday, freshman forward Karl-Anthony Towns would have accrued the brunt of the blame. He wouldn’t have been a scapegoat either; his technical foul halfway through the second half was of the bonehead variety you’re used to seeing from freshmen. With 11 minutes left in the second half, Towns had a chance to push the Cats ahead 62-52 with an open dunk. Instead, he somehow missed the dunk and even more inexplicably hung on the rim, triggering a technical foul. Towns received a lashing from head coach John Calipari, and LSU went off, riding a 16-0 run to a six-point lead with a little more than 7:25 left in the game. “(The technical) ignited them and killed us,” Calipari said. Until that point, Towns had been the dominant force in the game for the Cats — grabbing nine boards in the first half and keeping the game competitive for them when LSU seemed unflappable. Towns could have been affected by his error and disappeared behind his older team-
mates. But like any great competitor, he took the mistake on the chin and was the reason the Cats improved to 24-0. Towns finished Tuesday with 12 points and 12 rebounds, including key shots down the stretch. But no stat was more important than his last offensive rebound. Ahead 70-69 with less than a minute left in the game, sophomore guard Andrew Harrison drove to the free throw line and pulled up for a jumper that bounced off of the rim. Towns fought over two LSU big-men for the offensive board, helping the Cats seal the win in the process. The 6-foot-11 forward has been on quite a tear as of late, averaging nearly 15 points a game in his last four games and double-digit boards in his last three. He may not be a worthy successor in the post to former Cats Julius Randle or Anthony Davis (who was in attendance Tuesday), but he’s been the player UK has needed in tough late-season road games. And he’s making a case as the best player in the most wellrounded recruiting class that Calipari’s had in his time at UK. Despite all of the much-deserved aplomb that will float Towns’ way in the aftermath of the win, he was aided by the questionable-at-best coaching down the stretch by LSU head
community By Tabassum Ali news@kykernel.com
A month and a half after Leelah Alcorn committed suicide, UK will hold a panel discussion on the continuing issues surrounding the transgender community. On Dec. 28, Alcorn, 17, was hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 71 in Ohio, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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The only way I will rest in peace is if one day transgender people aren’t treated the way I was.”
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UK freshman forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) shoots during the Cats’ 71-69 win against the Tigers on Tuesday in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
coach Johnny Jones. His poor play-calling and clock management in the last five minutes of the game aside,
his timeout in the final five seconds was the nail in the Tigers’ coffin as the team fell short of the upset bid.
BUSTING RHYMES
DEATH PENALTY
ONLINE FUNDRAISING
Check out our preview of the rap battle that is coming to the Cats Den on Thursday.
Look inside for a column about why the death penalty is ineffective and expensive.
Read our column about the new trend of online fundraising and why it’s a good thing.
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LEELAH ALCORN Transgender suicide victim
According to CNN, Alcorn, born Josh Alcorn, posted a suicide note to her Tumblr blog, which resonated throughout the LGBT+ community. She indicated that her parents had, instead of supporting her transition, sent her to speak to Christian counselors who reinforced the idea that being transgender was not natural or right. "The only way I will rest in peace is if one day transgender people aren't treated the way I was, they're treated like humans, with valid feelings and human rights,” the blog post read. “My death needs to be counted in the number of transgender people who commit suicide this year ... Fix society. Please." The panel will be held at 7 p.m. on ThursSee LEELAH on page 2
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NEWS
Rap battle to keep Student Center bumping Students to take part in lyrical showdown By Blair Johnson news@kykernel.com
A rap battle in the Student Center on Thursday will pit students against each other in a contest of wits and rhymes. The Cats Den rap battle, an event to celebrate Black History Month, starts at 8 p.m.
“A rap battle is when two people square off against each other in lyrical combat ... trying to beat each other in flow and lyrics, taking turns rapping a few bars freestyle,” management and marketing junior Jared Rondinelli said. Many events are planned to celebrate Black History month, such as trivia nights and dinners. Rondinelli, the
Cats Den event coordinator, said the rap battle is one of the most unique activities during February. “This is an event that we have done before, but this time we decided to partner with the MLK Center, considering the deep roots that rap and hip-hop have in African-American culture,” Rondinelli said.
Obama goes on offensive against House Republicans Affordable Care Act users show renewed support Washington Bureau (TNS)
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Darlene Whitted, 53, of Cary, N.C., is one of 10 Americans invited to the White House to talk about the impact of the Affordable Care Act.
political, ideological bet. It's about people.” “My understanding is the House of Representatives has scheduled yet another vote today to take health care away from the folks sitting around this table,” Obama told reporters Tuesday. “I don't know whether it's the 55th or the 60th time that they are taking this vote. But I’ve asked this question before: Why is it that this would be at the top of their agenda?” While the House of Rep-
resentatives has voted more than 50 times to repeal or cut back the health care law, Republican Study Committee Chairman Bill Flores, RTexas, and Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., who sponsored the legislation to repeal the law, said it’s the first time that newly elected lawmakers have a chance to fulfill their campaign promises to try to end the law. Obama has threatened to veto any legislation that repeals or diminishes the health care law.
Bipartisan bill protects parents of disabled kids By Ellie Silverman McClatchy Washington Bureau (MCT)
WASHINGTON — When Kayla Kosmalski was 6 months old, her parents realized they weren't allowed to save for her future. Family members could give Kayla only small amounts of money as birthday or graduation presents. This realization shocked her parents, Amy and Rick Kosmalski of Delaware. To them, Kayla is an “amazing and beautiful and intelligent” girl who “just happens to have Down syndrome.” But the law didn't see it that way, until the bipartisan passage in December of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, known as the ABLE Act. President Barack Obama subsequently signed the bill into law. To celebrate the new financial freedom for families such as the Kosmalskis, Vice President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Bob Casey, D-Pa., gathered Tuesday at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Previously, a person with a disability had a $2,000 limit on assets. If there were
Rondinelli said. ”Sometimes contestants keep going until one person runs out of, or can’t think of, anything else good to say,” Rondinelli said. “Other times a contestant can deliver a verse so earth-shattering the other contestant believes there is no way they can match it and bows out.” The audience and their reactions can also work as a sort of judge. ”Rapping is something
that is hard to judge with scorecards and points — you have to use feelings and emotions,” Rondinelli said. The rap battle is open to “seasoned veterans,” as well as brand-new participants, Rondinelli said. “Anyone that wants to be involved (can be),” Rondinelli said. “Hip-hop and rap is for everyone and can represent anyone from all walks of life. Rap tells a story, and everyone has a story.”
Obama may arm Ukraine military effort By Christi Parsons and Kathleen Hennessey Hennessey Tribune Washington Bureau
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WASHINGTON — A Cary, N.C., woman who says she can now afford health insurance was among a group of 10 Americans invited to the White House on Tuesday to stand behind President Barack Obama as he went on the offensive against House Republicans who voted again to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Spurred by opponents’ efforts to repeal the law, Darlene Whitted, a 53-year-old customer service representative, wrote the president in December to tell him that there were people like her who wouldn't have health insurance had it not been for his work. Whitted said that when her monthly premiums had risen to over $400, she dropped her insurance in 2012. She lived for a year hoping nothing would happen. She again attained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act the first year it was available. She says she now pays just $22 a month for insurance. “I just wanted to encourage the president to know that there are people out here who appreciate the Affordable Care Act,” she said. Now that Republicans control both chambers of they have Congress, launched a new attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Obama charged lawmakers with playing politics with people's health. Providing health care to U.S. citizens, he said, “is not some
Sign-ups will begin shortly before the event. “The rap battle is an event we do each semester as one of our many open mic nights,” said Dustin Adams, the assistant director of the Student Center. “This allows repeat participants, who, in turn, bring their peers for support. This leads to a fun, high-energy event students enjoy.” The winners can be chosen in a variety of ways,
more, they would lose their Medicaid and Social Security benefits. Others in attendance were Reps. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Pete Sessions, R-Texas, and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. “People living with disabilities are entitled to the same dignity and the same respect given to everyone else,” Biden said. “And if given half a chance they can and do and will live independent lives.” The ABLE Act, introduced by Casey and Crenshaw, allows people with disabilities to have tax-advantaged savings accounts of up to $100,000, including contributions from family and friends, as well as money that the person with disabilities earns. “I'm so delighted that ‘princess’ Kayla is with us today,” Biden said before inviting her up to the front of the room. “Kayla, like so many others,” has a chance for “an incredibly bright future. So many things that are able to be done. ... This is the face of all these children.”
Under the ABLE Act, parents will be able to save money for their children with disabilities, much like a college-savings 529 plan. People with disabilities will be able to work, save their own money and be independent, said Sara Hart Weir, president of the National Down Syndrome Society. Hart Weir, who attended the White House event, called the act “the most important legislation the disability community has focused on in probably 25 years, since the Americans with Disabilities Act.” She said the Down syndrome advocacy group had worked hard to promote passage of the bill. Angelique Valladares, who was also in attendance, said there was a significant financial impact for a parent raising a child with a disability. The law now will allow Valladares and others to put money aside for education, job training, transportation, medical bills and any other expenses to ensure their children’s chances for success. “It's allowing people with disabilities to understand that they are part of society,” she said.
— WASHINGTON President Barack Obama acknowledged Monday that he is considering arming Ukraine's military if a diplomatic push fails to yield a cease-fire with Russiabacked separatists, but sounded skeptical that sending weapons would defuse the conflict that has killed more than 5,000 people. In a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama said that months of diplomacy and economic sanctions had not turned Russian President Vladimir Putin “from following the course that he is on.” But Obama also was wary of the most-discussed — sending alternative weapons to the outgunned Ukrainian army. “Can we be certain that any lethal aid that we provide Ukraine is used properly, doesn't fall into the wrong hands, does not lead to overaggressive actions that can't be sustained by the Ukrainians?” Obama said. “What kinds of reactions does it prompt, not simply from the separatists, but from the Russians? Those are all issues that have to be considered. “The measure by which I make these decisions is, ‘Is it more likely to be effective than not?’” The president said he had not decided whether to arm Ukraine and tried to emphasize that, for now, the West is united behind sanctions and another round of negotiations. The leaders of Russia and Ukraine are slat-
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President Barack Obama speaks at a press conference in the East Room of the White House on Monday in Washington D.C.
ed to meet, along with their French and German counterparts, for more talks Wednesday in Belarus. Despite the professed unity, the question of arming Ukraine has revealed increasing divisions among Western allies. Some key of-
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Can we be certain that any lethal aid that we provide Ukraine is used properly?” ANGELA MERKEL
German chancellor
ficials, including Obama’s pick to be the next defense secretary, have said they are open to sending arms to help Ukraine push back against the separatists. Merkel, however, has been unequivocal in her opposition to such a plan. Merkel said Monday that
she plans “to put all our efforts in bringing about a diplomatic solution.” The leaders vowed that they would not “stand idle and simply allow the borders of Europe to be redrawn at the barrel of the gun,” Obama said. Obama and Merkel met privately for a series of discussions initially aimed at sketching out an agenda for the Group of 7 summit of world leaders in Germany in June. But the escalating crisis in Ukraine dominated the morning talks, Obama said. a steadily Despite ramped-up regimen of sanctions that have helped to weaken his country’s economy, Putin has for months rejected calls to withdraw support for separatist groups fighting to join Russia in eastern Ukraine. Obama’s reluctance to provide weapons suggests that “it is better to be America's enemy than her friend,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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LEELAH Continued from page 1
day in Memorial Hall. Michael Frazier, the chairman of UK’s OUTSource, said that university president Eli Capilouto will support the LGBT+ community at the event. “This is just the beginning, but it cannot be the end,” Frazier said. Tuesday Meadows, a member of the Gay and Lesbian Services Organization board, said that transgender issues are a “societal” problem that goes beyond reli-
gious or parental issues. Meadows referenced Kentucky Senate Bill 76, which, if it is passed, will state that only biological sex will determine whether a person is able to use showers, locker rooms or restrooms for males or females. The bill currently states that students who encounter a student of the opposite biological sex in those areas may be entitled to $2,500 in reparations from the school. “We tell people it'll get better, but are we really doing anything to make it (so)?” Meadows said. “If not ... they're just empty words.”
Frazier said the panel will be a historical event, the first of its kind held in this region. UK OUTSource, UK GSA, UK Shades of Pride and the Violence Intervention Center are in partnership with GSLO, Lexington Fairness, Lexington GSA and TransKY to hold this event. It is the first time in 35 years that all of these organizations are coming together. “Her story hits home in the community around us,” Frazier said. “Her death needs to mean something and part of fixing society is doing this.”
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UK pulls through after close battle
For the second straight game, No. 1 UK had to fight to keep its perfect record alive. After surviving what sophomore guard Aaron Harrison called a “battle” against Florida on Saturday, the Cats eked by LSU 71-69 in Baton Rouge, La., on Tuesday. UK appeared to have the game in hand with less than 13 minutes remaining, leading the Tigers 58-45 at the time. But LSU stormed back, outscoring the Cats 21-2 in a five-minute span and secured its first lead of the second half. The Cats weren’t looking to give up so easily, however. Freshman forward Karl-Anthony Towns hit a long jumper to break UK’s scoring drought, and junior forward Willie Cauley-Stein and sophomore guard Andrew Harrison responded to LSU’s continual attempts to pull off the major upset with baskets of their own. After getting fouled, Andrew Harrison hit both free throws to put the Cats within one point at the at the 2:43 mark. The team was able to get a stop against LSU on the
next play, and Towns put up a hook shot over Tiger defenders to give UK the lead back late. LSU still had a final chance to topple the sole-remaining undefeated team after UK freshman guard Devin Booker missed the second of two free throws. But the Tigers couldn’t find an open shot to either tie or win the game, allowing the Cats to walk out of another opponent’s arena unscathed. Cauley-Stein led the team in points with 15, going 7-for9 from the floor, while Booker, Towns and Andrew Harrison finished with double-digit points as well. Freshman forward Trey Lyles played in his first game on Tuesday since being held out due to an undisclosed illness on Jan. 31. Lyles finished with four points, three rebounds and a block against LSU. UK’s 24-0 record is now the second-best start to a season for the program. The Cats can tie the best-ever start with a home win against South Carolina on Saturday. STAFF REPORT
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Change coming to Sacramento Former Cat DeMarcus Cousins unhappy with likely hire of Karl By Jason Jones The Sacramento Bee (MCT)
CHICAGO — The Kings arrived here Monday knowing Tyrone Corbin will coach the next two games while the team continued to negotiate with George Karl to become their coach, multiple sources told The Bee. Kings officials met with Corbin after Sunday's win over Phoenix and told him he will coach Tuesday at Chicago and Wednesday at Milwaukee. If the Kings and Karl reach a deal, he will coach his first game after the AllStar break, on Feb. 20 against Boston at Sleep Train Arena. The deal would pay Karl $4 million to $5 million per season for up to four seasons. What looks to be the inevitable hiring of Karl during the break has been anything but smooth. Corbin has coached two games while it's been known publicly the team has been negotiating to replace him after telling him in December he'd be the coach for the rest of the season. And All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins is unhappy that it was leaked to the media that he and his agents were working behind the scenes to prevent the team from hiring Karl. Now some players are turned off by the idea of playing for Karl, who despite his success has feuded with star players, including Ray Allen and Carmelo Anthony, and management. That history led some
close to Cousins to question whether Karl's personality would mesh with Cousins' intensity. Though Cousins' agents, Dan Fegan and Jarinn Akana, have been cited as the biggest impediments to Karl's hiring, the Kings have had their own concerns about him, one reason he was not contacted sooner. After the Kings abruptly fired coach Michael Malone on Dec. 14, team officials expressed to Cousins their concern over how Karl might work with him. The Kings have plenty of insight on Karl. General manager Pete D'Alessandro, assistant general manager Mike Bratz and statistical analyst Dean Oliver worked with Karl in Denver, and Kings adviser Chris Mullin played for Karl with the Warriors. At the insistence of principal owner Vivek Ranadive, D'Alessandro met with Karl last week. Talks have been ongoing, and a resolution is expected soon. If Karl is hired, he will step into a difficult situation. Malone's firing has made players wary of frontoffice decisions. Since Corbin replaced Malone, the Kings have gone 7-19, largely because of lackluster play and confusion. Though Cousins has been mentioned prominently, he isn't the only player dissatisfied with how Malone was treated after the Kings started 11-13, seven of those losses coming without Cousins because of viral meningitis. Malone's
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The Sacramento Kings’ DeMarcus Cousins gathers his thought during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.
firing left players disenchanted with the front office and sent the team into a tailspin. Forward Rudy Gay, who signed a three-year extension before the season largely because he wanted to play for Malone, recently told The Bee he felt “lost” on the court. Karl would have to inspire the Kings' top two players to repair the damage done by Malone's firing in time for next season. Karl, 63, has been a winner for most of his career, with a 1,131-756 (.599) record, but he hasn't coached since being named
the NBA Coach of the Year in 2013 with Denver. The Nuggets fired Karl after a team-record 57-win regular season ended with an upset loss to Golden State in the first round of the playoffs. Denver made the playoffs in all nine seasons he coached there but advanced past the first round only once, losing in the Western Conference finals to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009. Karl's Nuggets teams featured several strong personalities, evidence he connect with would Cousins. But that's still Corbin's task.
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OPINIONS
Online fundraising moves society forward MARJORIE KIRK Kernel Columnist
By now, many of us have seen and been amazed by the story of James Robertson, the Detroit man whose 21-mile trek to work inspired a GoFundMe.com page that raised $350,001. This story encompasses the beginning of what could be an incredible transition in our society—the assumption of resonsibility, by the masses, to support each other, instead of the traditional idea that philanthropy is solely the responsibility of the upper classes or government. Fundraising online has expanded the possibilities for many people to reach larger crowds than they could have by word of mouth. Because of it, wonderful people like Robertson can afford necessities like a car to get to work. The traffic generated by sites like GoFundMe.com, Indiegogo.com and the like is incredible; other sites like Twitter and Facebook further
draw in traffic. Our generation has been referred to as one of the most socially alienated, but what critics fail to realize is that we are connected — not necessarily face-to-face, but certainly online. In the past, organizations have tried other methods to reach the masses, like guiltridden commercials that are the epitome of sorrow: starving children, sad dogs and Sarah McLachlan’s music. I don’t know exactly how successful these campaigns became because the second I recognized the telltale “In the arms of the angel…,” I changed the channel. What I have noticed about these sites is that the campaign goals are reachable, and the campaigners don’t use guilt tactics to try and force money from the people. People are warmed by the thought of giving to a person, animal or cause instead of feeling helpless at the thought that even if they do donate, it will not make up the difference of what is actually required to end homelessness or hunger or whatever plight has stricken the world. This doesn’t mean we
should give up hope that these world crises will ever be solved. Instead, I think this should give us hope that one day they may see an end. The current production of food worldwide is enough to support the dietary needs of everyone on the planet, but it doesn’t because we don’t have the resources to redistribute the excess food that would otherwise go to waste. But what if we could find ways to redistribute food resources as we have with money? The globalization and interconnectedness that we benefit from so much in the U.S. could be used to upset the great disparity of food distribution around the world. Seeing our society make this wonderful change to support people just like us, near and far, is such an encouraging indicator of the progressive direction humanity is moving in. It is far from perfect, but all it takes is a little hope to make big strides, and if our generation has an abundance of anything, it is hope. Marjorie Kirk is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Time for us to eliminate capital punishment CHEYENE MILLER Kernel Columnist
The year is 2015 and yet the U.S. still practices capital punishment. It is becoming increasingly difficult to justify such a social practice, considering the data is starting to fall exclusively on one side of this issue. And yet 32 states, including Kentucky, still have the death penalty. The Bluegrass State reinstated the death penalty in 1976 along with the rest of the country, and since then has executed three death row inmates. One of the main arguments that proponents of capital punishment spout is that the death penalty deters crime. This claim sounds very believable, yet numerous studies and extensive research confirmed that there is no evidence capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. States within the U.S. that have abolished the death penalty haven’t spiraled into dystopian chaos. The data
shows that if anything, states without capital punishment have lower murder rates. Supporters also likely to ask, “Why should we have to pay for the housing of a convicted criminal for the rest of his or her life?” While it does seem unfair that the state should have to spend money on a criminal who is probably responsible for a heinous crime, it should be pointed out that executing a prisoner actually costs nearly 10 times as much as keeping someone in prison for life. Some people say that we should use cheaper, more effective methods of execution to save money, but the chemicals used for lethal injection only run about $83 per case. The vast majority of the expenses come from the excruciating appeals process. Since we’re talking about the appeals process, we should point out that incorrect convictions are more common than one would think. Recent research found that around four percent of death row inmates are given false convictions. While four percent may not seem significant, it becomes extremely significant when you realize
that we are executing people based on faulty convictions. Finally, the most important point that pro-capital punishment advocates spout is that executions give solace to the victims’ families. This is probably the most credible point, though I certainly sympathize with anyone who has ever lost a loved one to murder or another serious crime. However, the fact is that the U.S. ranks 5th in the world for executions behind China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. We tend to distance ourselves from the social policies of these countries and aspire to be more like the rest of the developed world. Most developed countries have thrown out capital punishment, while some have the option of using capital punishment but simply refuse to do so. They have come to the conclusion that the death penalty’s drawbacks outweigh its benefits. It’s time we came to the same conclusion. Cheyene Miller is the assistant news editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Childcare center seeks experienced teacher Mon-Fri, 30-35 hours/week. Visit creativekidslexington.com or call (859) 223-8741. Great opportunity, make good money! Come work with us at Ramsey’s Diners. Now hiring part-time and full-time servers, all locations. Apply in person 3-5 p.m. Mon- Fri. 4101 Tates Creek Centre. 3090 Helmsdale Place (Andover.) 4391 Harrodsburg Rd. 151 W. Zandale (off Nicholasville Road.)
2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
August rental. 3 BR/1 BA. Very clean, great quality. Best landlord. Dennis (859) 983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com.
Help Wanted
National Academy is seeking loving and enthusiastic individuals to work as teachers in several of our classrooms. Must have the ability to lift at least 30 lbs, and have flexibility in scheduling. Part to full time positions available. Must be at least 18 and have at least 6 months experience working in childcare. Also accepting applications for summer help. All employees of National Academy will be required to obtain a CDA. Serious inquiries only, must apply in person. 3500 Arbor Drive. O’Charley’s on Nicholasville Road now hiring enthusiastic FT/PT servers, guest assistants and cooks for a fun, fast-paced environment with flexible hours. Interested candidates may apply directly at www.ocharleys.jobs for the 212 Nicholasville Rd. location. Office Assistant- part-time, proofreading, computer work. Must have good social skills, good English. 20 hours a week, daytime. Email resume to 1adams08@insightbb.com. Pita Social is now hiring enthusiastic cashiers and cooks! We are offering a wide range of opportunity. Please email allison.briggs@shakespeareandco.us. PPM is now hiring Lifeguards, Pool Managers and Swim instructors. PPM is hiring for country clubs, water parks and Home owner associations in Lexington, Richmond, Winchester, Danville, Frankfort, Shelbyville, and Louisville areas. Pay ranges from $8.50-$15/hour. Email Brad at Brad40965@aol.com for application. Property management company seeks part-time leasing and office admin assistant. 20-30 hours per week. $10-12/hour. Please forward contact information and resume to mprentals@netbusiness.com. PT receptionist needed for property management company. Must have excellent computer and communication skills. Apply at 860 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504. PT sales clerk. Flexible hours. Must be able to work during the summer. Chevy Chase Hardware. Call (859) 269-9611. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are looking for individuals 21–34 years of age who have received a DUI in the last 5 years to participate in a study looking at behavioral and mental performance. Participants are compensated for their time and participation is completely confidential. For more information, call (859) 257-5794. Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting studies concerning the effects of alcohol and are looking for male & female social drinkers 21-35 years of age. Volunteers paid to participate. Call (859) 257-5794. Specialty foods and kitchen wares shop looking for part-time sales and deli help. Apply in person, 3323 Tates Creek Rd. Lansdowne Shoppes.
Real Estate For Sale
Great Location! 1 BR/1 BA Condo- Walking distance to UK and downtown. Fully equipped Kitchen/Laundry. Monitored underground parking. Elevator entrance. $115,000. Call (859)552-7377.
Roommates Wanted
August. Female looking for same. Great quality. Quiet. Non-partier. Call landlord Dennis at (859) 983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com.
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