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A spring in their steps
PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL | STAFF
Political science freshman Erin Sparks and pre-pharmacy freshman Tori George work on homework together in the Blanding Complex on Monday in Lexington, Ky.
Students take advantage of warm temperatures The sun brought students and student organizations outdoors Monday, on the last temperate day before almost a full week of predicted cloudy and rainy weather. Some students pulled up a bench or a patch of grass to study on, others used the warm day to raise funds for charity. Alpha Delta Pi members set up a table of neon clothing and props and took photos of passers-by to raise awareness for the upcoming Color Me Rad 5K, benefitting the Ronald McDonald House. See the full fundraiser story on page 2.
PHOTO BY ANNE HALLIWELL | STAFF
From left, Alpha Delta Pi members Cami Moore, Morgan P’Pool, Frances Tracy, Natalie Sams, Carolyn Palmer and Mallory Zaino work by White Hall Classroom Building Wednesday to raise money for charity.
West Virginia not intimidated by UK By Joshua Huff jhuff@kykernel.com
Though the scenery shifts from the flooded streets of Louisville to the lakefront of Cleveland, UK head coach John Calipari faces a familiar foe Thursday in West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Next up for UK is a team in the same mold as Cincinnati. A bruising, in your face, turnover-inducing WVU team that continues to defy expectations. After defeating Buffalo in the First Round and Maryland on Sunday, the Mountaineers face a tall task
when they square up against undefeated UK in the Sweet Sixteen. The Cats are four wins shy from becoming the first team since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers to end the season unbeaten. Though UK remains a 13.5-point favorite over WVU, naysayers raise a kernel of truth, Huggins has an all-time series advantage over Calipari. In the 10 matchups between the two, Huggins has won eight. And with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line, the Mountaineers hope to make it nine. If WVU performs the
way it did against Maryland: forcing 23 turnovers, 15 steals and held the Terps to just four points against the press in the second half, it could do what no team has done this season, defeat UK. Over the course of this season, though, the Mountaineers have been hampered by one crutch: a terrible offense. WVU shoots just 41 percent from the field, but has 500 more shot attempts than its opponents. The Mountaineers are even worse from three, shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and just 66 percent from the free throw line.
So without an offense, how does WVU counter UK’s depth, size and talent? With fullcourt pressure defense. A suffocating, fatigue-inducing defense that relies on wearing opponents down, forcing turnovers and turning such into points. WVU, despite that, is the most penalized team in the nation, averaging 23 fouls a game. UK shoots 72 percent from the line, a place it looks to spend some time at against WVU. WVU is also prolific on the offensive glass. It’s fourth in the nation in of-
fensive rebound percentage at 40 percent. UK has struggled with offensive boards, especially in the second half against Cincinnati when the Bearcats pulled down 17 compared to UK’s four. UK has had experience with physical defenses this season, though. The pressure of Arkansas, the physicality of LSU, Georgia and Cincinnati will have prepared the Cats for the Mountaineers’ trap defense. For UK to win, it will need to step up its offense, avoid a sluggish start, limit turnovers and be on point from the free throw line.
Film documents UK’s role in wine-making process By Anne Halliwell ahalliwell@kykernel.com
UK Research Communications, Reveal and the Center for Visualization and Virtual Environments detailed UK research’s part in the winemaking journey, from vine to glass, in “Thrive: The Kentucky Wine Tradition.” The half-hour documentary premiered in the Davis Marksbury Building Monday afternoon. “Thrive” follows UK researchers and members of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Extension research team in their work in vineyards across the state. Extension enology specialist Tom Cottrell said in the film that his job, as a winemaking expert, is to dispense information to farmers and winemakers that will
ensure the best crop and product. “It’s a balance of science and art,” said UK grape and wine researcher Jeff Wheeler in the film. “But you also have to be out in the
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... so they can have businesses that are profitable,” Wheeler said in the film. Alicia Gregory, a member of UK’s “Reveal” Research Informa-
We want to take people who know fine wine and introduce them to Kentucky fine wine.”
field, have to get your hands dirty.” Wheeler said in the film that UK researchers are testing about 50 “cultivars” to see what grows best in Kentucky’s climate and produces the best wine. “A majority of our research is really designed to help out growers
JIM WIGHT, Wight-Meyer Vineyard tion Services, said the work done at UK’s South Farm on Nicholasville Road fascinated her when the project began in July 2013. “I think wine is one of those things that interest people ... (and) it’s just a nice bridge to talk about
research, how it affects the state and business and local farmers,” Gregory said. The documentary will air on KET on March 29 at 3:30 p.m. Afterward, it will be available on the UK Reveal website. The film also indicated that Kentucky is now the third-largest wine-producing state in the U.S., a title that has risen after the tobacco settlement forced farmers to consider alternative crops. The film featured members from Kentucky vineyards like Jim Wight of Wight-Meyer Vineyard and Winery, who made his winemaking hobby into a small business. “We want to take wine to the next level in Kentucky,” Wight said. “We want to take people who know fine wine and introduce them to Kentucky fine wine.”
Notices posted around State St. Residents of State Street and nearby roads received a government notice on their doors Monday afternoon declaring the neighborhood an “Emergency Area” during the Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final Four and Championship from March 26 to April 7. The area, which includes State Street, Elizabeth Street, University Avenue, Waller Avenue and Forest Park Road, will be regularly monitored for nuisance violations including but not limited to placing indoor furniture outside. The neighborhood celebrations last year received national attention for the burning of couches and chairs. “If the Division of Code Enforcement or any other governmental agency determines that anything stored on the outside of the property is considered to be indoor furniture under Section 12 of the Code of Ordinance the property will be removed without further notice,” the note read. If residents have any further questions, they may contact Thad Scott, Supervisor Division of Code Enforcement at 859-258-3878. STAFF REPORT
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SPORTS
Alpha Delta Pi raises money for Ronald McDonald House
UK preps for WKU By Derek Terry sports@kykernel.com
By Anne Halliwell ahalliwell@kykernel.com
Members of Alpha Delta Pi staked out the corner of White Hall Classroom Building with bright sunglasses, tutus and oversized picture frames early Monday. As students passed the table, cluttered with neon accessories and flyers, the sorority members flagged some down to take photos with the props and left them with instructions to share via social media. Mallory Zaino, the ADPi philanthropy chair, said the mini-event was to raise awareness for the 2015 Color Me Rad 5K run, which will be held on Saturday at Masterson Station Park off Leestown Road. “We are asking people to dress up with the (clothing) we have here ...
and then post in social media with the hashtag ‘Rad4RMHC,’” the biology and Spanish sophomore said. As it is ADPi’s third year hosting the Color run, Zaino said, part of the
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This is a very fun and exciting event for all ages — there’s no stress of completing the race in a certain time.”
MALLORY ZAINO
ADPi philanthropy chair
proceeds will again benefit their philanthropy, the Ronald McDonald House. “I think it’s just a fun way to make people aware
of the Ronald McDonald House,” Zaino added. “Not only so that we can raise more money for them, but because there might be others who also (want to contribute).” This year’s Color Me Rad run features eight color stations, where the staffers “will literaly splatter powder paint on you all” throughout the progression, Zaino said. She added that registering with the promo code “RMHC” would save students part of the registration cost and ensure that a portion of the price would also go to the RMH. “This is a very fun and exciting event for all ages — there’s no stress of completing the race in a certain time, I’ve seen people walk it,” Zaino said. “It’s just super high energy and great music.”
Fire alarm empties building White Hall evacuated after pulled alarm
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Students massed around White Hall Classroom building at about 11 p.m. after a fire alarm on the second floor was pulled. The students were readmitted to the building after roughly 15 minutes outside, said Major Daniel Bellot of the Lexington Fire Department. The last of the fire engines that
pulled up outside Whitehall left at about 11:15. A pull station was activated, Bellot said, but no fire conditions were found. The fire department was also called to the Engineering Building at about 4 p.m. after a report of a gas smell in the building. UK Police Department Chief Joe Monroe said that no gas leak was found. He
said that responders are not still looking for natural gas. The smell, he said, could have come from one of the building’s laboratories. Monroe added that UKPD is not looking for the person who pulled the fire alarm in the White Hall Building. STAFF REPORT
Fresh off of an impressive series win over No. 20 Mississippi State this past weekend, UK baseball (158) travels to Bowling Green, Ky., on Tuesday to take on Western Kentucky (12-10). The game will be the first of two matchups this season between the clubs. The teams will play again in Lexington on April 14. Against Miss St., the Cats were led by junior centerfielder Kyle Barrett. The lefty was named the SEC Offensive Player Of The Week after going 1018 at the plate. Barrett also hit his first homerun of the season in Friday night’s 10-2 win. “I was seeing the ball well,” Barrett said. “Me and (Rick) Eckstein have been working on my approach at the plate a little bit and I just trusted in that. It worked out for me.”
Head coach Gary Henderson likes what he’s seen from Barrett so far this season. “Kyle has done a really good job all year hitting line drives,” Henderson said. “He’s done a nice job
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We’ll have a good idea of what they do on the mound and the plate by the time we get down there.” GARY HENDERSON
UK head coach
getting on base. He’s near the league leaders in numbers of hits. He’s got a nice average and can steal bases. He’s gotten off to a really good start.” WKU enters Tuesday’s game winners of five of its last six. The Hilltoppers are
led at the plate by senior Philip Diedrick and junior Anderson Miller Diedrick is off to a hot start this season, hitting .342 with 26 hits, four doubles, three homeruns and 11 runs batted in. Miller, a native of Lexington, played his high school ball at Lafayette High School and was a Second-Team All-Sun Belt Conference performer last season, has carried over his impressive play into this season. Miller has seven homeruns to lead the team and hits .338 with 18 RBI. Monday will be a mandatory off day for UK so Henderson will study film to get a better look at the Hilltoppers. “We’ll have a good idea of what they do on the mound and at the plate by the time we get down there,” Henderson said. “We’re going to be ready for an extremely competitive game.”
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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 -- Talk with your family to resolve a breakdown. Stick close to home. Order what you need to be delivered. Make the long-distance call. Watch for hidden danger. Intuition points to future success. Someone admires your courage. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- It's a wonderful day for writing. Don't give away all the plot. Record your thoughts, as a first draft. Plot your course, but then let it take you where it does. Unfold your story bit by bit. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Make it look easy. Innovations upset the routine. It's okay if others seem critical. This idea could be wildly profitable. Pay bills and send invoices. Make a necessary purchase. Negotiate a favorable price. Compromise. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Take it slow and watch for potholes. Pay attention and avoid accidents. Make strides on a personal project. Communication connects the players. Give up control and gain better results. Your confidence rises with the positive response. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Don't take your health for granted. Talk to someone you trust. Conditions seem unsettled. Working at home can be profitable and convenient. Rest when your body tells you to. Discipline with diet and exercise pays off. Meditate somewhere beautiful. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Communication is the key to supercharging a community project. Get loud over social media. Ask friends to do the same. Share about what could be possible. Watch where you're going and avoid pitfalls. Solve a tricky problem and celebrate.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Sensitive feelings could cause a breakdown at work. Talk it over. Consider the political aspects of the circumstances. It's not a good time for travel, with road hazards and delays possible. There may be a test. Diplomacy pays off. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Explore a side of your neighborhood you hadn't seen before. Exotic flavors and ambiance doesn't need to cost a fortune or hours of travel. Engage in a little local adventure. Learn something new about your familiar place. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 9 -- Talk over immediate financial necessities with your partner. Make home decisions. Correct a misconception. Speak privately, before announcing any plans. What do you really want? Be flexible, without capitulating. Compromise. Update the budget to reflect changes. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Have a heart-toheart conversation with your partner. Get a problem out in the open. Establish boundaries. Don't assume you know everything. Pay attention. Listen and learn. Respond enthusiastically. Schedule your actions. Follow through on the details. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- Your creative work is in demand. Strengthen your infrastructure and ask for support if you need it. Keep to orthodox solutions, for now. Send supplies and information. Don't overspend on gadgets. Stay close to home. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Play with your favorite people. Learn a new game from someone fascinating. Teach one you know well, and discover unexplored facets. Give and take without expectation. Enjoy skillful moves. Get childish and curious. Share your heart. MCT
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EDITORIAL
Police force needs reform It’s a policy problem, not a police officer problem The first step in solving any problem is admitting you have one. And very few American institutions are in more dire need of problem solving than the American police force. We’ve seen within the past year a string of high-profile shootings that usually have one thing in common: they involve a white police officer and an unarmed male of a minority race or ethnicity. And a Pro Publica analysis of federal statistics backs this phenomenon up, suggesting that young black men are nearly 21 times more likely to be gunned down by a law enforcement officer than young white men. The problem often comes down to policy and accountability, not police officers. A majority of American cops are genuinely trying to make their community safer. It’s the small minority of cops who are too quick to pull the trigger who are worth discussing. According to the analysis, young black men are more likely to be shot by police officers regardless of the officer's color, as black cops make up only 10 percent of police killings, but 78 percent of the people they kill are black. After we admit that race plays a role, the next step in ending police brutality needs to be a widespread outcry from high-ranking police officials. Some, like former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper, have already spoken out against the recent string of violence. Even better, FBI Director James Comey said cops could reduce instances of brutality by better understanding the community they serve. But in order for there to be true change, there needs to be a coordinated effort among police commissioners in major cities across the country. Perhaps a commission or conference addressing the issue would be beneficial. There needs to be more accountability when officers do something blatantly unethical. Look at the killing of Eric Garner in 2014.
CARTOON BY BEN WADE | STAFF
Garner was approached by police officers that suspected him of selling untaxed cigarettes, and one of the of-
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The problem often comes down to policy and accountability, not police officers. A majority of cops are genuinely trying to make their community safer.” ficers responded to his statement of, “Don’t touch me,” with a choke hold (a banned technique for NYPD officers). The entire situation, which ended in Garner’s death, was caught on video, and yet the officer didn't receive as much as an indictment. According to research, this is the rule rather than the exception, unfortunately, as only 41 officers were indicted for either manslaugh-
ter or murder during a seven-year period ending in 2011. In that same period, police departments reported 2,100 “justifiable homicides” to the FBI. It’s possible that in recent months cops have been more likely to respond with lethal force because of the militarization of police culture. We saw the police in Ferguson, Mo., using military gear on the rioters, and four percent of Pentagon output to police departments includes military-grade gear like Humvees and mine-resistant vehicles. It can’t be a coincidence that cops have been acting with lethal force when they have lethal tools at their disposal. This is another aspect of their culture police need to address. Police are public servants, and just like any elected official or government worker, we have the right to scrutinize their actions. It’s understandable that cops have a dangerous job that, at times, requires lethal force, but when an officer is seen on camera choking a man to death for saying, “Don’t touch me,” something has to change.
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