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Freedoms discussed on campus By Katie Hunt news@kykernel.com
James Duff, the director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and former director of the Newseum, spoke to UK students and faculty about the state of America’s First Amendment on Tuesday evening. Duff focused on the importance of protecting the individual liberties that were included in the First Amendment. “Countries around the world have these rights, but no protection of them, so it is our duty to not take these for granted,” Duff said. Mike Farrell, the director of the Scripps Howard First Amendment Center, introduced Duff in the W. T. Young Library auditorium. “This evening is a way to call attention to the importance of freedom of the press, because journalism as we know it would not exist without it,” Farrell said in his introduction. “As citizens, we have these rights, and we need to understand and protect these rights.” According to Duff’s speech, the First Amendment is constantly being threatened by “an indifference that may be growing within our society which can be traced to a perception of media bias.” Therefore, the media’s role in society needs to be that of an unbiased watch dog. “We as Americans have an independent judiciary which is crucial to preserving our liberties. Media must act like a watchdog to help keep the judiciary,” Duff said. “If the media is perceived as biased, you may not get the objective that the First Amendment allows journalists to give. If you don’t get it, what incentive do people have to protect our political parties?” Duff himself is no stranger to politics. He recalled the Watergate scandal’s occurrence during his internship for Congress and expressed how the media exposed issues that Americans had no idea were a problem at the time. However, Duff believes that today, “the media has been too complicit on the sidelines for not exposing news because of business of conflict.” “Conflict sells, resolution doesn’t,” he added. Duff said that returning the business of journalism to one that emphasizes investigative reporting would take hard work. Undeclared freshman Taylor Stephens attended the lecture and was prompted to think more about journalism’s strengths and faults. “As a college student, it gave me motivation to become more involved in keeping our liberties safe,” Stephens said. “Media is such a big part of today’s world, but I never realized that it also has its weaknesses.”
TAKing BACK
THE NIGHT
Students march against sexual assault By Elena Vaughan news@kykernel.com
“Take Back the Night,” Lexington’s annual march and rally to call attention to violence, has been a part of the local community for more than 30 years. The march to the rally began Tuesday night outside of UK’s Patterson Office Tower at 7 p.m. About 60 people carried signs that read, “Unite the Night!” and “Break the Silence,” as well as “Lesbian Rights” and “End Racism.”
Psychology graduate student Todd Ryser-Oatman carried a megaphone and led chants along the way to the rally. The chants varied from, “What do we want? No violence. When do we want it? Now!” to “Two, four, six, eight, no more stalking, no more rape!” Police escorted the crowd to Central Christian Church where the rally was held, located at 205 E. Short St. Anna White, a 25-year-old woman who came with her friends, attended “Take Back the Night” for the first time, though
she specified that it was not her first time at a rally. “I just believe in no violence,” White said. Once the march reached Central Christian Church, everyone gathered inside, either sitting in chairs or on the floor. Around 100 people filled the gathering space. Councilman Jake Gibbs was the first to speak in front of the people gathered inside. He said his wife had told him she’d experienced sexual misconduct on the streets of Lexington, “in broad daylight.” “(Sexual violence) damages a
Tie Dye event gives splash of color By Alexis Frye news@kykernel.com
On Tuesday, students were able to channel their inner flower child during the Tie Dye Tuesday event, hosted by the Student Activities Board. Throughout the afternoon, hundreds of students passed through the Student Center patio to create their very own tie dye masterpieces. After presenting their student ID, participants were given an SAB tank top and gloves and lined up to pick their colors. Helpers provided tips and tricks so students who had never tie dyed before could get the coolest patterns. Elementary education sophomore Samantha Pedroza said she’d never tried the craft before. “Since I missed the opportunity in high school, I thought it would be a good time to try it,” she said. After dying their shirts, Pedroza and the other 350 students in attendance were given a plastic bag complete with directions to make sure their patterns came out looking great. SAB Director of Campus Life Abbey Tillman said the timing of the event determined its overall feel.
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The Take Back the Night participants, led by counseling psychology graduate Todd Ryser-Oatman, march from Patterson Office Tower toward downtown Lexington on Tuesday.
community from the ground up,” Gibbs said. He also spoke of hope, saying, “Change is coming.” After the speakers, the people in the church were asked to join hands and call out strengths or feelings they have experienced or witnessed. A range of answers came from around the room, from both men and women alike. “Becoming social,” “forgiveness,” “hope,” “reclaiming sexuality,” “self respect” and “community” were just a few of the many answers people shared.
Hilltoppers power past Cats By Derek Terry sports@kykernel.com
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From left, biochemistry sophomore Anna Bullock, computer science sophomore Chad Stephenson and computer science sophomore Eyan Duncan compare shirts at SAB’s Tie Dye Tuesday in Lexington, Ky.
“Last year, the event was before Spring Break, so ‘Get your tanks before Spring Break’ was the theme,” Tillman, a finance junior, said. “This year we did it after, so it’s more of a fun event to get people ready for summer.” Despite the summer fun theme, rain was present for the first couple hours of the event. However, it wasn’t enough to keep students from participating between classes.
“I actually think the rain helps because even though it’s wet and raining, people walk by and see this event and the colors kind of brighten it up,” Sommer Cade, a member of SAB, said. Cade, an architecture freshman, became interested in joining SAB after experiencing some of their events during K Week. “I thought it was interesting that we could plan these events and people would re-
spond and enjoy them,” Cade said. “I didn’t realize we could have such an impact.” As music and laughter attracted more and more students, the tie dye event served as a reminder of the sweet summer days to come and a way to remember the fun had on campus. “I’m definitely going to keep (my shirt),” Pedroza said. “It’s a good memory from being at UK, and it will be a good keepsake to have.”
UK SOFTBALL
WOMEN’S TENNIS
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Cats move into the postseason with their first game of the tournament.
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UK’s pitching staff was dominant for 8.2 innings on Tuesday night against Western Kentucky, but the last out proved hard to come by. WKU center fielder Anderson Miller hit a two-out, two-run home run off of UK closer Spencer Jack in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game at 3-3. Fellow outfielder Hunter Scanlon, whose solo home run in the bottom of the third inning off of Andrew Nelson was the lone WKU run until the ninth inning, tripled with two outs in the top of the tenth to score Ryan Church and give the Hilltoppers their first lead of the game at 4-3. Paul Murray then doubled to score Scanlon to make it 5-3, which WKU would hold to secure its 17th win of the season. “For 8.2 innings, the bullpen was good,” UK head coach Gary Henderson said. “But it’s a nine-inning game and you have to be able to close the door and get all 27 outs. We just weren’t able to tonight.” Nelson, who started 10 games for the Cats in 2014, allowed three hits and one
earned run in three innings of work in his first start of the season. “Andrew did a good job,” Henderson said. “I’m really pleased with how he worked through the lineup.” Dylan Dwyer, Zach Strecker and Logan Salow combined to throw 5.1 innings of shutout baseball in relief. The Cats got things going in the bottom of the first inning when Dorian Hairston drew a bases-loaded walk off of WKU starter Sam Higgs to make it 1-0. Storm Wilson later hit a sacrifice fly to score Evan White to extend the Cats’ lead in the inning. Higgs pitched four scoreless innings after allowing the early two runs. He ended the day allowing five hits and was given a no-decision. The Cats didn’t score again until the bottom of the eighth when Ka’ai Tom reached home on a wild pitch to make it 3-1. UK was able to keep WKU off the bases for much of the first eight innings, but the Hilltoppers threatened in the bottom of the sixth when they loaded the bases with two outs. Strecker was able See BASEBALL on page 3
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OPINIONS
Clinton’s announcement ups interest in election CHEYENE MILLER Kernel Columnist
Despite month-long, even year-long, speculation, Hillary Clinton finally announced her intentions to run for president in 2016. She was the third major candidate to enter the race, following Senators Rand Paul and Ted Cruz, and is the first major player for the Democratic Party. If elected, Clinton will have reached a goal she has pursued for years. When
she ran in 2008, she was a heavy contender to win until current president Barack Obama strolled in and became a cultural phenomenon. But now, Clinton will likely dominate the Democratic ticket and is currently the favorite to win the presidency. In her time as first lady during the 1990s, one of Clinton’s more famous acts was helping create the Health Security Act of 1993, known as the Clinton Health Care Plan. The proposed legislation sought to provide universal healthcare to Americans, but was vehemently opposed by the health care industry.
As a senator, she voted for the $60 billion stimulus package in 2008, and voted no on a bill to reduce federal spending. She also cosponsored several bills totaling $502 billion in spending. This kind of record coupled with the fact that she was part of the Obama administration that saw the national debt skyrocket to record heights (currently sitting at $18 trillion) Republicans will paint Hillary as a big spender, and wisely so. As far as the Republicans go, so far we have Cruz, who will likely prove too radical for the mainstream American public.
Of the two Republicans who have announced so far, Paul could give Clinton some competition should he get the Republican nod. While much of Paul’s message is textbook conservative mantra, his message of limited government, balanced budgets and smarter spending is one that many Americans want to hear. This coupled with the fact that he is often seen as a libertarian and therefore breaks away from conventional Republican actions, such as by supporting prison reform, Paul could prove to be a worthy opponent. But if Clinton plays her
cards right, she can still easily come out on top. First, she needs to use the advantage that she’s obviously going to have: the female vote. Being a woman obviously gives her a step up, and polls show that she’s the obvious favorite among female voters. She can also play to the insensitivity of her opponents, like Rand Paul’s notorious instances of patronizing female reporters. Then she needs to do exactly the opposite of what Democrats across the country did in the 2014 elections and support the accomplishments of the current Democratic president. Contrary to
popular belief, the economy is doing quite well. The stock market and corporate profits are at record highs, unemployment is at 5.5 percent, the federal deficit has been slashed and nearly 90 percent of Americans have access to health care after the Affordable Care Act’s implementation. Whether or not Clinton will go by this strategy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – this will be a presidential campaign worth watching. Cheyene Miller is the assistant news editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Voters should focus on fighting intolerance MARJORIE KIRK Assistant Opinions Editor
With the beginning of campaign season underway, this is the time to bring our concerns to the forefront of society’s, and the government’s, attention. The economy, immigration and gun control are the standard topics of debate, but one issue that sadly lacks representation is education. Education reform and
funding is neglected primarily because those who need it either can’t vote or make up a small percentage of voters – a trend that in turn has led to poor standards for prison and environmental preservation reform. But America needs much more reform in its education than better funding for public schools and a decrease in the price of college tuition. We need an overhaul in the way we correct societal ignorance in the classroom. Much of our socialization occurs at school and at
home, but if we as a nation don’t capitalize on the opportunity public education gives us to teach tolerance to the next generations and educate them about the realities of inequality that are still present in our country, then we will continue to raise generations of ignorant and intolerant citizens. I can’t believe how many of my classmates, professors and friends I have heard say that racism is no longer a problem in America. More often then not, those who I have heard make these statements are white and from families
with above-average incomes. It makes sense that they have not looked into the reality of racism in our country – or would rather not acknowledge it – because they have financially benefited from it since our country was founded and are not the subjects facing marginalization. Slavery not only provided cheap labor that made the U.S. economy an international power, but it also ensured that racial minorities would have to fight to catch up in economic equality, civil rights, legal repre-
sentation, and countless other societal and political factors. In addition, I can’t believe I have heard people say – especially women – and seen in social media posts that they or women in general don’t need feminism. If you are a woman and are happy with receiving 78 percent of the pay men receive for the same work, and don’t mind that 17.7 million American women have been victims of attempted or completed rape, while 98 percent of rapists will never spend a day in
prison, then you are entitled to disenfranchise yourself – but don’t drag me down with you. It is pathetic and shameful that this kind of ignorance exists in our country, and if we had any compassion and dignity left, we would acknowledge intolerance and ignorance as a national issue, and work on the legislative level to bring about equality and acceptance. Marjorie Kirk is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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NEWS
Same-sex couple in video invites Hillary Clinton to wedding Small ceremony to be held at Montrose Harbor By Meredith Rodriguez Chicago Tribune (TNS)
CHICAGO — Jared Milrad and Nathan Johnson are planning a small ceremony at Chicago’s Montrose Harbor for their wedding this summer. But this week they added a big name to the invitation list. “We did extend an invite to Hillary Clinton, given she invited us to share on her big day,” Milrad, 31, said. Milrad and Johnson are seen as part of a montage of making big Americans changes in their lives — retirement, a new child, a new career — in the video Clinton launched this week to announce her 2016 presidential run. The scene featuring Milrad and Johnson, who are Democrats, was shot at their apartment in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood in March. The final video includes a brief clip of the couple walking in front of their home and
holding hands before Milrad says, “I’m getting married this summer to someone I really care about.” Honored to be part of the video, Milrad invited Clinton to their July wedding via Twitter. “We thought it was a historic moment, a same-sex couple being part of a presidential announcement,” Milrad said. “That had never been done before, and we wanted to return the favor.” Milrad and Johnson have supported Democratic candidates in the past and are vocal backers of the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide. In 2008, Milrad worked for President Barack Obama. Johnson initially supported Clinton over Obama in that race. “Obviously we’ve reconciled on that,” Johnson, 30, said. Clinton’s campaign has reached out to thank the couple for the wedding invitation, but has not indicated whether she will be able to
attend, Milrad said. “They said they were thrilled with the response they were getting and thrilled we could be open and public about our love for each other, our relationship, our marriage and our ability to be wed this summer,” Milrad said. Milrad is originally from New York and Johnson from a small town in Michigan. They met more than six years ago through a mutual friend while attending graduate school in Boston and fell in love, Johnson said. A year-and-a-half ago, the couple moved to Chicago, where Milrad founded a nonprofit legal services company and Johnson now works as a health care consultant. They have a rescue dog named Cooper who Johnson said has kept them together “through thick and thin.” Cooper “was slightly disappointed about the video because he was cut out of it, and we were walking with him,” Johnson said. “But he’s
FROM THE FRONT
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to work his way out of danger, however, by getting a ground out to end the inning. The Cats had a chance to add some insurance runs in the bottom of the seventh after Marcus Carson doubled with two outs to put runners on second and third, but WKU’s Kevin Elder struck out White to end the frame. After the Hilltoppers scored two in the top of the 10th, UK was able to bring the tying run to the plate after Tom walked, but Hilltopper righthander Tate Glasscock got JaVon Shelby to fly out in foul territory to end the game. The loss drops UK’s record to 19-16 on the year. The Cats will face Tennessee at home on Thursday for the first of a three-game series. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
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Jared Milrad, left, and Nathan Johnson, of Chicago, on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, are featured in Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign announcement.
OK. He still supports Hillary.” Milrad said he and Johnson hope the video shows people that they are everyday middle-class Americans trying to make ends meet — paying for a wedding, pay-
ing off student loans and starting careers — who should be treated no differently than anyone else under the law. “We are thrilled by the outpouring of support from around the world for our
rights to be legally married and for the basic human rights of every individual around the world,” Milrad said. “We think that is the kind of leader Hillary is and the type of president she will be.”
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UK looks to bounce back after loss By Lamar Smith sports@kykernel.com
In the midst of an offensive drought, UK softball (2713) looks to bounce back in its one-game trip to face Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday in Richmond, Ky. The Cats were swept in their last series against No. 3 Florida, scoring a combined three runs in three games. Junior right-hander Kelsey Nunley took two losses against the Gators despite pitching two complete games and giving up only three total runs.
Nunley is 11-9 on the season, but has a career-low earned run average of 1.86. The team has only scored seven runs in her last five starts, recording just one win in that stretch. The ace pitcher is on pace to exceed the amount of losses she posted in each of her previous two seasons at UK. The Cats have had a disappointing conference season, with their only SEC-series win coming against then-No. 1 LSU three weeks ago. UK has scored a combined eight runs in its last six conference games while winning only one
Islanders prepare to face the Capitals
of them (2-1 over Alabama). UK previously faced EKU (18-22) in the home opener of the season, defeating the Colonials 2-0 in that game thanks to a late home run from junior shortstop Christian Stokes. Freshman left-hander Erin Rethlake was awarded the win after throwing three scoreless innings in relief. Unlike their play in the SEC, the Cats have been strong against nonconference opponents this season, winning 23 of 26 games. First pitch is set for 7:00 p.m. at Gertrude Hood Field.
Cats preparing for postseason UK to face Ole Miss in SEC tournament on Thursday By Hunter Mitchell sports@kykernel.com
Islanders goalie Halak ready for Ovechkin's best shot By Laura Albanese Newsday
The shots come in hard off Alex Ovechkin’s stick. Any NHL player can tell you that. And there could easily be a time when the only thing standing between those screaming projectiles and the end of the Islanders’ season is goalie Jaroslav Halak. That’s enough pressure to rattle even the steeliest of netminders, which is probably why Halak refused to look at it in those terms. “I’m not trying to put extra pressure on myself,” Halak said Tuesday after the Islanders’ final practice before traveling to Washington, where they’ll face the Capitals Wednesday. “Everybody has the same job as the regular season, so I’m not going to try to change anything. Everybody knows that there ... He’s got a good shot. We all know it. In the playoffs, I need to make extra saves.” It’s no surprise that Ovechkin’s name was mentioned over and over again Tuesday. Though he certainly got plenty of help from teammate Nicklas Backstrom, the Capitals winger has been an absolute menace to goalies this season, scoring a league-high 53 goals. But as coach Jack Capuano stressed, Halak is no slouch. This will be his fifth trip to the playoffs.
“I have a lot of confidence in him,” Capuano said. “If you look back at the playoff series with his previous teams, he’s done well ... I think it’s important. When you’re the last line of defense — you talk about if you get to the AFC or NFC championship as a quarterback or you get to the World Series as a pitcher, the goaltending position is no different ... We are who we are because of the way he’s played.” Halak had a .914 save percentage this season, slightly lower than his career average of .919. However, he’s performed better than that in his 23 playoff games, owning a .923 save percentage. In his last playoff appearance, with the Blues in 2012, he allowed three goals in two games. He also has a brief history with the Capitals — he played 12 games for Washington before he was traded to the Islanders last May. He spoke expertly about the playoff experience and stressed the need for balance. “We need to enjoy it because really, it was tough to get here,” Halak said. “The intensity is a little higher as the rounds go on but, as I said, we still need to do the same job — go out there and do the little things. I need to stop the puck.”
PHOTO BY ROSE BACA | DALLAS MORNING NEWS
The Dallas Stars' Alex Goligoski (33) takes a shot against New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak at American Airlines Center in Dallas on March 3, 2015.
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UK shortstop Christian Stokes fields a ground ball during the game against Arkansas at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky., on April 19, 2014.
The postseason has arrived for UK women’s tennis as the team will travel to Columbia, S.C., on Thursday to face Ole Miss. UK is looking for a long run in the SEC Tournament to gain back some momentum from its recent play. The Cats have lost five straight games, four of which were against Top 30-ranked teams. After falling 4-0 to No. 10 Texas A&M in the regular season finale, No. 21 UK procured an 8-seed in the SEC tournament with a final record of 15-11. Ole Miss, ranked 25th in the nation, is
coming off a close 4-3 win over Mississippi State and is currently on a three-game winning streak. The Rebels secured a 9-seed in the tournament. Ole Miss features senior Julia Jones, who recently became the seventh player in the program to secure 100 career wins in singles. Jones defeated 24 nationally-ranked opponents in that span, 16 of which have come this year. The Cats defeated Ole Miss earlier this season, pulling a 4-3 upset over the then-No. 15 Rebels in late February. Senior Kelsey Dieters was a big part of UK’s victory as she won in straight sets
PHOTO BY JOHN PAUL WILLIAMS | STAFF FILE PHOTO
Junior Kirsten Lewis serves the ball during a match against Mississippi State in Lexington, Ky., on March 1, 2015.
(6-2, 6-1) over Ole Miss freshman Natalie Suk. UK sophomore Taylor Lederman then closed it for the Cats, securing her own straight-set victory (6-2, 6-2) over Rebels senior Iris Ver-
boven. Thursday’s match between UK and Ole Miss will begin on the second day of the tournament at 10:00 a.m. The winner will face 1-seed Florida on Friday.
Former RB talks Eagles’ choice Westbrook skeptical that McCoy did not fit into Kelly's system By Zack Berman The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Eagles might think DeMarco Murray is a better fit for Chip Kelly's offense, but Brian Westbrook is not convinced. The former Pro Bowl running back heard the Eagles favored Murray's onecut running style. But he doesn't think that explanation is totally fair to running back LeSean McCoy, who followed Westbrook in the Eagles backfield. “I hear that a lot about Murray being a one-cut runner — it's easy being a onecut runner when your holes are [as wide] as a truck,” Westbrook said in an interview after speaking on a panel at Villanova's Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium last week. “I told this to LeSean: ‘You've got to play the cards that you're dealt.’ Unfortunately, a lot of the offensive line was injured at the beginning of the year. Now when you look back two years when the offensive line was doing pretty well, he was much more of a one-cut runner because he didn't have to make moves in the backfield.” Murray led the NFL in
rushing last season with 1,845 yards behind what might have been the best offensive line in the league. McCoy led the NFL in rushing one year earlier when the Eagles' line often received that distinction. The Eagles traded McCoy, Westbrook's friend and the franchise's all-time leading rusher, last month. Westbrook was surprised that the Eagles
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miss in the backfield? We know LeSean McCoy could.” Westbrook speculated that McCoy initial's contact came sooner on carries last season than in 2013. He was correct with that assumption — McCoy rushed for 51 percent of his yards before contact last season, according to Pro Football Focus, which was a 2.5 percent de-
I still think (McCoy) has a lot left, I still think he’s going to be very successful as a player.” BRIAN WESTBROOK, ex-Eagles running back
did not try to renegotiate McCoy's deal, but not stunned that a move was made. “I think a lot has been made about [the running style], and I think we'll see the type of back DeMarco Murray is if he doesn't have the great offensive line,” Westbrook said. “Hopefully, the offensive line of the Eagles is much better this year than they were last year. But in case you have those breakdowns, can DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews make those people
crease from 2013. Westbrook and McCoy are close, and Westbrook did not sugarcoat some of McCoy's struggles while talking to him early last season. Although McCoy ran behind a patchwork offensive line, Westbrook did not think McCoy broke enough tackles. McCoy had 40 missed tackles last season, according to Pro Football Focus, which was 18 fewer than 2013. Westbrook thought McCoy did a better job breaking tackles later in the season.
Westbrook considers McCoy one of the best running backs in franchise history. He gave McCoy credit for staying healthy and being able to play on all three downs. “LeSean, he embodied what a running back was for me,” Westbrook said. “He's a guy who can make you miss, can make big plays, can make plays in an open field. He wasn't a great short-yardage back, but he wasn't 220 [pounds], either. But what I want if I was a coach, on my team, are playmakers. I want guys that you may lose two yards here and there, but if you can hit that hole and run for me, that's important to me. Because I know we have a chance in every single game.” Westbrook believes in the idea of a team building a core from within instead of bringing in players through free agency. And he wants to see how Murray and Mathews do in McCoy's place. “I still think [McCoy] has a lot left, I still think he's going to be very successful as a player,” Westbrook said. “Of course, I hate to see him go. I think it remains to be seen if this team is better now than they were before.”
Golden State Warriors are ready for NBA playoffs By Jeff Faraudo San Jose Mercury News
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Warriors have 48 more minutes of regular-season basketball, but they are looking forward to the playoffs. They will find out who and when they're playing sometime after Wednesday night's regular-season finale against Denver. And while coach Steve Kerr said no one
will be held out against the Nuggets, the game has little meaning beyond their final, gaudy record. “For the last several days we've had good practices, focused,” said Kerr, whose club hopes to finish with a stunning 67-15 mark. “I think the guys are happy that the playoffs are finally coming.” The top overall seed in the postseason, the Warriors will open Saturday or Sunday at
home against New Orleans or Oklahoma City, which enter play Wednesday tied for the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference. The Pelicans own the tiebreaker, but play red-hot defending NBA champion San Antonio, while the slumping Thunder faces Minnesota. Given that the Southwest Division title and playoff seeding are on the line, Kerr said there is no chance Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will sit his
veterans against New Orleans. “If he rests his players with the division title on the line, then he's nuts,” Kerr said. “He's not crazy. I know him very well.” Kerr was part of 11 playoff teams as a player, winning five titles with Chicago and the Spurs, and he understands what his players are feeling right now. “It's like a new beginning. You're excited. There's like a
renewed energy, a sense of urgency,” he said. “We're healthy, we have home court. Should be fun.” Backup center Festus Ezeli said the players are locked in and ready. “We have two sides to our team. We have the side everybody sees where we're a good group together and we have great camaraderie,” he said. “The flip side is we have a bunch of guys who are deter-
mined, who are focused.” Kerr said the emotions aren't much different in his role as a first-time head coach. “It's the same sense of warning. You know you're in the fight, you're in the hunt,” he said. “Sometimes in the regular season the games blend together. You can tell when a team loses focus a little bit, you can just feel the energy let down. You never get that in the playoffs.”
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2 bdrms on Lexington Ave, 1 bath, dishwasher, w/d, parking, no pets, ranging $650 to $850 Call 859-523-5331 2 HUGE BR/ 1 BA, walk to UK, W/D, off-street parking, many extras! No pets, $800/month, available Aug 1. Jenny (859) 494-5624 or jennyfinley@twc.com.
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$1,020/month. 3 BR/2.5 BA townhouse. Walk to campus. Open floor plan. Large bedrooms. W/D, dishwasher. Parking included. Available July/August. Call (859) 533-2581. $1,575/3BR Campus Downs. 1,050ft Condo for Rent UK Campus (Virginia and Limestone). 205 Simpson Ave. Fully furnished 3 BR Condo, 2 Full Bath. Includes all furniture for all rooms w/full sized washer and dryer. ALL utilities, internet and TV cable included. Available on 8/1/15 for the next full school year, requires 1-year lease. Call or text with interest to phone number (502) 593-4993. 3 BR, 1 block to UK, W/D, dishwasher, parking, $400/BR. Call (859) 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com. 3 BR/2 BA. 480 S. Ashland. Quiet area near campus. W/D, parking, pets ok. $1,300/month. Call (859) 333-1786. 3BR/2BA Campus View Condo. Walk to campus. W/D, all appliances and utilities furnished. Available August. $1,100/month. Call (859) 814-7049. 3BR/2BA Campus View Condo. Walk to Campus. Private parking. W/D, dishwasher, balcony, all appliances furnished. Available August. $950/month. Call or text (859) 553-6307. August rental. 3 BR/1 BA. Very clean, great quality. Best landlord. Dennis (859) 983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com. Deluxe spacious 3 bdrm/ $455 bdrm. Quiet street, 2 baths, all electric, laundry on site, parking, 2 blocks from UK ...1 block to downtown. Call 859-523-5331 or 859-619-2468.
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4 Bedroom
4 BR houses. Large nice homes with private yards/decks, close to campus. Ample parking. W/D included. Excellent service. $349-$379/person. Leasing@KampusProperties.com. Call/Text (859) 333-1388. 4 BR! North campus, 2 BA, W/D, fenced yard. $400/BR. Call (859) 523-2363 or www.touchstonerentals.com.
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CLASSIFIEDS 4 BR/2.5 BA. Large townhouses close to campus. All electric. Hardwood. W/D, dishwasher. Security system. Pets allowed. Garage units available. (859) 288-5601. $399 per student. 4 HUGE BR/ 2 BA, walk to UK, W/D, off-street parking, updated, no pets. $1,550/month, available Aug 1. Jenny (859) 494-5624 or jennyfinley@twc.com. Preleasing for fall: 4 BR houses off Euclid. Includes W/D. Contact Integra Properties at (859) 428-8271 or www.integraky.com.
5 Bedroom
5 BR houses. Large nice homes with private yards/decks, close to campus off Virginia/Broadway area. Ample parking. Excellent service. Starting at $329/person. Leasing@KampusProperties.com. Call/Text (859)333-1388. 5-6 BR/3 BA. 3,450 sq ft, parking. Right off Rose Street. Available August. $1,750/month. Also 5-6 BR/2 BA on S. Upper. $1,500/month. Available August. Call (859) 948-5000. 5BR/2BA House. Starting as low as $329/ person. 1 mile from campus. Text (859) 229-4991.
6 Bedroom
August rental. 6 BR/2 BA. Very clean. Great quality. Best landlord. Dennis (859) 983-0726. www.sillsbrothers.com. myUKapt.com
Newer 2-5BR homes. Only a few left. Near UK. Pet friendly. From $349/person. www.lexingtonhomeconsultants.com Contact James McKee at (859) 221-7082 or jwmckeebroker@msn.com. NEWLY RENOVATED 608 E. HIGH ST. (ACROSS FROM WOODLAND PARK) 5 BR Apt/2 BA, central heat/air, W/D connections. Off-street parking. $1,500 + utilities. 6 BR Apt/2 BA, central heat/air, W/D connections. Off-street parking. $1,600 + utilities. (859) 338-7005.
Help Wanted
Administrative Coordinator We are seeking Business, Marketing, or Education college graduates to become part of our Administrative/Business Operations team. We are a busy ophthalmic specialty practice located in Lexington, Ky. Ideal candidates must have excellent public skills, multi-tasking ability, computer proficiency, detail orientation and be intrinsically self-motivated to excel. This is a Full-time position with near term growth opportunity. Health, dental, vision and vacation provided on day one of employment. Come grow with us! Resumes may be sent to busymedicalpractice@gmail.com with attention ABO in subject line. Central Kentucky Home Inspection now hiring. Like construction, training provided. PT to FT. Hourly pay. Located in Lexington. Contact ckhi4444@gmail.com or (859) 272-4444. Christian nursery workers needed. $9/hour. Sunday mornings, other hours available. Apply in person 9-4, First United Methodist Church, 200 W. High St. Email Linda: 1stchurchkids@gmail.com. CNA & PT students to work with elderly female in the afternoon. Call (859) 475-6071. Daycare positions available- Preschool room (ages 3-5) and Toddler room (age 2). Must be working on or have early childhood degree or CDA. Full and part time available. Call Beth Morton (859) 263-2267. Full or Part Time tire changer positions. Apply in person. Ashley’s Tire Pros, 235 E. Second St. Phone (859) 252-2975. Hardworking go-getters to the front of the pack. Excellent pay and benefits for those fitting the bill. Must have a clean driving record. Preference given to agriculture, landscape architecture, or horticulture students, but all are welcome to apply. Seasonal work available. Work ethic is critical. If you’re ready to join an award-winning team, call (859) 226-0992 and leave a message to set up an immediate interview. Immediate openings for crew members with Lexington Lawn and Landscape Company. Starting hourly rate is $12 to $13 per hour. Full-time or part-time. Responsibilities include use of lawn maintenance and landscape tools and equipment. Must be able to handle the physical demands of the job including varying weather conditions. Previous experience helpful but not required; High School Degree or GED. Apply at 900 Floyd Drive, Lexington, KY 40505, or call Sandy Denno at 253-3537.
Kids R Kids-Beaumont, looking for active, friendly camp counselors to help lead summer camps. FT and PT positions avaiable. Must have previous experience working with children. Please apply in person, 3271 Beaumont Centre Cirle. Lexington, 40513. Anna Dennis, (859) 224-3210. Leasing Consultant Part-time, 25 hours per week, includes weekends and flexible around classes. Previous sales experience preferred. Reliable transportation required. Great income potential $8-10/hour, PLUS commissions. Please send class schedule and letter of interest to Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com. Lexington Country Club now hiring for all departments. Seasonal and part-time positions available including servers, server assistants, pro shop bag attendants and counter attendants, kitchen staff, bartenders, pool snack shop attendants and cooks, golf course snack shop attendant, weekend security guards, and grounds crew. Compensation dependent on position and experience. All candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. Interested individuals can pick up applications at 2550 Paris Pike or call 299-6243 for more information or to set up an interview. Now hiring servers (Ramsey’s Diners) Part-time and full-time. 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.) 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. PT servers. Must be reliable, dependable, on time, and energetic. Contact Victoria (859) 699-7919. 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. Seasonal hiring for servers, barbacks and hostesses. Beautiful atmosphere. Family owned. Apply in person from 2-4 p.m. 1074 Merrick Dr. SUMMER HELP WANTED Looking for friendly, energetic front counter help in retail environment. Pool/Spa knowledge is a plus. Competitive pay. Email resume to Mark at sales@aurorapoolsandspas.com. SUMMER JOB OPENINGS in horseback, ropes, nature. Have fun at summer camp, be a day camp counselor. Check us out at www.pepperhillkidz.com or call (859) 277-6813.
Summer Jobs – Turn Crew Labor Learn basic home repair skills that will help you throughout life. Local real-estate company seeks crew to help turn vacant apartments/rental homes. Duties include basic plumbing, drywall repair, electrical plates, etc. Full-time in May, $9-10/hour based on skills. Reliable transportation, clean background and drug test required. Contact Sharon@AndersonCommunities.com. The Cellar Bar & Grille is hiring all positions. Please apply in person, 3256 Lansdowne Dr. UK Athletics Hospitality is hiring for football gamedays in the fall! Please email ukah@uky.edu for more information. Customer service experience preferred. Want to work with animals? LexPets is now filling part-time and full-time positions for Office Administrators, Pet Care Technicians and Activities Coordinators. Visit lexpets.com/about/employment for more information. Wanted: Server and kitchen help. FT and PT. Tomo in Chevy Chase, 848 E. High St. Call (859) 269-9291.
Real Estate For Sale
3 BR condo. 1081 S. Broadway #104. Excellent condition. Walk to campus. $89,000. Call Ron at (859) 814-7049.
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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Colleges commit to more overseas students Schools bring more students from other countries By Bonnie Miller Rubin Chicago Tribune (TNS)
CHICAGO — Despite the fact that they don’t play football, basketball or soccer, Sergio da Silva and Armindo Goncalves were hotly recruited by Joliet Junior College. The two young men arrived on campus in January, leaving behind their island home in the South Pacific — a leap of faith, considering they are the first members of their respective families to ever board an airplane, much less pursue higher education. “Right away, we learned that we should have brought socks,” said da Silva, 20, who is studying agri-business. The duo represent a new push by community colleges nationwide to attract students from not just around the block, but from around the world. No longer content to be known as sleepy com-
muter schools, these two-year institutions are hiring international coordinators, attending overseas college fairs and setting lofty enrollment goals in places far beyond their surrounding ZIP codes. A culturally diverse student body is an essential component for success in an era of increased globalization, experts said. But there’s another payoff as well: Foreign students pay three to four times as much in tuition as their district peers. “Most countries don’t have a community college system, so they are sending students here for training,” said Karen Hunter Anderson, executive director of the Illinois Community College Board. “It helps globalize our campuses, but it’s also an extra revenue source. It’s a winwin for everybody.” While foreign students have flocked to four-year
U.S. colleges — more than 886,052 international students were enrolled in 2013-2014, up 40 percent over the past decade, according to the Institute of International Education — community colleges are just beginning to catch up. There were almost 88,000 foreign students nationwide at community colleges last year, about an 8 percent increase over the past decade, with almost 20 schools hosting 1,000 or more international students, according to IIE. None of the top destinations are in Illinois, but Anderson said that should change, as more people become familiar with the third largest community college system in the U.S. “People are discovering what we have here,” said Anderson, who just returned from a trip to Cuba to help raise the profile of the state’s 48 community colleges.
PHOTO BY BRIAN CASSELLA | CHICAGO TRIBUNE (TNS)
Sergio Da Silva leads a pig back to her pen while Armindo Goncalves watches during class April 1, 2015 at Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center in Joliet, Ill. Goncalves and Da Silva are students from a tiny country in the South Pacific.