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PHOTO BY JOEL REPOLEY I STAFF Kinesiology junior Brittany Mills splashes water on other CSF students as they prepare for the World’s Largest Water Balloon Fight.
More balloons, less violence
PHOTO BY ADAM PENNAVARIA I STAFF CSF volunteer security officers restrain a water balloon fight participant who ran for the water balloons before the official start on Sep. 6, 2013. By Connor Evanoff news@kykernel.com
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Each year UK students look forward to many K Week events. In years past, the Christian Student Fellow-
ship’s record-breaking water balloon fight at the Johnson Center Fields has been one of the highest attended events. The event has drawn upwards of 10,000 attendees and over 200,000 water balloons are
filled and ready for tossing. The event is usually only as violent as throwing a water balloon at a friend. However, in 2013, six attendees broke through barriers set up by CSF to get to the water balloons before the event began. One man was tackled and placed in a headlock by a security volunteer and two arrests were made, raising questions about CSF’s security procedures. Security for the event had primarily been handled by volunteers working through CSF without any training or university coordination. Matt Dampier, CSF’s associate director, said that “(CSF is) meeting extensively with UK management” to ensure safety this year. Dampier said the campus police and the university will be directly involved in security plans for this year’s fight.
“We are just following UK protocol ... they have asked us to have police presence, an entrance policy, not to touch people,” he said. According to Dampier, the police presence will not be drastically increased, saying, “It will be like the same amount as last time, not a crazy amount.” Dampier said that there will still be CSF staff members and volunteers working security this year but police will provide physical assistance during the fight if required. This year’s new security plan will feature an entrance policy prohibiting anyone without a valid UK or BCTC ID. Students will be screened at the entrances for their ID. Dampier says the ID require-
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Good for the soul, good for the economy
Growing Kentucky beer industry brings billions of dollars to Commonwealth in taxes, wages By Sophie Tapia news@kykernel.com
Natural light pours in through the windows at West Sixth Brewing, but only three and a half years ago the building was completely boarded up. “It was a sore spot in the community,” said Ben Self, co-owner of the brewery. “We wanted to bring traffic and a positive impact to the neighborhood.” The building sat in the center of the community, abandoned for 10 years. “People would steal pipes from the building,” he said. At West Sixth Brewing workers strived to create delicious craft beer and impact the local community. The owners of West Sixth had three ways in which they wanted to impact the community in three ways when buying the property: financially, environmentally and by making it a great place to work. According to Self, the growth that West Sixth has created through charity events and bringing in other businesses
and non-profit organizations, has transformed the area, Another example of neighborhood transformation can be seen on Third Street. Blue Stallion Brewing Company received tax incentives to open their brewery in its location, explained Victor Sears, the assistant manager at Blue Stallion. To keep the incentive they had to improve the property as well as landscape outside the building. Blue Stallion features a tall bar and outdoor seating. “We improved the aesthetic,” Sears said, “It used to be
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that is made and served right there, Sears said. Mark Waterhouse, founder of Garnet Consulting Services, is following the “Brewgrass Trail.” The Brewgrass Trail is similar to the Bourbon Trial, but highlights Kentucky breweries instead of bourbon. Waterhouse said that the beer industry will only continue to grow in Lexington and the neighboring regions, as it continues to be a lucrative and sought after business. “Brew pubs are the sal-
Breweries are a destination spot ... people will seek them out” ANDREW BISHOP, co-founder of Ethereal Brewing
sketchy.” Sears said he now sees more buzz in the neighborhood. The drive behind breweries, is the appeal behind a product
vation of obsolete industrial buildings,” Waterhouse said. No one knows this better than Andrew Bishop, cofounder of Ethereal Brewing.
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Volunteers David Workman (left) and Stephen Jenkins (right) can beer at West Sixth Brewery in Lexington, Ky., on Jan. 14, 2014.
Bishop and his partners began home brewing nine years ago. When they decided to open a brewery, it was only a matter of location. Bishop said he was hesitant to go so far off the map, but finally settled on the Manchester location. “Breweries are a destination
spot ... people will seek them out,” Bishop said. “Breweries create the location.” In 1999, Alltech Brewing and Distilling Co. opened and paved the way for five other local breweries: Country Boy Brewing, West Sixth Brewing, Blue Stallion Brewing Company, Ethereal Brewing and
Chase Brewing Company. Nate Canavera, the National Distributor at Alltech, said Alltech has supported local farmers when they can, but Kentucky lacks the climate for quality yeast and hops. Alltech Brewing buys local products like honey and pumpkins for their seasonal beers.
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Coffea workers, friends remember Angela Sutton Gofundme campaign to raise money for memorial By Will Wright wwright@kykernel.com
PHOTO PPROVIDED BY JAXON COMBS Angela Sutton was a UK student and Coffea worker. She died August 20.
When Coffea workers tried to figure out the best proportions for a French press coffee, Angela Sutton pulled out a pen, wrote down a formula and solved the problem. “It blew us away,” said Will Hurst, Sutton’s manager at Coffea. Sutton died on Aug. 20. Sutton, a UK student studying math and physics, had a passion for science that helped frame the way she saw the world, Hurst said. A staunch atheist, Sutton was a great debater and a good friend. Hurst said he liked closing Coffea with Sutton because he knew she would make good conversation.
“If she believed something, she was going to defend it,” Hurst said. “She was a very, very unafraid person.” Sutton believed people should be assertive and speak their mind, Hurst said. At the same time, Sutton was always compassionate of other people’s suffering and never gave up on her friends. If she wasn’t figuring out the best way to make a French press, she was likely reading. Sutton read a bit of everything, but her co-worker Amadeusz Pyrek said some of her favorite authors were Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. “She was very well read,” Pyrek said. Sutton was born in 1988, was born in Dalton, Ga., but grew up in Hazard. She then
moved to Berea for college. A Coffea co-worker said Sutton often talked about how much she enjoyed living in Berea. After Berea, Sutton moved to Lexington, started at UK and became a regular at Coffea, a near-campus coffee shop. “We’re a really tight-knit group,” Pyrek said of Coffea’s employees. “Our customers enjoyed her good service and big smiles,” said Bill Lee, Coffea’s general manager. “She really will be missed.” A gofundme campaign is raising money for Sutton’s memorial service and travel expenses for her family. People can donate at http://www.gofundme.com/ mw2k3xkw
UK professor ‘born to run’ large classes By Cheyene Miller cmiller@kykernel.com
Most college professors begin the first day of class by introducing themselves to their students or telling them what kind of assignments they’ll be working on during the semester. But for UK psychology professor Jonathan Golding, the first day of class begins with the sound of New Jersey-born music legend Bruce Springsteen. “I love music — I know students like it, and I think it lets students sort of see that I have a connection with them,” said Golding, who has been at UK for his entire 28-year teaching career. Originally from Philadelphia, Pa., Golding first found his love for psychology in high school, which led him to get a degree and become a professor. “The idea of how we think and behave and why we do it, it’s fascinating,” Golding said.
Golding and his wife chose UK and Lexington because they felt it was a great place to live and raise a family. “It’s a great place to grow up and be,” Golding said of Lexington, and that he was interested in UK because of his love for sports. That passion has been re-
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The idea of how we think and behave and why we do it, it’s fascinating.”
JONATHAN GOLDING psychology professor
ciprocated, as UK sports figures like men’s basketball coach John Calipari and women’s basketball coach Matthew Mitchell have visited Gold-
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Professor of Psychology Dr. Jonathan Golding poses for a portrait at his office in Kastle Hall in Lexington, Ky. on Tuesday.
ing’s classes in past years to speak to students. Golding’s primary research interest during his career has focused on how juries react to different types of abuse, like rape and child molestation and
how they treat the victims. But what Golding is arguably most known for among UK students is beginning classes with a song, usually a music video for students to see.
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Golding said he has always started classes with music because it “calms everybody down” and “makes people feel better.” He said in large class-
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Violence Center helps with recovery By Sarah Brookbank sbrookbank@kykernel.com
The Violence Intervention and Prevention Center sits in the basement of Frazee Hall, next to the remains of the Student Center. The VIP Center provides intervention and advocacy services that are geared toward preventing peer-based personal violence for UK students, faculty and staff. Rhonda Henry, the Director of the VIP Center said that they focus on providing education and support for those who have faced sexual assault and gender and relationship based violence on campus. “We provide an expertise at a college level,” Henry said. Their services include working with survivors to cope and recover from violence through problem solving, support and confidentiality. VIP coordinates with other local organizations to provide medical resources and legal advice. VIP also focuses on part of their namesake: intervention. “We’re teaching first responders how to help get people to resources,” Henry said. Henry said that their services include educating first responders. VIP provides green dot training, a program that teaches people how to respond to and prevent sexual violence. Green dot training also focuses on the intersection of many cultural issues and is catered to certain audiences. These audiences include resident advisors, UK101 students and volunteers. Most UK students are familiar with Haven. According to Henry, Haven is an introductory course that aims to prevent sexual assault and violence on campus. A video interview with Rhonda Henry on Haven can be found on kykernel.com.
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Primates find home in Nicholasville rehab
UK grad runs shelter for rescued apes By Cheyene Miller news@kykernel.com
Only one location in Kentucky provides sanctuary for one of nature’s most intelligent creatures — the primate — and is nestled safely in the woods on the outskirts of Nicholasville to give its inhabitants a sense of their natural habitat. The Primate Rescue Center first opened in 1987 as a shelter for monkeys and apes who had been rescued from insufficient, abusive or illegal homes in the U.S. The non-profit organization receives no government funding and operates solely on private donations. The animals have a lightly restricted daily routine that begins with breakfast and hours of playful interaction. The animals are allowed a high level of freedom to build social skills in
their groups, which are structured social hierarchies. “We have a slow introduction process to integrate an individual into a group, and by assessing personalities and compatibilities in that way, we are able to put individuals together that we assume will get along,” said Eileen Dunnington, sanctuary manager and UK alum. The center houses 11 Chimpanzees and 38 monkeys, including Macaques, Spider Monkeys and Hollywood friendly Capuchin Monkeys that have been seen in films like “Night at the Museum” and “The Hangover II.” “They’re easily trained due to their high intelligence,” Dunnington said of Capuchins. Once a primate comes to the center, the goal is to house them
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PHOTO BY ADAM PENNAVARIA I STAFF ISC senior Geron Johnston, left, social work senior Miccah Erving, social work senior Felecia Harden and technical systems management senior Kenyon Berry hang out on the Whitehall Classroom Building steps.
Like it or not, school is back
On the bright and cool morning of Wednesday, Aug. 26, UK students returned to class for the fall 2015 semester. Students were welcomed by the heavy doors of Whitehall Classroom Building and the shiny glass doors of the partially renovated Gatton College. The space in front of Whitehall was buzzing with activity.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Chimpanzees play together at the Primate Rescue Center Sanctuary in Nicholasville, Ky. on Wednesday.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Primate Rescue Center Sanctuary Manager Eileen Dunnington poses for a portrait on Wednesday.
PHOTO BY MARCUS DORSEY I STAFF Students make their way across paths in front of the Whitehall Classroom Building on Wednesday.
PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF Students walk around the Patterson Office Tower on Wednesday, the first day of classes.
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ment is an attempt at keeping attendees accountable. “The ID requirement is to know who is there. That helps keep accountability for actions,” he said. Attendance for the water balloon fight is expected to suffer with the new policy changes. Though the water balloon fight will be restricted to current students only, all other CSF events will be open to the public. “It would be foolish for me to say attendance won’t suffer, but with President Capilouto increasing enrollment numbers it should balance out,” Dampier said. In 2013, Kentucky Kernel news editor Morgan Eads interviewed Paul Wertheimer, a crowd management consultant based in Los Angeles. “Touching somebody and tackling them is a no-no, unless the situation is dire,” he said in 2013. “I don’t think popping some water balloons
es it helps cue the beginning of lecture so students know it’s time to pull out their notes. “You want things to be calm because it’s kind of an odd experience being in there with all those people at the same time,” Golding said.
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PHOTO BY JOEL REPOLEY I STAFF CSF is filling more than 250,000 water balloons for Friday’s World’s Largest Water Balloon Fight
could be considered dire ... I understand wanting to maintain order, but that is why you should have a proper plan.” In 2013, the water balloon fight featured 242,000 bal-
loons and drew over 10,000 attendees. Attendance this year is expected to be near 5,000 people and 300,000 balloons will be filled, enough to break the world record again.
there for the rest of their lives, which can be about 60 years for a chimpanzee and 25 years for a monkey. “They don’t have skills to survive in the wild,” said Dunnington and included that much of the primate’s natural habitat is diminishing. Another risk for primates is that they have been exposed to human illnesses, making them a potential health risk to other animals.
Golding, who can be found at the Johnson Center working out every morning at 6 a.m., said he does everything to make sure students get the most out of his classes no matter the size. “It’s something I feel I’m good at ... I’m always trying to think of new things to do in class, and I really enjoy it,” Golding said. “That’s always a goal of mine, to make that
big class feel smaller. You can have a really great experience in a large class.” A devout Springsteen fan, Golding always plays Springsteen’s signature song “Born to Run” on the first day of class. “He’ll be the first song, as is my tradition on the first day of class,” Golding said. “I’m ready to go, I’m all set for tomorrow.”
Chimpanzees are the closest living species to humans biologically, sharing nearly 99 percent of our DNA. They are highly intelligent animals, capable of using tools and comprehending sign language. “They certainly behave similarly to what you would expect (from) human groupings, or even politics,” Dunnington said. Despite some of their anthropomorphic qualities, chimpanzees are not to be taken lightly, as the average chimpanzee is about seven times as strong as the average adult human male.
“They’re almost like a 4 or 5-year-old (human) in an incredibly powerful body,” Dunnington said. The center is secluded from the public because it has a different purpose than a zoo. The rescue center is for helping animals readjust with other members of their species and lead a fulfilling life. “We strive to have this as a true sanctuary for them. They’ve had really difficult lives before they’ve come here,” Dunnington said. “Our main priority is their wellbeing, their comfort and their care.”
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Welcome to Beer Column 2015
ADAM PENNAVARIA Contributing Beer Columnist
Salutations, beeraholics! Welcome to the first issue of the fall edition of the Kentucky Kernel’s Beer Column. This summer, the esteemed brew guru Alex Wright visited most of the craft beer oriented establishments around Lexington, from Country Boy to Lexington Beerworks. For the semester, I will be giving my own reviews of Lexington’s wonderful craft beer locales, as well as reviewing beers from around the world, reporting on craft beer news and spouting about any brew topics that come to mind. This summer, I lived in southeastern Virginia for an internship. When I wasn’t working, I was either biking or browsing the local breweries, tap houses and grocery store beer caves. So for my first column, I will be reviewing my five favorite regional beers I tasted while in Virginia. 1. Apple-Achian Pie Stout – Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company (8%) While I was driving back from a trip to West Virginia in July, I decided to stop at Virginia’s Devil’s Backbone
Brewing Company Basecamp. I wound up buried in the mountains of eastern Virginia with no cell phone service at a giant, rustic log building. The warm, frontiersy atmosphere of the Basecamp was second only to their phenomenal beer selection. Their Apple-Achain Pie Stout really knocked my socks off. It’s a black beer, brewed with apple butter, fresh ginger, molasses, and apple pie spice. Truly an outstanding combination of flavors, it is a unique beer that had me begging for more at the bottom of my glass. Unfortunately, this scintillating beverage is only available on tap at Devil’s Backbone establishments… for now. 2. Oak Barrel Stout – Dominion Brewing Company (6%) The Oak Barrel Stout doesn’t immediately leap off the shelf, but I was flooded with pleasant surprise as I took my first few sips. This brew is smoky and thick, hopped with vanilla beans and oak chips for a delightfully rich flavor. It poured smoothly, with a small tan head that didn’t linger. The smell isn’t much to write home about, but its silky taste and gentle finish make up for it a
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thousand times. This beer has been my lifeblood for the last three months. Even the aftertaste is outstanding. Brewed in Dover, Delaware, this beer is dark, it’s deep, and damn, it’s dreamy. 3. Great Dismal IPA – O’Connor Brewing Company (7.5%) Third place goes to Norfolkbased O’Connor Brewing Co’s Great Dismal IPA. This beer is named after the Great Dismal Swamp, which straddles the Virginia-North Carolina border. However, everything about
(5.5%) This stout caught my eye on my first visit to the beachside Yorktown Pub. My nostrils were teased with faint smells of the ocean and the beer’s a mahogany body and greyish head intrigued me. I tasted a coffee overtone mixed with a hint of smoke and salt. Sweet and salty combinations are my favorite, so this was an excellent beer for me. I expected more of an oyster flavor, but wasn’t disappointed in the brew’s actual taste. Flying Dog donates some of its proceeds from this beer
Smooth as can be from start to finish, this is a truly exceptional beer for anyone in the DC area with even the slightest craft beer interest. And there you have it! I’m looking forward to seeing what the Lexington breweries have been working on lately, and to seeing where this column goes this semester. ‘Til next time, beer pals! Adam Pennavaria is the beer columnist at the Kentucky Kernel. opinions@kykernel.com
When I wasn’t working, I was either biking or browsing the local breweries.” ADAM PENNAVARIA, beer columnist
the beer is far from dismal. This black IPA is sharp, but full bodied. It poured like a charm and wasn’t overwhelmingly hoppy. I cooked my fair share of shrimp and crab based dishes because I was so near the ocean and this IPA paired splendidly with many of them. I recommend this beer to any fan of beers with a bite. 4. Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout – Flying Dog Brewery
to the Oyster Recovery Partnership, which helps restore oysters in the Chesapeake Bay area. 5. Penn Quarter Porter – DC Brau Brewing Company (5.5%) On my way out of Vir-
State pride never stung so good Kentucky for Kentucky campaign pays for tattoo of their logo JAMILYN HALL Assistant Opinions Editor
Kentuckians come in many shapes and sizes, but there is one thing we have in common: our pride for this diverse state. A handful of Kentuckians have even gone as far as getting tattoos showing their love of the state with the help of brand loyalty. Kick-ass campaign, Kentucky for Kentucky, covers social media sites while promoting Kentucky products, people and places. KYforKY is a small growing business located in the heart of the Bluegrass. KYforKY was created with one purpose in mind: rebranding the Kentucky state slogan of “Unbridled Spirit.” Most Kentuckians understand that the slogan is known around the Bluegrass, but isn’t the most clever way to describe a state full of talented, genuinehearted people. In May 2013 KYforKY asked their Facebook friends who would like a “Kentucky Kicks Ass” tattoo. Not only did KYforKY pay for the tattoos, but fifteen volunteers took them up on the offer and the footage of the tattooing is available on the KYforKY website. Back in 2011 the business created a kickstarter campaign to rebrand the commonwealth with the slogan, “Kentucky Kicks Ass.” Since then the campaign has taken off and has turned into products, tshirts and other items, as
ginia, I took a lengthy detour up to Washington, D.C. While I was there, I had the pleasure of visiting DC Brau, a popular District-based brewery. The Penn Quarter Porter stole my heart as soon as the bartender started pouring. A lengthy head dissipated steadily from the bottom up (it is jet-black, velveteen and pleasantly refreshing). The combination of coffee, chocolate and oats, with a tiny hint of nuts and caramel made this beer a definite winner for me.
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EDITORIAL
No excuse for force during balloon fight CSF must not repeat past mistakes
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Tattoo artist Robert Alleyne poses for a portrait at Charmed Life Tattoo in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday.
well as ink. All of those who were tattoed in Lexington for the KYforKY campaign were tattooed at Charmed Life. The tattoo artists who participate are Robert Alleyne, Jason Armstrong— coowners of Charmed Life— Scott Updike and Wes Meek. Established in 1999, Charmed life has been going strong for 16 years and has recently participated in the Lexington Tattoo Project. Lexington Tattoo Project is a collaboration of Kentucky artists Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova. The project is described as tattoos containing words from a love—poem that describes Lexington. Alleyne and Armstrong both worked on hundreds of tattoos for the project that has became a local and national phenomenon. One of those tattoed,
Walking off the Johnson Center Fields drenched to the bone with balloon particles in your hair is a great way to start the year. The Christian Student Fellowship’s giant water balloon fight is a memory many UK students treasure, and the Kernel is glad to have it back. The 2013 security debacle, when student security volunteers tackled six people and put one in a headlock, was an unfortunate black mark on CSF. Using physical force was irresponsible and dangerous, but it was not the fault of the entire organization. CSF is preparing more thoroughly this year by talking with the UK Police Department. But Matt Dampier, associate director at CSF, told a Kernel reporter police will assist if physical
force is necessary. CSF should never touch any of the attendees. Restraining people is the job of the police, and untrained CSF students are not capable of safely using physical force. If a student rushes the field, CSF should talk to them, not tackle or handcuff them. Even if the person pops 2,000 balloons in the process, violence is not the answer. Breaking a world record is not important enough to risk someone’s safety. That being said, students should respect the water balloon fight and not ruin everyone’s fun. CSF students spent days filling water balloons and planning to make this event happen. We’re all UK students, and we should respect each other’s hard work and happiness.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Hampton Fisher shows off his Kentucky Kicks Ass tattoo at Charmed Life Tattoo in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday.
Hampton Fisher, was born and raised in the Bluegrass state and embodies a Kentucky proud citizen. Fisher was excited to add the Kentucky Kicks Ass slogan to his collection of Kentucky proud ink. Saying, “I love my
state,” and he is happy to be a billboard. KYforKY is more than a brand; it is a way of life. Jamilyn Hall is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@kykernel. com
PHOTO BY EMILY WUETCHER I STAFF CSF security volunteers tackled at least six people for rushing the field in 2013.
Lack of diversity shows racial tensions in Greek life MARJORIE KIRK Opinions Editor
It seems that whenever sororities and fraternities appear in the news these days it is for scandalous behavior. Dozens of girls dancing in their bikinis for a recruitment video, chanting racial slurs and threats on a chartered bus, banners above fraternity members houses letting fathers know where they can drop their freshman daughters (and wives) off for a good, “rowdy and fun” time. But what tarnishes these organizations the most — and keeps many great young men and women from
joining them — is the de facto segregation that persists. All of UK’s fraternities and sororities are integrated (including its historically black ones), but anyone who witnessed rush week knows there is a huge racial disparity in Greek organizations. Frat guys and sorority girls aren’t all racist and I don’t think Greek life encourages racist behavior or mindsets. But inherent parts of Greek life have made it harder or less desirable for minorities to join or even rush organizations they want. First, there is the lack of diversity in the southern and east coast regions of the country. A 2010 study by Matthew Hughey, an associate professor at the University of Connecticut who analyzes race demographics of Greek life, found that in the East Coast col-
leges that were studied (eight chapters were studied) only 3.8 percent of the members were non-white. Not only is that statistic a sad reality for Greek life’s reputation, it is a factor that discourages minorities who may want to rush traditionally white fraternities and sororities. I’ve talked to a couple of young girls who are minorities, and they felt nervous when rushing because they had much less to relate to with the other girls. They felt like they were being thrust into a community that was foreign — where they were outsiders. Non-white people represent 37.4 percent of the nation’s population and 14.4 percent of Kentucky’s population according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Fraternities and sororities cannot continue to turn out
such poor numbers or continue to neglect reporting their demographics for proper evaluation. The second issue is the incredibly high financial cost of joining Greek life. According to a 2011 report from Princeton University Reports, the majority of non-white members of fraternities were in the $500k+ and $150-500k+ income groups, but had little representation in the $75-150k and $75k- income groups. What this shows is from the costs of fees, boarding in the house and even just the lifestyle that it encourages (clothes, shoes, accessories, cars and other luxuries), Greek life is only accessible from mainly the upper and middle classes, which do not feature high portions of minorities. The third reason is the stereotype
and image of exclusion that characterize Greek life. Not only is there pressure to fit in, but when you hear about some, albeit extreme, cases of racism by some members, it doesn’t foster warm, fuzzy feelings of brotherhood and sisterhood. News stories about “Bloods and Crips”-themed parties, blackface on Halloween or at costume parties, and the infamous SAE chant scandal don’t represent all fraternities and sororities, but they are the images that have stuck. In order to change the perceptions of all people who can rush, and to properly racially integrate Greek life, each of these issues must be adequately addressed. Marjorie Kirk is the opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@kykernel.com
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NEWS
One Direction: a boy band outlasts boyhood
By Greg Kot
Chicago Tribune (TNS) (MCT)
CHICAGO — One Direction is rumored to be “going on hiatus,” which some believe is music-industry code for “breaking up.” But don’t believe the hype. The first platitude of boy bands is that they will always exist. As long as teens and preteens pine for cute boys lipsyncing love songs on TV, teen boy bands will always be there for them — in part because corporate marketing departments know that five cute guys is so much better than one. The second platitude of boy bands is that they’re not built to last. But pop history tells us that there are exceptions. Though the life span of a boy band in its prime is often a few years at best, the most successful of them find a way to have second and third lives. One Direction stands poised to be one of them, in part because there’s too much
money at stake. The band’s four albums have all debuted at the top of the Billboard charts and Forbes estimated that the group earned $75 million in 12 months spanning 2013-14. It wouldn’t be the first time that a “boy band” has outlasted boyhood. Groups that helped build the boy-band template, from the Jackson 5 to New Kids on the Block, had decades-long careers that included solo spinoffs, reunion tours, and new albums that piled up tens of millions of sales. Though the major commercial successes and media attention showered on groups such as the Take That and Boyz II Men were confined to a few years, they nonetheless enjoyed or continue to enjoy relatively long careers. But One Direction was still selling out shows this year, even though member Zayn Malik quit a few months ago, citing “burnout.” The group was assembled
for Simon Cowell’s “X Factor” singing competition in 2010, and built its following the same time-honored way that groups such as NSYNC and O-Town had, through sharp visuals, choreography and trite songs with immaculately buffed harmonies. In the tradition of boy groups since the ‘60s, each of the group members filled a critical role: Malik was mysterious, Niall Horan cute, Liam Payne “the sensible one,” Harry Styles the charmer, and Louis Tomlinson the joker. But there was a 21st century social-media twist, with the group building brand loyalty by piling up more than 24 million Twitter and 10 million Instagram followers and 38 million Facebook “likes.” It fostered an illusion of closeness with One Direction fans that is likely to help the group members navigate their solo identities, then re-unite a few years later.
PHOTO BY NUCCIO DINUZZO I CHICAGO TRIBUNE (TNS) One Direction performs at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. The band announched the will be going on hiatus.
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Gatton opens its doors Islamic Center unifies after summer renovation Muslims near campus New classrooms, café to come next semester
By Sarah Brookbank sbrookbank@kykernel.com
UK’s Gatton College of Business and Economics opened newly-renovated portions of the building. “Its a soft open,” said Gatton College’s senior
associate dean Kenneth Trosken. “Some of the classrooms are challenging to get to, but for the most part they are open.” There are 14 new classrooms, new faculty offices, a 500 seat audi-
torium and an atrium. The atrium features group study areas that are nearing completion and will open later this month. Gatton College is also adding a café for the atrium, which will open in April.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Ashraf Fahmy, a member of the Islamic Center of Lexington, poses for a portrait at the Islamic Center of Lexington in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday. By Cheyene Miller news@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Students enter and exit the new Gatton College of Business and Economics building on campus Wednesday.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF A general overall view of the new lobby of the Gatton College of Business and Economics building Wednesday.
Islam is frequently covered in the national media, mostly in relation to terrorism and violent extremism. But members of the Islamic Center of Lexington say they want to spread the message that Islam, as its very name suggests, is a religion of peace and submission to God. Established in 1982, the center serves as a place of unity for Lexington’s Islamic population, which ranges from about 1,500 to more than 2,000 people, according to member Ashraf Fahmy. It is open for members to perform their required five prayers a day, in which they face east towards Mecca, the Islamic holy land, and follow along with their spiritual leader, called an Imam. Members greet each other with the traditional Islamic expression “as-salaam-alai-
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF A general view of the Islamic Center of Lexington on South Limestone.
kum,” which roughly translates to “peace be unto you.” While praying in congregation, they chant “Allah Hu Akbar,” which roughly translates to “Allah (God) is great,” and drop to their knees and hands while facing down, demonstrating their submission to Allah and mimicking the way prophets like Abraham, David
and Jesus prayed. After performing his prayer, one of the central tenets of the Islamic faith, Fahmy, 53, spoke about the negative portrayal of Islam in the national media, something he says the Islamic Center of Lexington is trying to change.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 “You have a thousand air flights that take off and land safely every day, but the one that crashes or gets lost is the one we all hear about,” said Fahmy, illustrating that violent
acts carried out in the name of Islam are done so by a fringe minority of people who he said are not truly Muslims. “You’ve got 5,000 people doing these things, and you’ve got 1.3 billion people doing the opposite, but people always focus on the 5,000 people.” Lara Scott was born a Christian but converted to Is-
lam after studying the religion for six years. She said she loves that Islam adheres to “the messages of all the prophets to follow one God.” Scott, 47, said Lexington, home to UK and a well educated population, is more tolerant and welcoming to Muslims compared to other areas of the country.
Despite this, Fahmy said that his wife was denied a teaching job at a Christian school in Lexington due to her faith, despite the fact that she was applying to teach a French language class. Scott also spoke about the negative portrayal of Islam and said many countries with Islamic majorities were colo-
nized for years by Europeans and are in “the infancy of governing themselves.” “These countries are trying to stand up by themselves and find their politics and find their independences and get out (from) under the thumb of western occupation,” Scott said. “Unfortunately it’s blamed on Islam, but that’s not
it. It’s the politics.” According to the Pew Research Center, the religion has 1.6 billion practitioners worldwide and somewhere between 2 to 5 million in the U.S. This means that on any given day, over 20 percent of the world’s population turn toward Mecca in submission to their faith.
SPORTS
Last practice a success By Derek Terry dterry@kykernel.com
With game plans for the season opener against Louisiana Lafayette set to begin on Wednesday, the UK football team had to make it through one more monotonous practice on Tuesday. It was an offensive day, meaning head coach Mark Stoops did not meet with the media. Here are the notes from offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson. Jon Toth excelling in fall camp Toth, who is among the top centers in the SEC, has been playing at a high level throughout fall camp according to Dawson. “You talked about (Toth) the other day, I think that guy is extremely consistent,” Dawson said. “His level of work has been consistent since day one. He’s definitely a guy that goes out and performs.” Toth’s been praised throughout fall camp for getting the offensive line set correctly to effectively run the offense. “He holds it together up front,” Dawson said. “We demand a lot from him. Protection wise and everything, he does a lot.”
“As far as what we look for in a center, because we do dump a lot of communication on him with the other offensive linemen and everybody else, he’s spectacular at all that.” Dawson pleased with run game success With an offensive line returning over 90 starts and a stable full of productive running backs, Dawson said that the team placed a big emphasis on being able to find tough yards through the ground game. “One emphasis was being able to run the ball,” Dawson said. “We wanted to be able to be physical. I think that throughout camp, the structure of the way we practice, and everything, I think we’ve accomplished that. I feel comfortable in the fact that if we have to grind out some wins, and grind out some tough yards, we can do it. I think we have the mentality up front, I think we have the talent up front and we definitely have the running backs to be able to do it.” Three Cats named to Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Teams UK sophomore kicker Austin MacGinnis was named to the All-SEC second team, while offensive tackle Jordan Swindle and safety A.J Stamps
Cats recruits reranked By Derek Terry dterry@kykernel.com
UK has become accustomed to signing top ranked recruiting classes under head coach John Calipari. The Cats are on their way to signing another highly ranked class in 2016 with early commitments from New Zealand forward Tai Wynyard and Virginia forward Sacha Killeya-Jones, both rated as consensus Top PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF
Place kicker Austin MacGinnis of the UK Wildcats goes for the field goal during A game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on October 25, 2014.
were added to the All-SEC third team. The Associated Press named MacGinnis to the AllSEC first team last season after setting numerous records during his freshman season with the Cats. MacGinnis set school records for field goals made in a season, most points in a season and longest field goal at (54 yards.) Stamps was the playmaker on defense last season after leading the team in interceptions with four. Swindle, has made 24 starts in his career.
50 recruits. On Wednesday, recruiting sevices Scout.com and 247Sports.com re-ranked UK’s 2016 class. North Carolina native Harry Giles, who plans to visit Lexington for Big Blue Madness on Oct. 16, moved to the No. 1 spot on Scout. com. Giles, a 6-foot-10 power forward, is still strongly considering Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Kansas
along with UK. UK is also in strong contention for point guard De’Aaron Fox, shooting guard Malik Monk, and center Marques Bolden, all who are ranked No. 1 at their position according to Scout.com. Killeya-Jones jumped up 14 spots in the 247sports.com rankings to No. 16 overall, making him the highest rated current commitment in UK’s class.
UK men’s basketball adds David, Pulliam to 2015-16 roster Cats’ lineup fills out with two new additions STAFF REPORT sports@kykernel.com
The UK men’s basketball team announced this morning it added Jonny David and Dillon Pulliam to the roster as walk-ons. David, a 6-foot-2 freshman guard, is a native of Pittsburgh. He was an allstate selection after averaging 18.5 points per game in his senior year. “I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the
Kentucky basketball program,” David said in a release from UK. “I’m also very excited to be a part of the Big Blue Nation and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me and my teammates.” Pulliam, a 6-foot-3 sophomore guard, transfers to UK after spending a year at Transylvania University. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Pulliam was a five-year starter at Harrison County High School where he set a school record
with nine three-pointers in a single game. Per NCAA transfer rules, Pulliam will have to sit out the 2015-16 season. “I’m excited to be a part of the UK basketball program and have the opportunity to play with other talented players under a great coaching staff,” Pulliam said. “Growing up in the state of Kentucky, I know how awesome Big Blue Nation is and I can’t wait for the season to start.”
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KENTUCKY
2014 RECORD: 10 - 6 - 4 25 - 221
GOALS AGAINST/SHOTS:
16 - 234
PENALTIES: 39 YELLOW, 1 RED PENALTY KICKS: 2/3 CORNER KICKS: 93
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The Cats are the favorite in this matchup. UK has been getting attention in the preseason polls but is unranked heading into the first game of the season even though three UK players were named on the preseason All-Conference team. Finishing second in CUSA and making the NCAA Tournament in 2014 was a monumental step for the program and the team is looking to surpass the success found in 2014. The Cats went 1-1 in the
GOALS SCORED/ATTEMPTS:
23 - 238
GOALS AGAINST/SHOTS:
17 - 185
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AVG. SHOTS PER GAME: 11.1
TEAM STATS 2014 RECORD: 8-5-6
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GOALS SCORED/ATTEMPTS:
ASSISTS: 26
VALPARAISO
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preseason with a loss to Wake Forest and a win against Lipscomb. The potential is there for a big season, but first they must take care of business against the Crusaders. Callum Irving, senior goalkeeper, was named to the Hermann watch list for this season. He posted a shutout against Lipscomb in one of the Cats two preseason exhibition match-ups The Golden Glove winner had 10 shutout games last season. He is widely considered one of the best goalkeepers in the country and is hoping for a strong start to the season against the Crusaders.
The Crusaders are coming off of an 8-5-6 season last year with the majority of the wins coming on the road. Valparaiso had a 42 percent shot on goal percentage and averaged 12 shots a game in 2014. Expect the Crusaders to attack early and often in order to get a jump on the Cats. Valparaiso likes to shoot the ball and attack opposing defenses as they had 238 shot attempts last year. The UK defense has to communicate and not make any mistakes in order to keep the attacking Crusaders out of the back of the net. Valparaiso is ranked 6th in the Horizon
League and are hoping to get off to a good start in 2015 by defeating the Cats on Friday at the Bell. Jordan Aidoud scored four of the 23 goals for Valparaiso last season. Nearly 50 percent of his shots were on goal in 2014, the highest percentage on the team. Aidoud is a leader on this Crusaders team and the guy they turn to late in the game to make a big play. He led the Crusaders in goals, assists and points last season. He is considered one of the best players in the Horizon League and is capable of impacting the game every night.
AVG. SHOTS PER GAME: 12.5 ASSISTS: 15 PENALTIES: 17 YELLOW, 0 RED PENALTY KICKS: 2/4 CORNER KICKS: 76
Women’s soccer looks to bounce back TEAM STATS: 2015 RECORD: 1-1-0
KENTUCKY
VS.
CONFERENCE STANDING: 5 RANKING: 16 GOALS SCORED: 1
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GOALS AGAINST: 2 AVG. SHOTS PER GAME: 10 AVG. SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 RETURNING STARTERS: 9
GREENSBORO
The Cats are the better team in this matchup but that does not guarantee a win. UK beat No. 20 Washington 1-0 in its season opener but lost 2-0 to unranked San Diego State two days later. Head coach Jon Lipitz was noticeably frustrated with his teams play on Sunday night. “I would like to say I was surprised, but frankly with the issues we’ve had the last couple of days with our preparation and our leadership, I’m
2015 RECORD: 0-2-0 CONFERENCE STANDING: 9
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not stunned,” Lipsitz said after the game. “San Diego State earned the win today and we earned the loss.” The midfield was unable to keep possession in the first half, looking unsure and unconfident with the ball on their foot. Maintaining possession in the midfield throughout the game is key for the Cats moving forward. In order for the cats offense to be successful, forward Zoe Swift needs to continue to use her speed to put the defense on their heels but needs to find a way to put the ball into the back of the net.
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No. 16 University of Kentucky women’s soccer team is set to take on unranked UNC Greensboro at 5 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are looking to bounce back from losses and earn an out of conference win. UNC Greensboro is likely to come out attacking strong in the first 10 minutes to try to get an early goal. The Spartans are returning nine starters from last season and have five starting seniors. They finished 9-8-3 last season and are ranked 9th in the Southern conference. The Spartans will put a lot of pressure on the Cats defense as they take an
average of 13 shots per game. White and the rest of the Spartans offense will be hungry for goals on Friday night. Senior forward Chesney White scored 15 goals last season for the Spartans. She has scored 26 goals in her time at UNC Greensboro and is poised to add to that total her senior season. The captain is a dangerous attacking player, using her speed to get behind opposing backlines. The Cats defense will need to have a mistake-free game to keep a clean sheet and keep White from getting her first goal of the season.
RANKING: UNRANKED GOALS SCORED: 2 GOALS AGAINST: 5 AVG. SHOTS PER GAME: 13 AVG. SHOTS ON GOAL: 7-5 RETURNING STARTERS: 9
No. 16 volleyball hosts No. 19 Spartans TEAM STATS: 2014 RECORD: 27 - 6
KENTUCKY
VS.
KILLS: 1681 AVERAGE KILLS/SET: 14.2 DIGS: 1686 AVERAGE DIGS/SET: 14.3 BLOCKS: 273 AVERAGE BLOCKS/SET: 2.3 ACES: 148
MICHIGAN ST.
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UK is ranked No. 15 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll this season. The Cats went 27-6 last season and are scheduled to face 10 ranked opponents this season. It will be the programs 11th consecutive year if the Cats make it back to the NCAA Tournament. The last meeting between these two teams was the NCAA Tournament in 2013 when the Spartans knocked out the Wildcats 3-1.
Setter Morgan Bergren was named to the 2015 All-Southeastern Conference preseason team. Bergren led the Cats with 1,291 assists last season, the second most in a single season in program history. She started every match for UK in 2014 and led the team’s offense to a league-best 14.25 kills-per-set, the most by a UK player since 2009. Bergren became the ninth UK volleyball player to be name a first or second team All-American in 2014. She is a standout setter with a deadly kill shot who puts up impressive numbers game after game.
TEAM STATS: 2014 RECORD: 19 - 14 KILLS: 1626
(0-0) Michigan State is ranked No. 19 in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll this year. The Spartans are coming back from a 19-14 record with a tough regular season schedule to overcome. There are eight teams in their Big Ten schedule that appeared in the NCAA Tournament last season. This will be the Cats and the Spartans first match of the season, setting up a battle between these two top-ranked teams for their first win of the season. Outside hitter Chloe Reinig was selected to the preseason
All-Big Ten team for the first time in her career. Last season, Reinig was named AVCA Honorable Mention AllAmerican, First Team AVCA All-North Region and First Team All-Big Ten. The 2014 MSU Playmaker award winner started all 33 matches and played 118 of a possible 19 sets last season. Reinig lead the Spartans in both kills and points last season. She also ranked fourth in the Big Ten in kills (3.70 per set) and fifth in points (4.14). The junior averaged 0.91 digs and 0.70 blocks per set. She will help the Spartans take on UK’s defense.
AVERAGE KILLS/SET: 13.7 DIGS: 1650 AVERAGE DIGS/SET: 13.9 BLOCKS: 318.5 AVERAGE BLOCKS/SET: 2.7 ACES: 155