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Senior theater major Peter LaPrade reacts to something said during the rehearsal of “The Importance of Being Earnest” on Saturday. All performances will be in the Guignol Theatre Oct. 8-11 and 15-18. Tickets are $10 for students.
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n early Saturday afternoon, while most students were sleeping before a long day of tailgating, student actors flooded into the Guignol Theatre. With coffee and script in hand, they’re ready to transform themselves into their characters for one of many four hour rehearsals. As stage manager, theater junior Lucas Southworth prepared the space for rehearsal long before the actors arrived. His duties included taking notes during rehearsals, filling out reports and requesting breaks. “I usually get here about a half hour before everyone else. I get my trusty stage manager kit, which has a solution in case anything goes wrong,” Southworth said. “And I’m usually the last one out of here, doing everything I did at the beginning in reverse.” The theater department will perform Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” this October. Though opening night is more than a month away, preparation is in full swing. “We’ve really been working on accents and dialects,” co-director Christina Ritter said. “As we get closer to opening night, we want that foundation to be built. Typically for rehearsal, the actors come in early to get themselves ready and then we start rehearsal. It’s a lot of starting and stopping right now while the actors work on characterization and lines.” Behind the scenes, producer Nancy Jones took charge of what’s left: everything from renting and ordering mi-
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Senior theater major Alexis Slocum laughs on stage during the rehearsal of “The Importance of Being Earnest” on Saturday.
crophones to marketing, publicity and budgeting. “It’s an interesting job because you do everything and nothing. I’m the person who coordinates all the different areas. I always attend rehearsals to make sure the show has our level of artistic excellence,” Jones said. Prior to opening night, the theater will transform into a Victorian Era set, which was inspired by the time period of the show. The furniture and props will be simple but will adhere to the time period. “It’s a simple set, and I think a lot of that has to do with it being such a silly play. I know the costumes will really ground the time period, but otherwise we want the focus on the plot,” South-
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worth said. While the ensemble works long hours both on and off stage, Jones hopes it pays off when the audience sees the performance. “It’s a really funny play. In some ways, it’s very contemporary with social media because you can curate the life you want to, and this is what this play is about — showing people what you want them to see,” she said. “It’s timeless. What is funny about this play remains funny in 2015.” In October, when the lights go down and Southworth calls his first cue, the cast and crew’s months of hard work will be rewarded. “At that time, it all becomes really real, really fast,” Southworth said.
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T Sisters to stop in Lexington during tour
California-based folk group mixes fame and family as they take their musical act down the East Coast By Matt Wickstrom news@kykernel.com
For T Sisters, a folk band from Oakland, Cali., growing up didn’t necessarily mean growing apart. Comprised of sisters Erika, Rachel and Chloe Tietjen, the three hardly spend time apart. The sisters are known for their unique, intertwining vocals and sassy stage presence, which has captured attention and praise across the West Coast. The T Sisters are set to embark on their first East Coast tour, which will make a stop at Willie’s Locally Known in Lexington on Thursday. The show is all ages, and will begin at 8 p.m. Erika Tietjen said the sisters share a strong bond that is vital to living life on the road, where the unexpected is often the expected.
“It helps a lot to have our familial foundation in this lifestyle that is such a wild ride of both positive and challenging experiences,” Erika Tietjen said. “We balance each other out, boost each other when we’re bummed, and deal with problems frankly and quickly. We can’t imagine it any other way.” The sisters got started playing music when they were young, thanks in part to their father Ramsey, who is a singer, songwriter and musician. In their youth, the sisters were enamored with the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder and The Mamas and the Papas. Today, the T Sisters are inspired by their contemporaries, such as Lake Street Dive and My Brightest Diamond. Aside from each sister’s contrasting vocals, their distinct, varying styles of writing music brings another dimen-
sion to the band. “Chloe tends to write songs influenced by country, folk and bluegrass,” Erika Tietjen said. “Rachel tends to channel a bluesy, R&B vibe in her music, and I take more inspiration from jazz and pop. We always come together to arrange, creating the harmonic foundation that unites the eclectic body of tunes.” After becoming full-time musicians just over a year ago, the T Sisters have experienced a wealth of success, which has included singing the national anthem at a San Francisco Giants baseball game and a performance on ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ a nationally broadcast weekly radio show at 2 p.m. on Sundays on 91.3 WUKY FM. The sisters also hold a strong commitment to giving back to people in their community. The group recently
PHOTO BY DIJON BOWDEN I PHOTO PROVIDED The T Sisters pose for a group photo. The Oakland, Calif. based folk band is stopping at Willie’s Locally Known in Lexington as part of their East Coast tour on Thursday.
teamed up with the organization Bread and Roses, which brings music to prisons, rehabilitation centers and other institutions. They played at the Delancey Street Foundation, a
rehab center for mostly male ex-convicts and recovering substance abusers. “The men of Delancey Street were by far the best audience we’ve ever had. They
were roaring with applause after every song. It was such a fulfilling experience and had such a different feel than most of our shows do,” Erika Tietjen said.
Taste local barbecue before summer ends By Christina Thompson and Jordan Dillon news@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY BELLE LEININGER I STAFF View of Stella’s Deli from across the street on Saturday. Stella’s, which stands in a building that used to house a speakeasy, is on 143 Jefferson Street.
Taste of Kentucky history By Dimitri Silva news@kykernel.com
For a true taste of the bluegrass, few spots rival Stella’s Kentucky Deli. The quaint Kentucky deli stands out from the street sporting a bright yellow paint job. Nestled inside a renovated
Victorian home, it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped into a piece of history. On 143 Jefferson St., Stella’s features several authentic, vintage architectural features unique to Kentucky. Perhaps the most noticeable is the antique mahogany bar from which Stella’s serves
a wide array of southern cocktails. Added during an urban renewal period in Lexington, Stella’s former owners said they felt it was necessary to purchase and integrate this classic element into the house as a way of preserving the
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The sweet smell of barbeque sauce is one of the things many Americans expect while tailgating and kicking off the football season, but living on campus can put a damper on grilling out. Instead of firing up the grill, here are some popular BBQ joints in Lexington to fill up on beefy burgers, succulent ribs and tangy pulled-pork sandwiches before summer ends. Blue Door Smokehouse A Lexington staple located on Walton Avenue, this BBQ spot is about a 10 minute drive from UK. Blue Door Smokehouse is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (or until they run out of meat). On Fridays and Saturdays they
sell about 500 to 600 pounds of meat. Their BBQ brisket is a popular customer favorite. They pride themselves on meats prepared fresh daily and simple but quality ingredients. JJ McBrewster’s McBrewster’s meat is smoked fresh daily and prepared with their unique sauces. They serve many selections of their homemade sauces, sides and desserts daily. They are well known for their Western sauce, a local favorite, which has been served for more than 75 years. Willie’s Locally Known Manager Matt Yeast claims the pulled pork and chopped brisket are two of their best sellers. Willie’s Locally Known has a daily special, offering a $6 lunch of pulled pork or a $7 pulled brisket. Matt says “We’re different because we like to use local
ingredients; it’s fresh, smoked in-house and (we) have secret recipes for all of the sauces.” Willie’s is on the 800 block of North Broadway. Billy’s Bar-B-Q A true Kentucky barbeque joint, Billy’s Hickory-Pit has been serving the city of Lexington for more than 32 years. Located on Cochran Road, just off of East High Street, it’s only a six minute drive (20 minute walk if you’re adventurous) from campus. Despite its small size, Billy’s Hickory-Pit claims to have the best ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, mutton and chicken wings that Lexington has ever tasted since it opened in 1978. The Kentucky Burgoo — a special kind of stew with top secret ingredients — is a popular choice . They offer full dinner, catering and carry-out menus. A place
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Goodbye Reynolds, hello air conditioning New art building brings modern aspects including 3D printers By Kyle Bigelow and Lydia Emeric news@kykernel.com
Faculty and students of UK’s School of Arts and Visual Studies now have a new space to create art and master their craft — the new Bolivar Art Center was unvieled to the public 10 a.m. Wednesday at its ribbon-cutting ceremony. Transplanting SA/VS to a safer, more modern facility is the latest improvement in the university’s $1.8 billion master plan to give its campus a facelift. “When you look across the campus, you can see transformation on nearly every corner,” President Eli Capilouto said. “We’ve got a new student center coming, modern academic buildings, residence halls, dining facilities and soon a distinctive multidisciplinary research building.” The Bolivar Art Center — converted from a loft complex that was originally a tobacco warehouse — boasts 275 linear feet of exhibition space, a ceramics facility and a 3D printing lab. “The building is visually open,” said Ruth Adams, the associate director for SA/VS. “It is a warm, inclusive, and welcoming space.” In a press release UK said the Bolivar Art Center’s predecessor, Reynolds Building #1, suffered significant structural problems and needed to be replaced. The Lexington Herald-
Leader published a story in 2011 concerning a thin layer of dust particles throughout the building. The old art building was formerly a warehouse for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and was built in 1917. “This building represents maybe the most extraordinary example of contemporary adaptive reuse in our city today,” said Mayor Jim Gray, who explained that the Bolivar Art Center once helped to grow Lexington’s tobacco industry. “Today, the building has the opportunity to attract creative and talented faculty and students.” In the press release UK also said the old building was originally supposed to be a temporary facility for the art school but it was housed there for 40 years. Unlike the former art building, the Bolivar Art Center has updated facilities and a modern feel — it also has functioning water fountains and air conditioning. The School of Arts and Visual Studies’ dean, Michael Tick, said it also designed to be safer than the old building. “When I first walked into the new building, I felt like I was going to an art school in some huge city like New York or San Fransisco,” said Cameren Flanagan, an art studio sophomore. All art majors have 24 hour access to the building, while other students who take an art studio or art history class may only enter the building until
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PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF The external view of The Art and Visual Studies Building on Tuesday. The new location replaces the Reynolds Building, which was often criticized for being disorganized, even dangerous.
midnight. Thousands of interdisciplinary students will pass through the open, well-ventilated state-of-the-art facility as part of UK’s core curriculum, and it will provide non-credit training for the Lexington community. “When you enter this building, everything is intentionally laid out, which makes it easy for us students to know where to go, where to be and to see what everybody else is doing,” said Tom Baker, a fine arts senior. “It’s a wonderful creative environment.”
When I first walked into the new building, I felt like I was going to an art school in some huge city like New York.” CAMEREN FLANAGAN art studio sophomore
Professor has 50 years of journalism experience Says journalists need to be independent arbiters By Cheyene Miller news@kykernel.com
From a very early point in life, Al Cross knew he wanted to serve as an intermediary between the people of Kentucky and the public officials who govern them. Originally from Albany, Ky., Cross grew up in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, or as he puts it, “The place you see the first mountain as you go east on the KentuckyTennessee line.” When he wasn’t on the farm raising cattle and tobacco, Cross was making his mark as a journalist when he was barely into his teens. Licensed as a broadcaster at the age of 13, Cross had his first byline in the local newspaper at the age of 11. Cross has been in print journalism for 50 years, and is one of the most renowned political reporters in Kentucky politics. “I always had an interest in it because my father was active PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF in politics,” said Cross, whose Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism Al Cross poses for a father was a member of the portrait in his office in the Grehan Building on Wednesday. state legislature and a member
of the county election commission. “He was one of these guys that you always went to see if you were going to run for something.” Cross has been an independent since he became the chief political writer for the CourierJournal. He describes himself as slightly left-of-center on the political spectrum, but said that true journalism is supposed to be objective, and too many political reporters have strayed from being unbiased in their storytelling. “The ideal of American journalism is to be an independent observer and arbiter who doesn’t carry any water for any party or faction or interest,” Cross said. Cross worked for newspapers in Monticello, Russellville and Leitchfield, and was hired by the Courier-Journal to run its Somerset bureau, which later moved to Bardstown, in 1978. He was eventually appointed as the Courier-Journal’s chief political writer in 1989, and spent 15 years covering national and statewide politics.
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PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF One of the lecture classrooms at The Art and Visual Studies Building on Tuesday.
Stories to be found all across Lexington Sales can give cost-effective options By Sarah Brookbank news@kykernel.com
sort of local and neighborhood bookstore really seriously,” said Wyn Morris, the owner of Morris Book Bhop. Morris said because they don’t have the shelf space like Amazon, they are selective about their book choice. From day one, Morris said, they listened to what the customers wanted and tried to keep that up. Morris Book Shop has author signings, typically local and regional — Morris said these writers are the store’s ‘bread and butter.’ Friends of the Library Book Cellar Located in the basement of the Lexington Public Library at 140 E. Main St., Friends of the Library Book Cellar provides hardbacks, paperbacks and plenty in-between. Bill Bowden, a volunteer who has worked for Friends of the Library for two years, said the variety is astounding and totally eclectic. Next month, Friends of the Library will have their Annual Book Sale. The sale will be at the shopping center off Reyn-
On a college campus, most talk about books revolves around the expense of textbooks. While plenty of students don’t take time to read their textbooks until right before exams, reading for fun can be much more rewarding. Luckily, Lexington has plenty of bookstores that carry something for everyone. Sqecial Media Sqecial is a store for many things other than books. They also have purses, incense, pipes, tarot cards, magazines, origami paper and jewelry, to name a few. Located at 371 S. Limestone, it isn’t surprising to see students browsing their large collection. They have books, on topics like graffiti and art, religion and the occult — Sqecial once had a book on lesbian astrology. They also sell cookbooks. Morris Book Shop Morris Book Shop at 882 E. High St. sells new books, graphic novels and other paper products. See BOOKSTORE on page 4 “In our case, we take this
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 history and architecture of the time. Originally named in 1981, Stella’s has seen some of Kentucky’s most historic events and lived to tell the tale. Stella’s was once a candy shop by day before it became a deli, but a very different place by night. Popularly known to
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Stella’s was once a candy shop by day before it became a deli, but a very different place by night.”
be a speakeasy during the prohibition era, many of Lexington’s own found their way into the store to enjoy something a little bit sweeter than candy. The menu at Stella’s features only locally grown meats and vegetables, making food options as unique as the venue itself. “We just feel that it’s better for the environment and econ-
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omy,” said Lester Miller, a partial owner of Stella’s. “It tastes better and looks better.” Although much of the deli’s food is not considered organic, Miller said that was mainly due to the formality of becoming a certified organic farm. “Many of the farmers we buy from raise their livestock in ways that far exceed the organic requirements but simply haven’t been certified,” he said. “It’s a long process.” The beef is grass-fed from Bourbon County and the vegetables are grown right here in the bluegrass. The Griff burger, made with local, ash-free, bluegrass finished black Angus beef, bacon, blue cheese, lettuce and cooked apple chunks is a popular menu item. The apple adds a little bit of sweetness to an otherwise traditional bacon cheeseburger and it is served with Stella’s own Dijon mustard, which adds a spicy kick. For those who don’t feel as adventurous, the Kentucky burger resembles the Griff but doesn’t have the blue cheese, apple chunks or Dijon mustard. All burgers are cooked to order and served with potato chips or a choice of sides. From a grilled peanut-butter and jelly sandwich to a classic Kentucky burger, there is a meal for every person at Stella’s. to try out new taste, looking for something classic, or really just don’t want to do any kind of cooking or clean up this fall check out any of these local BBQ establishments. They’re sure to have all the kinds of meats and treats your heart desires.
PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF The bar inside Billy’s Bar-B-Q in the Chevy Chase neighborhood on Monday.
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ing a presidential run, and met President Barack Obama at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. “I’ve known every person who’s been governor of Kentucky since before I was born,” Cross said. Since leaving his position
UK ends alcohol dry spell, becomes a ‘moist campus’ By Ella Wilkie news@kykernel.com
Change comes in various forms, and this summer it swept through UK with a shift in the alcohol policy. UK has been a dry campus since 1988. The term “dry” refers to the prevention of consumption and vending of any alcoholic beverage on university grounds and/or university sponsored events. UK took a step towards becoming a wet campus with a Board of Trustees vote after long deliberation and under certain provisions, which means it is now considered a “moist” campus. UK’s alcohol policy still bans it from on-campus housing, classrooms and other facilities, including all Greek housing on and off campus. “It seems to be a change for the better in my opinion,” said Luke Beisner, a marketing and management junior. “I would say that attempting to suppress the use of alcohol only makes things worse.” The change in policy entails several stipulations, and Ashley Murray, a marketing and Spanish sophomore, is concerned it won’t be enough to
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 olds Road next to Office Max and will be open to the public from the 18- 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Friday is bag day. “You fill up a paper bag with as many books, cds or dvds or whatever we have and it’s just a couple of bucks. It’s a total bargain,” Bowden said. Bowden said that the annual sale will include upwards of 100 thousand books “It’s way, way more than what’s in the actual store,” at the Courier-Journal in 2004, Cross has served as director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues based at UK, where he is an associate professor, and a columnist for the Courier-Journal. Cross said political journalism should be about holding
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PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Students tailgate at ‘the bowl’ prior to the game against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.
make a splash. “The idea of a wet campus is good but they can’t expect people to be okay with more restrictions in a technically more liberating situation on paper,” Murray said. “(The policy) sets people up for false hope, which is angering, and makes people uncooperative.” Events providing alcohol will need to be discussed with UK officials and receive authorization — these events are Bowden said. “It’s a huge extravaganza of books.” Unique Books Unique Books, at 227 Woodland Ave., specializes in classic paperback fiction, coffee table books, and rare and unique books. Brandon S. Bowker, one of the two employees at the shop, said 98 percent of their inventory is used. Bowker said they get their books from ordering, yard sales, donations and their buy-back system, which brings in everything from Ninja history, Appalachian religion, and horses to Chinese cutouts.
public officials accountable and serving as intermediaries between politicians and the public. “The job of journalists ought to be more fact checking, and holding officials and institutions and candidates accountable,” Cross said.
required to be invite only, held at a designated or approved venue and have a majority of its participants be over the age of 21. Beisner said the relaxed policy towards alcohol — although still strict — allows students to feel safe when drinking at university functions where it is permitted. Many students took advantage of this policy change in an area known as the “Bowl”
near Commonwealth Stadium before the Kentucky Wildcats’ football season began on Saturday. Though the policy does not address the “Bowl” specifically, it states the “areas surrounding Commonwealth Stadium for home football games” are permitted to have alcohol, provided they are “(compliant) with all applicable Kentucky laws, local ordinances and University regulations.”
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Gun control won’t destroy your rights
In a perfect world, our country would have no need for gun control. We would resolve our conflicts with communication instead of threats to take each others’ lives, and everyone would be on one even playing field. Sadly, there are dangerous people in our country who make some citizens feel insecure if they don’t own a gun. Foreseeing that a government, foreign or domestic, would impede on our freedoms, the framers ensured that guns would always have a place in our culture. Considering the Eighteenth Amendment is the only amendment of the Constitution to be repealed (because this
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PHOTO BY OLIVIER DOULIERY | ABACA PRESS (MCT) (TNS) An officer stands at the Washington Naval Yard on Sept. 17, 2013.
lawmakers need to put in place to minimize the dangers of firearms. Reservations on chang-
We cannot allow ... fear of government restrictions on gun control compromise our safety.”
is America, and we love our alcohol about as much as we love our guns), it isn’t likely that America will ever do away with all the registered guns in the country. With that certainty in mind, there are regulations
ing the laws stem largely from irrational ideas that the government will revoke all ability to own firearms. Millions of Americans purchased guns following news that gun control activists would push
Meditation a natural remedy to stress EMILY MARKANICH Contributing Columnist
Remember when you were a kid, and whenever you got angry or sad your mom would sit you down and tell you to take five deep breaths? I do. And it has always worked to calm me down. Somehow my emotions would dissipate and eventually I’d be able to calm down. As it turns out, that was my first experience with meditation. Sure, a lot of people look at meditation as a joke. They think, “All you do is sit there and breathe, and somehow that’s productive?” That sums up our western mentalities nicely, in which what gets done in the day outweighs gaining peace of mind. I found mediation through yoga. At first it was just a workout, but after a few classes I began to feel the calm I felt as a child after taking five deep breaths. The mornings I did meditation after yoga led to easier days and less stressful nights. There was a study done in 2011 led by Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on meditation’s affect on the brain. According to the study, eight weeks of mediation significantly changed the brain’s gray matter — a massive portion of the central nervous system, which is related to processing information and providing nutrients and energy to neurons. This led the researchers to believe the probability of meditation improving memory, stress relief, empathy and self-awareness. According to the study’s senior author and Harvard Medical School instructor in psychology, Sara Lazar, “Although the practice of meditation is associated with a sense of peacefulness and physical relaxation, practitioners have long claimed that meditation also provides cognitive and psychological benefits that persist throughout the day.” The peace of mind a child feels after five deep breaths or feeling tranquil after medita-
tion in a yoga class is not a figment of the imagination. The process of meditation is, in fact, improving our mental capabilities. I’ve found that after meditating, even for just five minutes, I feel as if I have more time in my day because my mind is calm and focused. To meditate, begin in a sitting or lying position with eyes gently shut. Personally, I enjoy soft background music from my meditation playlist on Pandora, but you can also meditate in silence. I also advise setting a timer between 5-10 minutes. As you’re lying or sitting start taking notice of your breath. Don’t try to force the breath, just become aware of each inhale and exhale. Anytime your mind may begin to wander, bring your attention back to your breath. You may even do a body
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The mornings I did meditation after yoga led to easier days and less stressful nights.”
scan where, without moving, you focus on your toes and the small buzzing sensation that exists under the skin. If you don’t notice a buzzing sensation right away, don’t worry it may take some time. Slowly guide your awareness up the body to your feet, calves, knees, thighs, waist and so on till you reach the tip of your head. Then refocus on your breath until you hear the timer. There are also plenty of guided meditations on YouTube, which are wonderful for beginners or those with a consistent practice of meditation. As a fan of mediation, I can say there is no harm in trying this relaxing and calming exercise. You may even find sitting and breathing to be quite productive once you approach it with the right attitude. Emily Markanich is a journalism senior. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
for stricter federal regulations following the slew of highlypublicized shootings, according to USA Today. We vote representatives into office so they will look out for our interests and the security of the entire country. Despite assumptions that progun control senators and representatives want to infringe upon the liberties of every gun owner, that is not the case. The gun control we implement should make it harder for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Aaron Alexis had a history of mental illness, and two prior arrests related to guns that showed up on a federal background check issued when he bought the gun he would
PHOTO BY CHRIS BUTLER I IDAHO STATESMAN (MCT) (TNS) An estimated 800 pro-gun activists turned out for a rally in the Idaho Statehouse in Boise, Idaho on Jan. 19, 2013.
use to murder 12 people at the Washington Navy Yard in 2013. This shows the ineffectiveness of background checks. The legal checks required by these stores and dealers must include a proper psychological examination (which references all previous records of mental health evaluations), background checks that pull all legal records (showing any infractions against public laws) and the incorporation of a gun safety course to educate people
on the dangers of owning a weapon. But about 40 percent of guns sales are by unlicensed private sellers, who are not required to issue background checks or see a gun license from their customers. This leaves plenty of room for people like Dylann Roof, who received the gun from his father through a private transaction, to bypass federal regulations. If we would require stores
to look into the people they issue licenses and deal guns to, why would we not require this of private sellers as well? Gun regulations are put in place for the safety of all Americans, to prevent more horrendous acts from taking the lives of innocent people. We cannot allow an unprecedented fear of government restrictions on gun control compromise our safety. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Ale festival a ‘smashed’ hit ADAM PENNAVARIA Beer Columnist
On Friday evening, I had the pleasure of attending Lexington’s 7th annual Fest-of-Ales. Attendees got a sampling glass, a program, a bottle of water and 20 tasting tickets at the beginning of the evening. Held under the Cheapside Pavilion, the celebration featured 57 breweries (including Lexington’s own Country Boy, Blue Stallion, Kentucky Ale, West Sixth and Ethereal) with about 160 beers. I used all 20 of my tasting tickets and left the festival very pleased with the whole experience. Here are some of the festival’s standout brews: Fallout Dust (4.6%) is a spice beer from Louisville’s Apocalypse Brew Works, and is very appropriately named by its cataclysmic brewer. The brew is hazy amber with an off-white head. My nose shed a few tears of joy as the beer’s enticing aromas of citrus and pepper floated up. The taste is fantastic, full of caramel and fresh barley, but turns quickly to spicy peppercorn in your mouth. Next we come to West Sixth’s Mezcal Barrel Aged Tripel (8%). Mezcal, found in the native Mexican maguey plant, is the main ingredient in this brew. It poured a swirly golden, as is typical of most tripels. Mexican vibes of lime and tequila caught me by the nostrils before I tasted this beauty. This beer does a splendid job at masking the bitterness of the alcohol with its agave-like sweetness. .
PHOTO BY ADAM PENNAVARIA I STAFF The Fest-Of-Ales in downtown Lexington on Friday brought 57 breweries to town. The brew fest featured Lexington’s own breweries, as well as some from other cities.
The closest I’ve come to understanding the fanaticism behind Pumpkin Spice Lattes is Southern Tier’s Warlock Imperial Double Stout (10%). This monstrously delicious brew poured a smooth jetblack. I smelled the entire season of autumn in one whiff of this beer: the mystery of Halloween, the sweetness of pumpkins, the crunch of dead leaves, the chill of impending winter. The taste was a mix of chocolate and pumpkin that gave way swiftly to nutmeg and cinnamon. This stout is a blessing for latte and beer lovers alike. The Victory Dirtwolf Double IPA (8.7%) took me by surprise in my first few sips.It poured a straw-colored golden with a slowly dissipating ivory head. The citrus aroma of this beer alone could cure a scurvy-ridden pirate. Plenty of floral and pine tones con-
tributed to its freshness. The beer features a sharp citrusy palette at first taste, which is contrasted by soft bready malt foundation. The hops don’t hit until the finish, but they pack
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I hope this lists prompts you to go out and try something new next time you’re out drinking.”
a punch. The cool bitterness was refreshing as the last sip trickled down my gullet. Finally, we find ourselves at California-based North Coast Brewing’s Brother Thelonious (9.3%). For my
first Belgian-style Abbey Ale, this was a real gem. It looked dark reddish, almost like a ruby. Complimented by a silky, off-white head, this brew was almost too picturesque to drink. The smell and taste of this magical drink combined Belgian yeast, figs, yams, cinnamon, toffee and a myriad of other delectable ingredients. This was probably my favorite beer of the entire night. It finished slightly dry with dark fruity tones. North Coast donates a portion of its Brother Thelonious bottle sales to the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. I hope this list prompts you to go out and try something new next time you’re out drinking with fellow beer pals. Adam Pennavaria is the beer columnist of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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College the perfect time to find yourself CHEYENE MILLER Managing Editor
This column usually discusses some issue dealing with politics, religion or current events in the national media. But sometimes it’s important for any columnist, especially one at a college newspaper, to take a step back and write about something personal and relatable. For those of you Wildcats who are also in your senior year of college and will be graduating in December or
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that’s life. You live, you learn and you evolve. Lately I’ve been reflecting on my entire school experience. From holding my mother’s hand as I walked into the private Christian school where I started kindergarten, to a few weeks ago when I walked into my last first day of class in White Hall and everything in between. These experiences have molded me into the man I am today, just like everyone at UK has been molded by their experiences. In college alone I have travelled to places like Denver, Colo. and New Orleans, La. and visited the infamous Panama City Beach, Fla. dur-
This is where you decide what you want to be in this life. Cherish the time you have left.”
May, congratulations. You have completed a journey that started when you entered kindergarten and has hopefully culminated in the successful acquisition of a bachelor’s degree. College is a pinnacle point in any person’s life. It is after all sort of a transition period. You are no longer a child and have many of the freedoms enjoyed by adults, but are often not completely independent from your parents’ support. For many students college is their first time living apart from their parents, either alone or with other students. The typical bachelor’s degree takes about four years to complete, and a lot of maturing occurs during those four years. I look back at the person I was when I first arrived at UK and can honestly say that I’m now a very different man. I’ve improved in some ways, and no doubt deteriorated in others — but
ing Spring Break. I have taken part in the world’s biggest water balloon fight, dodged errant beer bottles during the State Street block parties and became one of several founding fathers of a brand new fraternity on campus. I have met a whole range of friends from all walks of life. Some I will remain friends with forever, some I will likely bid farewell to at the end of the year, and one was taken before he ever got the chance to do all the great things he was meant to do. So if you’re a senior and this is likely your last year of school, cherish the time you have left. This is where you decide what you want to be in this life, and this is where you get to make memories with the people you love most. Cheyene Miller is the managing editor for the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@kykernel. com
Wake up early, eat the most important meal of the day JAMILYN HALL Assistant Opinions Editor
September is better breakfast month, and what better way to create a routine schedule than by starting mornings off right? Many brush off the idea of waking up earlier to eat, because we all know sleep is more important — especially in college. However, from one UK student to another, I always find that I am more concentrated when stopping by Patterson Office Tower for breakfast. Chewy bars are simple, but not exactly the best option. Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated and can be laid out the night before. By only taking a couple minutes to make oatmeal (and let it steep on the way to class) one will be less likely to consume as much at lunch time.
With a whole industry committed to breakfast foods, it is a stretch to say one doesn’t have time for breakfast; they simply choose not to make it a priority. An Australian survey of 500 teachers showed that students struggled with concentrating and behavior in class when they skip breakfast. There is also a study from Harvard, with 27,000 participants, that showed men who skip breakfast have a 27 percent higher PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF risk of heart attack or death An inside view of the new Starbucks in the William T. Young from coronary heart disease. As simple as waffles with Library on Aug. 23, 2015. peanut butter for protein, or fruit that can be grabbed on the ton, quicker options fill cam- our future generation and we way out the door, an increase pus. Donuts, bagels, breakfast need to soak up as much breakin physical and mental health sandwiches and scones are just fast as possible for our future. is definitely worth the sacri- the beginning of what campus Great students make great sacfice. Not only does our genera- has to offer from Starbucks, rifices, so sacrifice five mintion have the available resourc- Einstein Brothers, Subway, utes of sleep to improve your es for easy, quick breakfast Chick—Fil—a and places metabolism and state of mind. Jamilyn Hall is the assischoices, but also campus (and alike. However, be on campus downtown Lexington) has before 8:30 a.m., because lines tant opinions editor of the Kentend to be horrendous as the 9 tucky Kernel. great options as well. Email opinions@kykernel. For students who can’t a.m. rush hits. Our university is filled with com resist hitting the snooze but-
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Women’s soccer to begin SEC play Friday Team heads to Ole Miss for first road game after turning season around with four-game win streak
By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
No. 22 UK women’s soccer team is set to take on Ole Miss at 7 p.m. Friday. The team will look to start conference play off right in its first away game of the season. Kentucky: The Cats have turned the season around after the early loss to San Diego State in the second game of the season. The Cats are rolling on a four game win streak which included a seven goal outburst against Toledo, a win against rival Louisville, and most recently a three goal contest against Ohio.
Along with scoring this season, UK’s defense has also been impressive. The Cats defense has been a brick wall, allowing only two goals this
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The team has produced five shutouts this season thanks to the play of freshman goalkeeper Katelyn Jensen. Jensen will look to add a sixth shutout to
season. Swift is tied for most goals on the season with three, but leads in total shots taken this season with 20. Swift also leads the team in shots on
Coming off an overtime win, the Rebels will be ready to play. This Ole Miss team has no problem getting shots off as it averages nearly 20
“The Cats are rolling on a four-game win streak which included a seven goal outburst against Toledo.”
season. The backbone of the backline are junior Alex Carter and senior Olivia Jester. Their leadership on defense has held opponents to around six shots per game.
her record in the game against Ole Miss. Player to watch: Zoe Swift The junior forward has proved to be a reliable cornerstone for the Cats offense this
goal with 10. The forward has proved to be vital in testing the goalie and keeping the opponent’s backline in check with quality shots and quick runs down the flanks.
shots a game and likes to score in bunches with games of four and five goals scored already under its belt. Juniors Addie Forbus and Gretchen Harknett lead the team in shots taken,
both have already taken over 20 shots this season. Look for the rebels to have that gunslinger’s mentality as they try upset UK in conference play. Player to watch: Cece Kizer The freshman is the engine that drives the Rebels offense. She has started every game and is the leading scorer for the team, with six goals. Kizer is also first in shots on goal percentage for the team, while only taking the third most shots. She is coming into the game with three game winning goals so far in the season and will look to add another one against UK.
Volleyball in full swing By Caitlin Schwartz sports@kykernel.com
The now No.21 UK volleyball team had a rocky finish to last weekend’s tournament in Cedar Falls, Iowa, falling short in two out of the three games. The Cats are now 4-3 on the season as they travel to Wichita, Kan. this weekend for the Wichita State Invitational. The Cats kick off the three-match tournament Friday, Sept. 11 facing No. 7 Illinois at 2 p.m. The Fighting Illini are 4-1 on their season, winning all four matches with a sweep, including a win over No. 23 Colorado. UK also takes on the host Shockers (3-3) on Friday. The
Shockers have received votes into the America Volleyball Coaches Association Coaches poll and a good showing in this tournament could lead to them being ranked in the top-25. The Cats end the tournament against Northern Illinois on Saturday. The Huskies are 3-3 on the season, with two of their losses coming to ranked opponents. Sophomore outside hitter Darian Mack has increased her role this season, starting in every match and is currently second on the team in kills (45) and points (55.0.) UK has a week of rest before they travel to the Wichita State Invitational. The rest could lead to big performances
by many of the Cats as they head to Kansas. Player to Watch: Ashley Dusek Sophomore defensive specialist Ashley Dusek leads the SEC with a 5.40 digs per set and has more total digs than anyone in the SEC with 81. In four matches, Dusek has posted 25 or more digs twice. Dusek had an impressive performance last weekend, charting 60 digs. She is proving to be a consistent player as she has had 5 consecutive performances with 10 or more digs. Last weekend, she earned All-Tournament honors, 6.00 PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF digs per set and added four Defensive specialist Ashley Dusek (5) gets a dig in the first half against Florida on Sunday, Nov. 16, service aces over the three 2014 in Lexington, Ky. Florida defeated Kentucky 3-1. matches.
USC looks for revenge against the Cats after upset last season Stoops looks for consistency from Patrick Towles while “Boom” Williams looks to get more carries in first of four road games By Jordan Ondrof jondrof@kykernel.com
The Cats take their 1-0 record in to Columbia, South Carolina to face the Gamecocks in their second game of the season. The second game of the football season has historically been good to UK, winning game two for the past 17-straight years. The narrow victory against UL-Lafayette, driven by a disappointing second half, raised concern for the Big Blue Nation, calling into question the high expectations laid upon this team. Losing a 21-0 lead, shows the teams lack of maturity. “Well, it was a combination, certainly there were some plays that the young guys need to do better, but what we need to do better is play better as a team,” head coach Mark Stoops said during his press conference on Tuesday. South Carolina is once again the favorite in this matchup. The Gamecocks were also favored last season when the Cats pulled of the upset victory in Lexington, coming back from a 14-point deficit. With both teams as bowl contenders, South Carolina is looking for vengeance against Cats as they travel to Columbia. “We are going to have our hands full this week playing a great South Carolina team. We will have our hands full that is for sure. With us beating them last year we have to go into their place and it will be a very, very difficult environment and they will be hungry to get after us with a very good football team, so we will have all hands full,” Stoops said. The Cats need to find a way to remained focused throughout the game in order to be successful against an experienced South Carolina team that runs a wildcat offense. South Carolina wide receiver Pharoh Cooper is the key to
the Gamecocks offense. Cooper played quarterback in high school and is one of the most versatile players in the SEC. “He’s (Cooper) a difference maker, he really is. I think you have to be well prepared for their wildcat package, and just wherever he lines up, whether that’s under center or at the different places they play him,” Stoops said. USC quarterback Connor Mitch is a weakness that the UK defense can exploit. Completing just 40.9% of his passes against a North Carolina defense that was one of the worst in the country just one year ago. The Gamecocks are also running a new defense this year. The Cats need to capitalize on the players inexperience with the system. UK senior line backer Josh Forrest led UK in tackles last season. He was the star of the defense, picking up 15 tackles in season opener and recovering a fumble in the first quarter. Replacing NFL defensive lineman Bud Dupree is proving to be difficult. Jason Hatcher is the Cats best option but he is suspended for the first two games. Stanley “Boom” Williams ran for a 75-yard touchdown in the first play from scrimmage against UL-Lafayette but only received 10 carries throughout the course of the game. Williams is a key player for the Cats offense, taking pressure off of quarterback Patrick Towles. Towles finished 16-24 against the Ragin’ Cajuns for 257 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Towles has been successful in offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s air raid scheme but Stoops is still looking for improvement from his quarterback. “…he was just a little bit inconsistent. He had some great throws and some explosive plays but just missed some op-
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Running back Stanley Williams of UK runs on the opening play for a 75-yd touchdown during the first half of the game against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Head coach Mark Stoops of the Kentucky Wildcats looks over the stadium prior to the game against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.
portunities,” Stoops said. There is no question that the Cats are a work in progress and improvements need to be made quickly if the Cats want
to make it to a bowl game for the first time since 2010 and win the second game of the season for the 18 consecutive years.
Men’s soccer perfect at home By Arpan Dixit sports@kykernel.com
UK men’s soccer will take on the Memphis Tigers at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bell. The team is looking for a rebound win after suffering their first loss of the season against in-state rival Louisville on Tuesday. After two impressive comeback wins to start the season at the Bell, the Cats are looking to stay perfect at home against the Tigers. Kentucky: The team will be looking for a rebound win after being shutout on the road against the Cards. Coming off of two comeback wins in their first two games at the Bell, homefield advantage has never been sweeter for the Cats. The Cats only managed 2 shots on the road against Louisville with no shots on goal. The Cats have been moving the ball well during their first three games despite the loss in their lose to Louisville.
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shifted momentum for the Cats the rest of the game. Hutchins has scored 2 of the 4 UK goals this season. Hutchins gives the Cats much-needed aggressive midfield play as they look to rebound from a loss against Louisville. Look for Hutchins to keep attacking against the Tigers in order to search for his third goal and beyond. Memphis: The Tigers have started off slow in their first four games, struggling to score and defend. Memphis head coach Richard Mulrooney believes his team is moving the ball well but they need to correct a couple of things in their game in order to get over the hump. Starting off 0-4 on the season will hurt the team’s confidence and morale, but don’t expect the Tigers to give in. Any team looking for their first win of the season will play the game like it’s their last. The Tigers haven’t scored since their first game of the season, so look for their players to attack
“We know we have a very good defense and we’re going to work really hard.” ANDREW MCKELVY, sophomore forward
Expect UK to come out more aggressive than usual in order to get an early lead against the Tigers. Memphis has gotten off to a slow start to this season so look for the Cats to exploit their weaknesses and continue to provide immense pressure on defense. After the Cats win against Wright State, sophomore Andrew McKelvy commented on the teams sucessful defense. “We know we have a very good defense and we’re going to work really hard to get some clean sheets,” McKelvy said. Player to watch: Noah Hutchins In the comeback win last Friday against Wright State, Hutchins tied the game and
the Cats defense early and shoot often. Player to watch: Mason Morise Morise has scored the only Tiger goal this season. Memphis is 0-4 on the season with losses coming against UAB, NKU, St. Louis, and SIUE. The Tigers have 52 shot attempts this season, but all of these shots have only lead to one goal scored. Twenty-five corner kicks have been played, but, once again, nothing has come of them as the Tigers have struggled with capatalizing on services played in the box. Look for Morise and the Tigers to come out aggressive on the road in order to snatch that early lead from a ranked UK team.