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Mural becoming overly politicized
Artist was courageous to depict slavery when people tried to forget By Wendell Berry wendellberrybooks.com
Though I willingly would do so if it were possible, I cannot understand UK’s decision to hide Ann Rice O’Hanlon’s fresco in Memorial Hall. The reason given is only that it shows people doing what they actually did. Black people did work in tobacco fields. Black musicians did play for white dancers. Native Amerians did seriously threaten the settlers at Bryan’s Station. Ann Rice O’Hanlon was a native of Lexington. She graduated from UK in 1930. She spent most of her life in Marin County, Calif. She taught art for many years at Dominican College in San Rafael, Calif., where her students were of several
near Walden Pond, according to Henry David Thoreau, was built upon the backs of Irish laborers. I don’t believe Ann Rice O’Hanlon would willingly have painted “a painful and degrading personification of a false, romanticized rendering of our shared history.” I don’t think she did. I don’t think, to quote President Eli Capilouto again, that “the mural provides a sanitized image of that history.” The president further objects to the fresco on the ground that it reminds “one black student ... that his ancestors were slaves.” That statement has at least two arresting implications: (1) that black students should not ever be reminded that their ancestors were slaves, and (2) that white students should not ever be re-
Do students, then, study history at our ‘flagship university’ in order to forget it?” WENDELL BERRY, Kentucky author races. She was the sister of Dee Rice Amyx, wife of Clifford Amyx, once a professor in UK’s art department. My wife, Tanya Amyx Berry, is a niece of Ann Rice O’Hanlon, whom I therefore knew well and for many years. Ann was a liberal, if anybody ever was – too liberal, in fact, to approve entirely of me. I never heard her utter one racist word. Ann painted the Memorial Hall fresco in 1934, when it took some courage to declare so boldly that slaves had worked in Kentucky fields. Nobody would have objected if she had left them out. The uniform clothing and posture of the workers denotes an oppressive regimentation. The railroad, its cars filled with white passengers, seems to be borne upon the slaves’ bent backs – exactly as the railroad
PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Billy’s Bar-B-Q, located at 101 Cochran Road, began as one of the first barbecue restaurants in the city.
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minded that their ancestors were slave owners. Do students, then, study history at our “flagship university” to forget it? Perhaps Capilouto is not an art critic or a historian, and so his defamations should be excused as the misshapen eloquence of overcooked political correctness. But Anna Brzyski, associate dean of UK’s College of Fine Arts, is “a UK art history professor,” and her remarks cannot be so easily dismissed. As an art historian, Brzyski ought to know better than to equate the O’Hanlon fresco with “statues of Lenin and Marx” in the once-communist countries of Eastern Europe. Either she does not know or is afraid to say that the relevant analogue is the official suppression in those coun-
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After 32 years, Lexington is saying goodbye to the barbecue joint that started it all. Billy’s Bar-B-Q, located at 101 Cochran Road, began as one of the first barbecue restaurants in the city. Sarah Allen is a former manager. She worked at Billy’s for 11 years and said that’s where she made some of her closest friends. “On Sunday night I closed the store and we had a meeting and I kind of had a feeling that that’s where it was going,” Allen said. “I was noticing things weren’t stocked and ordered, and I just had a feeling in my gut that that’s where it was going.” Allen was asked to apply for a manager position at Joella’s Hot Chicken, a Louisville franchise that will operate in the same building and will open in March, but felt like working in the location would be too much. Allen said it was time for Billy’s to say goodbye, but she’s hopeful for the future.
“I needed a fresh start anyways,” Allen said. “It’s just unfortunate the way that everything went down.” According to a press release, Joella’s was inspired by a restaurant that founder Tony Palombino’s parents owned. The chicken was made each day by Joe and Ms. Ella, both were longtime employees. The press release did not give their full names. “Watching how hard they worked every day made a huge impression on me as a young boy,” Palombino said. “I wanted to bring them back to life, in spirit, and honor them.” Palombino is the founder and CEO of Louisville-based EAP Restaurant Concepts, which works with other successful Louisville restaurants like BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse and Manny & Merle. Josh Tudor, general manager for the Lexington Joella’s, said the brand “took off like wildfire” after opening in Louisville, and is excited about opening a Lexington location. “Everyone’s given good responses,” Tudor said. “It’s just real good
southern fried chicken. Everything is made fresh daily.” There are six different levels of heat as well as homemade sides and desserts. “It’s a nice change, a good meal,” Tudor said. “We’ll have the serveyour-own-beer system, can beers. We’ll have craft soda, so I think they’ll enjoy it.” The Lexington location will allow customers to self-serve beer through technology that allows them to scan their IDs, open a tab and pour their own beer. Customers will pay by the ounce, meaning they can try multiple beers or have one large one. Even though Joella’s will appeal to students, it will still have a family atmosphere. Tudor said the company is excited to participate in fundraisers. “Just being a family owned company, we’re excited to get out and do a lot for the community,” Tudor said. “Anything we can get involved in, we’re open.”
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John Michler’s family has owned local greenhouse for 4 generations By Colby Haley features@kykernel.com
Following a business idea more than a century in the making, John Michler is the fourth generation owner of his family’s greenhouse in Lexington. The business originally started when Michler’s great grandfather and his children began growing pansies. As the passion grew, they purchased a family greenhouse and began construction on a floral shop in 1903. Michler works alongside his wife and three children at the floral shop. Throughout the generations, their wedding arrangements became very popular. Michler estimated they had designed about 1,000 weddings. One of Michler’s daughters, Jessamine, took the role of wedding specialist after her grandmother’s retirement. Michler’s fa-
ther, at the age of 95, continues to help out with bookkeeping. Out of all of the months in the year, May happens to be the busiest, according to Michler. “We make everything here with live materials, nothing artificial,” Michler said. “People come from all over Lexing-
ied in Germany for two years. They began sketching ideas for their “Beer Garden” to create a Dutch feeling, with their unused space the greenhouse. A year later, in June, they opened the Robin’s inspired café. It will be open Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon
mas would be their busiest time of year since it is the time for new wreaths, decorations, or bouquets, but that is not the case. “We are in a great spot for students to come buy flowers. Valentine’s Day is our busiest day; we deliver to lots of places,” Michler said. “Christmas is one of those times when it really shows because so many people will come to buy the same things they bought before. You know, Christmas is tradiJOHN MICHLER, Michler’s owner tion.” Molly Powell has ton to get all naturally made to 4 p.m. During the Christmas regularly orderedfrom Miwreaths and bouquets.” Market. There will be a trom- chler’s for 15 years. She comes With each change of season, bone quartet, a possible choir, into the store about twice a year, Michler’s is still in operation. It and Santa might even make an once in the summer and once hosts Christmas Market events appearance. during the Christmas holiday. at Kentucky Native Café, which There will be 19 local crafts“I love to come to Michler’s is run by Michler’s son. people, ranging from wood- for gifts. I love to give flower arMichler’s son Robin devel- carvings, jewelry, toys, fabrics rangements, plants, and wreaths oped Kentucky Native Café. and more. for Christmas. They are always While in college, Robin studMany might think Christ- so beautiful,” Powell said.
People come from all over Lexington to get all naturally-made wreaths and bouquets.”
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Making his maestro
Associate professor trains champions of free speech
By Cheyene Miller features@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY JOSH MOTT I STAFF In the journalism world, Ryan is known for developing the Maestro Concept, which he described as a “team approach to story planning.”
When students enroll in a class taught by associate professor Leland “Buck” Ryan, they can expect to be treated like journalists working for an editor rather than students working for a professor. “I become the coach, the support,” said Ryan, who uses positivity and constructive criticism as tools to train the future journalists of America. Originally from New York City, Ryan’s interest in journalism began when he entered caption writing contests for a local news publication. He later translated this talent to writing for the Chicago
Tribune, where he spent the majority of his career, eventually working his way up to assistant metropolitan editor. In the journalism world, Ryan is known for developing the Maestro Concept, which he described as a “teamwork approach to story planning.” The concept, which Ryan developed in the early 1990s during his time as an assistant professor at Northwestern University, integrates all aspects of storytelling — including writing, photography, video and design. Ryan said the concept is meant to accomplish five things: save time, reduce frustration, reduce costs, increase joy, and gather more responses from readers. He currently serves as the director of the Citizen Kentucky Project of the Scripps Howard First Amendment Center and teaches courses on news reporting and editing. Ryan spoke about the state of journalism, which has been highly examined in wake of the events at the University of Mis-
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souri because student photojournalist Tim Tai was restricted from documenting a protest against the university president. “It’s just a manifestation of a larger problem, that universities around the country ... don’t live up to the rhetoric that they’re graduating good citizens for democracy,” said Ryan, noting he is the only faculty member at UK to participate in every Constitution Day. Public universities like UK are federally mandated to celebrate the holiday. According to Ryan, understanding First Amendment liberties are essential not just for journalists, but for any college student hoping to champion democracy. “The First Amendment does not protect nice speech because nice speech does not need protection,” Ryan said. “The First Amendment protects wrong speech, harmful speech, even dangerous speech. That’s the American tradition. It’s something that we can all be proud of, because sometimes that crazy person is correct.”
Giving air time to the voiceless Lexington Community Radio hands mic to everyday people By Sarah Brookbank
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Lexington Community Radio is changing the airwaves by putting regular Lexingtonians on the mic. The station went live this fall after being granted two channel permits by the FCC in an effort to help local areas diversify the airwaves. Alexis Meza, the administrative manager for the stations, said one is currently up and running and the other will go live in a few months. Meza said both stations are geared toward underserved communities: the Latino, African-
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American and LGBTQ+ communities. “The community is going to make the content,” Meza said. “It’s a way for people to be involved through hosting podcasts, doing press releases and getting involved with events. It’s about what is important in the community.” The station on air focuses on the Latino community and is currently in English and Spanish, but workers are pushing for the station to broadcast completely in Spanish. Meza said they are working on getting community members their own programs as well.
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EDITORIALS
Inform students of firearm situations
UK should have sent email about Saturday’s pistol-whip Members of Big Blue Nation are passionate about UK sports, and with that passion can come the tendency to engage in irresponsible behavior. This was on full display Saturday at the UK football game against the University of Louisville game, when a UK fan was charged with firstdegree wanton endangerment and second-degree assault after two people were pistolwhipped in the parking lot of Commonwealth Stadium.
editorial is probably the first time many UK students are hearing about the situation, because no UK Alert was ever sent out. No text, phone call or email about the situation was ever dispersed to students. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said the university did not send out a UK Alert because the threat was contained within a minute. The alert system is used for emergencies when there is an active threat. In situations like Satur-
Students have a right to know about hazardous situations on campus, especially regarding firearms.” Police said Paul Walters got into an argument after UK’s defeat at the hands of the Cardinals. He proceeded to pull out a pistol and strike two people in the head, according to police. The victims were treated and released. But what’s most unusual about this situation is that this
day’s pistol-whip debacle, in which the hazard is swiftly contained, sending out a campus-wide notification seems pointless. In all likelihood an alert would just startle students about a danger that is no longer present. For similar situations in the future, President Eli Capilouto
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or the UK Police Department should consider sending out a campus-wide email the following day informing students of the situation. This way students can rightfully have access to information in which someone pulled out a gun on campus, but also avoid the
panic that could ensue with a UK Alert. After all, the university sends campus-wide emails in the wake of sexual assaults and other criminal activity on campus. UK officials should give the same courtesy to situations involving firearms,
especially considering the high number of notable shootings on college campuses. Students have a right to know about hazardous situations on campus, especially regarding firearms. But Saturday’s assault did not turn lethal, no shots were fired and
the suspect was quickly taken into custody. Sending out an alert would have been the equivalent of notifying students about a fire that had already been extinguished. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Ditch chain restaurants in favor of local eateries
It is necessary to buy local when living in a community with thriving local businesses, but many people forget about it when choosing what they eat. Eating local is just as important as buying items from local shops or produce from a local farmer. “Eating locally might also give students an opportunity to explore what is happening in central Kentucky, within the food realm, and to see what is being done outside your
southern food staple,” said Niki Heichelbech, director of communications at Visit Lex. “There are a lot of exciting restaurants here in Lexington and getting out there and experiencing local is what it is all about.” There are plenty of local eateries within walking distance from campus; many of these restaurants are comparable in price, and they are healthier and tastier than their chain counterparts. Eating
local is easy, and also almost every type of food can be found locally. “Eating locally also helps sustain our local economy,” Heichelbech said. “If you have local establishment owners, then more of those dollars are staying here locally. It is fairly obvious why it would be good and important for us to keep our dollars here in town.” Italian: It may seem easy to pick up Fazoli’s on the break between classes, but
locally owned Joe Bologna’s is famous for breadsticks and Italian cuisine. Located in an old church, the atmosphere is great and seems like a spiritual experience. Tacos: The new Taco Bell may seem like a convenient option, but there are two nearby taco places — Local Taco and Cinco de Mayo — that are healthier and of better quality in every way. Chinese: The Panda Express in Bowman’s Den is
a great stop, but try the local restaurant Red Bang Bang instead of handing money over to a franchise. Red Bang Bang is affordable at a dollar per scoop. Burger and fries: McDonald’s is the king of fast food. Not only does the franchise now have breakfast all day, but college students may also find it hard to pass on the price. But the local Tolly Ho, an essential UK experience, has great burgers, cheese fries,
shakes and breakfast. Tolly Ho curbs the need for American food in an economically friendly way and is open for a drunken binge of unhealthy food. It is all about quality, not quantity, when choosing grub. Local Lexington restaurants are still around for good reason, so think local the next time you are in the mood for a burger or large cheese pizza. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
OPINIONS
Share the holiday season Irreligious need a voice
because it belongs to me or my religion (which it doesn’t), MARJORIE but because it is a time where KIRK the weather, the time off and News the conclusion of another year Editor allows humans of all walks and faiths to share in the gratitude, joy and peace typical of this It all started with one red season. cup. I’m not talking about I and other Christians can some college students’ long no more monopolize these battle with alcoholism — I’m talking about the asinine obses- values than “A Christmas sion among Christians to be the Story” can monopolize all of the airtime between Dec. 1 and star of the holiday season. Dec. 25. There must be room The first shall be last is for “Home Alone,” “National what the scripture said, did it Lampoon’s Christmas Vacanot? So why then do so many tion,” and “It’s a Wonderful Christians feel like they have to dominate every aspect of our Life.” This year a rare, coinciculture from what goes on my Starbucks cup to the classifica- dental occurrence may finally cause some conservative tion of an entire season? Christians to see that they can’t As a Christian, this time of monopolize celebration and year is no more significant to thanksgiving this December. how I remember the sacrifice Eid Milad un-Nabi is the made for me or how I practice Islamic celebration of the my faith than any other time Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, of year. on which Muslims around the My quiet times, my contriworld hold parades, cook large bution, my communion, my communal meals, offer prayer evangelism and my prayer and exchange gifts — sound are and ought to be consistent familiar to anyone? It should, every day of the year, not just especially since this year it during one season. happens to land on Dec. 24. With all of that said, this is Christians and Muslims my favorite time of year — not
have a bloody record for sharing anything (see: the Holy Land), and any viewing of Fox News since 9/11 would show the skewed stereotypes some conservative Christians believe about Muslims. I don’t doubt some hateful people will use this coincidence as a chance to further pollute our media, our community and our culture with their ignorant dialogue, but if my prayer counts for anything I am praying that everyone can celebrate and be grateful this December. If we can mourn for our fellow humans around to world who suffer from poverty, disease and abuse, then we ought to rejoice with them in their triumphs, their peace and their celebrations in the face of this brutal world we live in. Compassion is within our reach, but petty and selfish desires will only continue to produce ignorance. If Christmas inspires anything in Christians, let it inspire love and acceptance this holiday season. Marjorie Kirk is the news editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
With the exception of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln, who are suspected to have been either deists or Managing non-religious, almost every Editor president has had some connection to Christianity. There is plenty to talk about Sanders was born to Jewregarding the 2016 presidenish parents in Brooklyn, New tial election. In all likelihood York, and he has said that he is history will be made, either culturally Jewish but not a parwith the election of a female ticularly religious person. This president, the election of a shows how much progress our self-described socialist, or the country has made, considering election of a Disney character non-religious Americans are since it’s becoming blatantly arguably the most inadequately obvious that Donald Trump represented minority in our is the human form of Scrooge country. McDuck. There are no openly agBut one of the more internostic or atheist members of esting aspects of this likely Congress, despite the fact that historic election is one that the two groups combined make nobody is talking about, and it up about 10 percent of the relates to Democratic candidate population. Based on statistical Bernie Sanders. It has become analysis it would be reasonable widely known that Sanders is a to assume that some members longtime independent senator of Congress might be closeted who advocates socialist poliatheists, but the idea of a noncies of Scandinavian countries, religious person, particularly but what is less focused on is an atheist, being elected to the fact that Americans might federal office was outlandish actually elect a candidate that until recently. is openly non-religious. America has historically There is much debate and been a highly religious society speculation about the religious for as highly developed and beliefs of many presidents. industrialized as it is. From the CHEYENE MILLER
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pilgrims seeking religious freedom to the Great Awakenings to the influx of Catholic culture with Irish immigrants, religion has always played a part in American life and American politics. John F. Kennedy made history when he became the first Catholic president, and now Sanders could become the first president who doesn’t kneel down and pray to find solutions to America’s problems — or at least the first in recent memory. A recent Pew Survey found that religiosity is on the decline in America, with 70 percent of Americans identifying as Christians, down about 8 percent from just seven years ago, and about 22 percent of Americans claiming no religious affiliation. With these numbers, it seems as though the longstanding idea that one must be religious to be morally upstanding is slowly starting to fade, and Sanders could become the face of this new America. Cheyene Miller is the managing editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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All Lives Matter deflects attention from real issues SAVON GRAY Kernel Columnist
People who coined the term “black lives matter” in protest of inequality are opposed by people who coined the term “all lives matter.” Many on the “all lives matter” side believe it is unfair to claim only the lives of one minority matter. Many supporters and important figures in the Black
Lives Matter movement have made it clear that “black lives matter” is not an effort to say only black lives matter, but rather it is an effort to show there are many instances in this country where black people are not treated the same as white people. On Nov. 21, the true colors of the All Lives Matter movement became visible. At a rally for Donald Trump in Alabama, Trump supporters attacked a man after he shouted, “black lives matter.” A video showed a black man named Mercutio
Southall on the ground surrounded by a group of white males. Saying “black lives matter” does not mean that white lives, Asian lives, or Latino lives do not matter. The phrase is used to draw light to the fact that many times, the color of one’s skin is enough reason to treat them differently — that there are still people and institutions in this country profiting off abuse of black bodies and, when a black life is taken by law enforcement, there are often few or no repercussions.
In certain ways, “all lives matter” is used as a way to change the conversation, or block out the Black Lives Matter movement, and using “all lives matter” in response to “black lives matter” is wrong and racist. To top off the situation at the Trump rally, security escorted Southall out once he was freed. Donald Trump responded to Fox News by saying, “Maybe he should have been roughed up because it was absolutely disgusting what he was doing.”
Southall did not deserve what happened to him for demanding to be treated fairly, and it is sad to see a presidential candidate endorse violence against someone for declaring that his life matters. The truth of the matter is that “all lives matter” supporters do not truly believe that all lives matter. If they did, when unarmed 19-year-old Zachary Hammond was fatally shot by a South Carolina police officer, there would have been marches and protests like there were for Michael Brown, Eric Garner,
and all the other black lives lost to police brutality. There were no protests, but Black Lives Matter activists tweeted Hammond’s story and links to news stories about his death. African-Americans know that all lives matter. We see it everyday, which is what started the Black Lives Matter movement. It seems that in this country, all lives matter, but black lives matter less. Savon Gray is a journalism sophomore. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Feminism promotes equality, should not be feared JAMILYN HALL Opinions Editor
There is that one “F” word that gets people in trouble. The one word that causes many to ostracize others and place judgment. The word is “feminism.” Down to its exact definition, feminism is the pursuit for equality. According to Webster, feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 “There has been a lot of hard work getting normal people on the airwaves,” Meza said. “It is incredible. It’s a good opportunity to get something happening in Lexington.” The stations are the brainchild of former Lexington councilwoman Debra Hensley. Kakie Urch, director of programming at LCR and an associate professor in the College of Journalism and Telecommunications, said Hensley pushed
rights and opportunities. But when society does not understand a movement, or what the activists are fighting for, the cause and its followers are simply ostracized. According to a 2013 Huffington Post poll, just 20 percent of Americans — 23 percent of women and 16 percent of men — consider themselves feminists. With this information the question must be asked; why such a low number? Feminism is wrong in the eyes of society, and people cannot define themselves as
for these radio stations and has worked long and hard to improve diverse communities in Lexington. LCR went on air after the station applied for two low power FM stations through the FCC. Urch said there are 1800 stations nationwide geared to under-represented groups. “Community groups that previously have not had a voice, were invited ... to apply for these licenses,” Urch said. “Hensley has always been committed to diversity. She has really put her back and personal money and time and all of her contacts into this endeavor.”
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such without being considered extreme. Feminists are slapped with the label of liberal, man-
Republican respondents said the term “feminist” is mostly negative, while 40 percent of
discrimination are to blame for feminism’s negative connotation. If people believe women shouldn’t have equal rights, then that is their belief; but if people believe women should be treated equally, then why are they afraid to act? Feminists can come off as overbearing and passionate. But without that attitude, who would fight for women? Certainly not those who disagree independents and 20 percent of with equal pay regardless of Democrats agreed. gender and certainly not those Those who are running away who forbid women across the from the burning building of world to drive, receive an edu-
Feminists are slapped with the label of liberal, man-hating hippies, but that isn’t the case. ”
hating hippies, but that isn’t the case. From the same Huffington Post poll, 58 percent of LCR has a team of five UK interns and many more volunteers. Urch said they are constantly looking for volunteers to develop content and have been working on outreach through public meetings across town. “We’re interested in hearing from people who want to do community oriented shows ... talk shows, shows that welcome interviews, reports,” Urch said. Urch also said podcasts are something the radio can broadcast for those who aren’t ready to take the leap to live radio. There are also opportunities for
news and music DJs and Urch said the radio is putting together a local news team. The National Association of Black Journalists at UK, the Department of Hispanic Studies and students from the integrated strategic communication and journalism programs are all involved with LCR. “We want students to come down and be a part of our local news team,” Urch said. “We’re trying to develop sports coverage. We’re also trying to expand use of the radio as a performance space. These things are all possible on a community radio station.”
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tries, under communism, of all art that did not meet official standards. If forgetting history is now the purpose of higher education, I may be taking some risk by reminding the flagship censors of the persecution of Boris Pasternak by Soviet officials when Dr. Zhivago was published in the West and awarded the Nobel Prize. I will go further into danger and remind them also that Thomas Merton wrote a brilliant appreciation of that novel
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cation and travel. My family did not try to marry me off and did not try to abort me because I was a girl, yet it’s happening in developing countries. That is why I wear the label of a feminist proudly, because my female counterparts across the world simply cannot. People should remember who they are turning their backs on before rolling their eyes at the thought of the “F” word. Jamilyn Hall is the opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com and its author. Among much else of value Merton said this: “It is characteristic of the singular logic of Stalinist-Marxism that when it incorrectly diagnoses some phenomenon as ‘political,’ it corrects the error by forcing the thing to become political.” The fresco in Memorial Hall was, in its origin and in itself, not political. Now, by the singular logic of the university’s official righteousness, it has been forced to become political. Wendell Berry is a renown Kentucky author and poet. Email opinions@kykernel. com
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hether you’re rocking around the Christmas tree in Triangle Park or enjoying the winter weather at this year’s Southern Lights festival, you’ll need the perfect outfit to get you there. Avoid the question, “What should I wear?” this year and check out our favorite trends for this holiday season. There’s something for everyone and sparkle for all! Metallics For a new take on glitter, consider giving a metallic skirt or dress a whirl. Pick a bright color and tone it down on the accessories: think simple and chic jewelry. It’s a twist on the classic little black dress, for sure! Crop tops Though not typically considered a holiday season staple, we at the KRNL like to mix things up! Pair with a high-waisted skirt, along with sparkly accessories and a tailored jacket, and you’ll be the talk of the town. Boots Baby, it’s cold outside, but your feet won’t be! If you are looking for the perfect combination
of practicality and cute, these are the best shoes for those cold and snowy nights. You’ll also get all of the height, too, as if you were wearing your favorite pair of pumps! And as a plus, your feet won’t hurt as much at the end of the night. Winter white is the best! We all know the age-old rule: don’t wear white after Labor Day. There is one exception, however, and it’s called “winter white.” For those rule-benders out there, it’s a cross between pure white and a warm cream; it reminds us here at the KRNL of the sparkle of fresh snow. Try out a winter white skirt
or even a trench coat in the same color. You’ll definitely stand out among all of the black pea coats on New Year’s Eve! When in doubt, opt for that extra sparkle. Whether it’s a quick swipe of glitter on your eyes before heading out for the night or grabbing a bright clutch to add some color and shine to your OOTN, you can’t go wrong with sparkle. Besides, it’s sure to draw attention to that dazzling smile we know you’ll be sporting all winter season long!
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Remember, though, regardless of your holiday outfit, to always be uniquely you.
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Symphony to bring students life before dead week Orchestra will play alongside renowned musicians for free concert By Savon Gray news@kykernel.com
Students in the College of Fine Arts have organized a performance to revitalize their downtrodden classmates wrapping up final essays and presentations before dead week. The UK Symphony Orchestra will perform alongside talented oboist Tonimarie Marchioni and guitarist Dieter Hennings 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Singletary Center for the Arts. “Marchioni is a distinguished performer, educator, and journalist,” said Nathan Williams, a graduate teaching
assistant who organized the event and plays French horn. “She has positively transformed the oboe studio.” The orchestra is comprised of students from School of Music Professor John Nardolillo’s orchestra classes. Nardolillo is also the university’s director of orchestras. Hennings, who will accompany the orchestra Thursday night, has been an assistant professor of music at UK since 2009. Along with teaching, Hennings also curates the UK international guitar series. He can be heard on the Nonesuch, Bridge, Parma and Quindecim
recording labels. Integrated Strategic Communications and Digital Media Design junior Amanda Ramirez said the show will be one students will not want to miss. “I haven’t heard of these artists, but their accomplishments say a lot,” Ramirez said. “Seeing people of their caliber perform would be a cool experience.” The performances are taken from a diverse group of classical composers, from Germanic to Argentine, which allows students without a musical background, like biology and chemistry junior Claire Jones,
to experience something new. “The music is peaceful and it’s cool to see people who play instruments that well perform, because I can’t,” Jones said. The concert will include performances of Alberto Ginastera’s dances from “Estancia,” Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, Vaughan Williams’ “Oboe Concerto” and many other pieces. “Whether the piece is Germanic tone poem or Argentinian orchestral suite, everyone will enjoy something,” WilPHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF liams said. Students looking for higher spirits before dead week can see the UK The event is free and open Symphony Orchestra for free Thursday night. The orchestra will play songs from a diverse group of composers. to the public.
Collage holiday concert returns as campus tradition
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Strike a harp and join the chorus, UK is bringing back Collage for its 18th year. The large vocal ensemble will take over the Singletary Center for the Arts 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. It will showcase a variety of seasonal music with which attendees can sing along, ranging from traditional Christmas carols to other cultural holiday songs that span the globe. “We will go straight from one piece to the next,” said performer Kaitlin DeSpain,
a graduate student who is part of the UK Chorale and UK Women’s Choir. “There will also be multiple lighting changes, so it’s like a show and concert all in one. This is probably the most looked-forward-to concert that we do in the year.” Collage showcases a combination of UK choirs, instrumentalists, guest ensembles and soloists from Lexington, featuring more than 500 performers that include students and professors from UK as well as singers
from the local community. “Collage is an excellent display of talents from UK School of Music,” SCFA Marketing Director Matthew Gibson said. “It’s a very collaborative program.”
Men’s Choir, and they will have support from the Lexington Singers Choir and the Lexington Singers Children’s Choir. “I feel like it would be nice to see since I’ve never seen anything like that before,” said Eden Hagos, a biology senior. “I think it would be cool to see MATTHEW GIBSON, all the differSingletary Center marketing director ent groups perThe program will fea- forming.” ture an ensemble of student A cappella groups acoUsgroups including UK Chorale, tiKats, Paws and Listen, and UK Women’s Choir and UK Blue Note will perform their
It’s a great opportunity to get to see talents here on campus.”
own alternatives to holiday classics. Instrumentalists including the UK Steel Band will make an appearance along with the UK Trombone Quartet and the UK Holiday Clarinets. “The turnout is tremendous ... some shows are even soldout,” Gibson said. Thousands of people attend each year to enjoy the music, sometimes numbering between 3,000 to 4,000 in one weekend, according to Gibson. Chemistry junior Joseph Waring is planning on going to the show to get in the holiday spirit and said it would be a nice event to bring a date.
“It’s a great opportunity to get to see talents here on campus,” Gibson said. “It’s also a good chance to enjoy a nice holiday concert.” Go to the SCFA box office or eTix online to buy tickets.
IF YOU GO Collage will take over the Singletary Center at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $13 for students and $27 for adults.
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY MATT SEXTON I THE NORTHERNER The Cats’ 84-65 win against the Northern Kentucky University Norse did not come easily. NKU fought a tough battle in the first half, outscoring UK 24-13 in the second quarter and going into halftime with a four-point lead.
UK Hoops remains undefeated
Second half rally keeps Cats’ record unblemished heading into Louisville game By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
No. 11 UK women’s basketball went on the road to take on the Northern Kentucky University Norse for its second away game of the season. The instate foe provided some scares with a hard-fought first half, but the Cats were able to pull away late to win 84-65. The final scoreboard does not do justice in representing the effort displayed by NKU. After outscoring UK 24-13 in the second quarter, the Norse would go into halftime with a four-point lead.
Unfortunately for the Norse, that quarter would match their total output in the second half as UK would secure the game by outscoring them 47-24 in the second half. Northern Kentucky was held to just 30 percent from the field after halftime. What played a big part in helping UK pull away in the second half was how well the Cats shot from the field. The team would continue its hot streak on the offensive end by shooting 55 percent from the field and 42 percent from three. The main catalyst for the surging offense was senior Janee Thompson.
The point guard came in as UK’s second leading scorer and second on the team in three-pointers made, and she did not disappoint as she would lead the team with 21 points and seven assists Wednesday night. Thompson’s uptick in scoring can be in part thanks to the development of freshman Taylor Murray as she takes over more of the ball-handling responsibilities. Playing off-ball allows Thompson to be more of a threat shooting and she has proved to be valuable as she knocked down 3-of-4 from three in this game. Murray has done well to earn
Matthew Mitchell’s trust by being a difference maker on defense. Her ability to pressure opposing guards to turnover the ball showed tonight as she came away with three steals. The freshman guard also showed a level head in her second collegiate road game by shooting a perfect 4-of4 from the free throw line. Murray finished the game with eight points, three assists and a career-high seven rebounds, all coming on the defensive end. UK will put its 7-0 record on the line in the team’s next game at Rupp Arena as they take on rival Louisville Cardinals on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
3-point shot: what to expect in UCLA match
Leader Tyler Ulis still limited by elbow injury as of Wednesday By Josh Ellis sports@kykernel.com
No. 1 UK (7-0) v. UCLA (4-3) Tipoff: Thursday, 9 p.m., Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles TV: ESPN Radio: UK Radio Network Three points of emphasis for the UK-UCLA game on Thursday. Battle of the bigs After Monday’s 12-point win at home against a gritty Illinois State team, head coach John Calipari was not happy with the play of his frontcourt. The Redbirds had 32 points in the paint, grabbed 37 rebounds (just two fewer than UK) and held Skal Labissiere to just two points off free throws and one shot attempt. “Skal really gave us nothing (against Illinois State). But this is a good thing,” Calipari said. “Alex (Poythress) gave us nothing in the first half. The thing about elite athletes and world-class athletes, they can evaluate their performance and say, ‘Alright, I got to fix this.’ They self-evaluate and that’s what this team needs to do.” UK’s frontcourt will need to regroup Thursday as they face two solid post players in UCLA’s Thomas Welsh and Tony Parker. The two Bruins are averaging a combined 26.1 points per game and 18.2 rebounds per game. Expect UCLA to give Welsh and Parker plenty of touches on Thursday, and don’t be surprised to see UK return the favor on the other end. Tyler Ulis’ status (elbow)
still uncertain Calipari announced via Twitter that Ulis practiced on Wednesday but was limited. He went on to say Ulis’ elbow was still a little tender and would be day-to-day. While the sophomore point guard’s status may be uncertain, there is one certainty – the Cats aren’t the same without him. Against Illinois State, UK committed 15 turnovers, had just eight assists on 22 made shots and only scored 10 fast break points. “Without Tyler, it’s obvious we’re not the same team,” Calipari said. “I mean, unless you were watching another game, we’re not the same team. But it still doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t play hard and guys shouldn’t battle and fight for balls.” Marcus Lee homecoming The Antioch, Calif., native will get his first chance to play in his home state since being at UK, and will look to match the intensity he brought on Monday. Lee had his second career double-double against Illinois State with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Lee was one of the few positives Calipari took from Monday’s win, and said if his 6-foot-9 224 pound forward keeps playing with the intensity he’s capable of, UK should be in good hands. “You got a player like Marcus Lee, who, if he’s to make it, it’s going to be one thing,” Calipari said. “He’s an energy guy who can cover a bunch of positions and flies. And you need that kind of player on your team.”
PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF This is UK’s best shot at making the Final Four for the first time in program history, as they will have a huge home court advantage.
Home edge within reach for UK By Jordan Ondrof sports@kykernel.com
UK volleyball is set to compete in its 11th consecutive NCAA tournament on Friday, facing American University in Columbus, Ohio. The Cats earned the 15 seed in the tournament and have won their last three games, giving head coach Craig Skinner his 250th career victory in his 11th season at UK. “We’ve got a really competitive group here,” Skinner said. “I feel like we’ve really ironed out some things the past few weeks in practice and we’ve got some momentum. They know it’s a long season and heading into the post season I think that they’re refreshed and ready to go.” They finished third in the SEC with a 21-9 record in the regular season and a 14-4 SEC record. American University won the Patriot League to qualify for the tournament.
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The winner of this matchup will move on to the second round of the tournament to face the winner of Robert Morris vs. Ohio State. Senior setter Morgan Bergren will lead the Cats. Her veteran presence and All-SEC ability will help the Cats tremendously. “I think the big win on Friday really helped propel us into the postseason,” Bergren said. “We’ve had a couple of good practices after that win.
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I think everyone is gearing up and getting ready to play.” Bergren averaged 10.43 assists per set, 1.69 digs per set and 1.65 points per set this season. She was also named to the SEC Community Service Team. The team is also led by sophomore middle blocker Kaz Brown. Brown is No.2 in the nation in blocks per set and ties for 3rd in the nation in total blocks with Payton Bock of Northern Arizona University.
This will be UK volleyball’s 17th appearance in the NCAA tournament, never making it past the Elite 8. If the Cats are able to win their first two matches, they will get to play four-straight matches on their home court, Memorial Coliseum, provided they keep winning. This is UK’s best shot at making the Final Four for the first time in program history, as they will have a huge home court advantage.