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EKU opens door to sexual investigations
Records show professors , students and other employees By Marjorie Kirk and Matt Smith news@kykernel.com
Eastern Kentucky University has released documents detailing sexual misconduct investigations at the university, including investigative reports of six sexual harassment investigations that occurred over the last five years. UK is currently in litigation with the Kernel over the release of documents that pertain to the sexual misconduct investigation of former associate professor James Harwood, and claims that releasing the documents, even with redactions, would violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The Kernel requested documents pertaining to employee sexual misconduct investigations of the last five years at each of Kentucky’s public universities. Some universities followed UK’s example and denied the release of records, many citing the ongoing litigation between the Kernel and the university as part of their reasoning. The documents received from EKU have been heavily redacted to omit some of the descriptions of the alleged incidents in addition to information that could identify some of the parties in the investigation. According to Frank LoMonte, the director of the Student Press Law Center, there is no evidence that a university has ever violated FERPA, and that since the violation would result in a forfeit of federal funding, schools would likely have to close if they were found responsible. LoMonte said that if an institution is able to remove students’ names and identifiers from a record then state law requires they produce the non-confidential portion to the public. “It has been the very clear and consistent opinion of the Department of Education that once you redact the identifying information out of a re-
cord it is no longer covered by FERPA,” LoMonte said. “The fact that one university was pretty easily able to produce those records shows that it is possible to do that legally.” Documents at EKU revealed that four of the six people investigated were found responsible for violations of the university’s Non-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Progressive Disciplinary Policy, and one is currently teaching at Hofstra University. The Kernel was able to obtain information sufficient enough to publish details of two of the cases.
and money.” The student said that the conversation became sexually explicit to a point that she became uncomfortable and “at some point felt she could not disengage.” The investigation found that Santangelo had sent as many as 25 emails of a sexual nature to the student. In a meeting with investigators, Santangelo acknowledged that he “behaved unprofessionally.” He was found in violation of the Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policies.
“The fact that one university was pretty easily able to produce those records shows that it is possible to do that legally.” Frank LoMonte
Director of the Student Press Law Center
Dr. Nicholas Santangelo (2012): In 2012, the Equal Opportunity Office received a complaint from a student at EKU who alleged that Dr. Nicholas Santangelo, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, had engaged in inappropriate and unwanted sexual conversations with her over email, according to the investigative report provided by EKU. The EOO seized hard drives from the professor’s laptops and reviewed his and the student’s university emails. In addition the student who filed the complaint provided screenshots from exchanges conducted on their personal accounts, which she said the accused requested they begin using. The investigative report said that the sexual nature of the email exchange began in early 2012 “with jokes about professors teaching for sex
The investigation concluded before fall of 2012, the date in which Santangelo’s tenure at the university was to go into effect, and the investigation recommended the university take disciplinary action to correct the conduct and prevent any reoccurrence. Santangelo resigned from EKU, and joined Hofstra University in fall of 2013 as an assistant professor of biology. Representation for Santangelo said he would not give comment at this time, but that they will be reaching out to EKU for more information about the report.
Curtis Christian (2012): In 2012, an EKU employee made a voluntary statement to EKU police alleging that Curtis Christian, a professor in the Department of Philosophy
and Religion, had sexually harassed her, according to an investigative report written by the Equal Opportunity Office. Though all mentions of the incident and specific details are redacted from the reports, the woman who filed the complaint said the behavior Christian would be investigated for was unwanted and unwelcome. The woman said that Christian asked her a question that made her, “feel uncomfortable…but did not feel like she could leave or stop the conversation because (he) was a faculty member.” The day after the EOO received the complaint they issued a “cease and desist” notice to Christian, and within five days he tenured his resignation. The report said that during a meeting with investigators the day before, Christian, “indicated that he immediately knew he had done something wrong,” and, “immediately asked if he could resign.” The EOO discovered no evidence that he completed the online training programs for preventing sexual misconduct violations, which is required every two years for EKU employees. The EOO concluded that there was evidence to support a finding that Christian engaged in an unwelcome, unwanted conversation of a sexual nature, according to the report. The office found him responsible for violating the Non-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policies, but said his resignation was sufficient “disciplinary action to address (his) inappropriate action that is the subject of this complaint, to the extent required to correct the conduct and prevent any future reoccurrence.” Christian gave no comment about the investigative report. Editor’s note: The Kernel will continue to investigate other cases turned over by universities and update this story as documents come in.
Universities cite UK v. Kernel in open records denials By Matt Smith news@kykernel.com
The Kernel requested documents pertaining to sexual misconduct investigations of the past five years at Kentucky universities, and the responses so far have returned limited information about incidents. UK gave no comment about the decisions of some universities to hand over documents in redacted form that UK has argued during litigation are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. UK spokesman Jay Blanton said UK is in the process of collecting some documents to send to the Kernel in response to the request, but did not say if these would include investigative reports in any form.
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The case between UK and the Kernel has been cited by other universities in multiple denials of documents and information, but some universities have released information about the numbers of investigations conducted. Western Kentucky University and Kentucky State University denied all records in a fashion similar to UK. Both Northern Kentucky University and Morehead State University supplied some documents related to cases already resolved, including emails sent to the accused at the end of investigations, but refused to provide documents they deemed to be “preliminary.” The denials from WKU and KSU are pending appeal to the Attorney General, and the Kernel plans to ap-
peal the denial of preliminary records from Morehead State and NKU. WKU and KSU have acknowledged and responded to the appeal. WKU asked for a hold, known as an abeyance, on the appeal, pending a resolution to current litigation between UK and the Kernel. WKU said the university conducted 20 investigations with employees during the past five years, and found six responsible for policy violations. According to the school, all six employees found in violation of school policy resigned or retired before any corrective action was taken. The Kernel is currently waiting on 136 pages worth of records from the University of Louisville, which are expected to come later this week.
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In NKU’s case, the school released documents relating to multiple sexual misconduct investigations, including that of Dennis Miller, a former philosophy professor. Miller is no longer employed by the school, as his contract was not renewed this past summer. This is not the first time that Miller has faced complaints of sexual misconduct. The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that he was investigated by the university for sexual harassment in 2007 as well. According to documents supplied to the Kernel by NKU, Miller received administrative warnings for his actions, which allegedly involved text messages, hugs, and a kiss on the cheek of a student.
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I Kentucky Kernel I 12.8.16
New Cosmic Charlie’s is out of this world
By Matt Wickstrom
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After two months, a void in Lexington’s music scene has been refilled, and it’s out of this world. Initially scheduled to open on Oct. 29, the new Cosmic Charlie’s, located at 723 National Avenue, officially opened last Thursday, Dec. 1, holding their first show, a tribute to The Pixies and Weezer, the following night. During the delay, many of the shows booked throughout November at Cosmic Charlie’s were relocated to other venues around Lexington rather than being cancelled altogether. Most shows were moved to The Burl, with others finding homes at Willie’s Locally Known, The Green Lantern,
Mirror Twin Brewing Co. and Collins-Southland Bowling Center. According to Cosmic Charlie’s co-owner Mark Evans, who also works with Louisville-based booking agency Vectortone, the initial deadline to open the new location was “unrealistic.” “To completely convert an empty warehouse to a full venue, it takes a lot more than a month,” Evans said. “We got lucky to get it done in two months really.” Luckily patience is a virtue, and the new Cosmic Charlie’s, nestled in the ever-expanding Warehouse Block on National Avenue, provides a much-needed improvement from the deteriorating old venue in the plaza on the corner of Euclid and Woodland Avenues,
Fusion Gallery offers gathering spot for gamers
PHOTO BY ARDEN BARNES I STAFF Fusion Gallery’s LAN cafe offers gamers a place to gather to play their favorite PC, Xbox and PlayStation games.
By Dalton Stokes features@kykernel.com
A new social place for gamers is coming soon to Lexington. A local business called Fusion Gallery is opening itself up as a LAN, or local area network cafe early next year. LAN cafes have become quite the cultural phenomenon as they provide a place for friends to come together and play video games with each other. It also provides them with systems more than capable of running any game they would want to play, which is a large problem many PC gamers face. Not owning a state of the art computer can sometimes mean you can’t play certain games that could be harder on the computer, and buying a state of the art gaming computer can cost upwards of $2,000. Therefore, many people that can’t find the money laying around to get a super computer use LAN cafes instead. The basic premise of the LAN cafe is to provide the player with state of the art hardware and a fast internet connection and the player rents out a computer for however long they want to play.
This phenomenon has yet to see much success in the U.S. mostly because gamers in the states are so accustomed to staying home and playing on their own system. Fusion’s LAN cafe will give Lexington’s gaming community a place to thrive. It also creates a social experience and a certain comradery that staying home and playing Xbox can’t provide. Fusion Gallery just finished the beta test of its LAN cafe and is now ready to put it into action. Per owner Chris Carr, they are going to be closing their current location and opening a new one in a better, more central location. Carr also says that he plans for the cafe to be open reasonable hours, closing around 11 p.m. or midnight once they reopen. They will also have a place for all gamers whether they be PC, Xbox, or PlayStation users. Playing on the consoles and PCs at Fusion will cost gamers $5 an hour or $15 for an all-day pass. Once opened, Fusion LAN hopes to offer Lexington’s gaming community a central hub to gather, and could potentially facilitate the emergence of eSports in the bluegrass.
PHOTO BY MATT WICKSTROM I STAFF Cosmic Charlie’s held the first show at their new location at 723 National Avenue on December 2. The venue had previously been housed in University Plaza since 2009.
which housed Cosmic Charlie’s since 2009. While the new space is smaller in terms of square feet, the open floor plan and height-
ened ceilings make the new hub feel much larger. Evans also hopes to hold more 18 and up shows at the new venue which is now transplanted away from
UK’s campus, adding that it all comes down to what insurance allows. “If you’re old enough to die in a war or gamble you should be able to go to a concert,” Evans said. However, Evans does plan on bringing much more diversified acts to the new venue to help reach a broader audience, including residents of the new neighborhood Cosmic Charlie’s now resides in. “Whenever we opened at the old spot I was a little more on fire with my booking, so now I’m trying to bring back more consistently good acts that are intriguing to every music fan in Lexington,” Evans said. Even with the desire to bring in new acts, Evans added that mainstays such as Sun-
day Service with Restless Leg String Band and Grateful Monday with Lee Owen and friends aren’t going anywhere. Cosmic Charlie’s has a hodge-podge of shows already on the books, including a twonight celebration this weekend to honor local Grateful Dead cover band Born Cross Eyed for their 25 year anniversary. Comedian Shane Mauss rolls into town on his comedy tour about psychedelics on Dec. 13 followed by renowned rapper Kool Keith on Dec. 14. Helping ring in 2017 will be Unknown Hinson, voice of Early Cuyler on Adult Swim’s “Squidbillies,” on Dec. 31 with his comedic blend of rockabilly and country music. To view Cosmic Charlie’s full list of upcoming events, visit cosmic-charlies.com.
Holiday lights brighten the sky at Horse Park By Angelea Holder features@kykernel.com
Once a year there comes a time when hearts of all ages can be young again, when laughter waits just below the surface to burst forth and wonder radiates from the most jaded of eyes. The Kentucky Horse Park shares this wondrous season with its 23rd annual display of Southern Lights Spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights. The spectacle features thousands of twinkling lights displaying unique themes from Kentucky’s famous thoroughbreds streaking towards the finish line to “Star Wars.” Southern Lights is designed to represent what Kentucky’s famous bluegrass region has to offer in southern hospitality and holiday cheer. The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is proud to announce that it has been designated a top 20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society, according to Chris Nentwick, database manager at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation.
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When: Now through Dec. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Kentucky Horse Park - 3785 Campground Road Tickets: $15-25 “It’s a great place to take a little finals break and do something different for the holiday,” said Laura Klumb, Kentucky Horse Park Foundation executive director. This year’s Southern Lights, presented and sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky, features new displays and old favorites to delight. Much-loved nursery rhymes and carols are brought to mind by glimpses of Humpty-Dumpty, the rocking horse, the little drummer boy and the seemingly endless “12 Days of Christmas.” The displays
pique the fantasies of every age along the trail. “We always try and change up the lights in play,” Klumb said. “This year we have a brand-new display that is The Hall of Champion Horses that have lived here at the Kentucky Horse Park so that’s kind of our new display.” Visitors, after they tour through the driving route, can leave their cars in the appointed parking lot and begin the non-driving portion of Southern Lights that features the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop, holiday craft merchants, an ex-
otic petting zoo, camel rides and photos with Santa. Visitors can also pay extra for feed to give to the locally-owned kangaroos and zebras in the petting zoo. “We don’t have any discounts available but what I would tell the students is it is only 15 dollars a car-load if you come on Monday through Thursday nights,” Klumb said. “You can save money that way plus it pays for everybody in the car. It is 25 dollars on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, still very reasonable.” Every Thursday during Southern Lights, the first 50 cars in-line receive a complimentary beverage, courtesy of Coca Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. On Dec. 13 and 19, admission will be free to active duty and veteran military personnel who show military I.D. at the admission gate. The Southern Lights driving route is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly and the Holiday Festival attractions will be open every night except from Dec. 24 to Dec. 31.
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Steps taken to make city safer By Blair Johnson
news@kykernel.com
The Lexington Police Department and private social networking company, Nextdoor, have partnered to make the city safer and easier to communicate within neighborhoods. The partnership went into effect on Nov. 30 and 200 neighborhoods have already started Nextdoor websites in the Lexington area. According to their website, Nextdoor is a free private social network for neighbors of a community. Some of the examples given that can be conducted on a Nextdoor site include: quickly getting the word out
about a break-in, track down a trustworthy babysitter, and find the best paint job in town. The sites can be used for serious emergency alerts, as well as getting to know neighbors better. Annie Barco is the Communications Coordinator at Nextdoor. She believes that Nextdoor will succeed at its goal to bring back a sense of community to neighborhoods that may have been previously lost. “Research shows that 28 percent of Americans cannot name a single neighbor by name,” Barco said. According to Barco, Nextdoor is in more than 119,000 neighborhoods across the
United States, which is about 70 percent of the country. On average, about 75 new neighborhoods launch a Nextdoor website every day. The Lexington Police Department is excited about the partnership that connects communities to the social media world. Brenna Angel, the Public Information Officer for the Lexington Police Department, thinks the new initiative will allow easier communication between the police and residents about safety concerns. “The department plans to use Nextdoor to share crime prevention tips, public safety alerts, events where officers are available to meet with res-
idents, and investigation updates that are relevant to a particular neighborhood,” Angel said. The police department decided to partner with the company because many other law enforcement agencies use it and some of the officers, as well as thousands of Lexington residents, were already signed up as homeowners. The department wanted to get a hold of the free service as a whole. Since the launch that happened just a week ago, the police department has received a lot of “thank-you’s.” Utilizing social media will make reporting concerns to the police easier than ever.
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Get help when you get SAD this winter
ROSIE ECKER
MANAGING EDITOR
The winter season, which seemed like it took forever to get to Lexington, is finally here. This means wearing parkas, boots and fuzzy socks to class. The sun sets earlier in the evening, and rises later in the morning. Some people enjoy winter,
with its layered fashion looks, cozy fires and of course the holidays that occur during this time. Some other people however, might quite literally get SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as seasonal depression, is more common than one might think. According to the Mayo Clinic’s website, people who have SAD usually start noticing symptoms in the late fall or early
winter. So if you have noticed changes in eating or sleeping habits, you constantly feel sad or depressed, or feel more irritable, then you may have SAD. The amount of sunlight that people receive can affect biological clocks, serotonin levels and melatonin levels, leading to SAD. SAD is more common for women, young people, and those whose families have a history of depression. There are risks involved
for people who have SAD, so symptoms should not be taken lightly. If SAD is not treated, there could be suicidal thoughts, social withdrawal, unmotivated behavior in school or work, and substance abuse. Luckily for UK students, there are many people to reach out to if they believe SAD symptoms have started to occur. The most obvious solution would be to reach out to the UK Counseling Center where
individual appointments can be made. You can go to www.uky. edu/counselingcenter to make an appointment, or call 859257-8701. SAD is common and treatable, but very serious. Reach out to a friend, RA, adviser or the counseling center if you experience any symptoms to get the help you need. You don’t have to wait for the spring sunlight to be happy again.
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Whether you believe in climate change or not, not having regulations in place is not good for this country. Carbon emissions are in fact changing our climate and damaging our planet. We have irrefutable evidence that supports it. It is not theory
Carbon emissions are in fact changing our climate and damaging our planet. We have irrefutable evidence that supports it. anymore it is a fact. “Winters have gotten colder” is also not a valid argument against climate change. Climate change affects our planet in more complex ways than just “global warming”; it can make winters harsher in addition to making summers warmer. As little as climate change is talked about in mainstream politics, it seems to have
You can go to www. uky.edu/counselingcenter to make an appointment, or call 859-257-8701.
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Stop ignoring climate change
It has become a trend in the mainstream media to avoid one of the most pressing issues, not only to this country, but to the world. Again and again, climate change is glossed over, from every major news outlet to mainstream politics. Why does this happen? Maybe it’s because it is a sensitive topic , but maybe it’s because politicians want to outright deny its existence. The man who is going to represent our country for the next four years, Donald Trump, denies climate change tweeting global warming is a concept “created by the Chinese to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” Now, while more regulations on carbon emissions and fossil fuels could logically make it harder for U.S. companies to compete with places with little to no regulations like China, let’s take a look at the aftermath of this. People in major urban areas of China must walk around in sanitary masks frequently due to poor air quality.
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emerged in the third party agenda. Especially with Green Party candidate Jill Stein, who made a large part of her campaign about addressing climate change and other environmental issues. Renowned scientist and kids show star Bill Nye has also become a public voice in fighting the effects of climate change. He proposes that we have the resources to become almost completely reliant on renewable energy sources. This would be a positive move in the right direction, as the U.S. is the third largest oil producing country in the world. If we do not use anyof the oil we produce, thereis more oil to export to other countries, which would boost our economy. Hopefully, this is all a sign of change. These powerful voices cannot be ignored for much longer and hopefully our next president will realize the importance of addressing an issue of such drastic proportions. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Marijuana legalization overdue
In 1996 California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Since then 28 more states have approved the drug for medical use, with another eight, including California, allowing adults to use the drug recreationally. Unfortunately, Kentucky has been slow to adapt, despite the many benefits legalizing the drug would provide. Back in the day, Kentucky used to thrive growing tobacco. That same land, rich for growing tobacco, is ideal for growing marijuana, which can also be used to produce hemp, a versatile product which can be manufactured into paper, textiles, clothing, food, plastic, and a multitude of other products. Marijuana would also be useful as a medical alternative for many in the state who are dependent on prescription drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky has the highest cancer rates of any state in the country, largely due to our large dependence on the coal and mining industries, which has left countless hard-working Kentuckians with lung can-
cer. The U.S. National Cancer Institute has said that marijuana kills cancer cells along with alleviating the nausea and other symptoms associated with chemotherapy, which poses a much more effective alternative to prescription drugs. With so much of our state crippled by a dying coal industry, legalizing marijuana would be an enormous jobs creator for people looking to farm the crop and others looking to get into the business side of the industry with dispensaries. While stigmas still exist surrounding the drug, the issue of marijuana legalization is slowly becoming more of a bipartisan issue that draws support from both Democrats and Republicans, including Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin, who has said in the past that he plans to sign a medical marijuana bill into law during his time in office. States that have approved the drug for recreational use, such as Colorado, tax the drug, and use the money in a variety of ways, from helping the homeless, to improving infrastructure and education. In 2016
alone, Colorado is expected to bring in over $1 billion in tax revenue from marijuana. If a similar system of policy was applied in the Bluegrass, money could be used for better education throughout the state, a hot-button issue under Bevin’s administration due to his proposed, but unsuccessful, cuts to higher education. Revenue could also go towards helping revitalize eastern Ky. along with infrastructure, homeless, and veterans, following in the footsteps of Colorado’s successful endeavor with the green. According to a 2012 poll by Kentucky Health Issues, 78 percent of Kentuckians support the legalizationof medical marijuana. It’s time for our lawmaker’s throughout the state to come together and enact a policy to reflect the will of the people. The longer we wait, the more potential tax revenue we miss out on that could go to benefitting Kentuckians in need. It’s time to “Make Kentucky Green Again!” Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Arkane Studios delivers with “Dishonored 2” DALTON STOKES Kernel Columnist
“Dishonored 2,” the long awaited sequel to the award-winning action adventure game “Dishonored,” released almost 3 weeks ago and so far it has been a complete
success. The original “Dishonored” released in 2012 and received numerous awards, including game of the year. “Dishonored” was praised for its dark, dismal narrative in which the sum of many small decisions made by the player can change the entire outcome of the game. “Dishonored 2” has expanded upon that by not only allowing the player to take on several different approaches
to the game, but by allowing them to pick between two different characters to play as. Each character has an array of different mystical powers at their disposal, accompanied by an arsenal of various gadgets and weapons that make the player think tactically to best utilize their tools to accomplish the mission. The player can choose to either silently take out their targets or to charge in and face
their enemies head on in combat. These decisions can affect the outcome of the game, as killing specific characters can yield potentially negative results in the future. While the gameplay is very flexible the overall pacing and tone of the game is borderline monotonous. Many of the missions feel all too similar; each time it’s go sneak into this building and assassinate or eliminate this target. Arkane
Studios expanded upon the universe that “Dishonored” is based in very well. In the original game, the entire experience was bound to the dying city of Dunwall, in a mysterious steampunk world. “Dishonored 2” greatly develops upon this world by showing an entirely new city, with an entirely different ruler, and the interaction between the two city states. This masterfully created narrative world pairs well with
the game’s diverse gameplay and its mysterious and dark story to immerse the player into the world they are playing in. Overall, “Dishonored 2” has lived up to the expectations set by its predecessor and Arkane Studios has delivered another all around good game that is already proving to be a riveting success. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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I Kentucky Kernel I 12.8.16
Cats to face tough slate over winter break
Cats eager for challenge against Georgia Tech By Chris Angolia
sports@kykernel.com
This past Sunday afternoon it was announced that UK football will be spending its New Year’s Eve in Jacksonville, Fla. at the TaxSlayer Bowl. The Cats will face off with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the program’s first bowl game since 2010 and first in the Mark Stoops-era. “As you could imagine, it’s an exciting time for myself and our team as we accept the bid to play in the TaxSlayer Bowl,” Stoops said Monday. “We’re looking forward to that.” Although the game is about three weeks away, it is never too early to get a look at what challenges the Yellow Jackets may pose. Perhaps the biggest challenge is Georgia Tech bringing in an offense unlike any UK has seen this year. From his time at Florida State, Stoops is familiar with the Yellow Jackets’ style of play and their famous triple-option attack is one that is difficult to defend. How the Cats are able to handle the Yellow Jackets rushing attack will be something that defines the outcome of the game. “Coach (Paul) Johnson’s been around a long time. Again, from my background of playing him, I knew it was a real challenge,” Stoops said. “That was a stressful week for me, and so we’ll have our
PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF Kentucky quarterback Stephen Johnson hands the ball off to running back Jojo Kemp during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday Nov. 26 at Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium in Louisville.
hands full – it will be very different, and they also present some problems with the way they run the ball with some play-action off of it.” That same triple-option attack has helped the Yellow Jackets to an 8-4 record this year with losses coming from Clemson, Miami, at North Carolina and at Pitt. The Jackets also hold wins over the ACC Coastal champs Virginia Tech and closed out the season with a big win at Georgia. To game plan for something it has not seen recently, UK will have the luxury of 15 practices before the game and those will definitely help not only from a strategic standpoint, but from a health and development standpoint. “(The extra practices are)
super beneficial,” second team All-SEC center Jon Toth said Monday. “It’s 15 more practices that we haven’t had in the past years so it’s valuable time the coaches get to spend with us and we get to use it to develop so it’s very valuable.” While the matchup will be a tough one for both sides, it is clear that the Cats and everyone associated with the program is excited for New Year’s Eve. “We’re all excited to go to the great city of Jacksonville and we’re happy that the Taxslayer Bowl considered us and our administration worked their tails off to try and get us in a great spot,” Toth said. “We’re just appreciative of the opportunity. – It will be exciting.”
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By Chris Leach
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With the fall semester at UK nearing its end and students ready to take a long and relaxing winter break, the UK women’s basketball team will continue working hard. Hard work has led the Cats to a 6-2 start to the season, earning them the No. 15 spot in the latest AP poll. The Cats can thank this great start to their offense, which is ranked in the top 50 nationally in points per game. The Cats will need that offense to be clicking when they finish up they’re non-conference schedule, which includes facing two tough teams. First, the Cats will host the Arizona State Sun Devils on Dec. 9th in Rupp Arena. ASU brings in the 33rd best defense in the country in terms of opposing team’s points per game. Then the final non-conference game of the season will be a road test, against No. 21 Duke. Duke has an explosive offense of their own that averages 8 more points a game than the Cats. Duke is lead by Rebecca Greenwell, a junior who averages 21.6 points a game, shooting 48 percent from the floor. However, the Cats have a superstar on their own team in Makayla Epps. Epps has had 20 or more points in the last three games and averages 19.4 points per game on the season.
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Survey seeks to improve campus life for students By Megan Brown
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UK’s Student Government Association has recently sent out their All-Student Survey to every students’ UK email address. The survey is conducted every year and is a chance for students to voice their concerns or satisfaction with the university. The survey goes toward improving campus life for students and gives them the ability to make a difference with issues affecting them every day. It can be anything from deciding if there should be a fall break to the biggest problems with parking on campus to the quality of dining facilities on campus. For the most part, the survey consists of multiple choice questions, but there a few questions that require a ranked list and some that are yes or no. The All-Student Survey, which started in 2016, has proven to be instrumental in making changes to campus life.
According to Trey Zimmerman, Deputy Chief of Staff of SGA, one specific example of the survey producing changes was with UK Dining. Because of the survey there has been “an expansion in guest meal swipes and a reduction in meal swipes restrictions on campus.” Zimmerman also stated the survey “provides SGA with a compass as to where we should be focusing our efforts.” All the topics on the survey include reasons for attending UK, parking, dining, diversity, mental health and tuition. It also includes recommendations students can give to ensure their needs are properly being met. In addition, to better communicate information the survey asks students to rank how they receive information through different channels such as Twitter, Facebook, yard signs and radio stations. Finally, issues discussed were professor approachability, classes, financial aid, the
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cab service, construction and minority students. The survey also tackles controversial issues such as concealed weapons and the media publishing sexual assault cases. It covers important health problems such as depression, suicide and anxiety. The annual survey is an important way for faculty to address concerns on students they may not otherwise hear, and offers students an opportunity to be involved in decision making. With a campus of over 30,000 students, it may seem impossible for students to get their voices heard, but this survey gives them that opportunity. Students who complete the survey will have the chance to win UK basketball tickets, an Apple TV, Beats Headphones and an iPad. The survey can be found at https://uky.az1.qualtrics. com/SE/?SID=SV_77CPsmKw896KeuV. 3:12:11 PM
PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF Kentucky guard Makayla Epps shoots the ball over a defender during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday, Feb. 21 in Lexington.
After a week of scoring 30 and 22 points against two ranked teams, Epps was named the SEC player of the week. The Cats will then start the new year with the Southeastern Conference portion of their schedule, playing three SEC teams during the break. Two of the three SEC teams the Cats will play received votes in the latest AP poll. The Cats will start off 2017 by facing the Tennessee Lady Vols in Knoxville. The Lady
Vols have had a disappointing start to their season, losing three of their last four games. After that, the Cats with host Mizzou and Texas A&M on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8 in Memorial Coliseum. A&M was off to a very impressive start to their season going 5-0, but have lost the last two games. Even though a tough schedule lies ahead, the Cats will look to continue the positive momentum that has been built, and carry it with them throughout the break.
DanceBlue to kick off after completion of hospital By Becky Feigin news@kykernel.com
UK’s 24-hour dance marathon, DanceBlue, will return for its 11th year on Saturday, Feb. 25, of next year. DanceBlue is a year-long fundraising effort that leads up to the event of the year, where students stand for 24 hours straight, without any sleep breaks, while dancing, participating in games and community service. This year, DanceBlue will begin at 8 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. The DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology clinic is opening this coming January. 2017’s DanceBlue will serve as a celebration of the opening. Since DanceBlue began in 2006, it has raised over $8 million for children suffering from disease, and they don’t seem to be stopping any time soon. The money raised at DanceBlue each year is donated to the Golden Matrix Fund, which then supports the kids
PHOTO BY JOSH MOTT I STAFF UK’s 24-hour dance marathon, DanceBlue, will return for its 11th year on Saturday, Feb. 25, of next year.
of the DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The money donated also goes toward research done at the Markey Cancer Center. Students from all different organizations throughout UK’s campus get involved in DanceBlue each year. It is a great way to bring the entire college community together. Molly Scholes, a nursing student at UK, will participate in DanceBlue for her first time. Scholes will have her peers and friends beside her during this
24-hour dance marathon, as she is dancing for the college of nursing. “I am most excited about getting to meet the kids that we are dancing for simply because I think it will really make all the work we put into this night worth it,” said Scholes. To learn more about DanceBlue, information on registration, or to donate to its efforts, visit danceblue.org. You can also connect with DanceBlue through Facebook at facebook. com/danceblue and on Twitter at twitter.com/UKDanceBlue.
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