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PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF UK entomology professor Grayson Brown has spent 20 years studying mosquitoes. Three times a week, Brown allows the mosquitoes to feed off his own blood.
UK researcher studying virus feeds hungry mosquitoes with his own arm By Cheyene Miller news@kykernel.com
Three times a week, UK entomology professor Grayson Brown rolls up his sleeves and uses his own arm to feed the world’s most dangerous animal while enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Brown has been at UK since his career began in 1978, and he has researched mosquitoes for 20 years. Numerous media organizations have contacted him for his expertise in the wake of public fear surrounding the Zika virus in recent weeks. Zika is caused by a virus transmitted from mosquitoes, and it causes symptoms such as skin rashes, red eyes, mild fever, headaches, and muscle and joint pain. An estimated 80 percent
of those infected are asymptomatic, meaning they show no symptoms. While the virus is typically benign, Brown said it poses a threat to pregnant women because it has been known to cause birth defects like microcephaly, an abnormal smallness of the head. Brown said pregnant women should postpone international travel plans to Zika-infected regions, particularly Central and South America, for the next few months until scientists learn more about the disease and its correlation with birth defects. Brazil is experiencing the worst outbreak of any country, with more than one million cases, according to information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Some Latin American governments are telling
women to stop having children until the outbreaks are under control. Brown said the disease first appeared in Africa in 1947, with the first infected human documented in the late 1960s. Zika virus eventually spread to the Western Hemisphere, with documented cases of Zika virus appearing in Chile in 2014 and Brazil in April of 2015. Despite their deadly potential, Brown said many people have misconceptions about mosquitoes — for example, the insects cannot infect humans with HIV or AIDS. “Mosquitoes are not flying syringes,” Brown said. “In order for a mosquito to transmit a human pathogen, the pathogen has to be adapted to that particular mosquito species.”
Mosquitoes only transmit diseases when their own bodies are contaminated by pathogens, disease carrying agents, which are transmitted through saliva when the insects feed. Brown said this is “a pretty long process.” There is no vaccine for Zika virus, but Brown said the mosquito species known to carry the virus, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is rare in Kentucky. He said most Americans infected with mosquito-
borne diseases acquire them while overseas. “A mosquito-borne disease is a disease to the mosquito, too,” Brown said. “So a virus has to be able to infect not just the human but also the mosquito, through that whole process, and not many viruses can do that.” As of Feb. 10, the U.S. had 52 travel-associated Zika virus case reports and no locally acquired infections, according to the CDC. Brown said regions of the U.S. most at
risk are subtropical areas like Florida and Southern Texas. Brown spoke to the Department of Public Health in Frankfort on Wednesday about the state government’s plans for a potential Zika virus outbreak in Kentucky. He said a more detailed plan will emerge when the threat of an outbreak becomes prevelant. There have been no confirmed cases of a Zika virus infection in Kentucky.
More sales, employees since Aramark switch
Privatization of UK Dining met with criticisms of portion size, quality, but has led to more student jobs By Patrick Brennan news@kykernel.com
UK Dining partnered with Aramark in the summer of 2014, and the transformed food service has seen increased sales and more employees. In the last fiscal year that UK Dining was self-operated, sales totaled $25.3 million. In the first year with Aramark, sales increased by about 24 percent to $31.3 million. Additionally, the partnership has increased the number of job opportunities for UK Dining. In October of 2013, before UK’s contract with Aramark, UK Dining Services employed 462 students and 117 nonstudents. In October of 2015,
UK Dining had increased employment to 498 students and 453 nonstudents. “UK Dining is part of the overall campus commitment to ‘build community,’” UK Dining Director of Marketing Charity Bradley wrote in an email to the Kentucky Kernel. “Sitting down for meals with friends at Blazer and Fresh Food Company, UK’s residential dining locations, are a great way to build community.” Still, students across campus have complained about dining. For one, portion sizes decreased at some eateries, like Intermezzo. Starting this year at Intermezzo and other locations, Wildcat Deals now come with one less side. Other common complaints pertain to the changes to Ovid’s, whose new location meant
fewer hours and options. However, the expansion of UK Dining has not hit the wallets of students. Prices have risen slightly on the minimum meal plans since 2013-14, but have fallen substantially for the most expensive ones. The most expensive plan, Comfort Unlimited, decreased in price by $664 to $2,150. The price of every meal plan in 2014-15 was ultimately less than what the Board of Trustees approved for the year. The Wildcat Plan, which granted 130 meals and $300 Flex to be used at any time, was nixed during the partnership with Aramark. The partnership with Aramark will be two years old this summer, and UK Dining will have made significant expansions in that time.
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Tyler feels natural at UK
From White Hall to White House, agriculture professor sees blue By Lexinton Souers features@kykernel.com
From UK student to professor and administrator, Quentin Tyler has spent the better part of 18 years seeing blue. Tyler joined Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences as a student, but he stayed engaged as a professional. Tyler’s time with MANRRS proved to be substantial, and he is now the national president of more than 75 chapters across the U.S. MANRRS is a nonprofit focused on establishing professional and academic relationships for minorities. The organization provides educational and networking opportunities through collegiate chapters and through a national conference held every year. Tyler said MANRRS conferences helped him get internships outside of Kentucky. As MANRRS’ president, Tyler travels across the nation for various speaking and networking engagements. Last week he traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak at the White House about minorities in agriculture. Tyler came to UK from his rural hometown of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in 1998, searching for purpose through
the pursuit of higher education. He received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics, and he later earned his master’s degree in agricultural economics as well as a Ph.D. in sociology. “I had several mentors who encouraged me to pursue higher education,” Tyler said. Tyler said his time at UK was a time for exploration and forming meaningful relationships. Tyler was an resident adviser and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and he currently advises UK’s chapter. When Tyler isn’t traveling with MANRRS, he serves as assistant dean and director for diversity in the College of Agriculture. Tyler has seen the College of Agriculture grow in diversity, specifically through outof-state students and female students. He also said that students are more aware of current events and are more focused on giving back to the community. “Students want to have a purpose,” Tyler said. One of the ways Tyler said this is done is through co-ops, which helped him see the benefits of agriculture. “I got to see the impact of (agriculture) on my community,” Tyler said.
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Quentin Tyler splits his time between travelling with MANRRS and serving as assistant dean and director of diversity in the College of Agriculture.
PHOTO BY JOSH MOTT I STAFF Lance Poston came to UK in May as the director of LGBTQ* Resources. Poston’s primary duty is to advocate for the LGBTQ* community to create a more inclusive campus.
Progress is personal Inaugural LGBTQ* director says education breaks stereotypes, creates sense of community By Cheyene Miller features@kykernel.com
The Southeastern region of the U.S. is often stereotyped as being bigoted and intolerant toward lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender Americans, but Lance Poston said his experience tells a different story. “I think it doesn’t tell the complete story of Southern culture,” said Poston about negative perceptions of Southerners. “In so many of the things I do, I find it helpful to not think in terms of stereotypes.” Originally from South Carolina, Poston said that although his overall experience was positive, growing up in the South was not without difficulty. He came out as gay at the end of his undergraduate studies, a period in his life he said allowed him to discover his true identity. Poston arrived at UK in May after being appointed as the first director of LGBTQ* Resources. He said Lexing-
ton is an example of a Southern city with progressive attitudes. Lexington elected its first openly gay mayor in Jim Gray and elected Ernesto Scorsone, the first openly gay member of the Kentucky General Assembly. Lexington was also the first Kentucky city to adopt a local
this city to be a place with lots of opportunities ... in terms of culture and education.” His primary duties at UK are to advocate for issues affecting the LGBTQ* community and to provide educational resources to break “I have always seen them stereotypes and build a more as cohesive,” Poston said. inclusive community on cam- “I’ve found religious communities that are very supportive of inclusion in so many ways and look to create spaces for everyone to be who they authentically are.” Poston reflected on 2015, which was a revolutionary year for the LGBTQ* commuLANCE POSTON nity with the Supreme Court’s Director of LGBTQ* Resources nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage. Poston was reading the Supreme Court’s blog with a fairness ordinance that pro- pus. friend when he first saw the tects LGBTQ* people from “In so many ways, edu- ruling in Obergefell v. Hodgdiscrimination based on sexu- cation is the greatest tool,” es, and soon after he and his ality or gender identity in the Poston said. partner of seven years became workplace, regarding housing Aside from being an ad- engaged. They plan to marry and public accommodations. vocate, Poston also identifies in June. “This has been a city that both as a gay man and a Chris“It was, for me personally, has been asking some hard tian, and said these two identi- a very significant moment,” questions in good ways for a ties are not at conflict with one Poston said. “I’m happy about long time,” Poston said. “I find another. what that means for us.”
“In so many ways, education is the greatest tool.”
Venture Studio turns students into entrepreneurs By Lexington Souers
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Located in Gatton is a studio that’s paving the way for students with interest in the entrepreneurial world. The Venture Studio hosts a variety of competitions and programs throughout the year, most notably the Venture Studio Bootcamp. The 10-week program allows students to work on a business plan and learn from local mentors to pursue their goals. “This is all on their own time,” UK Venture Studio Director Mariam Gorjian said. “This is not for credit.” Last year, 60 different student groups applied, but only 12 were chosen.
Jarrod Williams, a doctorate student in pharmaceutical sciences, and his team brought the idea of Ultimate Anglers, which brings together anglers and guides in a seamless booking process, to the Venture bootcamp. Williams said the studio helped push his team to make their idea a reality. “It inspired us to do things in an entrepreneurial realm,” Williams said. The spring semester means competitions and travel for Gorjian. Teams have already competed in Georgia and will go on to compete in other competitions like Idea State U, a statewide competition between all Kentucky colleges and universities. “We’ve had a lot of suc-
cess,” Gorjian said. “We’ve won thousands of dollars for teams.” One of the studios more successful ventures was Red Natural, a research project turned venture that created a natural substitute for the artificial dye Red 40. Gorjian said working with the studio is a great resume builder. She said student reactions have been positive, and the new location in Gatton has helped boost interest. “We have such broader engagement because we have such great real estate,” Gorjian said. Throughout bootcamp, the studio brought in community mentors, investors and executives to teach students a variety
of topics like patent protection, market validation and making prototypes. “Building a sustainable ecosystem is important to the university,” Gorjian said. “We want to keep people here in Kentucky. It’s a great place, but they need to have companies to work for that are innovative, and we’re just that start.” Williams said The Venture Studio encourages people to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and links them to other organizations outside of the university. Applications for next semester’s Bootcamp applications will be available sometime this summer, but in the meantime, interested students are able to attend various semi-
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Mariam Gorjian works with students and community members to foster entrepreneurial ventures within the university.
“The worst thing you can do nars and programs to learn more about entrepreneurship is not do anything, in my opinand what The Venture Studio ion,” Gorjian said. “We want to see people get out there.” does.
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Dousing the flame
Kernel editors debate whether Kentucky General Assembly should pass House Bill 299, making 21 minimum age for tobacco purchases
Public health is top priority
Law will not stop smokers
Proposed legislation could save next generation of young adults JAMILYN HALL Opinions editor
Many Kentuckians are addicted to tobacco, and a recent Kentucky bill would help combat this. So, why aren’t all Kentuckians on board? Why are we up in arms over banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone younger than 21? House Bill 299 may seem like a hoax — a ruse to keep young adults from expressing their freedom — but the bill is a blessing in disguise. According to Tobacco Free Kids, 17.9 percent of Kentucky high school students smoke. Only high school seniors, 18 years old or older, are old enough to buy tobacco products. In a state with 10 percent more adults who smoke than the national average, 26 percent versus 16 percent, something must be done. How can we argue that young adults must wait three more years to purchase alcohol because their brains are not yet fully developed, but we can allow them to purchase tobacco? It is easy to say that young adults who smoke will find a way to do so, even if the age is increased to 21. But people can change a lot in three years, and if a way exists to decrease the amount of Kentuckians who use tobacco products, this bill would be it. Another important concern is comparing the quantities of tobacco and alcohol use. While many teenagers may find a way
Increasing age requirements doesn’t prevent use among teens
to consume alcohol, cigarettes can be just as destructive, if not more. Workers aren’t allowed to drink while at work, but they often are given smoke breaks. The amount of tobacco Kentuckians use is much more damaging to our health, yet we give young adults access to these products at a younger age. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, “Every day, more than 3,500 kids try a cigarette for the first time, and about 1,000 other kids become daily smokers.” No reason exists to keep Kentucky lawmakers from passing HB299. The motivation against it is to ensure that Kentuckians continue to start out young and become loyal customers of the tobacco industry. According to a March 2015 report by the Institute of Medicine, raising the tobacco sale age to 21 would have a substantial, positive impact on public health and save lives. With HB299, Kentuckians have the ability to change the current state of our public health — it is right under our noses. Just ask yourself, would you make the same decisions that your once naive, 18-yearold self would make? Three years changes a lot, and the ability to buy cigarettes is a big responsibility – especially for someone who has to ask to use the bathroom in homeroom. Jamilyn Hall is the opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
CHEYENE MILLER Managing editor
Using tobacco products is a bad habit. No one with the slightest knowledge of human health would argue otherwise. Cigarettes alone have been linked to lung cancer, heart disease and a slew of other disorders that our generation would do well to avoid. But this is America, and adults should be allowed to make their own decisions regarding their own bodies. Yes, tobacco products can lead to severe health disorders if overused, but so can many legal products. There are no serious discussions on making a minimum drinking age for soda, despite the fact that it has been linked to Type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. All the same can be said for fast food. Some might argue that increasing the legal tobacco age to 21 will keep tobacco products out of the hands of minors, but this leads to an ageold dilemma – in a free market society, can the government really stop people from accessing a product if they want it badly enough? The answer is almost always no. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 90 percent of cigarette smokers tried smoking by the time they had reached 18, so minimum age requirements clearly don’t keep cigarettes out of the hands of minors who want to
try them. Detractors might also argue that bumping the age up to 21 would be effective because teenagers wouldn’t know as many 21-year-olds, making access harder. Again, that’s wrong. Just look at alcohol. The legal drinking age is 21, yet the CDC estimates that Americans ages 12 to 20 years old drink 11 percent of all alcohol consumed in the U.S., and about 65 percent of American teens have had at least one drink of alcohol by age 18, according to the 2014 National Survey on Drug and Alcohol Use. One can never underestimate the craftiness of American teens when it comes to getting their hands on intoxicating substances. Our society certainly has many consistency issues when it comes to age and how old is old enough to partake in certain activities. In America, we must wait until we are 21 to legally consume alcohol, and marijuana in states where it is legal, but 18 is deemed old enough to join the military and fight for one’s nation. This might be a well-worn argument, but no one has ever given a reasonable rebuttal to it. It is not morally acceptable that 18 is old enough to sacrifice one’s life, but not old enough to have a beer. We don’t need smoking added to the mix of inconsistent age requirements. All adult-related decisions, including smoking, should be associated with the same age. Cheyene Miller is the managing editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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New bill insulting to same-sex couples
In the wake of Kim Davis’ refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, Kentucky lawmakers have proposed a bill that would create a second marriage license as an option for gay couples. The new form would be the same certificate, except for two changes. The new certificate would include an option to check “party one, party two,” where it originally would say “groom, bride.” Both forms would also include a box to define gender, although this would be optional. This bill seems like another
ploy to undermine same-sex marriage in Kentucky. Sen. Morgan McGarvey, D-Jefferson, called it a “disparate treatment of gay couples.” “What this bill does is rebuild criteria on Kentucky’s marriage license forms themselves,” McGarvey said. “This is not about the marriage debate, this about the form itself.” McGarvey said that two certificates was not just a social justice issue, but an issue of allotting unnecessary resources to create a new form. “I don’t think we need two
forms,” McGarvey said. “One form would be cheaper, less confusing, and ensures that nobody in Kentucky is treated differently than anybody else.” Sen. Steve West, R-Paris, proposed this new bill. According to the State Journal, West said legalizing samesex marriage has changed the meaning of the word marriage as it pertains to the law. While it is true that the definition of marriage has changed, developing a second form could create a new divide. Kirbey Bruce, co-president
of the Gay-Straight Alliance, said the second form should read differently. “I feel like the necessary form is one that doesn’t have gender words on it,” Bruce said. “I do understand for historical reasons having gender on the form, but it’s not necessary.” People of different gender identities, like transgender and transsexual people, can get married. The form that would make most sense would have no gender-specific terms like groom or bride.
Alex Baxter, the other copresident of the GSA, said the best way for people to support the LGBT community is to get out and use their voices. “Make sure people stress how important it is, and then we can get people in office that are friendly to the community,” Baxter said. Josh Mers, chair of Fairness Campaign, deals with education and advocating for the LGBT community. Mers said this bill will likely pass, and recent history proves that Kentucky county clerks might
not even follow the law. “What’s to say that the clerk is just going to then say ‘I don’t have that form in stock,” Mers said. “We’re giving more barriers for folks to adhere to the Supreme Court decision. We just don’t need that.” Lexington is one of the few progressive cities in Kentucky for same-sex equality. To keep regressive bills like this from passing, the LGBT community will need its supporters to make their voices heard. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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FEATURES
Layers of love, reality to unfold in upcoming play By Rebecca Watters
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In the past week, the Guignol Theatre was transformed into the heart of the bayou for the UK Department of Theatre’s production of “In the Red and Brown Water” by Tarrell McCraney. For director Herman Farrell III, taking a different approach to the stage set-up and using the auditorium as part of the stage was a must. Farrell’s goal in the design is to connect the audience to both of the play’s two components: the “real,” and what is going on beneath the surface. At first glance, the play is about a young African-Amer-
ican girl entering the world of womanhood, all while being caught between love and a life-changing decision. Once a viewer delves deeper, the play is a retelling of an ancient Yoruban folktale. “It’s been a challenge to blend the metaphysical aspects with the straight narrative of this play,” Farrell said. “What has made this process so rewarding has been the exquisite cast.” Theatre sophomore Navji Dixon plays Oya, the main character of the play. For Dixon, acting as Oya has been an opportunity to grow as an actress. “This is the first time I’ve played a character I can relate to and add personal experience too,” she said. “It’s been the
biggest challenge, but it has also helped me improve.” For theatre sophomore Curtis Lipsey, who plays Shango — a member of the love triangle — the story is important for those who do not always have a voice. “People in America with such a low economic status don’t often get their stories told,” he said. Along with Shango and Oya, a third character is intertwined to create the love triangle. Theatre junior Kenny Hamilton plays Ogun, a young man with a stuttering problem from the other side of town. “My character is in love with Oya, and he just wants her to love him despite his physical setbacks,” Hamilton said. “It’s
been great to develop a relationship with this character and learning to believe in him.” Farrell believes the tough choices in Oya’s life are applicable to the audience members everyday lives and decisions. “The story of Oya and the choices she has to make with regard to her family and the men in her life are something students and faculty can all relate to in some way,” he said. “In the Red and Brown Water” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18-20 and Feb. 2527, and 2 p.m. Feb. 21 and 28. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased online PHOTO BY BELLE LEININGER I STAFF at www.scfatickets.com or by Kenny Hamilton and Navji Dixon play the roles of Ogun and Oya in the UK calling 859-257-4929. Department of Theatre’s production of “In The Red and Brown Water.”
NEWS
Recycling tops 5 Seminars focus on healthy dating VIP Center’s series teaches million pounds relationship communication skills By Lee Mengistu news@kykernel.com
UK recycled more than 5.7 million pounds in 2014 — including UK Healthcare, Athletics and off-campus facilities. According to UK Recycling Coordinator Esther Moberly, much of the progress is the “All-In-One” bins that collect cardboard, cans, plastic, glass and paper, which is the most recycled item on campus. Those bins contributed to about 1.5 million pounds of recycling in 2015. “Besides cigarette butts, the most littered item in Kentucky is pop cans and soda bottles, which are both recyclable,” Moberly said. Each can is a contribution to the largest aluminum can recycling center in the world — less than an hour away in Berea, Kentucky. UK’s Recycling Program, a partnership with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Government Recycling Center, supports 770 jobs in the state and over 6,000 manufacturing jobs nationwide according to Moberly, who said the greatest misconception about recycling is that cups are recyclables. “The most recycled item that’s incorrect are cups—Styrofoam cups, Starbucks cups, plastic cups. None of them are recyclable,” Moberly said. UK participates in “RecycleMania,” a national competition with several universities and colleges supported by the Keep America Beautiful campaign. Not only are the products removed from campus recycled, some of the products are brought back. “The university also purchases a tremendous amount of goods that have recycled content in them, everything from the steel in the buildings going up on campus to the paper found in campus printers,” Sustainability Coordinator Shane Tedder said.
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The Violence Intervention and Prevention Center will host a series of four seminars every Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. in room 201 of Frazee Hall beginning Feb. 24. Each session of the Healthy Dating Series, aimed at counseling both individuals and couples, will last about an hour and fifteen minutes and include an in-depth discussion about the signs of problematic relationships, what a healthy relationship consists of, what to look for in a partner, how to set boundaries, and how to effectively communicate with a significant other. “We see so many people struggling with dating,” said Rhonda Henry VIP Center director. “We thought this could be used as a prevention tool to not go down negative paths of jealousy and possessiveness in a relationship.”
The Healthy Dating Series works in conjunction with the Counseling Center, located in Frazee Hall upstairs from the VIP Center. Henry said she was surprised at the diversity of the people attending the program. She expected the group would be mostly first-year female students, but in her experience she has seen students of all ages, genders, sexualities and relationship experiences. There is a heavy mix of males and females ranging from married to single, as well as members of the LGBTQ* community, according to Henry. “I do see a lot of people within my community are a victim of interpersonal violence,” said Alex Baxter, a co-president of the Gay-Straight Alliance. “Their sexuality is often times not voiced. ... These types of events are helpful for anyone experiencing violence within the relationship.” The group remains small enough to have intimate conver-
PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF Rhonda Henry, director of the VIP Center, said that attendees of the healthy dating seminars are an inclusive and diverse group of people.
sation. Henry said the sessions are not organized as a support group, but rather a skill-building experience in which people of all communities are welcome to come and enjoy. The Healthy Dating Series allows the VIP Center to see what students on campus need in regard to counseling so the center can gear their program toward the areas where students struggle. Henry said anyone could drop in for the sessions.
IF YOU GO The VIP Center will host three more sessions on healthy dating in 201 Frazee Hall. 2:00-3:30 p.m. February 24 March 2 March 9
Celebrating diversity with Underground Formal By Megan Ingros
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Come one, come all. Dance away to a free evening of mingling, food and fun at the premiere of UK’s diversity ball. The Student Activities Board’s first Underground Formal will be held Friday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Commonwealth Stadium Mezzanine Level, which holds 500 people. No jeans will be allowed.
“Most of the time, only Greek organizations have a formal of this nature where students can get dressed up and go to a nice venue to hangout and have fun,” said SAB President Olivia Senter, a communications senior. The formal, includes a D.J., photo booth and free food provided by UK catering, offers an opportunity for all students across campus to get together for a similar experience.
“We’re looking to reach the capacity,” Senter said. “We’ve done a really good job promoting for both organizations. We’ve really pushed for this event.” Underground Perspective President Nigel Taylor, a communications senior, thought of the idea about two years ago. “I was revisiting pictures of prom, and I remembered how much I didn’t like my high school prom — it wasn’t a
good experience,” Taylor said. “I thought, wouldn’t it be cool to relive and redo prom in college?” Taylor said people are usually closer and connect better with people they meet in college than in high school. People from all different backgrounds can connect in college, especially at UK, which is home to more than 2,000 international students from more than 100 countries
around the world. “Some have never experienced an American-style type of prom or formal, and we wanted them to have that chance,” Senter said. Taylor said he hopes everyone who attends has a great time “whether they had a great time at their high school prom or not.” Underground Perspective and other organizers hope the formal will become an annual
event, possibly taking place in Memorial Coliseum or Rupp Arena. The organizers will gather student feedback by conducting a survey after the formal. The event’s organizer, Zoey Pittman, is SAB’s director of traditions, as well as an interior design and visual studies senior. SAB, Underground Perspective, the MLK Center and the Office of LGBTQ* Resources will host the event.
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UK Baseball opens season against Wofford on Friday
I Kentucky Kernel I 2.18.16
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By Josh Ellis sports@kykernel.com
By Chris Angolia sports@kykernel.com
UK baseball is set to kick off its season on Friday when it travels to Spartanburg, South Carolina, to face off against the Wofford Terriers. Wofford was picked to finish third in the Southern Conference preseason poll behind Samford and Mercer. Senior Matthew Milburn leads a talented pitching staff. After winning 10 games as a junior, Milburn was named the Preseason Pitcher of the Year in the SoCon. Left-handed starting pitcher Adam Scott and senior closer Will Stillman were also named as Preseason All-SoCon. However, on offense the Terriers lost four of their top five hitters from a season ago. Catcher Carson Waln returns to anchor the backstop for Wofford. As a sophomore, Carson was third on the team with a .335 batting average. He had 55 hits and 32 runs batted in a year ago. For UK, junior Zack Brown will get the start Friday night. He had a team leading 3.48 earned run average and finished 6-6 while tossing three complete games in the process. Head coach Gary Henderson must replace Ka’ai Tom and Kyle Barrett, two players who both contributed greatly and put up stellar numbers during their time at UK “(We) feel really fortunate, with Kai and Kyle moving on from last year’s group, that we’ve got a stable of guys that will be able to do a very good job not only defensively, but offensively for us in the outfield,” Henderson said. Junior JaVon Shelby will also make his first career start at third base for the Cats. Shelby spent the last two seasons at second base, but the lack of depth at third base led to the move to the hot corner. Shelby will anchor the Cats lineup along with sophomore first baseman Evan White. White was named to the Freshman All-SEC team last season after batting .318 with 12 doubles and two home runs. The No. 25 Cats return to action on Saturday and Sunday.
UK to avenge loss UK went into Thompson-Boling Arena on Feb. 2 and built a 21-point lead on the Volunteers, only until a second half collapse led Tennessee to comeback and upset the Cats on its home floor 8477. Despite arguably the worst loss of the season
coming that night, UK head coach John Calipari said Wednesday his team is past that. The Cats have been playing their best basketball of the season in the last three games (averaging a 26.7 margin of victory in that span) and likely will continue that trend on Thursday.
Throwback Cats
Remember the names John Wall and Eric Bledsoe? Calipari believes he’s got two guards on this year’s squad that remind him of the latter. Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray have been lighting it up on the offensive end, and they are beginning to draw eerily
similar comparisons to the 2010-11 Cats. “(Murray’s) playing a lot like Eric Bledsoe played, when he played with John Wall,” Calipari said. “They play off each other. One game one does it, the other game the other does it.”
UK coming together If it has not already shown on the court, UK is a completely different team than it was at the beginning of the year. The team is “becoming empowered,” as Calipari said on Wednesday, and each player is accepting a
role that suits them. Freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe, who averaged 6.7 points, 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds in his last three games, feels like he and his teammates have grown closer in recent weeks.
Facing tough Bulldogs
Newly ranked Cats to face Mississippi with momentum on their side By Caitlin Schwartz sports@kykernel.com
The No. 16 UK women’s basketball team will travel to Starkville, Mississippi, to take on No. 14 Mississippi State at 7 p.m. Thursday. UK is coming off back-toback double-digit wins against LSU at home and at Vanderbilt. The Cats are now 17-6 on the
season, 6-6 in SEC play. The win over Vanderbilt bumped the Cats to the No. 16 spot in both the Associated Press Top 25 and USA Today/ Coaches Top 25. UK has been ranked inside the top 25 for the last 129 weeks, which continues a program record streak. Mississippi State is 21-5 on the season, 8-4 in SEC play. The Bulldogs are 13-1 at home
PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF Maci Morris has been a reliable scorer this season, and will look to continue that on Thursday.
this season, including 5-1 in SEC play on their home floor. “Mississippi State is an outstanding team and has had an outstanding season up to this point in time. They are a very, very physical team and a very tough team,” UK head coach Matthew Mitchell said. “They are a great rebounding team and do a great job of getting to the free throw line and making their free throws.” Victoria Vivians leads the Bulldogs in scoring this season, averaging 17.0 ppg and 5.8 rpg. Vivians is shooting 37.4 percent from the field, and she has hit 58 three-pointers. The only other Bulldog averaging double-digit scoring is Morgan Williams, with 10.1 ppg. “In this particular game you just have to play the whole possession because the possession is not over when they shoot the ball — the possession is only over if you get the ball because they are a great offensive rebounding team,” Mitchell said. “We will always be stressing the details with them, but there is definitely an element with our young team to just keep playing until the play is over, then you can kind of think about what
just happened.” MSU is coming off of its first lost after a four-game winning streak, falling to Texas A&M last Thursday. Its conference losses came at Missouri, at Georgia, at Texas A&M and at home against South Carolina. For UK, Makayla Epps still leads the way in scoring with 16.5 ppg, adding 4.4 apg and 1.3 spg. Second is Janee Thompson, averaging 12.5 ppg with 5.3 apg and 1.3 spg. The third Cat scoring in double-digits is Evelyn Akhator, averaging 11.4 ppg with 8.9 rpg. UK’s Alexis Jennings is coming off an impressive performance against Vanderbilt, shooting 9-of-13 from the field, scoring 18 points and bringing down nine rebounds. She is averaging 9.8 ppg and 7 rpg. Thursday’s meeting between UK and MSU is the 43rd alltime between the two programs in women’s basketball. UK has won nine straight meetings between the two teams, including both meetings last year. The game will be televised on the SEC Network and can be live-streamed through WatchESPN on computers, smartphones or tablets.
“UK has been ranked inside the top 25 for the last 129 weeks, which continues a program record streak.”
Tennessee looks for another win By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
Here’s the matchups to watch in Thursday’s rematch with Tennessee. Tyler Ulis vs. Kevin Punter Senior Kevin Punter is playing at an All-SEC caliber level. He is averaging 22.3 points per game, and he played a big part in the Vols’ upset over UK, leading his team with 27 points while going 11-for-12 from the freethrow line. Unfortunately for him, he will be matched up against Tyler Ulis, who is playing at a national player of the year level. The sophomore is averaging 19.4 points and 7.6 assists in SEC play. Isaiah Briscoe vs. Shembari Phillips Freshman Shembari Phillips was just inserted into the starting lineup for Tennessee. The guard has averaged eight points and five rebounds in his last two starts. For UK, Isaiah Briscoe’s scoring has been down, but going forward it will be important for the the guard to keep his confidence by helping on the boards and on defense. Jamal Murray vs. Devon Baulkman With Ulis playing so well, the scoring abilities of Jamal Murray have been overlooked. The freshman has been scoring in bunches as of late and has shaken his poor
shot selection. His scoring average of 18.8 points per game would be the highest in the Calipari era if the season were to end today. Devon Baulkman had a disappointing performance in the Volunteers’ last matchup with UK, only scoring two points. The senior has come on recently, coming in at second on the team in scoring, with 11 points per game in the team’s last three contests. Derek Willis vs. Armani Moore As good as Punter was against UK, senior Armani Moore’s was as just as crucial to the 21-point comeback from Tennessee. The forward scored 18 points while also pulling down 13 rebounds. Derek Willis has been great offensively, stretching the floor with his shooting abilities, but has struggled at times guarding smaller perimeter players. Marcus Lee vs. Kyle Alexander Fans were happy with the 11 points and 13 rebounds that junior Marcus Lee contributed in the win at South Carolina. The coaching staff was happier to see him only committing two personal fouls. When Lee plays with that sort of discipline, it is easy to see how much of an impact he can make for this young team. Lee staying on the floor will be important for UK to counter the shot blocking ability of Kyle Alexander for the Vols.