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Syrians speak out against anti-refugee rhetoric PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF — Nashwan Jabbour left Syria to avoid the dangers of the war. He is now a volunteer at a UK research lab.
Matt Bevin joins group of governors in movement to stop flow of Syrians to Kentucky and 30 other states working with refugees from Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, news@kykernel.com Bhutan, Nepal, Iraq and Burma. Governor-elect Matt Bevin joined “The governors all saying that a majority of U.S. governors who they want to bar Syrian refugees from support barring Syrian refugees from entering the state or living in the entering their states on Monday, amid states — all that does is show their concern that some of the refugees xenophobia, racism and lack of huwould be Islamist terrorists. man compassion,” Almasalkhi said. Nashwan Jabbour, a volunteer in “It doesn’t actually affect whether or the research lab in the UK Medical not refugees will arrive here.” hospital, said he was saddened to Many Americans fear that terrorhear about the Paris attacks and that ists and criminals can sneak into the people had come to associate the country through immigration and assailants with his home country of refugee resettlement. Syria. According to The Economist, of Jabbour had finished medical the 745,000 refugees resettled since school when he left his family in Sept. 11, 2001, two Iraqis in KenNASHWAN JABBOUR, Syrian living in Lexington Latakia, Syria, to start a new life in tucky have been arrested on terrorist America. He worked lower-level charges but these charges were not jobs, and retook many of his classes who are trying to flee their war-torn nent residency and citizenship seeing for domestic terrorism. and exams to be able to work at UK. country, which has been invaded by as they fled their home country and “There have been thousands and Jabbour is now studying to take his ISIS. they don’t have a country to go home thousands of arrivals just in Kentucky board exams. For 25 years, Kentucky Refuto.” in the last couple of years and after “I didn’t want to leave Syria at all, gee Ministries has helped refugees Sophomore Nadia Almasalkhi’s working with them, after getting my life was very good. I graduated from countries like the Democratic parents emigrated from Syria in 1989, to know them, I can honestly say from medical school there so it was Republic of Congo and Syria escape and she has volunteered and worked they’ve only contributed and helped very hard for me to make the decision persecution by finding them housing, for KRM since 2012, along the way our communities,” Almasalkhi said. By Marjorie Kirk
to come here and start from zero,” Jabbour said. “It wasn’t my decision — it was the war’s decision. It displaced my home, I left my father, mother, friends, my whole community. I was so scared — anybody in Syria, not just me, can be killed any second if you go out of your home.” There are more than 4 million Syrian refugees, not including the 7.6 million internally displaced people,
connecting them with jobs, getting them set up with state programs like SNAP and KTAP, and helping them with doctor’s appointments. “The governors of states or state governments are not actually part of the resettlement process,” said KRM Community Relations Coordinator Anne Marie Grisanti. “Refugees when they are admitted to the U.S. are automatically on track for perma-
I didn’t want to leave Syria at all. It wasn’t my decision — it was the war’s decision.”
Yik Yak content raises moral questions Racist posts makes people question app’s anonymity By Joshua Qualls news@kykernel.com
As recent protests, death threats and terrorist attacks have dominated headlines and attracted attention on social media across the country, many people are looking to the popular anonymous microblogging app Yik Yak for answers. Some UK students used the platform to deliver a mix of racial slurs and messages of hope last week when University of Missouri system president Tim Wolfe and UM Columbia’s chancellor, R. Bowen Loftin, resigned following a series of protests by minority students. Yik Yak cofounders Tyler Droll and Stephen “Brooks” Buffington created and developed the app while they were students at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. Thinking it would be a great way to break social barriers and connect people within their communities, the duo set out to “make the world feel small again.” “The absence of a profile on Yik Yak levels the social playing field so that content is judged
on the quality of content, not by who said it,” Droll said in a blog post. Yik Yak Spokeswoman Olivia Boger said it could be a powerful support tool for people going through hard times. “We’ve seen a lot of awesome uses for supporting students whose families are going through a divorce, or they’re struggling through depression,” she said. Yik Yak launched in November 2013, and it has since expanded to more than 2,000 university campuses across the country. “It’s mostly just banal observations,” said Jeff Rice, a writing rhetoric and digital studies professor at UK. “Sometimes people are depressed, sometimes people are talking about love interests ... but then of course you have a lot of racism, and anti-Semitism, and homophobia,” Rice said. “You have to ask, ‘Well, is that Yik Yak or is that just some kind of manifestation of people in general?’ because those things also happen on Facebook (and) Twitter.” The Campus Attitude Toward Safety sur-
vey conducted by UK last spring, reported that about 13 percent of the student body had experienced bullying on social media outlets. Last year UK’s Black Student Union organized a “die-in” following the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, who were both black and killed by white police officers. The university’s Yik Yak feed was quickly filled with racist remarks. President Eli Capilouto condemned the remarks on Yik Yak and other social media outlets in a campuswide email, saying there is no room for hostility at UK. “Such language is indicative of narrow mindedness and mean spirit; and what I have read sickens me,” Capilouto said in the email. “It is not who we are or wish to be.”
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Lexington ‘Food for Fines’ back in time for the holidays Every 10 cans will take $15 off the price of any parking citation
By Dan Bodden news@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY REECE WALTER I STAFF Last year’s Food for Fines campaign brought in more than 6,200 cans of food from more than 600 parking meter citations.
Lexington Parking Authority is again accepting canned food donations in lieu of payment for parking violations through its “Food for Fines” food drive. The initiative will run from Nov. 16 through Dec. 18, and the food donations will be given to God’s Pantry Food Bank to distribute to its four Lexington locations. According to LPA Executive Director Gary Means, God’s Pantry was chosen because it is one of the most well-known in the area. “They have a great track record of helping our community and other parts of the state with the different branches they have,” Means said. “So we just felt like if we were going to do that, we wanted it to be an organization with good name recognition and a good track record that people would trust.”
Last year LPA started the event by allowing customers to donate 10 cans to pay off a parking meter citation. This year it has expanded the initiative to all parking citations issued by LexPark or the Lexington Police Department, including past due citations. Every 10 cans will take $15 off of
because that food is so important to providing a variety of choices to the families who visit our Fayette County pantries.” Last year’s Food for Fines campaign brought in more than 6,200 cans of food from more than 600 parking meter citations. God’s Pantry received the equivalent of an estimated
People hate paying parking tickets, but they love helping the hungry.” GARY MEANS, LPA Executive Director the price of the ticket. “We are excited because it was so successful last year and so well received and really talked about around the community,” God’s Pantry Development Director Rebecca Wallace said. “And we really need that food which is the other reason that we’re really excited about this,
$11,000 in food donations from $14,000 worth of citations written off by the donations, and the initiative received national attention. “We were blown away by that,” Wallace said. “That was really exciting, and it’s gotten national coverage again this year already. I wouldn’t be sur-
prised if in the future we start to see other cities across the country having their parking authorities do similar things.” Means said LPA is taking somewhat of a loss with the tickets, but he said 20 percent of parking citations already go unpaid. “This is a way to maybe get some of those people’s attention who weren’t ever going to pay that citation but now have an opportunity to help in this regard,” Means said. “So we could have said, ‘Let’s just write a $10,000 check,’ but this allows people to be involved who wouldn’t have been involved.” The idea started gaining traction about two years ago, inspired by similar programs like Toys for Tickets in Boston. “People hate paying parking tickets, but they love helping the hungry,” Means said. “That’s just kind of the perfect storm, isn’t it?”
Students work Bass-driven ‘Freekbass’ uses to help homeless magic to inspire funk music during holidays Band to perform hits off newest album for upcoming Lexington show By Aspen Gage news@kykernel.com
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the UK Center for Community Outreach is focused on giving back for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. With this week nationally dedicated to serving the hungry and homeless, Thursday is Service Day in Lexington. UKCCO will be volunteering at the Hope Center, Arbor Youth Services and several other venues through-
have that. It’s important to let them know that there are still people out there that care about them.” The National Homeless Coalition, established in 1981, partnered with University of Villanova students 40 years ago to create National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. According to its website, about 750 schools and community groups take part in the week. Adam Douglas, the UK coordinator for NHHAW, stressed the importance of giving year-round.
Imagine being in their shoes and not knowing where you’re going to sleep.” ADAM DOUGLAS, UK coordinator for NHHAW out Lexington. Volunteers at the Catholic Action Center and the Hope Center will be serving meals to the homeless. Workers at God’s Pantry will help families navigate the lines to receive food and meals. And at SeedLeaf, Lexington’s community garden, volunteers will help rake and tend to the garden. According to lexingtonky. gov, there were 1,267 people documented as homeless in Lexington this year. The main theme surrounding the day of service is aiding the homeless in Lexington. “I volunteer because I feel it’s important to give back,” said Sydney Beidleman, a public health junior. “Specifically now, the holiday season, a lot of us have people to be with ... the homeless don’t
“This isn’t just an issue, these are actual people,” he said. “Imagine being in their shoes and not knowing where you’re going to sleep for the night ... if you think about that you’re going to make more of a habit of helping out.” UKCCO has been responsible for many needs-based programs since 2002, organizing alternative service breaks that take students to different parts of the country and world to volunteer. It also runs the Big Blue Pantry, which provides food for those who deal with food insecurity and homelessness. Interested volunteers can connect with UKCCO throughout the year by visiting uky.volunteermatch.org or the group’s OrgSync page to sign up for service events.
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The infectious, bass-driven rhythms of Chris “Freekbass” Sherman and his band, The Bump Assembly, will infiltrate Cosmic Charlie’s stage on Friday night for a night of soulful Cincinnati funk. Freekbass and The Bump Assembly will perform new songs off their upcoming release “Cincinnati,” the first with Ropeadope Records, as well as more seasoned songs. Ropeadope Records was founded in 1999, coinciding with the release of “Project Logic” by DJ Logic. Since then the company has worked with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Col. Bruce Hampton, Snarky Puppy and a plethora of other diverse artists, now including Freekbass. “I’ve been following Ropeadope since I was a kid,” Sherman said. “They are such an artist friendly label and they really get what makes you who you are, which is really exciting as an artist.” Sherman was also passionate about magic as a child, a love that has manifested the mysterious, magician-like stage persona of the veteran bassist. As magic leaves one’s eyes in awe and disbelief, Sherman said music does the same thing for the ears. “Part of it is the whole illusionary aspect of it,” he said. “It’s like seeing your first rock concert as a kid. Everything looks like magic to you with how these people can make the sounds come of their instruments the way they do.” Sherman picked up a set of drumsticks before he moved on to guitar or bass, but he now prefers bass to guitar or anything else because of the heavy sounds
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHRIS SHERMAN Chris Sherman and his band will play songs from their yet-to-be-released album “Cincinnati.” Tickets for Friday’s show at Cosmic Charlie’s are $8 at the door, and can also be found on Ticketfly.com.
it produces. “Guitar always feels so delicate … whereas the bass is thick and meaty,” he said. “The lowend tones of the bass are what attract me to it compared to the higher tones of guitars.” Sherman’s mastery of the bass has him teaching tips and tricks to aspiring musicians and scheduling local appointments, but it has also taken him overseas to lead instructional courses like he did this summer at the London Bass Guitar Show. Sherman has an instructional video entitled “TrueFire Presents 50 Freekbass Licks You Must Know,” with another entitled “Funktronic Blues Construction” coming out next
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IF YOU GO Where: Cosmic Charlie’s When: Friday Doors at 9:00 p.m. Show at 10:00 p.m. 21 and over Admission: $8 at door
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EDITORIALS
Land of free should welcome refugees They are here because ISIS has kicked them out of their homes and they are suffering.”
RANYM NENNEH, Syrian and UK freshman
PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Sierra Campbell takes a selfie with a refugee from the democratic republic of the Congo after a pickup soccer game with other refugees and members of the community.
In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, many Americans have shared their thoughts and prayers for those affected. But in the same breath they have condemned the thousands of refugees fleeing from terrorist attacks, one being governor-elect Matt Bevin. Bevin said he would keep Syrian refugees from entering Kentucky. “I do believe that many governors are using this to score cheap political points,” Arabic and Islamic Studies, International studies and French sophomore Nadia Almasalkhi said. “It is worrying that some people like our governor-elect Matt Bevin don’t understand how federalism and the constitution work.” Currently, 31 governors have made statements opposing the admission of Syrian refugees to their
states according to CNN. Many, including Bevin, have said the decision was a precaution to keep terrorists from entering the country, but the methods used by the State Department to screen refugees is so extensive that these fears are unfounded. “There are background checks by the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and other security organizations in the U.S. government, as well as medical appointments overseas,” Kentucky Refugee Ministries’ Community Relations Coordinator Anne Marie Grisanti said. Each member of the family is interviewed by officials to confirm why they are leaving their home country. Grisanti said the process of vetting the U.S. uses is more extensive and effective than any other country and the separation of our conti-
nent prevents militants from being able to sneak into the country, a problem Europe faces because their borders are less regulated. Ranym Nenneh is half French and half Syrian. She lived most of her life in Damascus, but came to UK as a freshman last year to study abroad. “I remember it was right before I came to the U.S.... we had explosions happen right on the other side of my window in the building facing us,” Nenneh said. “Refugees are fleeing ISIS, they are here because ISIS has kicked them out of their homes and they are suffering.” Our elected officials are not behaving in a “land of the free” way, but instead are promoting fear and selfishness. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Hashtags show racism on campus
#NotJustMizzou and #WeAreUK show potential power of social media campaigns A recent Twitter campaign by UK students showed that racism, even if it is not blatantly obvious, still exists on campus. Using the hashtags #NotJustMizzou and #WeAreUK, students were able to expose problems that many other students would likely have never seen or realized. One student held up a sign reading, “What would you guys do if we had a white student union? Your organizations are racist. #NotJustMizzou #WeAreUK.” Other students held signs explaining how they felt uncomfortable in class because of their race. Every UK student should want all students to be comfortable and happy. Judging by this Twitter campaign, life on campus could be greatly improved for many students. The
campaign has been an example of how to spread the word and how to create a discussion. Not only was the campaign important in explaining to White students and other students what black and AfricanAmericans go through, but it showed other black and African-Americans they are not alone. When people undergo any type of hardship, there are usually many others going through the same thing. But often people will be unwilling to bring up their troubles out of fear of isolation. Hopefully using #NotJustMizzou and #WeAreUK will inspire students to talk about the problems they see. This solidarity showed racism is not
only isolated to a few instances, but it’s seen by many students in their daily lives. “It gives more credibility to the campaign,” said Kahlil Baker, director of the Martin Luther King Center. And the timing could not have been better. President Eli Capilouto’s recent meeting with black and African-American students showed that the administration is listening. Small things like a dinner with the President or a hashtag campaign can lead to real change. Dialogue will be the beginning of a more inclusive, understanding and welcoming campus. Change may come through more
diversity training for faculty and staff, or through a stronger feeling of community among students. Regardless, it is important to keep the conversation going. Race relations has remained in national headlines for the past few years, but the UK community must focus on change that can happen right here on campus. Racism and inclusiveness are not just Missouri’s problems. These problems affect people in our own classrooms, dorm rooms and student organizations. This hashtag campaign is a reminder to all students, faculty and staff that there is work to do, and it will take our entire campus standing together to bring progress. Email opinions@kykernel.com
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A home for the holidays
Online-based store has temporary location on Woodland Avenue By Cheyenne Abrams features@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY JOEL REPOLEY I STAFF According to Shop Local Kentucky’s website, they saw state pride everywhere and “thought that folks should have something to mirror that state pride.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION Go to Shop Local’s website thekyshop.com, and follow them on Instagram @shoplocalky. Visit the store at 208 Woodland Avenue before it closes at the end of the holiday season.
Shop Local Kentucky, a store filled with plaid, Kentucky and bourbon themed clothing, has opened a temporary store location for the holidays. The shop, located on Woodland Avenue, is the physical manifestation of the social media and online-based store, which has about 55,000 followers on Instagram. They modeled their location after a “freight location” store in New York City — a travelling truck that would set up shop wherever they wanted. Shop Local Kentucky was started last summer by Rick Paynter when he created an
Instagram account to pass the in October it was unusually Paynter said they cater to time. The account is full of warm and a lot of people came ages 18-24 and offer unique pictures of Kentucky scenery, in,” Paytner said. items from donuts shaped their Kentucky-themed clothPaytner also said while like Kentucky to “old school” ing and shout-outs to other lo- they do well online, having an style raglans. cal businesses. actual shop saves cost for buy“I’m super excited, I have According to Shop Lo- ers on shipping. driven by (the store) and I cal Kentucky’s can’t wait to go website, they in,” said Kaisaw state pride tlyn Kennedy, everywhere and a political sci“thought that ence freshman. folks should have The shop on something to Woodland Avmirror that state enue will close KAITLYN KENNEDY, political science freshman pride.” after the holiDespite being day season, but a primarily web-based store, “I think we’re unique be- Paynter said they are looking Paynter says he is pleased cause we are our own brand, into finding a permanent home with the temporary location we’re not what everyone is outside of the Internet. and it being so close to cam- talking about,” Paytner said. Go to more information pus. “We don’t just slap a wild- thekyshop.com and follow “It brings in a lot of walk- cat or something UK on it to them on Instagram @shoploing traffic, when we opened please the crowd.” calky.
I’m super excited, I have driven by (the store) and I can’t wait to go in.”
Skating to downtown tradition Lexington ready for holidays with lights, newly renovated ice rink
By Kendall Myers features@kykernel.com
It may only be November, but that won’t stop UK students from getting into the holiday spirit. Temperatures are dropping, Thanksgiving break is almost here, and downtown Lexington is preparing for the
holiday season. Christmas lights are strung up on trees, store windows are decorated for the approaching flood of Black Friday shoppers, and the lawn at Triangle Park has transformed into the glistening Unified Trust Company Ice Rink. The Lexington community can come and enjoy ice skating, local shops and restaurants, and a picturesque view of downtown Lexington. From Nov. 14 through Jan. 18, the rink will be open on Monday to Friday from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 1:30 to 9 p.m. When Fayette Co. Schools aren’t in session, the rink will be open from 10 a.m. to 10
p.m. Skates can be rented for $11, and include ninety minutes on the ice. DoubleH BBQ serves coffee and hot chocolate for chilled skaters. The rink is within walking distance of the UK’s campus and students can take the Lextran bus route 24. Dennis Hyde, general manager of the ice rink, said that setting up the rink is about a two-week process and there are multiple groups that help with the process. “Snow doesn’t bother us,” Hyde said. “Our biggest weather risk is rain.” Destiny Oakley, a business management freshman, said “Listening to Christmas music and gracefully gliding on the ice with her friends really got
me into the holiday spirit.” The rink plays Christmas music for the skaters, and the Christmas tree is going up at the entrance of the park on Nov. 27 during the Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event will also include a holiday market with local vendors and a concert series called Holiday Live! The festivities are from 2 - 7 p.m. Lexington will also host a holiday parade on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. on Main Street. “What is fun to see is families coming down there,” Hyde said. “It’s a beautiful back drop.” The ice rink is open until PHOTO BY SCOTT HANNIGAN I STAFF Jan. 18. Additional reporting by Lex- The newly renovated ice rink in Triangle Park is open until Jan. 18. The rink is open Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from ington Souers. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Chili recipe matches well with Sunday football parties Use Tex-Mex version to add color, flavor to standard ingredients some classic chili.
By Sarah Brookbank features@kykernel.com
Football season is in full swing and Kentucky weather is finally starting to get colder. While tailgating for UK football games isn’t ideal with the team’s losing streak, you can eat this chili in the safety of your own home while watching NFL games, and fending off the chilly weather. The recipe can make a lot, so grab some friends to help you eat it while you watch the game. It can be topped with a variety of crackers, sour cream, shredded cheese, PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF or chopped onions. Grab a As UK football comes to a close, the American tradition of tailgating and spoon, a scarf and your favorfamily gatherings will continue. Use this chili recipe to keep your football ite team’s jersey, and enjoy friends full.
Serious Chili 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 can kidney beans 1 can tomato sauce 1 can diced tomatoes Chili powder mix 1 tbs Cinnamon 1 tbs sugar Can of beer— budwiser, bud lite or PBR, etc. (optional) ToppingsShredded cheese Sour cream Oyster crackers In a large pot, sauté onions in beer Add ground beef and cook Once cooked add chili
powder, cinnamon, sugar, stir Add all canned products (don’t drain) and stir Let the chili cook on low heat for about an hour Add pepper, salt and more sugar or cinnamon to taste Serve hot with toppings and enjoy the rest of your beer
Once cooked add all of the taco seasoning and half of the ranch powder Add all canned products (don’t drain) and corn, stir Let the chili cook on low heat for about an hour Add pepper, salt and more sugar or cinnamon to taste Serve hot with toppings and enjoy the rest of your beer
Serious Tex-Mex Chili Substitute 1 can diced tomatoes with chilies (Rotel) Substitute 1 can black beans 1 pack Taco seasoning 1/2 pack ranch seasoning 1/2 bag frozen corn
This recipe is a modification of the standard chili recipe. While both are easy and delicious to make, the corn adds a bright burst of flavor and color. This recipe goes great with hot sauce and tortilla chips as a topping. Don’t forget the sour cream and cheese.
In a large pot, sauté onions in beer Add ground beef and cook
OPINIONS
Kentuckians voted against their own interests
People who rely most on Kynect picked Matt Bevin for his stance on social issues, anti-Obama rhetoric CHEYENE MILLER Managing Editor
Back in 2004, journalist and historian Thomas Frank wrote the political book “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” Frank explores a political landscape historically dominated by left-wing [opulist movements, until conservatives started using social issues like abortion and gay marriage to appeal to the working class. In doing so, Republicans were able to sway middle class
and low-income citizens to vote against their own economic interests. He argues the political discourse in America’s heartland has moved from discussion of economic mobility and opportunity to culture war issues, which are based in perceived anger toward “liberal elites.” Eleven years later, Kentucky has become the new face of this phenomenon. Prior to the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election, Kentucky was known as the only Southern state where Democrats dominate most levels of government. But with Republican candidate Matt Bevin’s victory
over Democrat Jack Conway, Kentucky might be the new Kansas. During the campaign Bevin spoke against raising the
ished areas of the state which have high numbers of Medicaid recipients. Polls consistently had Conway ahead of Bevin throughout
Eleven years later, Kentucky has become the new face of this phenomenon.” minimum wage, advocated dismantling the state’s online insurance market Kynect, and posited restructuring the Medicaid expansion. And yet Bevin’s largest amount of support came from the most impover-
the race, and yet Bevin defeated Conway by nearly nine percentage points. Political experts have suggested several reasons for how this happened, such as low interest among Democratic voters and conser-
vatives being less likely to participate in polls. Another likely reason is that religious conservatives, which make up a huge voting community in Kentucky, were motivated by the situation surrounding Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis. The escapade involving Davis and her refusal to issue marriage licenses in wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage received national attention, and Bevin showed support for Davis’ cause, turning a relatively insignificant issue into a culture war issue on which many conservatives base their votes.
Bevin’s victory should serve as a wakeup call to those on the left and even the center. The Democratic base was not motivated in this election, and the party paid the ultimate political price on Election Day. Regardless of whether or not they are justified in their sentiment, much of working class America is angry, and Republicans have proven to be more capable of capitalizing on the emotions of the citizenry and turning them into victories. Cheyene Miller is the managing editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Hashtag promotes ‘body love’
#EffYourBeautyStandards improves self-image of young people JAMILYN HALL
Give your liver some time off ADAM PENNAVARIA Beer Columnist
If you haven’t been paying attention until now, I drink a lot of beer. Rarely do I ask myself if I’m going to drink today, but rather when I’m going to drink today. However, I’ve been known to drink beverages other than beer on special occasions. This week, I give you five of the best non-alcoholic drinks for when responsibilities and obligations arise. In fifth place, apple cider. Not only is apple cider a seasonal favorite, it’s also sweet and filling. Few beverages maintain equal pleasantness whether served hot or cold. Drinking apple cider on a late fall evening beside a fireplace, or on a hayride bundled up in blankets, just feels right. Try mixing things up a bit and melting a cinnamon stick in your mug next time. Thank me later. Fourth place belongs to milk. Think about it. You’ve been drinking milk longer than virtually every other beverage. It’s good for your bones, it mixes well with so many things (powdered and liquid chocolate, predominantly), and it’s an undeniable fact that a warm glass of milk when you have a sore throat will turn your life around. Also, few other beverages on the planet pair well with every single cookie in existence. Rooibee Red Tea is in third
place for me. It’s made from the Rooibos plant, a native of South Africa. The tea contains about 1.5 times the amount of antioxidants in green tea, and Rooibee bottles contain a full serving of vitamin C. Conveniently, the tea comes in Unsweet, Peach, Watermelon Mint (my favorite), Vanilla Chai and Cranberry Pomegranate to please many flavor palettes. The second place spot lies with Reed’s Premium Ginger Brew. Ladies and gents, this is not your standard ginger ale. Canada Dry could never hope to hold a candle to this genuine Jamaican ginger concoction. The slow fizz of this ginger ale warms the heart as the smooth flavor washes over the tastebuds. Look for this heaven-sent crowd pleaser in the organic section of your neighborhood grocery store. The highly coveted first place belongs to the original people’s beverage, water. Shout out to water, honestly. We swim in it, we bathe in it, we cook with it, and this glorious fluid literally keeps us alive. It makes your liver happy and is crucial in preventing hangovers. Take some time out of your day to pat a water fountain on the head. Go do it. Now. That’s all for now, and would you look at that! It’s beer:30. There’s a double imperial Irish coffee stout calling my name and I must go. Cheers. Adam Pennavaria is the beer columnist for the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Assistant Opinions Editor
Hashtags can connect people across the world and inspire change through campaigns like #EffYourBeautyStandards. This campaign plasters social media with beautiful men and women of all ethnicities and sizes. Its goal is to inspire a message of empowerment and posts pushing for “body love.” The campaign pushes all people to love themselves by, “embracing your body and being unapologetic,” according to the #EffYourBeautyStandards Facebook page. This month the Huffington Post published a story of a woman who beat anorexia and now champions body love like the #EffYourBeautyStandards campaign. Megan Jayne, a 22-year-old from Colchester, England, was diagnosed with
anorexia when she was 14. “It took me two years to claw my way out of anorexia,” Jayne said on her website, Bodyposipanda.com. “Two years, one institutionalization, one hospitalization and countless tears from the family members’ hearts I’d broken along the way.” It is finally time for our society to push citizens to love themselves. Body dysmorphia and poor self-image because of physical appearance can lead to eating disorders, depression and having little to no selfconfidence. People loving their own body can be a lifesaver for many Americans. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 42 percent of first to third grade girls want to be thinner and 81 percent of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat. Because of poor self-image standards and perceptions of beauty, our society needs a cause like #EffYourBeautyStandards to create a culture of body love.
According to NEDA, the average American woman is 5’4” and weighs 165 pounds, but the average Miss America winner is 5’7” and weighs 121 pounds. Young girls and boys are really influenced by the media, and this is where body issues first start. Of American elementary school girls who read magazines, 69 percent said the pic-
“Swimsuits are scary for everyone,” singer and songwriter Mary Lambert said on her website. “We are all complex. Everyone is breaking and healing and hating all at the same time. You are not exempt. I am not exempt.” Young girls and boys need positive role models and a consensus among members of society to crusade for body love
I stopped tearing my body apart for its physical appearance.” MEGAN JAYNE, anorexia survivor tures influence their concept of the ideal body shape, while 47 percent said the pictures make them want to lose weight, according to NEDA. “I stopped tearing my body apart for its physical appearance, and started appreciating everything that it let me do,” Jayne said.
to combat unrealistic beauty standards. So for the young boys and girls: #EffYourBeautyStandards, they are unnecessary. Jamilyn Hall is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Ousted Mizzou chancellor to keep most of salary Rather than making $459,000, Loftin will make $344,250 with benefits including car, laptop, iPad
By Jeremy Kohler St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) (MCT)
ST. LOUIS — R. Bowen Loftin, who was stripped of his title of University of MissouriColumbia chancellor last week, will continue to be one of the university’s highest-paid employees in his new role. Under the terms of his transition agreement, obtained by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch through a Missouri Sunshine Law request, Loftin will earn a base salary of 75 percent of his annual salary as chancellor. His salary this year was $459,000, making his new salary $344,250. The agreement was signed by Loftin and former UM System President Timothy M.
Wolfe and approved by the Board of Curators on Nov. 9, the same day Wolfe announced his resignation amid campus unrest. The agreement was supposed to keep Loftin as chancellor through the end of the year, but on Thursday, the Board of Curators “accelerated the transition of authority” by immediately installing Hank Foley as interim chancellor. Loftin remains in roughly the top 50 highest paid of UM’s 27,000 employees. Other top earners include physicians, coaches, deans and administrators. Loftin wrote that he planned to work another five years, then become eligible for emeritus status.
Under the agreement, Loftin will also get to keep $50,000 in deferred compensation that he was paid last year — and take home another $50,000 in January — payments he was
Loftin will get to keep the $135,000 hiring bonus paid to him two years ago when he was hired from his role as president of Texas A&M University. He’ll also get to keep a car
Loftin will also be paid annual stipends of $10,000 to $35,000 from (a) university administrator.” supposed to forfeit if he left the chancellor position before January 2017. Loftin will also be paid annual stipends of $10,000 to $35,000 from the university administrator to whom he will now report.
allowance through January 2017, a laptop and an iPad. He and his wife, Karin C. Loftin, will get to stay in the chancellor’s residence rent free until the end of March, and the university will pay their moving expenses.
He’ll also be indemnified from any lawsuits against him for actions taken in his role as chancellor. Under the agreement, he will become a full-time administrator with at least two roles. As director for research facility development, he will lead the university’s efforts to build and renovate facilities to meet the needs for research. And as director of university research, he will support work at the Tiger Institute for Health Innovation. He will also continue to hold the faculty rank of tenured physics professor, and he may develop a research program at Tiger Institute where he will supervise graduate students, postdoctoral students and undergrads, and have ac-
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PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF John Calipari said freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe could be the “best defender in the country” earlier this year.
Calipari finds his x-factor in Isaiah Briscoe
Freshman defender performed under pressure in Champions Classic By Josh Ellis sports@kykernel.com
As No. 2 UK edged past No. 5 Duke 74-63 in the Champions Classic in Chicago, head coach John Calipari might’ve found his x-factor for the remainder of the season. Calipari said freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe could be the “best defender in the country” earlier this year, and Briscoe backed up his coach’s talk Tuesday night by tipping away balls, corralling defenders and snagging defensive boards that led to easy transition buckets. Briscoe’s defensive ability will make him the x-factor for UK this season, and his ability to be a shutdown defender on the opponent’s best players will keep UK in ball games even
when the team is struggling. With under 10 minutes to play in the first half, two Duke free-throws tied the game at 18 and the momentum began to sway in the Blue Devils’ favor as UK could not keep them off the glass. That’s when Briscoe upped his defensive intensity. During the next six minutes, Briscoe held Grayson Allen to 0-of-4 shooting and caused Matt Jones to miss two threes. UK’s ball-hawking defender also had one rebound and one assist in the span that gave the Cats back the momentum and a 31-24 lead. Briscoe’s scrappy defense kept Duke’s leading scorer, Allen (27 ppg), in check all night, allowing Allen just six points on 2-of-11 shooting. Not
Hoops return with big win By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
No. 13 UK women’s basketball returned to Lexington for its matchup with instate foe Morehead State. The Cats showed they were able to sustain the excellent play they displayed on the road against No. 15 Arizona State with a 112-57 victory over the Eagles. While it was not her best shooting night, going 8-21 from the field and 1-6 from deep, junior Makayla Epps showed how many ways she could help the team by registering a triple-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. This was UK’s first triple-double since 1986 and second in the program’s history. “She really was able to get people involved,” Matthew Mitchell said. “I thought she played really unselfishly.” The game was fast paced and high scoring in part because of all of the turnovers. UK was able to score 25 points off 26 forced turnovers. UK’s guards spearheaded the Cats’ defense by being pesky on-ball defenders. The team finished with 14 steals, eight coming from the combination of Janee Thompson and Taylor Murray.
Thompson also contributed heavily on the offensive end. The senior guard scored 22 points on an efficient 9-14 from the field and 4-7 from deep. A large chunk of her scoring occurred when she got hot in the fourth quarter and made three straight from behind the arch. Thompson also came just shy of a double-double with nine assists. Thompson’s doubledouble would have been the fourth in the game for UK, which would have been a first for the program. Evelyn Akhator finished the game early after tweaking her ankle at the end of the third quarter, but that did not stop her from continuing her success on the boards. The junior forward was able to pull down 16 rebounds to go along with 12 points and two blocks. Jennings got her doubledouble with great emphasis on the offensive end. She finished with 28 points and 13 rebounds and was able to fight through a tough shooting first quarter to finish 1221 from the field. “She’s a good offensive player especially when you let her get close to the goal,” Mitchell said. “She can really score.”
only was Allen facing difficulties from Briscoe’s defense, but teammates Jones and Luke Kennard also struggled to produce when the Union, N.J., native was locked on them. “Briscoe played well,” Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “I thought they were stronger than we were. When someone’s playing that strong you have to come back with that type of effort and strength and I didn’t think we did.” The trio of Blue Devils scored a combined 24 points on 7-of-27 shooting and turned the ball over four times. Briscoe doesn’t just slow production from star players, but he can also make timely stops and momentum building plays. “A big play was at the end of
the first half when we trapped and came up with the ball,” Calipari said. “Because then we started with the ball in the second half. Not only did they not score, we scored, and we got the ball in the second half.” Briscoe finished the night scoring 12 points, grabbing three rebounds and snatching two steals. He played with grit and toughness all night, playing so hard that he got cramped up and couldn’t go late in the second half — but at that point that Cats held a comfortable double-digit lead. “The one guy that makes us pretty gritty is Isaiah,” Calipari said. “I was like, ‘What is PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF wrong?’ ‘I’m cramping all the way up to my hip,’ and I’m like, Briscoe’s defensive ability will make him the x-factor for UK this season, and his ability to be a shutdown defender on the opponent’s best players ‘You’ve got to be kidding me.’” will keep UK in ball games even when the team is struggling.
Cats score 2 new 5-star recruits By Jordan Ondrof and Josh Ellis
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UK basketball hit the jackpot this week, scoring two fivestar recruits in under 24 hours. Five-star prospect Malik Monk committed to UK on Wednesday, choosing the Cats over his home state college, Arkansas. Monk’s brother played for Arkansas, making this a unexpected, but game-changing get for UK head coach John Calipari. The shooting guard will bring depth to the UK offense, as Monk can shoot from anywhere on the court with consistency. The five-star guard’s commitment comes just one day after the commitment of another five-star recruit in Edrice “Bam” Adebayo. The pair of commitments brings UK to five total five-star recruits, pushing UK ahead of Duke to have the No.1 2016 recruiting class. Adebayo announced out of the blue on Monday that he would make his college decision on ESPN’s Mike and Mike radio show. Up until Monday night exPHOTO PROVIDED BY BRANDON CLIFFORD Edrice “Bam” Adebayo (pictured) and Malik Monk bring UK’s total of fiveperts picked the High Point star recruits to five, pushing UK ahead of Duke to have the No. 1 2016 Christian Academy standout to recruiting class.
pick North Carolina State, but rumors soon swirled that Adebayo would pick UK after his commitment date was set. The 6-foot-9, 232-pound five-star prospect chose UK over North Carolina State, Auburn and Arizona. When Calipari visited him twice in September and Adebayo made an official visit to UK on Oct. 9, it seemed the tide began to turn in the Cats’ favor. The Pinetown, N.C., native is the No. 3 power forward and No. 10 overall player in the 2016 class according to the 247Sports Composite, which compiles an average ranking from all major recruiting services. Adebayo, who got the nickname “Bam” from his mom when she was watching the Flintstones and saw him pick up a coffee table at the age of one, has tremendous power and presence in the post. He has an NBA-ready body and can throw down monstrous dunks, another explanation for why people call him “Bam.” Calipari has already established a strong future for the UK frontcourt with commitments from Wenyen Gabriel and Sacha Killeya-Jones. The addition of Adebayo will make a strong case for the No. 1 class ranking in the 247Sports Composite.
Staff picks: Cats look for easy win
Kernel sports editors predict score, top performances for next game
PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF The team finished with 14 steals, eight coming from the combination of Janee Thompson and Taylor Murray.
Jordan Ondrof Prediction: Win 90-62 After the Cats convincing win over Duke on Tuesday, UK should not have a problem taking down Wright State (1-2) at home. UK out-matches Wright State at every position, and Wright State has already lost to an average Northern Illinois team. Look for this to be one of the Cats’ easier wins this season. Player of the game: Tyler Ulis Sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis had a dominating performance against Duke and does not show any signs of slowing down. Anthony Crawford Prediction: Win 95-53
Cats will be riding a high after their win over Duke and they will continue their hot streak in their matchup with Wright State, especially on the defensive end. Look for rebounding to be an emphasis and for the Cats to continue getting out in transition off opportunities created by the defense. Player of the game: Skal Labissiere After an off night against Duke, he will try to get back to looking like one of the best players in the country. He will have the size advantage so look for him to be aggressive in the post. Josh Ellis Prediction: 84-61 Coming off a big victory against the No. 5 Duke Blue Devils on Tuesday night,
UK will keep the momentum rolling in Friday’s matchup against Wright State. The Raiders aren’t a good rebound team, so expect the Cats to control the boards throughout the night and get easy buckets in transition. UK shouldn’t have much trouble holding Wright State below its 67.7 points per game average. Player of the Game: Skal Labissiere After battling foul trouble in the Champions Classic against Duke, John Calipari will be eager to get his standout big man involved early on against Wright State. Labissiere should have little to no problem earning himself a double-double against the Radier frontcourt.