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LOOKING FORWARD By Cheyene Miller cmiller@kykernel.com
The 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial election is in the books, and with Republican Matt Bevin’s victory, the state’s education, pension and health care systems are all subject to change. For only the second time in 40 years, a Republican will reside in the governor’s mansion as Bevin defeated Democratic candidate Jack Conway, Kentucky’s attorney general Tuesday. Conway was arguably the favorite for most of the campaign season, polling ahead of Bevin by about five percentage points in all of the Bluegrass Polls. But Election Day turned out to be a different story, as Bevin took the governor’s seat with 52.5 percent of the votes compared to 43.8 percent for Conway. Independent candidate Drew Curtis received 3.7 percent of the votes. Bevin’s victory comes more than a year after his loss to Sen. Mitch McConnell in last year’s Republican primary for the Senate race. During this campaign season he touted his experience as a businessman capable of creating jobs and improving Kentucky’s economy. His running mate, Jenean Hampton, a businesswoman from Detroit, will become the first black woman to hold statewide office in Kentucky history. ILLUSTRATION BY BEN WADE
COLLEGE TUITION: No plans to increase funding for higher education. Incentivize science, technology, engineering and math careers.
KYNECT: Dismantle the private insurance market exchange, restructure the Medicaid expansion to resemble states like Indiana.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Research shows it can alleviate disorders such as epilepsy. Criminalize recreational use, but allow patients treatment.
Now that he is the governor-elect, only time will tell if Bevin keeps the promises he made regarding the economy and other issues frequently discussed in the race. Bevin posited restructuring the state’s tax code and making Kentucky a right-to-work state to attract news businesses, and has spoken against raising the minimum wage, currently $7.25 per hour. He originally said he would reverse the Medicaid expansion, but later backtracked and said he would seek a federal waiver to receive Medicaid funding in a grant. He also proposed restructuring Kentucky’s health care system to resemble Indiana’s in which Medicaid beneficiaries pay higher premiums for better benefits. “We can’t afford the current structure as it exists,” Bevin said in September. Bevin has also spoken against increasing funding for higher education and has advocated “outcomes based funding” by incentivizing students to earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and math. “If you are going to ask for taxpayer money to subsidize that education … then it should be used for things that are going to be to the best benefit of the taxpayers themselves,” he said to reporters after the EKU debate. During the EKU debate Bevin advocated for legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky because he said research shows it can alleviate patients with disorders like epilepsy. “I would in fact sign such legislation into law,” Bevin said of a potential bill legalizing medical marijuana. Bevin will replace term-limited Gov. Steve Beshear. Bevin has promised to dismantle Kynect, the state’s online health insurance market and one of Beshear’s signature achievements as governor.
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Trans students build presence on campus
New campus office advocating for the acceptance and inclusiveness of transgender people in Lexington By Hudson Hawkins news@kykernel.com
Through the Office of LGBTQ* Resources, UK’s transgender community is trying rapidly to build a presence on campus. The group is not as large or visible as the gay and lesbian community. However, transgender students often struggle to associate with different groups on college campuses because of a lack of awareness. “Ninety percent of the general population say they know someone who is gay or lesbian. Only 16 percent say they know someone who is trans,” said Tuesday Meadows, a transgender activist and writer. Meadows gave a TED talk in the Davis Marksbury Building about her experience transitioning from a man’s body into a woman’s body as a 62-year-old. The Office of LGBTQ* Resources
has only been around for about six months, but it is working to promote the transgender community. The office is located on the third floor of Blazer Hall. There is a private office for Director of LGBTQ* Resources Lance Poston and a multipurpose room across the hall for members and friends of the LGBTQ* community. “At this point the big project we are working on centers on (transgender) folks, but could help other nontraditional students — especially those with children — looking for inclusive restrooms,” Poston said. Poston’s office has even sent out groups of people to catalogue every working single stall restroom with a locking door on campus, what many people would call a family restroom. He said while they currently have no way of being entirely certain of how many transgender students, faculty and employees there are, he has heard from many people that is a fairly large community.
Before there was an official office, the student organization Outsource advocated for LGBTQ* students. Poston said there are many LGBTQ* groups at UK and resources for students in those groups. For example,
Meadows said it is easier to be transgender in Lexington than just about anywhere else in the state, and she has friends who have even said Lexington is much more accepting than some even larger cities in the
UK has a lot of good resources for its transgender community, which is really great because of how much violence can affect the community.” TUESDAY MEADOWS, transgender activist and writer the Counseling Center has a transgender support group that meets regularly. “UK has a lot of good resources for its transgender community, which is really great because of how much violence can affect the community,” Meadows said.
North. However, Meadows said there is still much work to be done. “Whenever there is a talk with the LGBT community, we need to make sure the (transgender community) is represented because we can sometimes be drowned out,” Meadows said.
BLUEGRASS GOES RED Matt Bevin becomes second Republican governor in 40 years. SEE PAGE 3
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Poston said the Office of LGBTQ* Resources is planning an event with the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center for Nov. 19 to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is Nov. 20. The time and location has not yet been determined. Marisa Richmond, a politician and activist, will speak at the event about her experience as a Black transgender woman from Tennessee. Richmond was the first transgender woman to win a public election in the state of Tennessee. She became Davidson County’s Democratic committeewoman in 2008 after running unopposed and winning 99.7 percent of more than 1,800 votes. Six votes went to a write-in candidate. There will also be a panel discussion with community members sharing experiences and a vigil honoring transgender people who have died in the past year.w
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Finding a new way to pay college tuition
Students create company that lets people make their own scholarships By Monica Sanders features@kykernel.com
Two UK students created a startup company that helps students pay for college in an unconventional way: by making their own scholarships. FinanceU, a communitybased platform, will launch Nov. 9. Michael Lewis, finance and accounting sophomore, is the co-founder and CEO of the fledgling company who works alongside co-founder and COO TJ Barnett, a finance and management sophomore. “I noticed a lot of trends when it came to students applying for scholarships. (There are) a lot of barriers that will stop you from getting the scholarship you need,” Lewis said. “I do not want students to feel like they are being defined by their ACT score, but by their interests and the true nature of themselves.” PHOTO BY JOSH MOTT I STAFF FinanceU is a platform that FinanceU is a platform that will let students raise money for scholarships, will let students raise money similar to Kickstarter and GoFundMe, but focused soley on for scholarships, similar to education.
Kickstarter and GoFundMe, but focused solely on education. Lewis said it takes 30 seconds to sign up. Students create a profile for themselves, a scholarship, and the site helps them get in contact with people who will invest in the scholarship. Lewis said the company was driven by asking how they could “create a platform to help students represent themselves and share who they are.” The FinanceU team started a Kickstarter over the summer with the goal of raising $15,000, but ended up raising $16,000. “People wanted a solution to the ‘lack of funding for education’ issue,” Lewis said. “FinanceU made sense and became a great project for the community to invest in.” By the end of the year Barnett said they hope to have 2,500 students on the site and plan to have 40,000 students and $40 million of scholarship funding available in five years. “Our short term goals are
to buckle down and focus on crowdfunding education and have students succeed with that because it’s so brand new,” Barnett said. The two founders of FinanceU also spend time competing in business competitions, which goes all the way back to their roots. The idea for FinanceU came to Lewis over the course of entrepreneurship week in January of last year, they went to a pitch competition at Startup Weekend and won. “We didn’t really have any plans for moving forward with it or expanding on FinanceU,” Barnett said — at the time both he and Lewis were freshmen. “We weren’t really think about it, but then we placed third in the world in the Global startup battle. That’s when we were like ‘woah.’ We sat down for a few nights and really talked for hours about what FinanceU is, how we defined FinanceU and how can we expand on it.” They have competed in
multiple competitions, including UK’s Venture Challenge and Lexington Venture Challenge. In December they will compete in 5 Across Finals, a pitch competition sponsored by Awesome Inc. While the company started out unplanned, part of what keeps both Lewis and Barnett going is helping students like them. “That’s what really brought us over the edge, was the fact that that we’re doing something we’re not only benefiting from, but it benefits students,” Barnett said. As a student who has loan debt, Barnett said he understands students’ struggles. “I love the concept of taking nothing, and making it into something,” Lewis said. “I have always been super busy, and I prefer being busy and doing something that will help people rather than doing nothing.” Additional reporting by Sarah Brookbank, features editor.
It’s more than just ‘Star Trek’ By Cheyene Miller cmiller@kykernel.com
Alfredo made easy for college
Make sauce with ingredients probably already in your kitchen By Sarah Brookbank sbrookbank@kykernel.com
Alfredo sauce is super easy to make and only takes three base ingredients. By adding your favorite toppings and seasonings to the sauce, you can make a pasta dish that will please most picky eaters. When making this recipe I skipped going to the grocery store and made my own version of this traditional favorite with what I had. Instead of using heavy
cream like the recipe called for, any kind of dairy will work. If you use 2% milk or something thinner, you will want to use more butter and more ranch to thicken the sauce. Adding more cheese to the recipe will also thicken the sauce and make it creamier. If you would like to have more than just a plain alfredo sauce you can add vegetables. You could easily leave them out or add chicken. I used canned artichokes
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When students attend a class taught by political science professor Richard Waterman, they will likely hear a quote or two from a famous film. That’s because Waterman, who has spent half of his 30-year career at UK, uses film references as a way to “try to use something that students can relate to.” Waterman said he incorporates humor when teaching classes because it helps him communicate with students. “I try to bring in things that people enjoy rather than scaring you and making you feel miserable,” Waterman said. “I want you to come out of my class feeling hopeful and wanting to know more.” Waterman said he initially studied history for his Bachelor’s Degree, and later gained interest in political science. As a film enthusiast, Waterman said political themes appear in popular movies more
PHOTO BY ADAM PENNAVARIA I STAFF Waterman said he incorporates humor when teaching because it helps him communicate with students. He has spent 15 of his 30-year teaching career at UK.
He is also writing a book about film studies, something to which he said he “would really like the university to have more of a commitment.” He said he prefers writing to a filmmaking career. “When you write you have control over what you do.” Waterman noted the changing nature of American politics,
as made evident by current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “What you’re seeing is voters are expressing their real displeasure with politics in this country,” Waterman said. “The (Matt) Bevin election ... really demonstrates that people just are angry and they want a change.”
Mantras to bring funk, light show By Matthew Wickstrom features@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Use this recipe to cook alfredo like a professional. The recipe is easy enough and affordable enough for any college student.
than one might think. Such films include “High Noon,” the “Star Trek” series, and numerous other westerns and science fiction films. “I like how those films can be enjoyed just on their own,” Waterman said. Students still send him emails about how they now look for political themes in cinema. “There are political themes in these films that you can pick out because they reflect their times,” Waterman said. Waterman wrote the science fiction novel “The Oracle,” which he described as “taking a presidential campaign and putting it into a framework similar to a ‘Lord of the Rings’ kind of context.” “I was thinking all the way through while I was writing that, ‘How can I get various teaching ideas into this book that I can use in the classroom?’” said Waterman, who is writing the second and third volumes for “The Oracle.”
This Thursday night, a euphoric blend of jam and funk will collide at Cosmic Charlie’s as Greensboro, N.C.based band The Mantras make their way to Lexington for a stop amid their busy fall tour. The Mantras formed 12 years ago, when guitarist Keith Allen and bassist Brian Tyndall met at jam parties while attending school at UNCGreensboro. Since the inception of The Mantras, new elements of sound have been
brought into the band’s repertoire, including keyboards and an array of found objects, or unusual objects that project a unique, one-of-a-kind sound. Known for their incredible live performances that include full projection light shows, intense dueling guitars and psychedelic synthesizers, The Mantras on-stage energy radiates to the crowd. According to drummer Justin Loew, the band enjoys mixing up their sets, leaving fans unsuspecting of what the band has in store for each show.
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE MANTRAS The Mantras will play at Cosmic Charlie’s as part of their fall tour. The group is known by its fans for exciting live performances and light shows.
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EDITORIAL
PHOTO BY JOSH MOTT I STAFF Republican Matt Bevin surprised many voters when he defeated Democratic candidate Jack Conway despite polling behind for the majority of the campaign season.
Prepare for tuition hikes
Pension crisis will lead to cuts in discretionary spending, education For a state that bleeds blue, the Bluegrass state showed its true colors Tuesday night when Republican candidate Matt Bevin was elected as the next governor. Republicans rejoiced at the dismantling of Gov. Steve Beshear’s signature health care achievement, and imminent cuts in spending, which to students’ dismay will likely include higher education. Bevin promised that if he were elected he would disband Kynect, the state’s health insurance market established under the Affordable Care Act. Kentucky had one of the highest rates of uninsured citizens before the act was implemented and is now considered one of its major successes. If Bevin were to disband Kynect, it could threaten the health insurance
coverage of thousands of Kentuckians. Counties that suffer economically will see benefits they depend on disappear. And while the pension crisis seems like an irrelevant topic to many college students, increase in tuition is not. When Bevin’s promise to fund previ-
“If those pensions suck up the resources that the state’s pulling in, you can expect the tuition for college students is going to get much worse,” associate professor of political science Stephen Voss said. Kentucky’s spending on higher
If Bevin decided to let the pension crisis continue, the state could face bankruptcy and again students would suffer.” ous pensions and begin a 401(k) style contribution plan for future employees without increases in taxes hits the fan, it will likely cause the state to dip into discretionary funding.
education is almost 27 percent, which is higher than any other state. With less state funding toward scholarships and grants, universities will have no choice but to increase tuition.
“As long as they have no fear of students and their parents who are paying big tuition bills, they’re not going to respond, especially compared to the fear of raising taxes,” political science professor Donald Gross said. If Bevin decided to let the pension crisis continue, the state could face bankruptcy and students would suffer. “It threatens our bond ratings, it threatens the state budget,” Voss said. “The policy area most likely to suffer is education, investment and beyond, and that includes higher education.” If the state were to go bankrupt, UK’s credit score would be so abysmal any renovations or projects the university would undertake would come with increased interest rates that may end up being paid for by higher tuition rates. Email opinions@kykernel.com
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Kentuckians vote for change Officials caught Bevin’s victory shows Americans are frustrated with establishment CHEYENE MILLER Managing Editor
If Kentucky voters wanted a drastic change for governor, that is exactly what they got with Matt Bevin. The Louisville businessman surprisingly topped Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway in the race for the governor’s seat. Bevin will become the second Republican Kentucky governor in the last four decades. Bevin first came to fame in
Kentucky politics during his failed bid for the Republican nomination in the 2014 Senate race. During the campaign he demonstrated the qualities of a far-right Tea Party conservative. Kentucky is the exception among Southeastern states in that it typically votes for Democratic candidates in statewide elections. For Kentucky voters to not only elect a Republican, but one who is further to the right than most, should signify a changing attitude in our country — that voters are sick of the current political system. We see this on the national level with the success of Donald Trump. And Bevin is in many ways Kentucky’s own
version of Trump. A businessman who has never held office and shoots from the hip, he can be a reporter’s dream or worst nightmare. One of his more infamous run-ins with Kentucky journalists came after the EKU debate. Bevin blatantly refused to answer a question from Lexington Herald-Leader political writer Sam Youngman, to which another reporter noticed and confronted him. Shortly afterward he argued with UK journalism professor and veteran political writer Al Cross. Despite his lack of experience as an elected official, Bevin is not completely unqualified to be governor.
He displayed superb wit and public speaking abilities during the debates, and clearly understands how to manage businesses and create economic opportunity. But he has also shown to be short tempered and stubborn, problematic qualities for someone whose new job will require to negotiate and consider the opinions of others. Bevin is indeed a drastic change for Kentucky. Only time will tell whether voters will benefit from that decision, or regret it. Cheyene Miller is the managing editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Pay-it-forward promotes community Cup of Commonwealth coffee shop filled with compassion and love JAMILYN HALL Assistant Opinions Editor
In Lexington it is hard for a business to stand out. From multiple pizza joints, Chinese restaraunts galore and coffee shops filling corners, a consumer is at a standstill when trying to find “their” place. Behind Thoroughbred Park in downtown Lexington is Cup of Commonwealth, my place. The coffee is great, the staff is wonderful and the atmosphere is cozy. But what exactly
makes them stand out? Their pay-it-forward system. Simply put, a drink can be bought for anyone, at any time, and they can redeem it whenever. Once a customer buys the pay-it-forward drink they are handed a coffee sleeve and marker. The best part is figuring out who to give it to, or how to word the phrase. From “any drink for a pilot,” to “large coffee for a breast cancer survivor.” The gesture is small, but also a great tradition to get hooked on. From buying a drink for someone who can’t afford it to buying a drink for a poor college kid suffering through finals, Cup of Com-
monwealth creates a sense of community in this city of name-brand restaruants and fast food chains. This relatively new business opened in 2013 and has great products like Brewshine coffee, smoothies, cold brew and much more. While the decor is ever changing with art from local artists, the pay-it-forward system stays the same and customers can expect the board to be filled, as it always is, with generosity. Not only is it important to buy local and help Lexington grow, it is also important to give back to others every once in a while, and Cup of Commonwealth is a great place to
kill two birds with one coffee cup. The wall of Thoroughbred Park is the best for drinking coffee (or tea) with a friend and getting lost in the world of Lexington. What else do stressed out consumers need in “their” place? So when you start to feel cold and are in need of a pickme-up this winter, check out the coffee shop behind the teal door; it’s the one filled with smiles and compassion — Cup of Commonwealth. Jamilyn Hall is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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KKK members should not hold political office or wear badges SAVON GRAY Kernel Columnist
Openly gay Mayor Jim Gray had to deny outlandish allegations that he is a member of the Ku Klux Klan, a claim made by an unknown Twitter account that claimed to be associated with the hacktivist group “Anonymous.” “This allegation from the group Anonymous is false, insulting and ridiculous,” Mayor Gray tweeted after hearing of these allegations. “I have never had any relationship of any kind with the KKK.” While the claim of a homosexual liberl being in the KKK is ridiculous, Anonymous plans to release the names of more than 1,000 Klan members on Nov. 5. Are we to believe this list, and begin a witch-hunt to weed out undercover racists? Or is this just an attempt to tarnish reputations of public figures and officials? Founded in 1866, the KKK allows members to wear robes and hoods giving them the ability to hide their identity. It is known that Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black was a member of the Birmingham chapter, but who else is associated with the group? Public figures have lost their jobs for
having affiliations with the Klan. In 2014, Florida police officer George Hunnewell was fired and Deputy Chief David Borst resigned after the FBI reported that both were members of the KKK. Officer Borst worked for the department for over 20 years. And in 2015, detective Raymond Mott was fired after a picture showing him giving the Nazi salute while wearing a KKK crest, was published. These officers were involved with an uncountable number of arrests, and their unknown affiliation with the Klan brings all of the arrests involving minorities into question. Can police officers properly do their job while hating the people they swear to protect? Can a senator properly represent a state, while hating a portion of its citizens? While there is no weight in the allegations against Gray, the proposed list could begin a serious investigation into the personal lives of public figures. If you cannot show empathy towards or care about a group you are chosen to represent, there is no way to properly represent them. Their interest and needs will never be urgent to you, and you do not deserve your position. Savon Gray is a journalism sophomore. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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NEWS
R&B star Miguel returns to Kentucky for show By Aspen Gage and Desiree Cross news@kykernel.com
Every UK student has seen the poster of Miguel Pimentel advertising for his upcoming show on campus. As part of its fall concert series, Student Activities Board is bringing the Grammy awardwinning R&B superstar to Memorial Coliseum on Monday.
This is only Miguel’s second time to perform in Kentucky and first time to perform in Lexington. Indie pop singer Grace Mitchell, 16, will accompany Miguel as his opening act. Miguel rocketed to fame with his hit single, “Adorn,” which won a Grammy in 2013 for Best R&B Song at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The song appeared on his sophomore album, 2012’s “Kaleido-
scope Dream.” “I’m excited for the concert,” said Carley Fort, an integrated strategic communication freshman. “I have been a fan since I heard ‘Adorn.’” Miguel returns to Kentucky in support of his latest album, “Wildheart,” released June 29. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, selling more than 41 million copies in the first week of
its release. Miguel has become a highly sought artist, known for his ability to sing, write songs and play guitar. His latest single, “U R On My Mind,” was reportedly recorded when he was only 14-years-old. “I’ve always thought of Miguel as such an awesome artist,” marketing sophomore Roderia Rhodes said. “His lyrics are so deep and relatable.”
SAB announced Wednesday on Twitter that there were a few remaining tickets to the show. Students with valid UK Student IDs can buy up to four tickets for $10 each, and general public tickets are $20. Tickets may be puchased online at Ticketmaster or at the Student Involvement Ticket Center in Bowman’s Den. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
IF YOU GO What: Miguel When: 8 p.m. Monday Nov. 9 Where: Memorial Coliseum Admission: $10 for students, $20 for general public
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MANTRAS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 A driving force behind The Mantras is their loyal fan base, who just last year helped the band secure $10,000 through crowdsourcing to fund the production of a new album, which is due to release in early 2016. “We were trying to build our own studio, but lacked the funds”, Loew said. “We knew we have a very supportive fan base that wanted another album from us.” The upcoming studio release will be the first with the band’s solidified lineup, and
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 and spinach. You could easily use tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini or asparagus. Alfredo Sauce: Ingredients: 6 tbs of butter 1 cup of dairy 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese A little Olive oil or vegetable oil Garlic powder A squirt of ranch dressing
the first since 2013’s “Jambands Ruined My Life.” In addition to recording and playing nearly 180 shows a year, The Mantras also host their own festival, called Mantrabash which just celebrated its sixth year.Droves of fans showed up at this year’s festival, which included two nights of The Mantras, and appearances from Tauk, BIG Something, EOTO, and other heavyweights in the jam and electronic dance music scene. “We weren’t able to play a lot of festivals when we first started off, so we decided to throw our own party instead,” Loew said. For their show this Thursday in Lexington, The Man-
tras will be supported by Mister F, a four-piece band from Albany, N.Y., that brings with them a refreshing mixture of fusion and funk.
Instructions: Melt the butter in a saucepan with the oil on low heat Add the milk and stir, making sure the milk doesn’t burn Add the cheese until it melts, stirring to remove clumps and the sauce thickens Add Ranch dressing, this is when the sauce should start to thicken Stir and let the sauce cook down, make sure it’s thick but doesn’t burn Serve over pasta with extra cheese and impress your friends! To spice it up:
Ingredients: Pepper Italian seasonings (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary) 1 cup of vegetables of your choice or 1 cup of cooked chicken or half a cup of each
IF YOU GO What: The Mantras When: 10 p.m., Thursday Nov. 5 Where: Cosmic Charlie’s Admission: $10, tickets can be purchased on Ticketfly.
Instructions: Add seasonings, vegetables and chicken while sauce is cooking down Once you add the extra ingredients it will take a little longer for the sauce to cook down. Submit your recipes to features@kykernel.com.
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At Mammaw and Pappaw’s farm, there’s a growing family of 30 plus people (including me), elbow to elbow, getting ready to eat turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes and Mammaw’s famous home-grown corn and coleslaw. This is Thanksgiving. Each November, my family of five will drive two hours to Rineyville, Ky. to my Mom’s family farm to enjoy our crazy Thanksgiving meal; it’s a tradition for us. Very casual, loud, a little dysfunctional, but nothing really fancy or something I have to get dolled up for. But this year our tradition is going to change. In just a few weeks, my family and I are traveling 10 hours to get to Philadelphia to spend the whole week with my Dad’s side of the family. A.K.A. a Thanksgiving vacation. Vacations means packing, and packing means stress, especially for a girl. You see, my family doesn’t get to visit with my Dad’s siblings very often, because they live all around America (from California to Texas and even to New Jersey). Not to mention my younger sister is also going to be cheering with UCA’s All-American Team in the Philly Thanksgiving Day parade. So this trip is definitely going to be something I have to look good for. I’ve come up with three specific outfits that are Thanksgiving appropriate and up-to-date on the latest trends and fads this holiday season. Parade Thanksgiving in Philly this year is looking to be a little chilly, with
a chance of rain, but that won’t stop us from cheering on my sister in the parade. I’ll be wearing dark denim skinny jeans, a dark-toned sweater (think navy or black), tan booties and a red pea coat. Bundled up with a blanket scarf will also do the trick, especially since I’ll be standing on the sidelines watching her cheer. Dinner Thanksgiving in an urban city will not be our traditional and casual farm meal, so I’m planning for something higher-end and more exquisite. We may even go out to a restaurant! A warm-toned floral print A-line dress, tights and suede bootie heels or wedges will be perfect for the occasion. It’ll kick up the casual look I’m used to — to something a little more formal. Family time At the end of the day, I imagine we will all unwind with memory-sharing and future visit-planning, which will definitely be more of a comfortable, friendly and laid-back atmosphere. So, to bring the formal wear back to casual, I’ll throw on a regular pair of denim skinny jeans, my fringe moccasin boots and my oversized maroon sweater. In my world, there’s nothing more comfortable and fashionable than oversized sweaters and fringe.
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Coach gives men’s soccer the kick it needed Johan Cedergen rejuvinated the program, provides his students with coaching for life after the whistle
Cedergren said being at UK has allowed him to learn from other coaches. Watching and playing soccer “All the coaches here at as a kid is where the love for the Kentucky are doing a fantastic game developed for UK men’s job and I think it’s taken us a head soccer coach Johan Cedlittle bit of time, but I feel like ergren. we belong as well,” Cedergren Cedergren, a 38-year-old said. native of Sölvesborg, Sweden, Being at Dartmouth, which a small town of about 8,000 doesn’t provide athletic scholpeople, developed long-lasting arships, showed Cedergren the friendships through his passion importance of getting a full edufor the sport. cation. His teams at Dartmouth “All the athletic guys, we won the NSCAA Team Acaplayed soccer in the summer demic Award for five straight and hockey in the winter,” Ceseasons, including the highdergren said. “That was your est GPA in the nation in 2009, friend group, so I think that is at 3.46. His success doesn’t where my passion comes from. stop there. He has guided two You find things that work for All-Americans and 28 All-Ivy you and what you like.” League Selections, also proBeing at UK was a dream viding his graduating players a come true for Cedergren, his chance to fulfill their ultimate wife Julia and their two childream, to play professionally. dren, Gavin and Abigail. “At Kentucky, we have team Cedergren took the helm of rules and core values in regards the program in 2011, the third to alcohol, curfews, and going head coach in to class,” Cedthe history of ergren said. “I the program. think all those He made an imthings tie back mediate impact to our end goal on a team that which is to do needed rejuvenasomething that tion. The 2012 has never been KRISTOFFER TOLLEFSEN, senior midfielder season saw UK done before. Our achieve one of end goal here the best seasons in school hisDartmouth reached the is to develop players that can tory, and host the first round of NCAA tournament for five play pro. If you’re telling men the NCAA tournament after fin- straight years from 2007-2011. that you’re driven, if you want ishing the regular season in the The school is one of 10 pro- to be the best that you can be, top 25. grams in the nation to play in you’re going to go to class and Senior midfielder and cap- five straight NCAA Tourna- you don’t pick and choose what tain Kristoffer Tollefsen has ments. you’re going to be good at.” By Arpan Dixit
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high praise for his coach who groomed him into the player and person he is today. “My first impression was a person that knew what he wanted and was super clear on what to do and how to get there,” Tollefsen said. “You are either on board or you’re not, and that’s a choice each person has to make.” Cedergren played college soccer up the road at the University of Cincinnati, where he was a standout. After his playing career was over and he got a business-finance degree, he obtained his masters in business admission from Xavier. His first coaching stop came at Dartmouth College, a top Ivy League school that had a successful soccer program under Cedergren’s leadership. The Big Green had a record of 52-30-12, including a 22-9-3 record in league play, and two conference titles.
Seeing what Coach Cedergen has done with the guys ... is truly remarkable.”
PHOTO BY ALEX HOLT I STAFF Men’s soccer head coach Johan Cedergen learned as a kid to love soccer, and learned at a top program how to coach. His players admire him for his emphasis on good grades as well as good gameplay.
Winning soccer games, league titles and national championships may seem like the ultimate goal, but becoming a better person off the field and receiving a top-quality education is what Cedergren wants to see out of his players throughout their most formidable years. During his time in Lexington, Cedergren has added more accolades to his résumé, including winning 2012 Conference-USA Coach of the Year and picking up the biggest win in school history last season against No. 1 ranked Notre Dame in South Bend. The Cats in 2013, along with a successful season, recorded a 3.35 team GPA during the spring semester. This was the highest recorded team-GPA since the
university started keeping and maintaining records. Seeing what Cedergren’s expectations are with his team shows you what type of leader and coach he is, one that focuses on the betterment of the team. Avid soccer fan and UK junior, Devin Dirks, goes to as many games as his schedule allows him and has seen his team the develop over the last three years. “Seeing what Coach Cedergren has done with the guys since I have been in college and seeing their development is truly remarkable,” Dirks said. “When he speaks, the team listens and I’ve noticed that he has expectations every game and sets goals for his team. Motivating them and providing them
with the best opportunity to pursue their dream makes him a special coach that any soccer program would accept.” Academics are important to Cedergren because he believes it affects the performance on the field. Cedergren stressed the importance of never missing class and putting the whole team in jeopardy because of one player’s mistakes. Cedergen plans to stay at Kentucky. “He has been tremendous,” Tollefsen said. “It’s not just becoming a better soccer player, but also to be the best person you can be. On the field, it has been more about paying attention to details and really giving 100 percent. Off the field, to be more aware of taking care of the things that matter.”
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PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Head coach Mark Stoops and the UK football program have struggled to compete in the SEC. Recruiting outside of Kentucky and Ohio could help their chances.
UK should recruit outside home turf JOSHUA HUFF Kernel Columnist
The UK football program is stuck between a rock and a national champion. With its Ohio State Buckeye neighbors just to the north and the breadbasket of the Southeastern Conference to the south, UK is cemented in the twilight zone of college football recruiting. As UK head coach Mark Stoops nears the end of his third season, the progress that was promised after consecutive top-30 recruiting classes, so far, has failed to fully blossom.
Stoops is 11-21 in three seasons and is currently riding a three-game losing streak after Saturday’s ugly loss to Tennessee. This may be due in large part to Stoops’ recruiting splurge in Kentucky and in Ohio. UK currently has 19 players on the roster from Ohio and 21 players from Kentucky. According to 247sports, UK’s class of 2016 includes 16 additional commitments from the two states. Of the eight SEC teams that currently reside in the premature top 20 team recruiting rankings for 2016 per 247sports, not one has a single commitment from players from Ohio and Kentucky. They may be on to some-
thing. In the 2015 recruiting class, the nine SEC teams that finished the recruiting cycle in the top-20 combined for just two commitments, one from Kentucky (Alabama’s Damien Harris) and one from Ohio (LSU’s George Brown Jr.). The combined record of those nine teams (Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Texas A&M, Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and South Carolina) this season is 51-23. Six of those teams currently sit in the top-25. UK, on the other hand, has fallen on hard times. In the past couple of weeks the talent discrepancy for UK and its past two opponents have been obvious. The Bulldogs beat the Cats 42-16 and Tennessee won 52-2. Tennessee has just four recruits
from Ohio on its roster while Miss. St. has none. The problem for UK is that as the northern-most SEC team, the abundance of talent that the teams in the heart of the south enjoy doesn’t trickle into the Bluegrass, adding to UK’s woes is the presence of Ohio State. Of the top 10 highest rated recruits in 2015 from Ohio, six of them committed to Ohio State. Without the same pedigree as its basketball team, UK’s football team is regulated to the doorstep of the SEC. Without a deep talent pool in Kentucky and the lure of Ohio State to the north, the struggle to draw in high quality talent has forced UK to ride a wave of mediocrity for years. As UK continues to be
gripped in between the vice of the SEC and the Big 10, the pickings from the recruiting tree are slim. In Stoops’ three years of recruiting, starting with the 2014 class and ending with next year’s 2016 class, he has just 10 four-star recruits and no five stars, according to 247sports.com. In contrast, UK’s nemesis to the south, Tennessee, has had 37 four-star recruits and one five-star throughout 2014 to 2016. Tennessee has rarely headed north to pouch recruits, focusing more in Tennessee and in talent-rich Georgia. It’s obvious the gap in talent level between UK and top SEC programs is hardly narrowing (UK is 4-18 in the SEC since 2013). Save for the narrow Florida defeat, the Cats
are struggling to find the talent comparable to SEC teams in the deep south. Should the trend continue, UK will remain as the outlier in the SEC and forced to compete with No. 1 Ohio State for quality talent in the north. Though it needs to be mentioned that despite the struggle to bring in quality recruits from Ohio and SEC country, the current UK roster is leaps and bounds ahead of where it was before Stoops arrived. And as UK continues forward, should Stoops and Vince Marrow remain, the talent level will indubitably increase. The question about whether that talent will be comparable to where it matters the most, the SEC, remains as unanswered as the Cats’ current struggles.
Bulldogs will be hungry Last game in The Bell for first conference win to recognize seniors Blockers will help Cats get win away from home By CaitlIn Schwartz sports@kykernel.com
The No. 21 ranked UK volleyball team returns to action Thurday as it travels to Athens, Ga., to face the Georgia Bulldogs in at 7 p.m. Georgia will enter the matchup tonight hungry for its first win in conference play. The Bulldogs are 5-17 on the season and 0-10 in conference play as they host No. 21 UK who is 16-7 on the season and 9-2 in conference play. The Bulldogs’ Desiree McCray and Jasmine Eatmon both pose threats to the Cats as the two both rank in the top 15 in the league in blocks. The Bulldogs are averaging 12.9 blocks per set this season, and the duo scored a season high 15 blocks for the team against the Ole Miss Rebels.
Eatmon combined for 18 kills in the two games last season against UK. McCray had nine blocks in the pair of games before UK took the win 3-1. Georgia has not beaten UK since 2013, when they defeated the No. 15 Cats 3-2 in Stegemen Coliseum. The 2013 win snapped a 15-game losing streak to UK. The Bulldogs will need a strong showing on offense to pull out a win against the Cats this year. The strong defense at the net should not be a challenge for UK, as sophomore Ashley Dusek is within arms reach for one of the best single-season digging performances in UK history. Dusek averages 5.02 digs per set putting her at No. 26 in the nation. She also leads the Southeastern Conference in digs per set, both in all
matches and conference-only statistics. The Bulldogs can count on having competition at the net. The successful defense at the net has played a large role in UK’s success in conference play. UK is ranked first in blocks per set (2.9) in SEC play. The Cats have a total of 233.5 blocks thus far, a number that could surpass 250 by the end of the season. Kaz Brown, Emily Franklin and Morgan Bergren all rank among the top 11 blockers in league play. Brown finds herself in the top 10 nationally in both total blocks and blocks per set. Her 136 total blocks in the season logs her at fourth in the nation. The match will be set for broadcast on the SEC Alternate channel and on tape delay on the SEC Network at 9 p.m.
PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF Kaz Brown (7) kills the ball against Texas A&M at Memorial Coliseum on Friday. Brown is one of UK’s blockers ranked in the top 11 of league play.
Men’s soccer looks for winning end to regular season By Kelsey Mattingly sports@kykernel.com
UK will look to lock in one last win on Saturday in its final home game of the season against Florida International University. The Cats will be honoring two graduating seniors during their last match at The Bell. UK The Cats are unbeaten in its last five matches, most recently dominating Detroit 4-0 in an offensive annihilation. Offense will be key to defeating FIU. With star Stefan Stojkovic out with an injury, the team will rely on Sam Miller and Hampus Agerstrom, who have been scoring and playing well in recent games. Scoring has been UK’s strong suit and the thrill of Senior Night could be the extra spark they need to seal the fate for another winning season. Look for senior goalkeeper Callum Irving to make the team’s 10th shutout of the season and senior midfielder Kristoffer Tollefsen, back from a knee injury, to come in with big plays Saturday night. Player to watch: Sam Miller Junior forward Sam Miller saw his second start of the season in UK’s game against Detroit, scoring the first goal of the game 16 minutes in. Miller has scored two goals in the last three matches, and a goal in each of the three games he’s recently played in. FIU The Panthers are looking to avenge its Senior Night draw against New Mexico with a victory against the Cats. In its
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Freshman Sam Miller dribbles the ball down the field. Miller could be an offensive key for the Cats in their upcoming game against Florida International University.
last match, the Panthers held their opponent to only five shot attempts. If they can bring their defensive strength to The Bell they might have a shot at showing up the Cats on their senior night. FIU is versatile in setting up shot attempts. With a UK goalkeeper who hasn’t had to see much action in the last few games, this could be the Panthers’ chance to get a goal on a sleeping goalkeeper. It is going to be a battle of offenses in this match as both teams have proven to take their
fair share of shots at the net. Player to watch: Brad Fountain Averaging slightly more than two shots per game, Fountain is one of FIU’s biggest offensive threats. He was the leader of his team against New Mexico with four shot attempts and one shot on goal. With the motivation of a potential huge upset on a Wildcat Senior Night, Fountain has the potential to be a breakout player and lead his team to a victory if the Kentucky defense cannot contain his attempts.