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“Women, it is a scientific fact, have a more sensitive palette, or as I like to say ‘simply better taste,’” said Marianne Barnes, first female master bourbon distiller since prohibition. This natural ability — and her tenacity — has helped her step into her role as master Distiller. Bourbon, typically marketed as a man’s drink, has become a commodity women across the world are re-learning to love and produce. Bourbon has always been a family affair. Until prohibition, women were historically the main distillers in families, and recent times have seen women making a comeback as leaders in one of Kentucky’s most famous and historic industries. “Bourbon is more than just a drink in Kentucky,” said Peggy Noe Stevens, the industry’s first female Master Taster and
founder of the Bourbon Women Association. “It’s a lifestyle.” A Master Taster is trained by the Master Distiller to understand the production and flavor profiles of the particular bourbon and translate it to the consumer. Stevens said the industry has changed since she became a Master Taster in 1996. Her story was picked up by 120 newspa-
the workforce has lead to the interest in working in the bourbon industry. Susan Reigler, president of the Bourbon Women Association and a visiting biology lecturer at Indiana University Southeast, said the history and flavor of bourbon is one of the most unique aspects of the industry, and the state’s history. Reigler has written several books about
Bourbon is more than a drink in Kentucky, it’s a lifestyle.” PEGGY NOE STEVENS
Bourbon Women Association Founder
pers because, as Stevens said, “it was big news.” Since then women have gone on to become major factors in the industry — both as producers and consumers. Stevens said she thinks more opportunities for women to receive a college education and enter
the bourbon industry, one of which is used in UK’s bourbon tourism class. One-third of today’s whiskey drinkers are women, she said. “Bourbon has so much more flavor and history than a drink like vodka,” Reigler said.
Because of its rising popularity, which Reigler attributes to the “burgeoning of cocktail culture,” nuances in flavor have become the unique identifiers in each brand and barrel. Reigler said the modern bourbon is no longer “your grandfather’s shot of Red Stag.” Barnes never expected to be a part of the bourbon industry, but felt that she couldn’t say no to the opportunity. “I worked long, hard hours, making it known that I was there to do everything I could to make myself and all the projects I worked on better, and it paid off,” Barnes said. “People will notice, and in my case the industry has noticed and I certainly hope that consumers will notice as well.” Barnes studied under the current Master Distiller at Brown-Foreman to become a Master Taster, and went on to combine her chemical engineering degree with her bourbon knowledge to become a Master Distiller. She left Brown-Foreman to revitalize Old Taylor Distillery and to create a new line of products.
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Memorial scholarship awarded to photo editor First recipient wants Jonathan Krueger’s legacy to live on through annually awarded scholarship By Will Wright wwright@kykernel.com
It was the day before Easter, and UK had just lost the Final Four match to Wisconsin. Now-Kernel photo editor Michael Reaves and then-photo editor Jonathan Krueger were devastated. This was their opportunity to photograph the Cats in a National Championship, and after a perfect season, the opportunity was gone. They still had press passes to the championship game between Duke and Wisconsin, but Reaves went home and did not plan on returning. Krueger had other plans.
“Krueger says, ‘Just know, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’m going to stay here, we’re going to stay here, we want you to come back,’” Reaves said. “I’ve never been happier to listen to him. I don’t think we ever published the photos, but we were there, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” For his passion and drive, the Kernel non-profit board of directors chose Reaves, a marketing and management senior from Crestwood, to be the first Jonathan Krueger Memorial Scholarship recipient. The scholarship has raised about $67,000 through
GoFundMe and the university. About $1,000 each semester will be awarded to an exceptional Kernel staffer who shows drive and passion for photography and student media. Jonathan Krueger was shot and killed April 17 near campus while walking home in the early morning. “We’re really happy for (Reaves),” said Mary Krueger, Jonathan Krueger’s mother. “It’s kind of bittersweet that it happens this way, but I know Jonathan would be beaming from above.” Reaves, who is also a resident adviser, started taking photos in high school. He loved sports, but could no longer play because of an injury. Photography allowed Reaves to be
PHOTO BY ELLIOT HESS Former Kernel Photo Editor Jonathan Krueger convinced current Kernel Photo Editor Michael Reaves to return to Indianapolis to photograph the NCAA National Championship. Reaves has been awarded the annual Jonathan Krueger Memorial Scholarship.
involved with sports without being on the field. When he came to UK, he sent an email to the UK Athletics Department asking to work in exchange for press passes. Instead of making him work at a desk, UK Athletics photog-
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raphers Chet White and Britney McIntosh-Howard took him to the men’s basketball media day to take portraits and action shots of the team. “He was like jumping up and down, smiling ear to ear,” McIntosh-Howard said. “He
was giddy. He really wanted to make us happy.” Media day was the beginning of what his mentors expect to be an exciting career. The only thing holding
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Sex crimes go underreported By Connor Evanoff news@kykernel.com
A male UK student reported to university police that he was a victim of sexual misconduct in his dorm room by another male on Nov. 1, prompting a campus bulletin and furthering the conversation about sexual assault on campus. Males report themselves as victims of sexual assault far less than females according to the National Crime Victimization Survey, but the mandatory Campus Attitudes Toward Safety Survey implemented by UK President Eli Capilouto revealed that male cases may be higher than previously expected. “That’s one of the things that we saw,” UK Chief of Police Joe Monroe said. “Male victims are a little bit more hesitant to report versus female victims.” The survey was designed as an anonymous way to collect information about how prevalent sexual assault is on campus and how often those cases are resolved. After receiving nearly 25,000 responses, results from the survey showed that more than 1,000 UK students reported being victims of a sexual assault, but only about 60 percent of cases were reported to authorities. “The troubling reason is trying to find out why (report numbers are low),” Monroe said. “Is it because the stigma of being labeled a sexual assault victim? Is it because you don’t want to get that person in trouble?” Each case of sexual assault is different; however, according to UK police, alcohol seems to be a key component to a majority of incidents. UK Police said they will work with students who may be fearful about report-
ing an assault when alcohol is involved, even if the student is underage. “They’re afraid they’re going to get in trouble for underage drinking, and that’s not the case,” Monroe said. “Your safety is the number one thing that we’re after.” Once a case is reported, the victims are medically evaluated if necessary and have their safety concerns addressed. Victims are then given resources like counseling to help them recover and given the option to begin a criminal investigation at their discretion. The Violence Intervention and Prevention Center serves as a safe haven for victims of violence, sexual assault or stalking. VIP is UK’s biggest proponent of the bystander intervention program called Green Dot, which was initiated by former UK VIP Director Dorothy Edwards. Green Dot holds training seminars to educate students on how to take an active role in preventing an assault. UK police have also developed the Self Defense Tactics and Risk Reduction program exclusively for women to learn self-defense techniques and empower themselves in dangerous situations. “We have rave reviews because it’s so much fun,” Monroe said. “It really empowers them to understand what they’re capable of doing.” With the recent findings about male victimization, UK police say there have been discussions about expanding the STARR program to educate males as well, but there are no current plans. Any students who have been victimized sexually or physically are urged to contact UK Police or the VIP Center immediately.
The Lyric Theatre re0opened in 2010 after closing in 1963. It continues to be a hub for multicultural celebration.
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Theater keeps cultural legacy By Simon Olagbaju features@kykernel.com
You may have heard of the Kentucky Theatre, or the Lexington Opera House, but one other center of the arts in Lexington that may not initially come to mind is the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, located on the corner of Elm Tree Lane and Third Street, by downtown Lexington. “Back when it opened, society here was still segregated, and The Lyric was the only place for Blacks to find entertainment,” said Jack Lee Woolman, Jr, box office manager at Lyric Theatre. “Blacks were either not allowed in the Kentucky Theatre and the Lexington Opera House, or they were forced to sit in areas separated from Whites.” The theater opened in 1948, and locals call it The Lyric. It’s first film was George Sherman’s “River Lady.”
Between its opening and 1963, the year it closed down, personalities such as Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, Ray Charles and Count Basie performed at the Lyric Theatre. Coupled with The Lyrics’ close proximity of clothing stores
The Lyric was the only place for Blacks to find entertainment,” JACK LEE WOOLMAN
Jr. Box Office Manager
and ice cream shops owned by Blacks, it managed to sucessfully draw in the AfricanAmerican community. “The Lyric remained dormant from 1963 until 2005, the year a taskforce was set up to
revive it,” Woolman said. “This taskforce was challenged with redesigning The Lyric, developing a working structure, and to solicit funds from the state legislature.” As a result of the work started by this taskforce, The Lyric was able to reopen in 2010, not only as a theater, but also as a Cultural Arts Center. The Lyric was tasked with promoting diversity and community inclusion, with an emphasis on African-American culture. It is run as a non-profit by a Board of Directors. “We produce some of (the plays), and occasionally hire outside groups to rent The Lyric and host their own plays which are produced by them,” Woolman said. The Lyric shows plays as well as movies and concerts, and it focuses on AfricanAmerican culture, Woolman said it is open to all. “One thing I can say is spe-
cial about The Lyric is how we strive to reach out to groups who do not seem to have a voice in Lexington, or Kentucky, such as the LGBTQ community, Muslims and Hispanics,” Woolman said. “We also work with university groups such as fraternities, sororities.” Upcoming events at The Lyric include the Lexington Music Awards, a concert by the jam band Galactic, and the weekly Kingdom Center Worship program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit their website, www.lexingtonlyric.com for programming and events. 300 East Third Street. 859-280-2201.
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Unique major for art students
UK is one of few universities to offer administration major By Rebecca Watters features@kykernel.com
The arts administration major is a unique opportunity for students. According to artsadministration.org, UK is one of only 38 U.S. universities to offer the degree to undergraduates. An arts administration major prepares students for management positions in artrelated career fields. UK offers the major for undergraduates, as well as an online master’s degree.
I am really proud of this program. It has grown leaps and bounds.”
NICK COVAULT UK graduate
“We are one of the oldest undergraduate programs in the country at 28 years old,” program director Rachel Shane said. “We’re unique for just providing this major.” The master’s program currently includes 55 students from 28 different states and five countries. Master’s students often already work in the field and are looking to move up in the work force. “Master’s students are often interested in moving up and becoming a manager or CEO,” Shane said. The undergraduate BA program currently has 112 students. After graduating with an arts administration major, many students will choose a career path in the arts. This
can include anything from working in a museum to managing professional theater productions. “Depending on their interests, students learn about many things including marketing, budgeting and public relations,” assistant professor Yuha Jung said. “This degree is really competitive, and our program helps prepare students for their jobs.” In addition to the arts administration undergraduate major, students must also choose a minor from one of the following: visual studies, theater, music, dance or arts history. “We really try to focus on providing an individual experience for our students,” Shane said. “Our classes are small, and everything is structured so that students get hands-on experience.” Senior Nathan Hewitt, a current arts administration student, is double-majoring in music performance and arts administration, and his minor is in visual studies. He said the program has made him confident he can succeed after graduation. “It gives us practical experience. It covers a wide variety of areas within the fields. That’s important because most non-profit organizations are small, so staff members have to wear many hats,” Hewitt said.
PHOTO BY JOEL REPOLEY I STAFF UK is one of only 38 U.S. universities to offer an arts administration major. Students are prepared for the workforce through internships.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I chose to disrupt the industry as it was, and start something new,” Barnes said. “My new partners Will Arvin and Wes Murry had an impressive plan, and I felt a calling the be a part of the team that would rebuild and revive the once glorious historic Old Taylor Distillery.” Working in the industry has allowed Barnes to become a leader, but she recognizes the opportunity for women to enter the field is growing and she urges them to follow their passion. “Today, women are becoming more visible. There are a few others like myself, but many more that are active are training currently,” Barnes said. “I am at the forefront of a movement that I am really excited about.” Distilling isn’t the only opportunity for women in the industry. Distilleries are hiring women as members of their public relations and marketing teams. Rachel Ford, KY Diplomat at Maker’s Mark, isn’t a Kentucky native. She left a career in broadcast and took a job at Maker’s Mark because it seemed fun and interesting. “I fell in love with the city,
in love with the state and fell in love with bourbon,” Ford said. “My heart and soul is Maker’s Mark.” Ford said during her time at Maker’s Mark the company has created more outlets for artists. For instance there is a Chihuly art installation at the distillery, and they hosted a three act Ballet and Bourbon event where each act of the ballet was accompanied by a bourbon inspired meal. Whether the result of an increase in female consumer base or not, Ford said bourbon tourism has seen a huge growth. Ford said this allows distilleries to trend towards education when hosting events. “I founded the Bourbon Women Association because we are technically the other half of the population,” Stevens said. “We weren’t teaching women how to drink.” In Ford’s experience, the bourbon industry has always been a family. She said if one distillery needs help or equipment, other distilleries are always willing to lend a helping hand. Luckily that family has embraced the power and leadership of women in all of the many different components that make up the booming industry. “It’s not a man’s world,” Ford said. “Not nearly as much as people think.”
PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Lexington is home to a number of locally owned donut shops like North Lime Coffee and Donuts, and Donut Days Bakery. The businesses each provide their own personality and flavors.
Donut scene glazed with talent Donut shops like North Lime Coffee and Donuts, Spalding’s Bakery make for plenty of breakfast options By Katia Davis features@kykernel.com
Mornings are hard without a cup of coffee, and little goes better with a morning brew than donuts. Luckily, Lexington is home to many locally owned donut shops that can wake up the senses and get people ready for their day. Spalding’s Bakery, North Lime Coffee and Donuts, and Donut Days Bakery are a few of the locally owned donut shops in Lexington and they are popular among locals as well as those from out of town. Spalding’s Bakery Spalding’s Bakery was started in 1929 by Bowman and Zelma Spalding. What began as a small home-business of selling donuts turned into a big success. The business relocated with the family closer to downtown five years later and remained there for 70 years until finally moving the bakery to a larger area. After being closed for 15 months the bakery re-opened in March of 2006. All of the donuts are handmade with a family recipe that tends to keep most customers coming back. According to Jonathan Edwards, a worker at the bakery, the glazed donut is the most popular among customers. “It was the most fresh and delicious donut ever. If you get them at the store they are really thick, but Spalding’s is just right,” history senior Kody Ruark said.
“It was the most fresh and delicious donut ever.” North Lime Coffee and Donuts North Lime Coffee and Donuts opened in 2012 on North limestone by business partners Joe Ross, Heidi Hays and Teddy Ray. “There wasn’t a place in Lexington where you could get good coffee and good donuts, you could always get one or the other,” said Kevin Moore, barista and donut engineer. Ross had worked at Starbucks before and had some experience with coffee. Ross teamed up with Hays, who made cakes, and Ray, who is a local pastor, and put their efforts together to start the business. “This is a really historic part of town so we get a lot of a col-
lective mix. We get the young hipster crowd, we get the real elderly from time to time and UK athletes,” Moore said. “Anyone you can imagine in Lexington we have probably had come through our doors.” Moore said people constantly come in asking for the maple bacon donut — a plain cake donut with a maple icing and a strip of bacon on top. Moore said despite it’s simplicity, it’s everything people want in breakfast- an all in one compact package. They also have a pulled pork donut — a glazed donut with a barbeque sauce drizzle and pulled pork. “It has a very earthy atmosphere. It’s homegrown and inviting,” said Brynna Ryle, a physics and education sophomore.
“It has a very earthy atmosphere. It’s homegrown.” Donut Days Bakery Donut Days was started in 1972 by the Day family, but was bought 5 years ago by Fred and Marie Wohlstein. It is a family-owned shop and everything is handmade. “We do petit fours, iced cookies, sugar cookies, wedding cakes,” said manager Charlene Olup. “Classic glazed is our number one seller and I’d say chocolate is right behind it, but the caramel is a good third.” Dount Days has sesonal dounts as well, for fall they have pumpkin cake donuts and apple cider dounts. In the summer they have blueberry cake donuts. “I remember going to Donut Days when I was good in church on Sundays. That was our reward, so like every week we would go and get a donut,” Olup said. At the location in Chevy Chase they see more students and professionals, Olup said. “But over at Southland they actually have a little coffee counter, and there are people over there that have been coming for 30 plus years. So like I said it’s kind of like a Lexington tradition.” Olup also said people will swing into the shop early on weekdays as an excuse to be late to work with a box of donuts. “It’s a good business to be in because you get to help people celebrate all the important parts of life,” Olup said.
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Reaves back at UK Athletics was equipment, so they sent him to the Kernel to work with David Stephenson, the Kernel photojournalism adviser and a freelance photographer. “He’s still giddy,” Stephenson said. “You can just tell that photography feeds him, energizes him. The passion was always
there, from the day he walked in.” The passion Krueger showed during the championship game is the legacy Reaves hopes to continue. “Knowing that I’m a Jonathan Krueger memorial scholarship recipient, that alone means I represent him,” Reaves said. “I want to make sure I give back the way he gave to me and he gave to other people.”
PHOTOS BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Mentors of photo editor Michael Reaves said he has improved since his freshman year, but his passion and excitement for photography has stayed the same. Reaves hopes to pursue a career in photography, and especially enjoys sports photography.
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Much to regret for Islam piece
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Column created anger, distrust rather than an ‘honest discussion’ WILL WRIGHT Editor-in-Chief
Earlier this year I wrote a column called “Time for a honest discussion about Islam” that showed the importance of context and clarity. My column prompted responses of anger and hurt from students, both Muslim and non-Muslim, and for good reason. The intent of the column was to get students talking about criminal justice and gender equality in the Middle East, North Africa and other countries. The column should have focused on what students on campus can do about human rights issues abroad, and I still believe in the importance of that conversation. But no Muslim students were consulted before its publication, and people felt left out of the conversation. Students thought they had been attacked for no reason. They did nothing wrong, yet someone was criticizing them. An “honest discussion,” was not much of a discussion at all. Because of the way the column was done, and mostly because there was no input from Muslim students, people were not sure of my intentions. Instead of starting a good conversation, Muslim students felt like they were being called out. The conversation that I wanted to start didn’t happen, and I take the blame. This expression of regret is past due, but I wanted to take
plenty of time to think about what to write, especially considering the column was all too hasty. Newspapers should be a platform to raise up people in the margins of society and to give voice to those who would otherwise not be heard. The column did neither. The opinions page of a newspaper, in particular, is a place where content should have a positive impact on society. My column, on the other hand, hurt fellow students, faculty and staff. Muslim students especially did not deserve to be the victims, and too many suffer because of ignorance and brash generalizations by their fellow citizens. After speaking with some members of the Muslim Student Association, it is clear many Muslim students still feel distrusted on UK’s campus. My column, they feel, helped to strengthen that distrust. If any column is worth writing, it is one standing up for our fellow students, faculty and staff in the Muslim community. The Kentucky Kernel should be a safe haven for all students and a platform to give power to the powerless. With the publication of one column, some students felt isolated from their newspaper. Muslim students deserve an apology and a better conversation. I hope they accept this apology, and I hope this is the beginning of a better conversation. Will Wright is the editor in chief of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Kentucky stars show support
Local celebrities have the ability to help our community and charities Drive downtown and you’ll see one of the most famous Kentuckians, Abraham Lincoln, painted in Technicolor. Visit Louisville and you’ll see portraits of Jennifer Lawrence and Diane Sawyer on buildings throughout the city. Kentucky is clearly proud of its celebrities, especially some of the most famous Kentuckians who made it a priority to give back. George Clooney, perhaps the state’s most famous celebrity and philanthropist, is known for donating to upward of 35 national and international organizations and for being at the forefront of human rights crises, like genocide in Darfur. According to Look to the Stars, a site that lists celebrities’ charities and foundations, Johnny Depp supports 18 organizations both nationally and internationally. None of these
organizations are specific to Kentucky, but organizations like the Ronald McDonald House have the potential to hit closer to home. Lawrence is by far the state’s most adamant supporter. Her foundation gives to various Louisville and Kentucky organizations, like the
Sexual assault will always be a problem on university campuses, despite the 44 percent of students who reported that they believed sexual violence was not a problem at UK, according to results from the CATS survey. Many students know someone who has, or have themselves, been sexually assaulted. UK Police sent an email on Nov. 2 that said they had received a report of sexual misconduct that happened in a campus residence hall. The email also said students should be active bystanders that report suspicious information and seek to help other students when something like this happens. Some of the language students use to discuss victims of sexual assault is both insensitive and promoting of stereotypes that hinder justice against their assailants. The way victims dress, their behavior or the environment they willingly put themselves in does not lead to sexual assault. Sexual assault arises from the desire of assailants to harm another person, damage their self worth and serve their own desire to exert dominance. “It really comes down to power and control, that’s at the heart of it,” Director of Violence Intervention and Prevention Center Rhonda Henry said. “It is exerting power and control over someone else. Not being able to listen to the limits or boundaries someone sets.” According to the CATS survey, 23 percent of UK students were sexually harassed within the past year. However, 65 percent of students sexually assaulted reported that they did not seek help from UK resources. The top reasons students didnt report it to a UK sourcewere they wanted to forget it happened, felt it was a private matter, embarrassed, did not want to deal with the formal
procedures and did not want the person to get in trouble. The feelings and thoughts of these victims is completely understandable considering the viciousness of the crime committed against them, which is why it is so discouraging and damaging for them to hear people make excuses for the people who assualted them. “Often it’s going to be somebody that they know (who perpetrators target). It may be in a situation where there has been drinking or using some other drugs, that may make their resistance lower, or make them more unable to protect themselves,” Henry said. “So it’s much more about circumstance and opportunity. I think that myth that rampant sexual desire is not really the reality of how that plays out.” The motives behind why someone would sexually assault another person shouldnt be justified with statements like, “it’s just boys being boys,” or “they probably thought she wanted it to.” “Often some studies have looked at whether or not perpetrators have willing sexual partners, and a lot of times they do,” Henry said. “So it’s not that they don’t have access to someone to have sex with, it’s much more about a violation of someone’s boundaries, feeling powerful, enjoying that rush of power that they get by overcoming some resistance, it’s really complex.” Green Dot at the UK turns students from bystanders into activists. “One of the big things is the bystander intervention, called GreenDot,” UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said. “It’s really critical that if you are at a party and you see something going on, whether you know her or not, you step in and remove them from that situation. By stepping in and being that intervention, it can really help a lot and reduce these numbers of
their home states, the money they’re donating and their service as representatives for the United Nations and The Art of Elysium, are changing the world and inspiring others. However, the potential to help Kentuckians is great. Perhaps it is Lawrence’s youth that makes her such a strong
Celebrities have a unique opportunity to use fame as a way to highlight specific causes.” St. Mary’s House, and West End School. She also supports the Special Olympics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. While Clooney and Depp don’t necessarily give back to
supporter of her home state, since she has not had as much time to grow distant from her roots. With her appearances at University of Louisville games and philanthropy work Lawrence has portrayed herself as
a Kentuckian in ways that even Depp’s portrayal of Hunter S. Thompson couldn’t. Celebrities have a unique opportunity to use fame as a way to highlight specific causes — such as Emma Stone’s paparazzi plea for causes like Autism Speaks and Gilda’s Club NYC. Clooney has without a doubt capitalized on this and we are proud to call him a Kentuckian. There are celebrities who could make a difference if they took a lesson from our favorite representatives of the state. Whether one’s wealth is the product of hard work or natural talent, no one makes it in this world without the help of others. There is always a reason to give back, and Kentucky’s celebrities are some of the humble few who extend their hand. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Grads facing unemployment Utilize assault victim resources
Despite lack of job opportunities, students aught to relax, breathe SARAH BROOKBANK Features Editor
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches and people put their Christmas trees up, it’s easy to be excited for the end of the semester. For a handful of people at this university, myself included, December means graduation. While graduation is supposed to be an exciting time — seen as the next step in a long successful life — it can also be stressful.
A good portion of our peers are still surrounded by that bubble of protection. ” In Kentucky unemployment is 5 percent, and while that is better than the national average of 5.5 percent, the numbers for those fresh out of college aren’t as pleasant. The rate of unemployment for those ages 20 to 24 is 9.4 percent as of October 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since October 2014 that number has fluctuated between 8.9 and 10.9 percent. Part of the reason is the demand for skilled workers in entry-level positions. Students on the verge of graduation are told to make looking for a job a top priority, and
while they’re searching they find that employers are hiring people with three to five years of experience. In the journalism program, it isn’t odd to hear of someone doing a post-graduate internship despite the fact that all students in the College of Communication and Information are required to have an internship to graduate in the first place. While college is most definitely the real world, a thin bubble of separation protects students. Upper-level students typically take classes, have jobs and internships, and balance friends and family. Because of this it’s easy to be lulled into a sense of security. A good portion of our peers are surrounded by that bubble of protection — living in dorms, taking classes full time and trying to adjust to college. Some students will find jobs right after graduation, and others may already have them. Some might pick up a job they’re overqualified for just to pay the bills, and others might take a few months off after years of the college grind. My father graduated in the 80s with a degree in information systems (now known as computer science) in December, but didn’t get a job related to his degree until the spring. He gave me this advice, which I will pass on to December and May graduates and beyond: Regardless of what comes after graduation, take a deep breath. It’s all going to work out. Sarah Brookbank is the features editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
C.A.T.S. 65% Sexual Assault Survey 2014-2015 of UK students sexually assaulted did not seek help from UK resources because:
They wanted to forget it happened
45.5%
They felt it was a private matter
41.7%
They were embarrased
26.1%
They did not want 25.9% to deal with the formal procedures They did not want 18% the person to get in trouble
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44%
of students believe that sexual violence is
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sexual assault.” Students should never feel like their intervention would cause social backlash or make them look overly suspicious of people with questionable behavior. Even if a student or professor responded unfavorably, what matters more: momentarily mistaking a situation or the chance that someone could become a victim of a brutal crime? “When you see something, trust in your gut, because the
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worst thing that is going to happen is you’re wrong and everything is okay,” Henry said. There are many initiatives to feel safe on campus and one of them is free to students. Students can request a free SAFECATS safety escort or coordinate after-hours on-demand bus service during the fall and spring semesters by calling 859257-SAFE(7233). Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Get up and dance for your next meditation session Scientific evidence shows benefits from movement meditation, music on mental and physical well-being EMILY MARKANICH Kernel Columnist
I’ve been thinking a lot about dance this week. This may be because I have a 12page Dance History paper due. Or maybe it’s because my fellow dance minors and I are in the middle of a weeklong dance rehearsal with Exhale Dance Tribe. Regardless, dance has been on my mind and flowing through my body, which has me thinking about how restorative and meditative movement can be. My colleague Cheyene
Miller wrote a column earlier this semester about his experience with taekwondo and other martial arts. He deemed them to be, “extremely beneficial for the mind and body.” “Practicing martial arts as a child helped me with my selfesteem, confidence, the ability to perform under pressure and diligence,” Miller said. Similar results can also come from creative movement or dance. There has been mounting scientific evidence showing an array of psychological benefits that can come from dance therapy. According to Psychology. com participating in dance classes can reduce anxiety, elevate mood and “change your internal state through external movement.”
A study published in the 2010 British Journal of Guidance & Counseling reported that creative movement can “support women during difficult life struggles such as trauma from abuse, relationship
ages, employment and forms of dance. Through creative movement, these women were offered insights to their “inner selves.” They were able to physically express what they
Participating in dance classes can reduce anxiety, elevate mood and ‘change your internal state.’” breakups, community violence and loss of self, and how it acts as a connection to the sacred.” The study interviewed 29 women from various countries, spiritual backgrounds,
couldn’t communicate verbally. According to the study, “the body reflects the mind and the mind reflects the body.” In essence, both can influence one
another. One interviewee said, “To dance the tango you have to be on your axis, on your own center, and grounded. (It) just kind of expands to the rest of your life so that the rest of your life goes back to that sense of being grounded, of being centered, of being on your own axis, so that as things come at you and hit you, you know where your emotional center is.” Movement meditation, whether it occurs in a dance class, the studio, in your apartment or in your dorm room can be just as emotionally rewarding as it is physically empowering. So here’s a little takeaway: next time you find yourself in a crummy mood, turn on a song
that matches that mood, and allow the song and your emotions to move you. If you’re sad, hit up some Sam Smith. Angry? “Putting the Dog to Sleep” by The Antlers is my new go-to. Feel like jamming out after getting that A on your last exam? Toploader’s cover of “Dancing in the Moonlight” is a great choice. Experiencing your emotional energy through movement will allow you to embrace and then release it. And then, peace will soon follow. Namaste. Emily Markanich is a journalism senior. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Death of Richmond cop shows stresses of police UK Police Chief talks about dangers in his work, reminds officers that every day could be their last MARJORIE KIRK Opinions Editor
When officers accept the job of protecting and serving the public, they sign up knowing they could lose their life to one of the people they agreed to protect. After following up on a robbery investigation, Richmond Police Officer Daniel Ellis was shot Wednesday and rushed to UK Chandler Hospital where he died Friday morning. He and another officer had been searching a residence on Ballard Drive when it turned into a shoot out that left Ellis in critical condition. When word reached the UK Police Department that an officer had been shot and taken to UK Hospital, Chief Joe Monroe and some of his officers rushed to make sure he had a representative at the hospital with him, and that onlookers and media didn’t hinder the hospital’s operations. “Anytime an officer is shot or killed in the line of duty it affects all of us because we are such a tight knit group,” Monroe said. “I pretty much act as a liaison between the university and that agency. In this case the chief over there is a good friend of mine, so I was there more as a liaison and a friend to help him out.” Murder is much less frequent on college campuses
than in urban areas, and so perspectives of college police vary from perspectives of city police agencies that handle heinous crimes more frequently (i.e. crimes other than loud college parties with underage drinking). In addition movements like Black Lives Matter have highlighted cases of officers who disrespect the cause by using excessive and sometimes lethal force disproportionatly against minority citizens. But the officers who sign up to work under Monroe make the commitment to serve our entire community, even if that means not everyone in the community respects or understands the commitment they make.
Monroe said he feels a sense of obligation to protect every student at UK. “When I tell people that ask me how many kids I have, I say ‘Are you talking about at home, are you talking about at work or are you talking about at the university?’” Monroe said. “I feel responsible for their safety as well. I take things personally, probably more than I should, but that’s why we try to make it a safe environment here.” Every year Monroe has his officers fill out an emergency packet that could be used in case the officer was ever shot or killed in the line of duty, but officers are reminded much more often than in the official meetings that each day at work could be their last. The arena they step into isn’t the corporate office or classroom where civilians spend their lives worrying about clients and assignments. Officers’ clients may try to kill them and their assignments sometimes turn into shootouts. As the public they serve, students are entitled to accountability and transparency from their police agency, but that entitlement doesn’t supersede the gratitude that is due the agents, even if we haven’t had the opportunity to recognize how far they would go to protect us. Marjorie Kirk is the opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Officers’ clients may try to kill them and their assignments sometimes turn into shootouts.” “There is a growing cultural shift across the country right now on how certain ethnic groups view police and it’s not always positive, but here on campus we feel like we have a good relationship with our community,” Monroe said. “We strive to make sure we partner with everybody on campus, that way we can head off these cultural differences before it ever boils over.” Monroe said he was thankful he has never had to respond to one of his own officers being shot, but the prospect of it and the chance that the university’s safety could be compromised keeps him up at night.
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The Cats secured their first Conference USA Regular Season Championship on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Florida International University.
Moving with momentum
Cats claim regular season championship, enter C-USA tournament with first-round bye By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
With the win over Florida International this past Saturday, No. 12 UK Men’s soccer claimed its first Conference USA Regular Season Championship. The win gave UK a 7-0-1 record in conference play, making them the fourth team to go undefeated in conference play in league history. The win also gives the Cats the number one seed in the Conference USA Tournament, which looks to be UK’s to lose going in. The Cats are riding a huge wave of momentum, with many players some of their best soccer. Callum Irving is one that may be overstated, but his play continues to deserve the rave reviews he is receiving. After turning in four consecutive shutouts earlier in the season, Irving ended the season with eight total, with seven of those coming in league play. Between Irving’s great play and the hard work of the defensive line, UK
proved to be a fortress in the back while allowing the fewest goal and leading the conference in clean sheets. Showing its dominance, UK also led in several offensive categories as well. The Cats ended the season ranked third in goals and second in assists. The high volume of assists is a welcoming stat since that is usually a sign of an efficient offense and UK has junior
It’s a great feeling for the team. The team has worked hard all season and we definitely deserved this.” Charlie Reymann, junior defender midfielder Napo Matsoso and junior defender Charlie Reymann to thank for facilitating the offense, as both of them are in the top ten for assists in the conference. It is really no surprise to see Matsoso leading in that category since he came into the season with All-American honors ex-
Hoop Cats start season strong By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
The UK Women’s basketball team kicked off its season against Union University in its only exhibition game before beginning the saeson on Friday against Rice University. The Cats put on an impressive offensive display in their first outing of the season, beating the Lady Bulldogs 95-63. It was the Cats’ defense that set the tone early in the first half. The size advantage was noticeable and an advantage for UK. The Lady Bulldogs made only one two-point field goal in the first half, and only made eight of their 20 three-point attempts in the first half. Freshmen were the story early in the game as guard Maci Morris made her first career start for the Cats. Morris wasted no time showing why she was recruited by UK, as the Kentucky-born guard had two threes in the opening quarter in her first colligate game for the Cats, and finished with ten points. Two more freshmen, Batouly Camara and Taylor Murray, also made impacts in their first collegiate game with the Cats. Defensively, the combo combined for six steals, with Camara also chipping in three blocks. Both contributed on offense with Murray adding
pected of him, but Reymann has been a decent surprise for the team’s offense. The wing back has really come on recently, with three assists in the team’s last two games. His ability to make runs from the back is a real game-changer for the Cats, especially when he is as good as finding the open guy as he is. The use of the wing defenders on offense has become increasingly more im-
five assists, taking over ballhandling responsibilities and showing she could be a force on offense, scoring 15 points and getting to the foul line 10 times. Head coach Matthew Mitchell liked what the freshmen were able to do in their first game and is excited about how they can contribute to the team this season. “What I’ve seen with them is that they are extremely coachable and that they’re very, very hard workers,” Mitchell said. The veterans also showed up, especially senior Janee Thompson in her return from injury. Thompson showed confidence in her role of running the offense turning in 17 points and seven assists on 7-10 shooting. The Cats were able to get back on track in thanks to a dominant stretch by forward Alexis Jennings. The sophomore scored 12 of her teamhigh 20 points in the fourth quarter and also finished with 12 rebounds. Mitchell hopes this type of performance can become the norm for Jennings and credits the performance to a change in attitude and her maturing over the summer. “Over the summer you could really tell that she was engaging people more and just had a better presence about herself,” Mitchell said.
portant to the Cats offense. Reymann is followed by freshman Tanner Hummel on the other side of the field. Both have the speed and skill to beat their man up the wing, and have more targets in the box, since the midfielders don’t have to worry about being the ones to cross the ball in.
The Cats will have to wait until Wednesday to find out who they play in their first game, after receiving a first round bye in the tournament. They will play the winner of Old Dominion and Florida International. Both matchups have their disadvantages, but after just beating FIU, the Cats have to prefer that matchup over Old Dominion. The possible rematch with Old Dominion could be interesting seeing how the they were the only team UK didn’t beat when they tied with them 0-0 on October 24th in Virginia. Old Dominion is also the reigning tournament champions. The Monarchs won the tournament as a No. 4 seed last year, and will look to repeat their run against UK. Either way, the Cats will look to add the conference tournament to the team’s impressive run this season. It would be UK’s first since 2001 and first since joining Conference USA. The Cats will kick off their tournament run on Friday November 13th in Charlotte, North Carolina against their semifinal matchup, either FIU or Old Dominion.
Cats lose fourth straight game JOSHUA HUFF Kernel Columnist
In the battle of the downtrodden, UK ensured in its 27-3 loss to Georgia on Saturday that the Cats will retain the crown of the most beleaguered team residing in the Southeastern Conference East Division. With just three games remaining in the season, (Vanderbilt, Charlotte and Louisville) the optimism that once surrounded the program during its 4-1 start has disintegrated into a repeat of last year’s second-half meltdown. UK entered Athens facing the prospect of falling below .500 for the first time this season. Instead of playing as if the season was on the line, the Cats limped away with their thirdconsecutive blowout loss. What this means for UK is that for the second year in a row every game becomes a struggle to retain order and a sense of pride; Win two and the Cats become one of 84 teams that will go bowling this year; Win one and UK, yet again, will finish the season 5-7; Win none and UK will finish the season with fan resentment focused squarely on head coach Mark Stoops. Not that it already is. After Saturday’s loss, the wheels have come off for UK. The Cats have not scored a touchdown in five quarters,
PHOTO PROVIDED BY TAYLOR CARPENTER I THE RED & BLACK JoJo Kemp is borught down by a pack of Georgia defensive backs during the game on Saturday. With only three games left, UK must be feeling the pressure of qualifying for a bowl game.
and the decision to keep Patrick Towles in after his 8-for21, 96 passing yards, two interception performance is as mind boggling as the play of the offense line and the poor hands of the wide receivers. Moving forward, Stoops has acknowledged that the quarterback spot is now open, which in essence means that Towles is done and it’s now Drew Barker’s time. The problem, however, is not entirely Towles’. It’s hard to accurately throw a ball when you have 300-pound defensive linemen breathing down your neck. It’s even harder when your receivers drop the ball. Football is a team game and when your defense al-
lows 300 yards of rushing and your special teams looks like the defense of a flag football team, then the blame is placed squarely on the coaches. Stoops is running out of excuses. His lamentations after each loss about his team’s inability to enter Saturday’s prepared and his ownership that he was out coached are falling on deaf ears. The excessive penalties, terrible defense, dropped passes, and shoddy special teams is an organizational problem. It was the problem year one; the problem year two and now the problem in year three. Tennessee coach Butch Jones said coaches in the SEC need seven to 10 years to stabilize
a program. That’s nearly a decade of collecting a paycheck for poor performances, which sounds like a politician’s job. The goal for UK this year was to be invited to a bowl game. People call it baby steps. A step towards relevancy. A step that draws in recruits and puts the program in the spotlight. The problem for UK though, as was the case on Saturday during a failed kickoff fumble recovery, once the ball bounces into UK’s hands, there’s always something that nullifies the positive. Unfortunately for the coaching staff those implications effect livelihoods, which is a reality that seems to be par for the course for UK football.