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PHOTO BY JOEL REPOLEY I STAFF UK plans to preserve the mural in Memorial Hall, but has temporarily covered it until it finds a permanent solution. The fresco mural, completed in 1934, is one of few true fresco art pieces in the U.S., according to the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts.
UK to preserve controversial mural Fresco’s future remains uncertain as president searches for solution
By Alexandria Kerns news@kykernel.com
Controversy has surrounded President Eli Capilouto’s recent announcement that UK is covering up the mural in Memorial Hall for its depictions of slavery. UK spokesman Jay Blanton said the university will preserve the mural, though it is unclear exactly how it will be preserved. The piece is painted directly on the wall, which makes it difficult to remove and transfer to a musuem or other location, Blanton said. The decision to temporarily cover the mural was a result of Capilouto’s meeting with minority student
leaders on Nov. 12 in his home to discuss racism and discrimination on campus. Capilouto announced in a blog post Nov. 23 that the mural would be temporarily concealed until the university decides what to do with it. The mural was commissioned for the New Deal’s Public Works of Art Project and completed in 1934. “Many believe the art romanticized that time, maybe unintentionally, and in today’s world it is viewed differently,” Capilouto said. Senators of UK’s Student Government Association attempted to have the mural removed in 2006, but former university president
Lee Todd disagreed with the senators, saying the mural was a historical artifact and should remain. The mural is one of the
picking tobacco, black men playing music for white people, men training horses, and a Native American man carrying a tomahawk.
It’s a sanitized version of history and needs to be placed in a more complete context.” JAY BLANTON, UK spokesman few true fresco pieces located in the U.S, according to the O’Hanlon Center for the Arts. The mural shows representations of Kentucky’s history, including slaves
The SGA may soon propose a resolution supporting the removal of the mural. “It’s not about erasing history or erasing the past,” said Jacob Ewing, SGA di-
rector of inclusion and outreach. “(UK is) meant to be representative of the Commonwealth. It’s important that we’re providing that to every member of our state, not just certain populations.” Biology senior Jordan Wolfe said though the mural portrays racism, the university should handle the situation differently than covering it. “You can’t erase things because they aren’t your beliefs,” Wolfe said. “This creates a slippery slope.” Though the mural was discussed at the meeting with Capilouto, UK National Association of Black
Journalists chapter vice president Kaelin Massey said it was not one of the main topics to be addressed. “Art is taken by those who view it, but it depicts something that people don’t like to talk about,” Massey said. Ken Paulson, president of the First Amendment Center, said symbols depicting slavery and racism have caused controversy for decades. “They discuss it, they debate it, and in this case the university may well take it down. That’s how the marketplace of ideas works,” he said. “No one’s rights are being violated if you take it down.”
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timated the cost for parking in the core area would see a 125 to 175 percent increase from the base price. Those who cannot afford the increase can park on the periphery of campus and pay 25 to 50 percent less than those spots cost now. Doing this could mean parking near Commonwealth Stadium and taking the bus, which McClurg called “a real bargain.” While parking in the intermediate zone would be farther away from the core, the price would remain the same as it is now and it would cover the same areas. Mark Stuhlfaut, an associate professor in the College of Communication and Information, disagreed with the proposal.“If all of the academic core people realized the significance of this, there would be a mass uprising,” he said. Melody Flowers, UK’s strategic analysis director, likened the current parking system to a “one-sizefits-all hunting license.” “Our current ... system results in drivers
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Fall orchestra to hit Singletary Philharmonia symphony gives students casual music experience By McKenna Horsley news@kykernel.com
Singletary Center for the Arts will be alive with the sounds of the UK Philharmonia symphonic orchestra Tuesday night. The UK Philharmonia will host its fall concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Singletary Recital Hall. The ensemble will perform eight songs from 19th and 20th century composers, including works from famous composers such as Aaron Copland, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Edvard Grieg and Virgil Thomson.
UK Philharmonia has a little more relaxed atmosphere, but we play ... tremendous music.”
DANIEL CHETEL Conductor
“At the beginning of the year I was really excited to put some really fun sound and repertoire in front of the ensemble,” said Daniel Chetel, who has been the UK Philharmonia’s conductor for the past year. “I was looking to choose music from all around the world and through diverse time periods.” Chetel is an instructor in the School of Music and the music director and conductor of the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. “UK Philharmonia has a little more relaxed atmosphere, but we play really tremendous music and have a chance to re-
ally have a great time learning symphonic literature,” Chetel said. “We have students who are majoring in music performance and music education, then we also have students from across campus.” One of two symphonic orchestras at UK, the UK Philharmonia has about 45 students and UK faculty playing brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. Students audition for roles in the orchestra and take it as a class. UK Philharmonia meets one night a week to prepare for one or two concerts a semester. The other ensemble, UK Symphony Orchestra, meets more often during the week and plays more concerts than UK Philharmonia. “The UK Philharmonia aspires to offer a friendly artistic environment that cultivates participation in and advocacy for music on our campus and in our society at large,” said Jennifer Sciantarelli, communications director for the College of Fine Arts. The ensemble is open to any student who plays an orchestral instrument, according to its website. Chetel said faculty members may also join. “It’s a really diverse group of students,” Chetel said. “It’s a chance to play in an ensemble that is really focused on enjoyment, making friends and having an excellent time.”
IF YOU GO What: Philharmonia Concert When: Tuesday Dec. 1 7:30 p.m. Where: Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall Admission: Free
PHOTO BY WILL WRIGHT I STAFF The student environmental group Greenthumb marched through campus Tuesday to deliver a letter to President Eli Capilouto. The activist group has been pushing a Climate Action Plan that would set milestones for UK to lower its emissions of greenhouse gasses.
Protests reach president’s office By Joshua Qualls jqualls@kykernel.com
UK’s Greenthumb Environmental Club marched from the Thomas Hunt Morgan Building to President Eli Capilouto’s office Tuesday, urging UK’s administration to adopt a climate action plan. When Capilouto left a class he was attending, Greenthumb members gave him a letter that pressed the need for such a plan and asked him if they could schedule a meeting to discuss it. Capilouto told the group that he would be busy and traveling through most of December. “It seems like (Capilouto is) not concerned about it right now,” said Prenna Jackson, a biology junior and recruitment officer for Greenthumb. “We’re hoping that he’ll take it seriously and see that ... it’s something that (he) needs to address now.” Greenthumb, founded in
1993, began planning the demonstration two weeks ago, but it has been trying to get the university to develop a climate action plan for about two years. The organization prepared for the march in White Hall Classroom Building on Monday morning. Club members and other students wrote what they were thankful for about UK’s environment on leafshaped pieces of paper and strung them together into a garland for Capilouto as a gift. “We believe quite strongly that the university has an obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and we believe that a climate action plan is the best way to do that,” said Jonathan Elliott, a Greenthumb co-coordinator and an economics and mathematics senior. Though UK submitted a sustainability self-assessment to the Association for the Ad-
vancement of Sustainability in Higher Education this year and received a silver rating, it remains one of several public universities in Kentucky that has not committed to a comprehensive climate plan. “You could probably say we’re a little behind,” Elliott said. Climate action plans help universities set milestones to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become “carbon neutral,” requiring an increase in energy efficiency and the development of more renewable and alternative energy sources to reduce the carbon footprint. Plans typically consist of dozens — sometimes hundreds — of pages detailing what universities will do to meet these criteria. “A school in Nevada might be able to use a lot more solar energy than … our school here in Kentucky can, so it really varies based on what sort
of options are available to the school,” Elliott said. Club members chanted, “Capilouto, take a stand — sign the climate action plan,” along the route and up the stairs to Capilouto’s second floor office in the Main Building. “If we don’t take care of our natural resources then our natural resources won’t take care of us, so we have to take care of the planet,” said Roberta Young, a custodial supervisor for UK’s Physical Plant. Greenthumb has met with the President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee but has not yet sat down with Capilouto. UK’s fifth annual Sustainability Forum, sponsored by the UK Appalachian Center and the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, will be held Dec. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Hilary J. Boone Center.
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December provides free food, shuttles By Lexington Souers lsouers@kykernel.com
Michler’s Christmas Market Head to Michler’s on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. for some holiday cheer, sweet treats, a fire, local vendors and wreath makers. Free Holiday Shopping Shuttle to Fayette Mall Need to do some last minute shopping? Take the free holiday shuttle to Fayette Mall on Sunday and the second one on Dec. 13. Use the link found on the UKNow website to schedule shuttle pick up between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Late Night Film Series The Late Night Film Series will show “Straight Outta Compton” on Thursday and “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” on Friday. Last Day of Classes There’s always a reason to celebrate the last day of classes. Take a break Dec. 11 and pat yourself on the back for all of the hard work you’ve done. Treat yourself, and take a break to gear up for all the studying you’re about to do. The Market 301 Check out the Holiday Edition of Market 301 at the Manchester Music Hall. Local vendors will be selling gifts from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 11 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 12. Crunch Brunch Break up study sessions on Dec. 14 from 9 p.m. to midnight for the Student Activities Board’s Crunch Brunch at Memorial Coliseum. There will be inflatables, massages, food, music and free long sleeve T-shirts. Final Examinations Gear up, it’s time for finals. Study hard between Dec. 14 and Dec. 18. Free Winter Break Shuttle to Bluegrass Airport From Dec. 15 to Dec. 18 students can take a free shuttle departing every two hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. from campus to the Bluegrass Airport. Head to the UK Parking and Transportation Services Airport Shuttles website to schedule a pickup two days in advance. December Commencement Say goodbye to your graduating friends on Dec. 18 when UK celebrates its December Commencement. The graduate student ceremony starts at 10 a.m. and undergraduate starts at 3 p.m. in Rupp Arena.
PHOTO BY ADAM PENNAVARIA I STAFF Brittany Vordtriede, Sean Newton, John Leanza, and Nick Chien of the UK Water Polo Club hope to eventually join a league like the Collegiate Water Polo Association, but leagues can cost $2,000 to join. The team hopes to organize a home tournament to raise money that would help them join a league.
UK water polo is big fish in little pond Co-ed team planning on raising funds to compete in league events By Sarah Brookbank sbrookbank@kykernel.com
Swimming for two hours at a time is a feat of strength in and of itself, but to members of the Water Polo Club, it is all in the name of the game. They run plays, pass, block and tread water through the course of every two-hour practice, three times a week. UK’s co-ed Water Polo Club practices long and hard in preparation for their tournaments, though they are hard to come by for the team. Chemical engi-
neering and math junior Nolan Anderson is vice president of the water polo club. Anderson has been swimming since he was five, and while looking for colleges, decided to look into water polo. Anderson joined the team at UK as a freshman. “We’ve gotten a whole lot more competitive since my freshman year,” Anderson said. “We’ve been progressing very quickly.” Anderson said this year especially, the team has had a large number of recruits who
want to learn and improve. “I would like to see us join a league, because right now we’re just playing tournaments here and there. Joining a league, we would be able to play against the same competition and develop into a more traditional team,” Anderson said. However, joining a league costs money, which isn’t something the club has lying around. It costs a minimum of $2,000 to join a league like the Collegiate Water Polo Association, where the Water Polo Club would face off against familiar schools like Georgia, Auburn and Alabama. Mechanical Engineering junior John Leanza is the coach of the water polo team. Leanza
said they try to play three tournaments a year, and travel to Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana. Despite their lack of funding, they still compete with other schools. They have played Tennessee, Ohio State, the University of Cincinnati and Purdue to name a few. “We’re definitely improving. It’s kind of hard (during tournaments) because all those other teams have players who have been playing for a long time. We’re the only team in Kentucky,” Leanza said. Leanza started swimming at age 10, and started playing water polo to keep busy in the offseason. He said his experience playing has been a valu-
able asset. “The best water polo players are the people that can really see what is going on and can anticipate what’s going to happen next,” Leanza said. “You can be in really good shape, but if you don’t have that game experience, you’re not going to be great.” Both Leanza and Anderson said that between recruiting during K Week and trying to spread the word through students, they hope they can keep gaining players. “Water polo is a really fun sport, and even if you don’t have a lot of experience, it’s easy to pick up,” Anderson said.
Band’s rewarding march to exhaustion By Rebecca Watters features@kykernel.com
When the Wildcat Marching Band performs at football games, UK fans only see a few minutes of a performance that took hours of practice to perfect. The marching band practices Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week from 5-7 p.m. on the field in front of Bowman’s Den. Additionally, they rehearse on game days about five hours before kickoff, which typically means they start at around 2 p.m. “Game days are exhausting,” said Demetrius Walker, choral education senior and drum major. “But it’s worth it in the end because seeing the band perform is an excellent experi-
ence.” During rehearsals, the band focuses on a variety of tasks, including preparing for the next performance and working on drill, which includes the formations. “A typical rehearsal depends on what we’re preparing for, but we typically warm up, and then we learn drill or clean drill. There’s always the marching aspect,” Walker said. For drum majors such as Walker, their job can be is even more time-consuming than the other members. Their tasks is include showing up seven hours before kickoff on game day, and organizing the band and its members. “Basically my job is to get everyone there on time and make sure they are prepared
and are doing what they are supposed to be doing,” Walker said. Aside from performing at UK football games, some members of the band are part of the winter Pep Band that performs at women’s and men’s basketball and volleyball games. Though those involved in both seasons may feel overwhelmed at times, they said the rewards are worthwhile. “Band never stops,” Walker said. “But it really teaches you time management, and it’s a creative outlet for everyday life.” Besides time management skills, the band provides many other meaningful opportunities for students. For finance and marketing sophomore Ben Schneider, who is also a drum
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF The Wildcat Marching Band spends hours rehearsing for football games and also plays at UK basketball and volleyball games. Despite the exhaustion, members say it is well worth it.
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lowed me to come to school sooner than anyone giving me the advantage of making friends before I stepped foot into my
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Residents protest after video shows police officer killing 17-year-old By Dawn Rhodes, Tony Briscoe and Peter Nickeas Chicago Tribune
PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF There are few better gifts than plates of holiday brownies. This recipe allows cooks to add their own flare.
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With the holiday season upon us, there’s nothing better to bring to all those holiday partues than a fresh plate of homemade brownines. Luckily, they’re easy to make and are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Try topping it with your favorite chocolate candy or your favorite cookie recipe for a cookie-brownie dream team. Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups flour 3/4 cups coaco 1/2 tsp. baking powder Dash of salt 1 1/2 sticks of butter, melted 1 2/3 cups sugar 2 tbs. water 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla Instructions: Mix together butter, sugar, eggs water and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cocao, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to the egg and butter mixture and mix until creamy Bake at 350 degrees for 2025 minutes.
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CHICAGO — Hundreds of protesters weaved through downtown streets Tuesday night into Wednesday morning after Chicago officials released the video of the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old teen by a Chicago police officer. The march halted traffic for a few minutes on Interstate 290 in and out of the city, just east of the bridge over the Chicago River, around midnight but the protest moved mostly between 18th Street and downtown, never going south of Cullerton or north of the Loop. There were a few scuffles and one man, 22, was arrested after police said he punched an officer. Malcolm London, of the Austin neighborhood, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer. The rest of those arrested, about six people, were cited for obstructing traffic, police said. Many of the marchers chanted, “16 times,” referring to the number of bullets fired by Officer Jason Van Dyke at Laquan McDonald, 17. A dashcam video showing the shooting near 41st Street and Pulaski Road in October of 2014 was released late Tuesday afternoon, hours after Van Dyke was charged with first-degree
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PHOTO BY CHRIS SWEDA I CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS Protesters form a line and walk holding signs that spell out “Laquan” following the release of a dash-cam video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald being fatally shot 16 times by Chicago Police officer Jason Van Dyke on Nov. 24 in Chicago.
murder. After London was arrested, protesters tried to block the police SUV that was to take him to the Central District police station at 18th and State Streets, about a mile south. The driver tried to back the SUV east on Balbo, with an officer banging on the back window to signal the driver when it was OK to step on the gas. But the driver eventually went over a curb and doubled back to Indiana Avenue as of-
ficers tried to move protesters out of the way. Protesters eventually marched away, winding down more streets to gather at the Central District station, blocking traffic along the way. “People are mad as hell,” said Page May, an organizer with We Charge Genocide. “It still feels so unnecessary.” May said the frustration stems from the public statements by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Garry McCarthy in the hours
leading up to the video’s release. Emanuel said the publication of the video — which he and city leaders tried to block for months — could start a healing process for many Chicagoans. “It was disgusting to try to claim any sense of moral superiority at this moment,” May said. “They’re out there trying to do damage control. How are they going to hold accountable a system that allowed this to happen in the first place?”
band for those experiences and friendships,” Schneider said. Outside of the relationships and time management, marching band members are able to branch out into the community by performing at other venues. “I’ve performed at a Cincinnati Bengals game, in exhibition at Bands of
America Grand Nationals (a national high school marching band competition), and a number of road SEC football games, getting to experience the stadium atmospheres of universities such as Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, and Vanderbilt,” music education senior Aaron Hudson said.
The UK band program works each day to represent UK well and provide entertainment at games. “I would encourage people to come watch a rehearsal. We’re hard workers, and we want everyone to see what goes into our performances,” Walker said.
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Speak honestly in the bedroom
Hiding sexual needs can damage relationships, partners should talk By Mellissa Estebo Contributing Columnist
When it comes to telling our partners what we want, why is it that we sometimes hide our feelings and desires to not, “rock the boat?” Not just in terms of the physical aspects of sexuality, although they’re definitely a part of it; I’m talking about the emotional side of it. According to an article written in the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, by Jocelyn J. Wentland and Elke Reissing, there are several types of casual sexual relationships, such as “friends with benefits” and “one night stands.” Whatever title(s) your relationship may hold, would you continue to be a part of it if what you wanted was something different? Hiding our true feelings for someone, all while trying to play it cool, can have damaging effects on our psyches. We start to self-doubt or begin to question our self-worth and sanity. The “what’s wrong with me,” and “why am I not good enough,” thought patterns start to creep up. Those around us might even start to comment on how ridiculous and absurd we’re being, and yet we knowingly continue anyways. Maybe the turmoil we feel by hiding our true desires is a form of masochism in which we subconsciously, or consciously, find pleasure. Maybe we’re afraid of being rejected, thus being made to feel less than or inadequate in someway. Perhaps we’re just scared of the unknown. Whatever the reason, can it really be in our best interest to remain silent? At what point does sexual desire turn into love? And
what about that moment makes us want to keep it inside? Why not tell them? Why not open yourself up to the possibility that you just might be as lovable as they are? The more pressing question is, when did it become commonplace to be dishonest with our sexual partners? Isn’t this what it boils down to? If at some point during sexual activity your partner started pulling your hair too tight, wouldn’t you say stop, don’t do that, or simply remove their hand in some sort of sexy way? If so, why should the yes’s and no’s of love and desire be any different? Think how great complete honesty would feel or even how it would feel, if our partner reciprocated our feelings. Being wanted and loved for more than just physical attributes feels way better than self-pity and doubt. On the other hand, if you tell your partner and they don’t feel the same way, then isn’t a short period of time accompanied by a lot of heartache better than a long period of time accompanied by a dull heartache that never really goes away? Ladies and gents, do yourselves a favor and be honest with your partner(s). If the dynamic begins to change and you want something different, then tell your partner. You never know, they may feel the same way. However, if they don’t feel the same way then you’ll have saved yourself the heartache, and just plain misery, that comes with feeling like you’re not good enough. Mellisa Estebo is a psychology sophomore and host of WRFL’s Sexually Speaking. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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UK should find middle road for Memorial Hall mural
Transferring fresco to museum or creating permanent cover could appease students while preserving valuable artwork President Eli Capilouto will be criticized regardless of what he decides to do with the mural in Memorial Hall that depicts slavery. If the mural stays, Capilouto will be called insensitive. If the mural is removed, people will say Capilouto destroyed history. Kaelin Massey, vice president of UK’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, said the mural was not a major part of the November meeting when black and African-American students discussed race relations with Capilouto. Some students disagreed about whether or not the mural should be preserved, but Massey said all students at the meeting agreed the mural should not be in Memorial Hall. “Stuff like that needs a museum,” Massey said. “Also, a few other students said in the meeting, ‘If you’re going to have that type of painting on campus, have African-American art displayed somewhere on campus.”
The mural also negatively porUK spokesman Jay Blanton said trays Native Americans. In one sec- the mural will not be destroyed, but tion of the mural, a Native Ameri- also said it needs to be placed in a more complete context. It is not yet clear if it is possible to remove the mural from the wall. The piece Capilouto is talking with experts to see what can be done. is plastered Preserving the mural should be a priority. That being said, the piece is on the wall, causing too much pain for too many and Capilouto students to stand as is. The correct solution may be is talking with transferring the mural to a museum, if possible, or creating a permanent experts to see cover that could be removed to show what can be the mural to art students or visitors. Capilouto’s decision to temporardone.” ily cover the mural shows he is listening. Temporarily covering the mural can man hides behind a tree with a is the right move, and people on both tomahawk, watching a white woman sides of the issue should be patient wash something in a river. while the university finds a permaOn the other hand, the fresco mu- nent solution. ral is a historic piece of art. Email opinions@kykernel.com
Abortion rights under attack Decisions made for pro-choice, resulting in self-harm to women JAMILYN HALL Assistant Opinions Editor
Women across the world, even in our country, are denied the right to choose whether they bear children. The Supreme Court this month agreed to review the Texas anti-abortion law known as House Bill 2 (HB2), the law that threatens to close all but 10 abortion clinics in the state, and deny women access to safe and legal abortions, according to The New
Women still need abortions in our communities, and many of those women take matters into their own hands.”
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York Times. Because there is a vast divide between pro-lifers or pro-choicers, the matter of abortion is not as simple as legislators would hope. As a result, women have been forced to choose between extremes that could damage their economic viability and their lives. On Nov. 17 the Texas Policy Evaluation Project released a report on self-induced
abortion. According to the report, at least 100,000 Texas women have attempted to end a pregnancy on their own without medical assistance. These findings demonstrate that in the face of burdensome restrictions on abortions, women will resort to extreme methods to terminate their pregnancies. The Texas law has already shut down 22 clinics, according to NPR, leaving only 19 clinics for a state of 268,820 square miles. “Women still need abortions in our communities, and many of those women take matters into their own hands,” said President and CEO of Whole Woman’s Health, Amy Hagstrom Miller. “Poor Texas women are finding themselves experimenting on their bodies when abortion is supposed to be legal.” Miller represents the plaintiff in the case Whole Women’s Health v. Cole, the case in which HB2 will be evaluated by the Supreme Court. The Guttmacher Institute, that advances sexual and reproductive health worldwide through research, said that in 2011, 71 percent of pregnancies in Texas resulted in live births and 14 percent in induced abortions. This leaves more than 73,000 women without options. To live in a world where my sister, my future daughter and her friends wouldn’t have the choice over their own body is appalling. Jamilyn Hall is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Different brews for each relative Pick from variety of drinks when families gather for holiday season ADAM PENNAVARIA Beer Columnist
Well folks, I sincerely hope you had the happiest of Thanksgivings. I hope your turkeys were delicious, your company was merry and your drinks were satisfactory. Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, and I’m never more grateful for beer than during the holiday season. This week, I’m going to take my best guess at what the various members of your family drank during the biggest dinner of the year. Uncle Steve, the embarrassing drunk, was probably drinking the Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale (7.2%). As I’m sure you can imagine by its name, this beer is mean as all get out. However, despite its aggressive title, it’s a very palatable beverage. It features spices like nutmeg, vanilla and clove, as well as a profile that leans in the direction of fresh pine and resin. Uncle Steve might be a handful for you and your family, but at least you can steal some of his brews once he passes out. Aunt Cheryl, was unsur-
prisingly pounding back Kentucky’s own Goodwood Red Wine Barrel Saison (5.2%). Nothing takes the edge off of family gatherings quite like beer and wine put together, of which Aunt Cheryl is fully aware. These saisons are aged in red wine barrels so it’s pretty much a heavenly combination. Plenty of tartness and fruity sweetness mix together to make a very enjoyable and consistent oak-aged beer. Your obnoxious cousin Ed-
mer session ale way out of season. Dear old dad was most likely trying to keep some semblance of peace while staying slightly tipsy with his Great Lakes Christmas Ale (7.5%). A marvelous universe of smells and flavors, this ale blends honey, ginger, cinnamon and a host of many other sensations into a magnificent concoction. The taste starts out sweet and inviting, but transitions to satisfactorily spicy as it
Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, and I’m never more grateful for beer than during the holiday season.” die never put down his Victory Prima Pils (5.3%), even after it seemed like he should have finished it hours ago. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of pilsners, but Eddie probably likes the Prima Pils because it’s easily chugged. Eddie probably loves chugging and he probably loves telling you about it too. The beer has a small bite in the hop, but is very reminiscent of many other non-craft pilsners on the tail end. You probably sneered at him just a little bit for drinking this sum-
floats over the taste buds. You probably heard dad complaining about only being allowed to have one six-pack over the course of the day (and be honest, your heart probably broke a little when he killed the last one). Your mom might have been sipping Blue Moon’s seasonal Gingerbread Spiced Ale (5.9%), a personal favorite of mine. As Christmas gets closer, I start having visions of this beer dancing in my head instead of sugar plums. Obvi-
ously, gingerbread is the main feature of this liquid delicacy. Its profile is complimented by tones of molasses and allspice. This beer is widely pleasurable, but definitely made with direction and intention. If you’re looking for an outstanding faux craft beer, look no further. You, of course, were probably treating yourself with something classy and delectable, like Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout (11.2%). You knew that because this beer’s ABV stands out from the rest, you could knock back a four-pack and have smooth sailing for the entirety of the evening. Although it’s technically a breakfast stout, this beer should be enjoyed at all hours of the day (or night). Deliciously creamy and chocolaty with a growing hint of coffee as the brew warms up, you definitely scored a champion with this one. Your family might get on your nerves and push all your buttons in the worst ways, but let’s face it: it sounds like they have pretty good tastes in beer. And that’s definitely a step in the right direction. Cheers. Adam Pennavaria is the beer columnist of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Bluetique an affordable option for apparel
Local boutique specializes in southern fashion, offers 10 percent discount to UK students on Tuesdays ASPEN GAGE Kernel Columnist
Kentucky women know their style, and the term southern comfort comes to mind when entering the doors to Bluetique. Being a local boutique gives them the advantage of knowing their customers, and they know them well. Since 2011, Bluetique has been bringing fun fashion to Lexington. Their clothing is
eye catching, versatile and agreeable with everyday style. Its close location to campus makes it easy for girls at UK to visit. This seems to be well thought out, considering the campus demographic represents most of their consumers. Bluetique stocks a variety of clothes. On one hand, you can find dresses and stylish blouses that are perfect for looking cute at games or dates. On the other, they have Kentucky streetwear. Bluetique’s overall aesthetic is one to which I find many women can adhere. From sporty to derby chic, there is not
one style overlooked. And it is easy to find what you want. Yet, this does not hold true for every figure. Some may find it hard to find their size or even their correct length of skirt. Bluetique carries clothing tailored for a specific body type. Hemlines run short, and their large stops at a size 10. When the average dress size in America runs around a size 14, it seems like they are selling themselves short. But they can only market what their brands provide. The architecture inside Bluetique is a selling point all of
its own. Open lighting and spacious flooring make for an appealing shopping experience. Add to that the organization and colorcoded racks of clothing, and you have a neat freak’s dream. Accessories line wide wood tables along the front, and the jewelry towers glitter with gold. It is a display of how aware Bluetique’s owners are to their customers’ wants. Being inside the store makes you yearn to buy something. When it comes to the price range Bluetique rarely has anything less than $20. But it is
completely worth it. The fabrics are of good quality. If they get taken care of they can last a long time. There are a few overpriced items, which is to be expected to a boutique. Most everything in there stays in the $30-$ 50 range, but they do have items that cost a lot more. Bluetique’s prices are comparable to Francesca’s, another similarlythemed boutique. And of course, Bluetique has its fair share of Kentucky Blue. There is a whole area of the store dedicated to the special hue, and also a rack of state
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PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF UK Quarterback Patrick Towles from Ft. Thomas, Ky., was redshirted his sophomore year (2013). Towles threw nine touchdowns and 14 interceptions this season.
Quarterback Towles announces his transfer
Senior to spend fifth year at undetermined university By Jordan Ondrof sports@kykernel.com
UK quarterback Patrick Towles announced on his Instagram that he will be transferring from the program. “I would like to thank the University of Kentucky for giving me the opportunity to achieve my childhood dream of playing quarterback for the Wildcats. The last four years have been ones that I will truly cherish for the rest of my life. Although I wish my time here in Lexington could have ended another way, I’m eternally grateful. I’ve decided to transfer to play my fifth year at another university. Thank you to Coach Stoops, Coach Dawson,
Mitch Barnhart, my teammates, will truly bleed blue til the day the Big Blue Nation and the I die,” Towles wrote. entire Kentucky Athletics DeThe quarterback from Ft. Thomas, Ky., was redshirted his sophomore year (2013) and started all but two games for the Cats this season. “I thank Patrick for everything he’s done for our team,” Stoops said. “I understand his decision and support him. He truly gave everything he had and I wish him nothing but the best.” Head coach Mark Stoops stuck with Towles most of the season, but elected to start freshman Drew Barker for the PATRICK TOWLES last two games of the regular UK Quarterback season. Towles threw nine touchpartment for allowing me to downs and 14 interceptions this achieve my lifelong dream. I season.
I’ve decided to transfer to play my fifth year at another university”
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shaped jewelry to match. Who said spirit wear has to be athletic? Truly, the most amazing thing about Bluetique is that on Tuesdays UK students get 10 percent off any regular store purchases. So get on down to the little corner of blue and support your local business. It is good for the economy. Just kidding. You will look cute for the winter, and we all know where our real priorities are. Aspen Gage is an ISC freshman. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Head coach Mark Stoops looks on during the fourth quarter of the UK vs. Louisville game where hopes of a bowl game were shot down. UK ended the season with a 5-7 record.
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Fitting end to football season
With hopes of bowl eligibility ruined, UK goes to offseason with second consecutive 5-7 record JOSH HUFF Football Columnist
Faced with the prospect of ending the season one game shy of bowl eligibility for a second-straight year, UK proved to the doubters during Saturday’s 38-24 loss to Louisville in Commonwealth Stadium that the Cats are like cheese without the corners; they’ll never be a slice. With the loss, UK ends the season 5-7 for the second-consecutive year, all but ending the Cats’ hopes
of becoming bowl eligible for the first time under head coach Mark Stoops. The loss was fitting for UK: The Cats started off strong, jumping out to a 21-0 lead behind two Kyle Bolin interceptions, but once the Cardinals settled in, they scored 31-unanswered points; a fitting end to a season that started strong and fizzled out. The loss of Stanley “Boom” Williams was devastating for UK. He departed in the first quarter with an elbow injury after rushing seven times for 37 yards. The Cats remaining rushers totaled just 55 yards on the ground.
3-point shot: Illinois State By Josh Ellis sports@kykernel.com
No.1 UK (6-0) v. Illinois State (3-4) Tipoff: Monday, 7 p.m., Rupp Arena TV: ESPN2 Radio: UK Radio Network Three things to know as UK hosts Illinois State on Monday. Tyler Ulis will play minimal minutes, if any at all The sophomore leader from Chicago suffered a hyperextended elbow in Friday’s game against USF, and had eight points and two assists in his 14 minutes of play. Don’t expect Ulis to play much on Monday, and it also wouldn’t be a surprise to see head coach John Calipari hold him out entirely in preparation for Friday’s showdown at UCLA. Calipari also noted Ulis’ absence gives freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe a chance to get some time on the floor by himself. “Knowing him he’ll want to play, but we’ll just have to see,” Calipari said. “Tyler just keeps coming and he does not stop and he’s not going to make mistakes to let another team get back in the game. That’s the difference. That’s the experience.” Illinois State is no cupcake Though the Redbirds might not pass the eye-test with their 3-4 record and 41 percent average from the field, Illinois State should not be taken lightly. It took rallies late in the second half for San Diego State and No. 2 Maryland to take down
What was shocking was that UK ended the first half 6-for-9 on third down conversions, had a 24-7 lead, nearly doubled Louisville’s time of possession (10:52 to
UK trudges off the turf, through the tunnel and into a long, soul searching offseason.” 19:08), had three interceptions and had 208 total yards to Louisville’s 164. UK was chomping on fools gold though, as the Cardinals torched the Cats in the second half.
pass of the season was an interception; he finished the year with nine touchdowns and 14 interceptions. The question remains as to why Barker was left in the game despite throwing
for minus one yard in the second half. His counterpart, Jackson, proved that UK continues to be unable to contain mobile quarterbacks. “A lot of it was technique,” coach Mark Stoops said after the loss. Throughout the year, UK has been humbled by elusive quarterbacks. Combined, the Cats have surrendered 354 rushing yards in losses to teams with mobile quarterbacks (Tennessee, Mississippi State and Louisville). With Louisville now evening the all-time series at 14-all, the Cardinals can rejoice in becoming a perpetual thorn in the Cats’
side. A position made all that sweeter after finishing the season 7-5 and bowl eligible. For UK, the offseason once again appears long and full of reminiscing about what could have been. With the season concluded, the notion of progress sounds appealing, but two consecutive 5-7 seasons along with two consecutive seasonending slumps begs to differ. With that, UK trudges off the turf, through the tunnel and into a long, soul searching offseason with the scoreboard burning the numbers 38-24 deep into the player’s memories.
Cats win 6th straight
Head coach Matthew Mitchell reaches milestone 200th win By Anthony Crawford sports@kykernel.com
this feisty Illinois State team. “They’ve got their quick guard, (Paris) Lee; I’m not sure what we’ll be able to do with him. They’ve got a kid (DeVaughn) Akoon-Purcell that’s scoring 16-17 a game,” Calipari said. “They’ve got some veteran guys. They run. It’s not Princeton (offense); it’s more like a five-out where you’ve got to play it like you’re playing Princeton.” Look for a bump in Dominique Hawkins’ playing time After Ulis went out with an injury against USF, Hawkins contributed three points in his nine minutes of play. The Madison Central star did not have his best game on either end of the floor, but Calipari said that could change come Monday. But he’ll have to earn it. Calipari said on Sunday that every player is where they’re at because of themselves, and have to take advantage of the minutes they are given, like freshman Charles Matthews. “There’s pressure on these kids,” Calipari said. “You can’t go in and be so anxious that you’re tight. You can’t do that here. You’ve got to play. And it’s on them to do it.”
Newly-minted starter Drew Barker finished the game 6-for-22 for 128 yards and was replaced by Patrick Towles in garbage time. Ironically, Towles’ final
UK women’s basketball returned to Memorial Coliseum back from Thanksgiving break to take on the Jackson State Lady Tigers. The Cats improved to a 6-0 record in dominant fashion, as the team would go on to beat Jackson State by 68 points for its largest margin
Her (Evelyn Akhator) athleticism is sort of next level type stuff.” MATTHEW MITCHELL
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of victory since 2013 with a final score of 92-24. With the win, head coach Matthew Mitchell moves to 200-81 (.711) and becomes the fifth coach in UK basketball history to reach at least 200 wins. Mitchell joins the likes of Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith with the milestone. The final score was so due to the excellence the Cats
showed on the defensive end, especially in the second half. UK allowed only seven points in the second half while forcing the Lady Tigers to shoot only 1-24, 4.2%, in that span and 7-45, 15.6%, for the game. The Cats also forced Jackson State to commit a season high 37 turnovers. The team has been great at using their defense to create easy offense, and it showed again with 42 points off of Jackson State turnovers and 14 fast break points. Junior Evelyn Akhator led the defensive effort for UK. The forward continued to dominate the glass by pulling down 13 rebounds to go along with her career high 20 points, leading the Cats in both of those categories. She also was active on defense, coming up with one steal and one block. Akhator’s athleticism continues to be a difference maker for the Cats as it allows her to have a forceful impact on both sides of the ball. “As you all can see, her athleticism is sort of next level type stuff. She looks different than everybody else out on the court a lot of times,” Mitchell said. “She’s just tremendously athletic. She’s real aggressive on the boards and real strong.” The guard play also continued to be a reliable source of offense, especially when
PHOTO BY LYDIA EMERIC I STAFF Junior guard Makayla Epps (25) shoots the ball at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in Lexington.
looking at veteran leaders like Thompson and junior Makayla Epps. The combo combined for 16 assists while also contributing 27 points, with 15 coming from Thompson and 12 from Epps. Having spacing for driving
lanes and post ups can be a concern if there is not a reliable shooter on the team. Thompson has stepped into that role for the team by going 3-5 from three in this game and shooting .481 from behind the arc for the season.