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PARKING VIOLATION General parking violations: $25 Parking in disability space: $100
UK made
$730,000
from parking citations
between June 2014 and July 2015
More than
Parking in fire lanes: $75 Improper use of permit: $175
$4,000 of citations
came from students during the 2014-15
academic year
Can you spare a Spot? Students talk parking struggles on campus
By Megan Ingros news@kykernel.com
Year after year, both new and returning students struggle to find parking on or near campus as the university’s population grows larger and greater amounts of freshmen pour onto campus. Daytime permits for the 201516 academic year are $272 for commuter, residential, stadium, disabled accessible and Donovan scholars parking, while evening passes are $136. Motorcycle permits cost $80 and limited permits are $56. “I parked on north campus out in front of the Visitor Center and there were tick marks on the pavement, so it looked like a parking space and I still got a ticket,” said Miriam Hazlett, a kinesiology sophomore. “I asked how was I supposed to know and (the parking enforcement officer) shrugged his shoulders and walked off.”
Hazlett, who now parks up to a 30-minute walk from her required destination on campus, said she wished there was more specific information on where people can park than the parking maps because she thinks the current system is confusing.
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The university does not track daily totals, but Tune said the university made almost $730,000 from citations and about $69,000 from impoundments during the fiscal year of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Just over $4,000 of the citations and nearly $400
I asked how I was supposed to know and (the officer) shrugged his shoulders and walked away.” MIRIAM HAZLETT, kinesiology sophomore
Chrissie Tune, a senior marketing and promotions specialist for Parking and Transportation Services, said the university has added about 900 spots since May, and it is looking for other parking and altermative transportion options.
from impoundments came from students during the 2014-15 academic year. Computer engineering junior Mark Noblin said there’s usually plenty of parking on campus after 3:30 p.m., but it can be difficult to
find parking earlier in the day. “It’s decent for students to have a pass, as long as you have some kind of pass,” Noblin said. “Usually I pay eight to 10 dollars the days that I drive in to park in the parking garage.” Noblin said he has paid somewhere between $30 to $40 for parking over the past few days while it has been raining. “The last round of Transportation Master Plan Forums is slated for next week and will provide an opportunity for feedback on that front,” said Tune in regard to students and staff being able to give feedback about parking on campus. General parking violations and overtime meter violations carry a $25 fine, while parking in a disability accessible spot without a proper permit is $100. Parking in fire lanes results in a $75 fine and the improper use of a permit costs $175.
Art museum SGA president becomes free crowned king ‘Race to 100’ ends during rainy for everyone game against Eastern Kentucky
Extended hours, more lectures to accompany free admission By Rebecca Watters news@kykernel.com
The UK Art Museum will offer free admission to everyone for the first time in UK history. The museum, which is located in the Singletary Center for the Fine Arts, has also extended its hours and brought in more lectures and programs to entice students to take advantage of the underutilized campus resource. “With all these changes, we are really trying to be-
come more well-known on campus,” visitor services manager Michaela Miles said. “We are one of only two accredited art museums in the state, and we want people to visit and take advantage of all the resources we have to offer.” In addition, there is now a student membership that costs $10 and is only a onetime fee. Members receive special perks and are invited to see special events. The Art Museum is sepa-
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UK’s 2015 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned during halftime of the UK vs. Eastern Kentucky University football game Saturday night. Despite the rain, UK celebrated its 100th year of Homecoming. Austin Mullen and Lauren Henrickson were crowned king and queen. According to the Student Activities Board’s website, “The Homecoming Royalty competition honors distinguished students who have excelled in bettering the UK and Lexington community and are
well-rounded representatives of the University.” Mullen is the Student Government Association president and a finance, marketing, and business management senior. Henrickson is a member of the dance team and an integrated strategic communications senior. The Cats won the football gave vs. EKU 34-27 in overtime. There were 10 homecoming royalty candidates. The other candidates were Arayo Sokan, Andrew Kirk, Ben PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF Connor, Jacob Ewing, Lauren Homecoming Queen Lauren Henrickson and Homecoming King Bosler, Amy Shelton, Chanel Austin Mullen were awarded during halftime on Saturday. Friday and Chelsea St. Clair.
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Pokémon club evolves into friendships By Kaitlyn Skovran news@kykernel.com
Pokémon may just be a game, but it has created friendships on campus that could last a lifetime. The Pokémon Trainers Association began four years ago, when three strangers met at K Week. Psychology senior and club co-founder Wes Young said the club is a laid back way to have people come together and said the Pokémon Trainers Association is a place that allows people who wouldn’t otherwise come out of their shell to be social and meet people. The Pokémon Trainers Association meets every Wednesday night in room 306 in Whitehall Classroom Building at 6 p.m., and meetings last until 8 p.m. “I would call it the place where I made all my friends in college,” said Danielle Wallace, an agricultural economics senior. “A place that I hope will continue on when I’m gone.”
The club revolves around Pokémon, but members play other games on multiple gaming systems. “Even if you don’t have a huge love of Pokémon, just like Nintendo stuff, we do other things like (Super Smash Brothers),” Wallace said. “We watch shows on occasion. We have different groups who do different things.”
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I would call it the place where I made all my friends in college.” DANIELLE WALLACE club co-founder
Letting new people know they are welcome is one thing Young said makes their club different from others on campus.
“Typical meeting nights are us hanging out, doing a multitude of Pokémon activities. Like some people bring the card game, some people are playing on their (Nintendo) DS’s.” said Natalie Shofner, an international studies senior and club president. Everyone has a favorite Pokémon, too. Shofner said she loves Nidoking, a horned, purple Pokémon, who can learn moves such as Thrash and Horn Sting. She also has a tattoo of Nidoking on her back. Young’s favorite Pokémon is Crobat. One of Crobat’s best moves is Super Fang. Super Fang deals damage equal to half the target’s current “HP,” or hit points. “Come if you want to spend two hours doing non-stressful things.” Shofner said. Those who are interested in joining can find more information online at their Facebook page or on Twitter. New members are always welcome.
PHOTO BY KAITLYN SKOVRAN Members of the UK Pokemon Trainers Association play video games during their meeting on Friday.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rated by floors, which organize the different types of art and exhibits. Downstairs, there are temporary exhibits, which currently include sculptures by Jim Dine, and an authentic totem pole. Upstairs, the museum displays its permanent collection of professional artwork, which includes everything from portraits to photographs and drawings to political protest posters. “We try to display all the different mediums of art,” said Stuart Horodner, director of the art museum. “We want
everything that artists make art about here in the museum.” In addition to their exhibits, it is the job of museum curator Janie Welker to organize lectures and presentations at the museum. This semester, there are a total of four lectures, including one by Nina Katchadourian on Oct. 2. In these lectures, the artists attend and speak to students, and give them the opportunity to ask questions. “We give students the chance to talk to professionals in the field, which is something really unique,” Welker said. Besides university students, the museum also attracts many outside visitors, including elementary students. For many elementary school students,
the visit is their first time at a museum. The staff works to include engaging art work for all audiences, especially children. “Right now we have the totem pole here, and it’s impossible to describe it without actually seeing it in person. It’s amazing to stand in front of it and see how tall it really is,” Welker said. Art students can use the museum as a resource to meet artists, but they can also use it to learn skills they may use in their career someday. For Kayla Burton, a graduate of UK who now works as a gallery staff member, the museum has taught her things she never would have learned in a classroom setting. “It is such a hands-on ex-
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perience. I’ve learned how to package art, how to hang and display it, and I give tours,” Burton said. “You can’t really learn the craft of something unless you actually do it.” Besides being a resource, the museum is one of the only places to actually see work close up and speak with others about the history and culture of professional artwork. A museum setting is unique in that it allows students to study art work first-hand, which is important in the world of visual art. “There’s a huge difference between seeing art on a computer screen and actually standing in front of it in person,” museum preparator Alan Rideout said.
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New barbecue spot smoking way to top Mother, son’s Lyles BBQ becoming local favorite By Ella Wilkie news@kykernel.com
A new barbecue joint in Nicholasville is thriving among the Lexington area’s local businesses. Lyles BBQ Company, a family owned business, was founded four months ago by Jennifer Lyles and her son, Chandler Lyles. They began their barbecue journey a few years ago, across the country from each other. When Chandler Lyles moved to Washington D.C. to join the Air Force, he began experimenting with barbecue after being unsatisfied by the options there. “When you don’t know what to do, do what you know how to do,” said Chandler Lyles, quoting his father. Between running catering businesses and selling to friends, the mother and son met up in Richmond, Ga., for a barbecue contest in November 2013. They discussed starting up a business and within months, they were running a food truck together in Lexington. After gaining a large amount of fans, the Lyles’ decided to find a space to create a permanent business. “It’s like a fast casual place, where you can get a home cooked meal in less than ten minutes,” Chandler Lyles said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s definitely high quality.” Though the company is
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relatively new, Chandler Lyles said its fan base has increased tremendously because of his persistence with social media advertising. “If I had to give advice to anybody, I would say social media, and then find creative ways to partner with other local businesses,” Chandler Lyles said. Lyles BBQ paired up with North Lime Coffee and Donuts to create a donut known as the “brisket donut,” featuring Lyles’ own brisket and barbecue sauce. The donut is featured as a special periodically. First time diner Melisa
quality food while maintaining the home-cooked aspect that sets them apart from other businesses. “Our main thing is that we wanted to make sure that if you’re spending your money with us that you’re getting the best product available,” Jennifer Lyles said. “And that means that everything has to be fresh made.” When it comes to the intersection between the food and the business, Chandler Lyles said he believes they “compromise.” PHOTO BY CAMERON SADLER I STAFF “That’s part of that family Lyles Barbecue Company is located on Elizabeth Street in Nicholasville, Ky. dynamic that a lot of places don’t have to deal with,” Chandler said of working alongside his mother. The Lyles’ said they are focusing on the present and are HUNTER GANNON, first-time customer putting emphaTyndal said she has driven by sis on hospitality. Though the Lyles before, but went to social duo said they are not opposed media for research. to expanding sometime in the “We’ve seen it, but I looked future. it up on Facebook,” Tyndal “Even as we grow, (our said. “That’s how I find every- friendliness) is our culture — thing is Facebook.” our identity,” Chandler Lyles Another roadblock the said. “We’re a family.” Lyles’ have surpassed is the The pair’s unique way of competitive nature of restau- providing good food on a perrants. sonal level is influencing cusNaturally Gluten Free “We’ve never made a deci- tomers both new and regular. sion based on what other peoHunter Gannon, a first timer ple do,” Chandler Lyles said. at Lyles, said he found his new “Our concept is very unique, regular spot. no one else in Kentucky is do“I’m a barbecue eating fool, Fresh Salads, Juice Chill, ing BBQ like us.” and I would probably come The mother-son duo said and eat this every single day,” Cold Pressed Juice, they want to provide the best Gannon said.
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Halloween loses some of its mystery and excitement when you go to college. There’s no trick or treating, and you miss out on scary decorations. Lexington and the surrounding areas have plenty of places that will scare your pants off and give you something spooky to do this October.
IF YOU GO: What: Fright Nights When: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Thursday and Sunday 7:30 p.m. - midnight, Friday and Saturday Where: Lexington, KY website: www.frightnightsky.com PHOTO BY HUNTER MITCHELL I STAFF The UK women’s volleyball team celebrates during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday.
Volleyball remains undefeated in conference Cats extend streak to 7 in back-and-forth battle By Lamar Smith sports@kykernel.com
The only tide rolling today was UK as the No. 21 Cats dispatched the Crimson Tide [(2519) (27-25) (24-26) (25-20)] to win the team’s seventh consecutive match. The -set victory improves the Cats to 11-5 and 4-0 in the SEC. Alabama fought tooth and nail versus the Cats in a game that consisted of 41 ties and 18 lead changes in the 4-set match. The two teams were tied in the second set eight consecutive times before the Cats clinched the set due to an Alabama hitting error. “Alabama’s an extremely athletic team, and there’s a reason they were picked to finish second in the league,” head coach Craig Skinner said. “We really struggled to terminate
the ball in the first couple of sets, so for us to have 19 in the fourth set was much needed offense.” Three UK players recorded double-digit kills: Outside hitter Anni Thomasson, outside hitter Darian Mack and middle blocker Brooke Morgan. Thomasson had a double-double with 13 kills and 11 digs. Mack had a near double-double with 8 digs and 12 kills , while Morgan also had 12 kills. Coach Skinner talked about the adjustments made and the growth of his team during the winning-streak. “We didn’t have our whole team in practice or training so in the last two or three weeks we had everybody in practice because of some injuries so it is as much about being able to train the things we have been doing well like blocking, like
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serving and like playing defense,” Skinner said. Mack contributed her recent success on the strong chemistry developed with senior setter Morgan Bergren (42 assists and 9 digs) and sophomore libero Ashley Dusek (5 assists and 18 digs). “I definitely give props to our setter, Morgan,” Mack said. “I think she makes great decisions and we definitely been working on timing and just getting everything right far as hitting so props to her. Just our libero Ashley she helps me out in practice she’s figured out places you know where to read the hitters on the other side just to get good digs.” The Cats will look to keep their winning streak alive as the team faces Arkansas on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Memorial Coliseum.
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EDITORIAL
War on Drugs hurts economy, education Critics of the War on Drugs often point out that the efforts of the government to incarcerate drug offenders are immoral, as they prey on the poor and underprivileged in our society. Racial and ethnic minorities in particular are unfairly targeted, as young black men use drugs at about the same rate as young white men (and sell drugs at a lower rate), yet are far more likely to be arrested and convicted. But what critics don’t point out enough is the economic devastation that comes from the War on Drugs. In a time where student debt is becoming a public crisis, with about $1.2 trillion estimated in college debt and the average college student owing about $28,000, we can’t afford frivolous use of taxpayer money on objectives that yield no benefits. Since the War on Drugs began, we have spent more than $1 trillion but drug use rates have not dramatically declined. Despite the creation of the Drug Enforcement Agency, implementation of mandatory minimum sentencing laws and overall increased effort on the part of law enforcement, cartels and criminal organizations
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still have a firm grip on the drug trade and their products still sell – because ultimately if there is a demand for a product in a free market society, people will find ways to sell it, legally or otherwise. The War on Drugs takes money that could and should be used to fund state institutions like the University of Kentucky, which has seen a steady decrease in state funding for years. An article written by PhD Jefferson Fish in Psychology Today argued that the transfer of funds from higher education to the War on Drugs is one of the main reasons for the rise in
participation in society, and the other leads to social marginalization and social costs,” Fish wrote in the article. One must also consider the size of the American prison population, which is by far the largest in the world at more than 2 million people. That puts the U.S. with about 25 percent of the world’s prison population, despite having about 5 percent of its total population. Much of this population can be attributed to the War on Drugs, which criminalizes many activities that should be treated as health care issues, and, through mandatory minimum sentencing, keeps people imprisoned for exorbitant amounts of time. And to think that all those imprisoned, many young working age men, could be contributing to the economy if they had more opportunities for higher education. We know the benefits of having a well-educated workforce, and it’s clear that the War on Drugs has been an utter failure. Ending the War on Drugs and transferring the funds to higher education would benefit almost everyone in this country. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
We can’t afford frivolous use of taxpayer money on objectives that yield no benefits.”
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college debt. He said both college and the drug trade attract young Americans in their teens and twenties. “So the first observation we need to make is that these are two different career tracks that society provides for young people in their transition to adulthood. One leads to economic self-sufficiency and productive
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Voodoo economics puts Fighting for equality more weight on students in a new generation Younger generation will suffer from Jeb Bush’s plan to cut taxes that are already well below historic rates MATT YOUNG Contributing Columnist
Jeb Bush’s tax plan, like so many Republican tax plans before it, uses what his own dad called voodoo economics — the idea that cutting taxes will jumpstart the economy, kicking it into high gear and creating lots of jobs and growth. But this plan has never worked. The economy started to grow rapidly about three years after the Reagan tax cut in 1981, because in the years between the tax cut and the boom in growth, Reagan raised taxes. Reagan raised taxes 11 different times during his presidency. Take a look at the job creation and GDP numbers in the U.S. There has been no correlation between tax rates and GDP growth. In fact, GDP growth was much higher, on average, when our taxes were also much higher. To be clear, higher taxes did not cause higher GDP growth, the economy grows despite higher tax rates. The benefit of Bush Sr.’s tax cuts went heavily to the rich, and Jeb’s are more of the same. Under Jeb’s plan, the wealthy would see four times the tax reduction of the middle class. The assumption here is that giving rich people lots of money is the best option because they will use the money to make jobs for poor people, and to invest in the economy and create lots of growth. This, too, is not supported. Lower taxes do not create additional growth or revenue. Even the Republican head
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of the Congressional Budget Office, using dynamic scoring (essentially assuming large economic growth for future projections), admits tax cuts do not pay for themselves. With investment, the logic does not support supply side either. Even Warren Buffett, possibly the most successful investor in history, admits this. It does not make a difference if the return is taxed at 10 percent or 40 percent, nobody in their right mind would leave the money on the table. Tax rates do not dictate, or even affect, investment. Rich people and businesses are doing better now than they have ever done. If having money was the cause
The argument that many Republicans make for this supply-side dream is an argument against the policies of the Obama administration, saying, as Bush did on Sunday, “This idea that you can regulate and tax and spend your way to prosperity has failed.” The only problem is that Obama has not had his pick of the policy harvest. Tax rates are still well below historical average. As for the spending side, most of the spending under President Obama is either mandatory spending — Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, etc — or military. Non-defense discretionary spending is at one of the lowest points it has ever been, and it is only going to fall further. The argument that the tax and spend “Obamanomics” has failed does not have a logical base. Taxes are still historically low, and any spending that might be Obama’s choice is also at an all-time low. Nobody likes paying taxes. Lower taxes means more take home pay, but the fact is, right now, it hurts the country. With spending on the “fun” stuff so low and the government still running deficits, albeit shrinking ones, we cannot afford to cut taxes without taking away Social Security and Medicare from seniors. Cutting taxes means heaping even more debt onto the younger generation, digging their economic hole even deeper. We have to get rid of the idea that cutting taxes will cause economic growth. Matt Young is a journalism and political science senior. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Cutting taxes means heaping even more debt onto the younger generation, digging their economic hole even deeper.” of job creation, our employment would be at an all-time high. This has not happened, because a rational person will keep as much money as they can, until spending money (hiring someone) will actually make them more money. Taxes only come off the extra money you make. Many businesses also pay laughable tax rates in the U.S. and store wads of cash overseas to avoid paying. We have the highest corporate tax rate, but we also have so many deductions that few businesses pay more than 13 percent in taxes. So the question that supply siders need to answer is, “Where are all the jobs?” If supply-side economics were correct, there has never been a time when more jobs should be created.
SAVON GRAY Contributing Columnist
On Oct. 16, 1995, Minister Louis Farrakhan led more than a million black men to Washington, D.C., to demand their right to justice, and to realize they are needed as the heads of their families. With not a single fight that day, and the exclusion of alcohol and drugs at the march; the world saw a portrayal of black men that the media rarely focused on, a human side. On Oct. 10, 2015, Minister Farrakhan has scheduled a 20th anniversary rally for the Million Man March, however this march focuses on changing the country, rather than the individual. This march is focused on “justice or else,” demanding justice for any group in this country that is treated unjustly. UK has witnessed our country change drastically, but has UK changed? In 2008, an effigy of Barack Obama was found hanging from a tree outside the Mining and Minerals Resource building. In 2011 the sign “How do you spell nigger? OBAMA” was found at a bus stop near campus. This prompted students to march through campus, carrying signs that asked UK where it stood on racism. After this event, Judy Jackson, Vice-President for Institutional Diversity at the time, said, “We as a country have not yet had the courage to grapple with a lot of these issues, and we, as a college campus, are a microcosm of this country.” After the death sof Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, our country is starting to open up to conversa-
PHOTO BY JOEL REPOLEY I STAFF Protesters lie on the floor of the Patterson Office Tower lobby to symbolize those who have been killed by police on Dec. 9, 2014.
tions on these issues. But has our campus? After events in Ferguson and New York, a “die-in” was organized and held at William T. Young Library. During the die-in, Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, was filled with racist language. Some posts read, “There’s a pile of mud on the Willy T. Library floor” and “whites study, black people do dumb shit while bitching about being held back.” President Eli Capilouto sent out a campus wide statement, but that seemed to be the end of the conversation. Dr. Lachin Hatemi, who graduated from the UK Medical School, recently said that professors in the school had a different attitude when they were dealing with African American students. He said they were portrayed as unintelligent, aggressive and confrontational; characteristics that he never saw out of his peers. Dr. Hatemi said, “They always say we don’t have enough black doctors, but it’s not because they’re not qualified. Certain people still believe minorities don’t belong there.” Political science freshman Bear Brown said that he “definitely” would be interested in attending the anniversary of the march. He did not know the 20th an-
niversary of the Million Man March was approaching. “I think that I should have gotten an announcement or something from the black student union,” biology sophomore Julia Parker said, “I had no clue this was even coming up.” Not even the Black Student Union was aware of the anniversary. When Dasia Johnson, the Vice President of BSU, was asked if she was aware of the anniversary, she responded “no,” stating that due to Homecoming events, their focus was not on the march. Johnson said that BSU is, “interested in some type of watch party,” where interested students can come together and watch the march take place. However, this march is about equality for all Americans, not just African Americans. The conversation has started around the country, but seems to have halted on our campus. It is necessary to accept that changes need to be made, in order for the changes to come. It is time for this university to become a, “community where everyone feels welcome, empowered and safe,” like President Capilouto said we are. Savon Gray is a journalism sophomore. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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Older buildings need renovations Complaints from students, faculty show problems in ‘campus core’ UK President Eli Capilouto in a recent interview with the Kentucky Kernel said the administration is now focusing on how to renovate some older buildings in the center of campus. The campus core, which includes the Enoch Grehan Journalism Building, Kastle Hall and the Funkhouser Building, holds some of the oldest buildings on campus. Funkhouser was built in 1942, Grehan was built in 1951, and Kastle Hall was completed in 1926. Students said these buildings have problems with heating and other basic amenities, but also said they like the historic value that comes with older buildings. “They’re really cold, even when the heat’s on,” said interior design junior Sara McAbee about interior design studios in Funkhouser. McAbee said electrical outlets hung from the ceiling because the building does not have enough wall outlets, and that students have other problems with basic amenities like a projector that was installed earlier this year, but still does not work. “I kind of like the look of the building,” McAbee said. “I think it’s cool that we keep around a lot of the old buildings on campus.” Kastle Hall, home to UK’s Department of Psychology and one of the core’s oldest buildings, has the same historic value, but similar problems. Psychology professor Nathan DeWall, who has an office on the first floor of Kastle Hall, said the Department of Psychology needs a new building.
The department’s faculty is scattered and classes are also scattered across campus. DeWall said it would be nice to be able to consolidate it into one building. The department also needs more space for research facilities, he said. When students want to use the Internet in a lab or classroom, it can be difficult because the building was not designed with the Internet in mind. “That being said, I do love working in a historic building,” DeWall said. “I think it’s easy to complain about facilities ... but our greatest resource is our people, we don’t need any renovations there. Our people are top-notch, and that’s why people stay here in the Department of Psychology.” The administration is right to make a priority of renovating older buildings in the campus core. Like DeWall said, the people who work in the buildings and the students who have class in the classrooms are what make the departments strong. Those faculty members and staffers deserve the best technology and the best learning spaces. If nothing else, students like McAbee deserve to be warm during the winter. The historic value of those buildings is appreciated by students and faculty. The administration should therefore strive to preserve the historical value of campus. But above all else, our students and faculty deserve buildings where they can effectively work and learn. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Twitter terrorism a real threat, use caution online With Twitter comes the responsibility to determine what information we choose to accept as viable, appropriate, reliable and secure. In this new age of technology and growing social media sites, it is easier to be mislead by what you see online. While a headline may be misleading and harmlessly so, it can also be a real threat to security. Social media sites such as Twitter, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram have been infiltrated by those who seek to do more harm with a simple tweet than your everyday Twitter enthusiast. Terrorists have grasped the new era of social media and are actively exploiting it as a means to recruit, propagate and spread fear worldwide. It’s the perfect platform to do so. Hiding behind a screen protected from anonymity, these men and women are able to instantaneously and effortlessly spread their message with virtually nothing to fear.
Social media sites aren’t doing much to stop the spread of online terrorism either. It leaves the general public to fend through any posts that may appear in their timeline or feed. Although Facebook’s terms of service indicate that violent, obscene and inappropriate material or usage will be blocked and potentially re-
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to terminate them all. This leaves us to question what involvement national security and the government has had in the unfolding of online terrorism. The Senate Intelligence Committee included language in a reauthorization bill earlier this summer that would require incorporations such as Facebook and Twitter
There are measures people can take to prevent falling victim to this online form of terrorism.”
sult in the termination of the account in violation, Twitter has no such guarantees. While thousands of Twitter accounts related to the terrorist group ISIS have been shut down, there are too many accounts out there
to disclose any content seen on their systems that could indicate terrorist activity. This is a step in the right direction, but still not enough to ensure the safety of the people. We need to take matters
into our own hands. Now, I don’t mean taking it as far as becoming detectives and tracking down terrorists on your own. That is far too dangerous and should be left to the appropriate authorities. But there are measures that people can take to prevent falling victim to this online form of terrorism. All you need to do is be aware of the information you are absorbing from the numerous social media sites you encounter on a daily basis. Recognizing that a post, tweet, video or picture is potentially a threat brings you a step closer to not falling into its trap. There is a chance that you will come across some sort of online terrorism. Be responsible and report it. This is the best way to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Paidin Dermody is a journalism freshman. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 execute specific schemes such as pick-and-rolls, transition offense and zone play. But Calipari is sure of one thing: his point guard from Canada will thrive anywhere Cal puts him on the floor. “(Murray) could guard bigs. Like we could switch pick-and-roll with him and (have him) go guard a five man. And he wants to guard them,” Calipari said. Murray is a guard who can score the ball at will and make the smart plays. The 6’4” point guard will be forced to play off the ball more than he’s used to,
sharing the court with Ulis and Briscoe. “I’ve played the four and five, it doesn’t matter what position I’m in,” Murray said. “I’m pretty comfortable playing off the ball or on the ball.” Briscoe, a guard who has great athleticism and ball handling, also feels comfortable playing alongside Murray and Ulis. “I think I can fit in pretty well. I’ve done it before; I can do it again. And actually I think it’s gonna be really fun,” Briscoe said. Two other guards who will be sharing time this season are Matthews and Mulder. Matthews, who many have compared to DeAndre Liggins, is a solid driver and can finish
around the rim. Mulder, the junior college transfer, is known for his smooth outside shot. “Charles, he could be one of those finishers where we’re all making plays and he is the guy getting the ball in the basket,” Calipari said. “What (Mulder) does is he can shoot the ball. He’s a catch-and-shoot guy. He’s a good athlete. And he’s got to find his way, just like Charles Matthews has got to find his way.” What Labissiere and Humphries bring to the power forward and center positions are two different styles of play. Labissiere has the ability to block a shot on one end and sink a jumper from the elbow on the other, while Humphries likes to play physical on the
low-post and wear down defenders. “Now, for us to be what we can be as a team, (Labissiere’s) got to have a presence. Like people got to know, ‘Oh man, look at this kid.’ And then he makes a jump hook, he makes a jump shot. He’s really skilled. But you start saying, ‘This kid’s for real.’ He’s basically like Karl,” Calipari said. So what’s Calipari’s favorite thing about this year’s team? That they’re all different. “All these kids are different. They have different mental makeups. They have different work capacities. They have different toughness about them because of how they were brought up.”
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PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE I STAFF Eastern Kentucky University senior Stanley Absanon avoids a tackle during the second half of the game against the EKU Colonels at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.
Cats look to bounce back after close win, mature before facing Auburn By Jordan Ondrof jondrof@kykernel.com
At the beginning of the season, a 4-1 record would have been cause for celebration. However, after an overtime victory against Eastern Kentucky University on Saturday night, the Big Blue Nation is not celebrating. Despite the Cats’ struggles, UK received six votes in the Amway Top-25 Coaches Poll this week, after only receiving three votes after their win over Missouri. This bye week could not come at a better time for the Cats. As easily as they could be 5-0, they could just as easily be 0-5, winning each game by single digits. The inconsistency of quarterback Patrick Towles and the personal problems surrounding running back Stanley
‘Boom’ Williams, are causes for concern moving forward. The Cats have a lot to figure out before Auburn (3-2) comes to Lexington. The Tigers created four turnovers against San Jose State on Saturday, scoring 14 points off turnovers. Towles managed to recover after throwing two picks in the first half of the EKU game, but the defense will not be able to save him against the Tigers. “We’re 4-1 and we’re ready for Auburn,” Towles said postgame. “We have to play a full game, a full four quarters. We had more points than them at the end of the game and that’s what matters.” ‘Boom’ Williams was on the bench during the EKU game, passionately cheering on the offense throughout the game, perhaps trying to show the team that he is ready to be back. “He’ll be back,” Stoops said
as he was exiting the podium post-game on Saturday. “He’ll be back Monday. He’ll be ready to go.” Even with Williams’ return this week, that does not guarantee success in the run game. The offensive line was man-handled against EKU. “We definitely need to mature. Some situations we don’t handle well. We need to know how to handle success,” defensive end Farrington Huguenin said. The lack of maturity was prominent Saturday night. The Cats seemed to still be caught in the haze of their victory against Missouri, not quite sure how to handle the aftermath of success. The Cats seem to match the caliber of their opponent, signifying that against Auburn they PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF should look more like the team UK quarterback Patrick Towles looks on during the game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at that beat Missouri than the team Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday. that almost lost to EKU .
Guide for 9: Mesh new By the numbers: and returning players postgame breakdown
Incoming class brings variety of skills to court By Josh Ellis sports@kykernel.com
If there’s one college basketball program in the nation that can recover from losing seven players to the NBA draft, that program is UK. Under the reign of Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, the men’s basketball roster has once again been replenished. Despite missing on a few big-time recruits during the offseason, Calipari was still able to work his magic and reeled in the No. 1 ranked recruiting class according to Rivals.com — a class that could help bring title number nine to the Bluegrass. Enter Skal Labissiere, Isaac Humphries, Isaiah Briscoe, Charles Matthews, Mychal Mulder and Jamal Murray. The new faces of UK basketball. With the addition of the six newcomers, Calipari believes his returning players — led by Alex Poythress, Tyler Ulis and Marcus Lee — will mesh almost perfectly, allowing the Cats to play “positionless basketball.” Calipari, with so many different options available, said he’s still unsure of how he’ll
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Examining the key statistics in UK’s overtime victory against Eastern Kentucky University By Jordan Ondrof & Josh Ellis sports@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Skal Labissiere poses for a portrait during UK Basketball Photo Day 2015 at the Joe Craft Center.
Here are some of the key numbers after UK defeated Eastern Kentucky 34-27 in overtime to improve to 4-1 on the season. The Cats return to the gridiron Thrusday, Oct. 15 to face SEC West opponent Auburn. 19 Senior defensive tackle Cory “CJ” Johnson recorded 19 tackles, including one sack in Saturday’s game. It was the most for a UK defensive lineman since 1991. 86 Dorian Baker caught eight passes for 86 yards against the Colonel secondary, two of which went for touchdowns. Of Baker’s two TD cathces, one was the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter to push the game into overtime. 329 Completing 29 passes on 42 attempts, quarterback Patrick Towles threw for 329 yards. Towles struggled early, throwing two interceptions in the first half, but bounced
back with three touchdowns in the second half (two throwing TDs, one rushing TD). 3.3 Jojo Kemp carried the ball 14 times for 49 yards Saturday night, averaging a mere 3.3 yards per carry. Kemp also scampered for one touchdown for the Cats.
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64 Sophomore Mikel Horton had 64 all-purpose yards Saturday, rushing for 13 yards and earning 51 reciving yards. 10 Senior linebacker Josh Forrest recorded 10 total tackles against EKU, earning five solo tackles and five assisted tackles. Forrest also forced a fumble and had a sack for an eight yard loss.
attempts. 27 UK has held four opponents in a row to 27 points or less for the first time since 2010. 28 Despite the offensive line getting banged up in the past week, junior center Jon Toth started his 28th consectutive game for the Cats, leading the team in consectutive starts.