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Horses are washed during morning workouts at Keeneland race track on Wednesday.
Fall Meet an exciting time for trainers as Breeders’ Cup approaches By Morgan Lafferty news@kykernel.com
Through the dense morning fog, horses galloped down the stretch as their trainers observed their morning workouts on Wednesday. Ever since the Fall Meet began, Keeneland has been filled with trainers, jockeys, exercise riders and many horses, all preparing for their races every morning before sunrise. The Keeneland Fall Meet began Friday, Oct. 2. Despite the wet weather, Airoforce won the Dixiana Bourbon grade 3 stakes race, a “Win and You’re In” race that ensures Airoforce an entry in the Breeders’ Cup Mile. As of Wednesday night, Mark Casse is the leading trainer and everyone on his team is working to maintain that status.
“We threw in a lot of really nice horses in the first weekend,” said Jamie Begg, whose job as an assistant trainer is to oversee the day-to-day training of Casse. The second day of opening weekend in-
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another “Win and You’re In” race with all expenses paid. Harmonize is trained by Bill Mott and his son Riley Mott, a UK graduate who now works with his dad as an assistant trainer.
It’s one of the best meets in the country, so it’s fun to be a part of.” RILEY MOTT, UK graduate and son of trainer Bill Mott
cluded five stakes races, where every horse that placed first was sold through Keeneland. Filly Harmonize won the JPMorgan Chase Jessamine on Wednesday, which was
“It’s one of the best meets in the country, so it’s fun to be a part of,” Mott said about the Keeneland Fall Meet. “If you run well in these prep races hopefully you can go on
and compete (at the Breeder’s Cup), I guess that’s everyone’s long term goal.” The Fall Meet is not only exciting for trainers and jockeys — it is exciting for college students as well. Friday is College Scholarship Day at Keeneland. Keeneland gives out ten $1,000 scholarships to college students who register at the track. After each race, the winner is drawn, their name is announced, and is shown on digital screens by the gates, as well as by the registration table in the College Zone. Students must have their student ID to receive free admission and register for the scholarships. Students who register will have the chance to win hats or t-shirts. The first 1,000 students to arrive at the meet will also receive either a t-shirt or a hat from Southern Proper.
Police chief talks readiness for shooting
UK spent millions on campus safety measures, adding 15 police officers since Capilouto became president By Sarah Brookbank news@kykernel.com
After nine people were killed and 10 were injured during a shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore., questions about campus safety have risen across the nation. These mass shootings on college campuses have hit closer to home for Kentucky students, with EKU facing their second threat in the past year. The latest one, found written on a bathroom stall in the Powell Building on Oct. 5, reads “KILL ALL BY 10/8/15 THIS BU OOP.” EKU, only a 40 minute drive from UK, has canceled classes for the rest of the week. A campus-wide email from EKU’s President, Michael Benson, sent on Oct. 7, read “While we are confident the responding team of law enforcement agencies has kept a watchful eye over our community and is diligently investigating the threat, it has become clear this incident continues to be unsettling to a number of our students, faculty and staff.”
EKU’s police department has offered a $10,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible person or persons. “Our number one response in an active shooting situation is to eliminate the threat — to make sure that the shooting stops,” said Joe Monroe, UK’s police chief. “Then our second thing is to secure the scene and begin first aid.” He said people should run
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“The third thing is — if you can’t run and hide — then fight,” Monroe said. “Fight is the last option, basically you’re fighting for your life.” If you’re hiding, he said staying there is of major importance. “If you are able to hide, lock yourself in a room and don’t open that door for even your best friend,” Monroe said. If it comes down to fighting, Monroe said it is not
traction so someone else can do something can be an immediate response. If an active shooter situation was to happen at UK, Monroe said the police force is prepared. Once or twice a year, they participate in an active shooter drill using simulated ammunition. Monroe said because the bullets actually hurt, it is less like going through the motions, and more like a true simulation.
Our number one response in an active shooting situation is ... to make sure that the shooting stops.” JOE MONROE, UK Police Chief
and get away from a shooting situation if they can and to get to where you feel safe, whether it’s a residence hall, another building or the police station. “Run and get away from the situation if you are able to. That’s probably your number one priority,” Monroe said. “The second priority would be ... to hide and be quiet. Turn your cell phone on vibrate or silent,” said Monroe.
about being stronger or having a bigger gun, it is about being faster. “Be smart, but you’ve got to be quick,” Monroe said. “Someone walks into a classroom, a residence hall or cafeteria, and they look like they may be a threat, and you can’t run or hide, you need to deal with that.” Monroe said throwing something or causing a dis-
“The number one thing for us is trying to prevent the shooting from happening — a lot of times around the country, that is what’s missed,” Monroe said. “We look back and there’s all these warning signs we see in law enforcement as we start doing these post-investigations into shootings — there are warning signs that nobody reported.” An organization that helps
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with this is the Community of Concern team, which looks at anybody that is at risk or a threat to the university. The team then ranks these people and determines whether or not they are a threat to the university. “The number one way to stop these things is through (early) detection,” Monroe said. “(President Capilouto has) really put an emphasis on student safety, which means that he’s given us a lot of fi-
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nancial means to give the students extra tools.” One of those tools the LiveSafe app, which allows people to text the police, as well as send them photos and videos. Monroe said the app is a major asset, especially in an active shooter situation. While communicating with the police is important, making sure students are safe is more important. Police would want to
know where you are, where the shooter is, what they are wearing, what they look like, and what type of gun they are carrying. UK has spent millions of dollars updating campus to make it safer. The university has 30,000 cameras and has added about 15 police officers since Capilouto arrived at UK. UK spokesman Jay Blanton said campus safety is a top priority and the administration is continually updating and planning in case of emergency event. “In the last few years, at the leading of President Capilouto and the Board of Trustees, we’ve invested $5 million in significant upgrades to technology and personnel,” Blanton said. Blanton said UK has upgraded locks and cameras, and it has hired more police and counseling personnel to help prevent and respond to incidents. With the extra funding, UKPD is better prepared for emergency incidents. “It’s not the end of it,” Blanton said. “There is a continual focus on safety and it is a top priority for Capilouto and the university.”
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EKU cancels classes in wake of terrorist threat
Campus police investigating threat, offer $10,000 reward for leads used to identify suspects for bathroom writing By McKenna Horsley news@kykernel.com
Eastern Kentucky University canceled classes Wednesday because of an ongoing investigation into a terroristic threat discovered on Sunday. All EKU classes have been canceled from Wednesday to Friday, according to a press release. Classes will resume on Oct. 14, after EKU’s fall break. In the same statement, EKU said essential services will remain open, and some scheduled events will still take place. The campus-wide security presence will be increased indefinitely. Found last Sunday in EKU’s Powell Building bathroom, the threat read, “KILL ALL BY 10/8/15 THIS BU OOP.” Campus officials have made no comment on what the message means, but many students have made speculations across social media. This is the second time this year Eastern has received threats. EKU English sophomore Darby Campbell compared the situation to a similar graffiti threat in February. “It feels very different — the first threat felt fake,” Campbell said. “I think it hit everyone that this was a serious issue (on Wednesday morning).” Campbell left campus shortly after classes were canceled Wednesday, but some students left by Tuesday. Students who stayed on campus were moved into Keene Hall on Wednesday evening. Some students linked the threat on social media to the 4chan thread /r9k/-ROBOT9001 — the thread has made many references to “Beta Uprising,” a movement of rebellion by beta males against alpha males and females, according to a wiki article on knowyourmeme.com. Beta Uprising is also known in some social media circles for being anti-women, and was
also linked to the recent shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College in an article by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Campbell said she overheard a resident adviser talking about Wednesday’s date being scrawled onto a piano and the original threat being written on the walls of Telford Hall, but EKU’s police and public relations departments could not be reached for comments as of Wednesday night. The post on 4chan refers to “normies,” a term often used
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It feels very different — the first threat felt fake. I think it hit everyone that this was a serious issue.”
referring to people who belong to the mainstream culture by members of “Beta Uprising.” A video appeared on Twitter and portrayed someone panning over multiple guns while shouting about their plan to kill “normies.” The video has since been removed. The EKU football game against Tennessee Tech, scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday was moved from Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond to Toyota Stadium at Georgetown College in Georgetown, but it will still take place on the same date and time. EKU’s president, Michael Benson, advised students in a campus-wide email to be cautious and look out for each other while the investigation continues. He said the university would “resume full campus operations” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, after fall break. EKU is offering a $10,000 reward for information that can be used to identify or convict suspects.
RAs lack active shooter training By Sarah Brookbank sbrookbank@kykernel.com
Last September, when UK went on lockdown for an active shooter threat, I was working as a resident adviser in Blanding Two. I was on call when we got the UK Alert, I was not notified beforehand that UK was going on lockdown and neither was my staff partner on desk. The call, which should have gone to our office phone, never came through. Our building never heard from Residence Life about the incident or what we should do, and while we could have looked in the BEAP (building emergency action plan) it never came to mind. There had been some RA
gossip that a shooting had happened near Ingles Hall — one of my RA friends sent me a text and wondered if I had heard something. She told me that some of her residents were talking to police about hearing shots and told me to be safe. When I got the UK Alert 30 minutes later, I went down to the front desk to find my staff partner talking to a handful of residents who were peering out of the glass front doors. In one of my staff member’s more unprofessional moments, he told me that he thought the issue was “no big deal.” We as RAs had little to no training in active shooter situations, so I went with my gut.
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Students forced to park miles away from campus
Thursday football to impact parking By Will Wright wwright@kykernel.com
UK spent more than $60,000 on parking arrangements in anticipation of UK’s first Thursday football game since 1939. City and university officials said during a press conference Monday that planning for the upcoming game on Oct. 15 began more than a year ago. Residential students must move their cars from stadium parking lots and other campus parking lots Wednesday, Oct. 14 to off-campus locations. Employees, people who park on South Campus, and commuter students may need to park off-campus and take a shuttle into campus. UK made deals with private, off-campus businesses including Southland Christian Church and the Lexington Legends’ Whitaker Bank Ballpark to allow people to park in their lots while campus parking spaces are unusable. UK generally paid $3 per spot for single-day use, but paid slightly more for some spots that were reserved for multiple days. In total, UK paid more than $26,000 to reserve more than 6,300 spaces, as of Monday afternoon. The university is working to rent an additional 500 spac-
Barnard said traffic, particularly on Nicholasville Road, could get backed up. Imagine Nicholasville Road on a normal weekday at 5 p.m., then add a football game to the mix, he said. Three of the four UK football games this year have sold
out, and the Thursday game against Auburn has already sold out. University and city officials including Lexington Mayor Jim Gray said despite the challenges of moving cars and parking, they were excited for the Thursday game.
es from partners who were reluctant to take the deal last year when they started planning.They have partnered with Go Ground, a transportation management firm, to provide shuttles. UK will pay Go Ground $40,000 for their services surrounding Thursday’s game. Information about where students, faculty and staff must move their cars is available on a UK website. Classes and clinics will operate on a normal schedule, as well as the hospital. University President Eli Capilouto said faculty will have the final say on whether to continue with scheduled exams and assignments. Staff and faculty who do not park in game day-restrictPHOTO BY ADAM PENNAVARIA I STAFF ed spots will be able to park in their normal spots, but uni- Commonwealth Stadium’s lot is full prior to one of UK’s early versity and city officials said football games. those employees should expect delays in their commutes. Lexington Police Chief Mark Barnard said students should be careful parking in Residential Students: Relocate to the Lexington near-campus neighborhoods. Legends’ Ballpark Lot on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Shuttle Parking laws will be enforced service provided. in those neighborhoods. An information hotline will Commuter Students: Relocate to Southland Chrisbe available noon Wednesday, tian Church on Richmond Road on Thursday, Oct. 15. Oct. 14 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 for anyone with quesShuttle service provided. tions or problems. The number is 855-682-4115.
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Panelists talk refugee crisis Discuss solutions for the 60 million people displaced since 2014 By Ying Jiang news@kykernel.com
Eight panelists spoke about the refugee crisis happening in the Middle East and Europe at W.T. Young Auditorium 6 p.m. Wednesday. Almost 60 million refugees have been forcibly displaced by the crisis since 2014. The refugees do not have gauranteed housing, food or water, and they have no jobs or income to support themselves. Since 2014, conflict and persecution has forced about 42,500 people per day to leave their homes and seek protection elsewhere, either within the borders of their countries or in other countries. Europe has experienced a significant increase of refugees. “It is a worldwide issue, and everyone should play a role to resolve the refugee issue,” said Christoph Kositzke, a biology and public health sophomore from Jordan. “Especially those in countries near Syria.” By the end of 2014, Syria became the top source of refugees in the world, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ 2014 report released in June 2015. Patricia Ehrkamp, an associate professor of geography, said the UNHCR proposed durable solutions like repatriation, local integration and resettlement, but it was not enough for such a large number of refugees. “During the United States Refugee Resettlement Process, it may take a long time
PHOTO BY CHRIS BEST I STAFF Panelists talk refugee crisis in the W.T. Young Library Athletic Auditorium on Wednesday.
to get the permission to enter the U.S. for refugees,” said Emily Jones, an immigration attorney for Kentucky Refugee Ministries. One of the panelists, Mohammad Zannoun, is a visit-
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knowledge of the Middle East,” according to UKNow. “If there is a peaceful environment, then those refugees would be not willing to leave their homes to seek more safe places in other countries,” said
It is a worldwide issue, and everyone should play a role to resolve the refugee issue.”
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ing sociology professor from Pakistan who “has researched the relationships between gender and religion, especially Islam,” and “has deep, personal
public health sophomore Zannoun, who said the biggest problem is not how countries could accept refugees, but how the international community — including the United
States, Russia, China and other countries — can help to resolve the problems caused by the war in Syria. Michael Samers, an associate professor of geography, said the U.S. could send volunteers to help set up apartments, tutor refugee families who are learning English, or sponsor fundraisers to help refugee families. His work especially pertains to the life and experiences of European immigrants. “Everybody needs to become informed and decide what they want to do — there are a lot of opportunities for students to respond, like participating in (non-governmental organizations) or students organizations,” Roberts said. “We should take action.”
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Joe Bologna poses for a portrait in front of the recognizable stained-glass windows that encase his restaurant.
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Bologna has a first name: Joe By Connor Evanoff news@kykernel.com
Joe Bologna’s has been serving homemade Italian food to the Bluegrass since the 1970s. Founder and owner Joe Bologna began cooking at the age of 15 and carried his talent into the Air Force during the Vietnam War. A general was so impressed by Bologna’s cooking for 3,000 men that he promised to help Bologna open a restaurant once the general retired. After the Air Force, Joe and his wife, Anne, traveled to Kentucky for a wedding. “Anne says, ‘Why don’t we look up the general and see if he’s still interested,’ so we called him up and went over to his house,” Bologna said. “Anne and I talked it over and
gave a month’s notice for our jobs and just came down.” Once the Bolognas arrived in Lexington, it became clear that the general had cold feet about opening a restaurant, leaving the couple seemingly stranded. The original vision was to run a steak and seafood restaurant, but the Bolognas received praise for some of Anne’s homemade pizza dough during a dinner with neighbors. “I went around trying all the pizza places in town and everything was frozen and poor quality and I thought, ‘I might go ahead and give this a shot’,” Bologna said. In 1989, years of growing success enabled Bologna to move the pizzeria into the infamous current location, a former Jewish synagogue on
West Maxwell Street. Boasting stained glass windows and original hardwood floors, this sanctuary provides a historic setting to kick back and enjoy the flavors of “Joe B’s” famous Italian dishes. “Growing up Italian, my grandmother was a fantastic cook and she had 11 kids,” Bologna said. “It was the biggest treat for us going over on Sunday because all your cousins were there and if you didn’t eat two plates she thought you were sick.” According to Bologna, the restaurant prides itself on is the use of fresh, high quality ingredients — from the California-grown tomatoes for the marinara sauce, to the 100 percent ground chuck hamburger. One item has been the bread and butter of the busi-
ness (literally) for over 30 years — the fresh-baked garlic-buttered breadsticks. Bologna took the inspiration after his brother mentioned a delicious snack he had seen at an Italian festival in Detroit. “I couldn’t change it if I could,” Bologna said. “Everybody is worried about high carb, but that’s what I am.” “Joe B’s” business has evolved to an established, family-friendly restaurant, but Bologna assures customers the food quality will never change. Joe Bologna’s is sure to deliver some of the best food in town with an atmosphere to match. “Whether you’re the poorest student or the wealthiest person, we take care of evPHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF erybody the same,” said Bo- Joe Bologna poses for a portrait in his restaurant logna. in Lexington, KY.
Career center helps Celebrate fall with home-cooked meal students prepare for life By Sarah Brookbank sbrookbank@kykernel.com
If you talk to most college students, eating ranks high on their list of favorite things to do. While eating take out and living on dining hall food works for the younger students, older students may start to look for variety and a homecooked meal. Regardless of age, learning how to cook is a valuable skill. Cooking serves the important purpose of feeding oneself, but it is also an easy way to impress parents and dates. In an effort to improve UK’s culinary expertise, the Kernel staff has worked to share some of our favorite and easy recipes. Roasted Fall Potatoes Potatoes are a year round staple. They can be french fries, hash browns, mashed and roasted. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When the leaves start changing colors, add some color to the most versatile starch around. While standard roasted potatoes are great, adding sweet potatoes gives the dish more dimensions. Cooking Supplies: Baking pan Ingredients: 3 Potatoes 1 Sweet potato 1 Turnip 2 Onions 2 Cloves of garlic Extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil) A chunk of butter Italian Seasoning (rosemary, oregano, thyme, basil) Salt and pepper Instructions: Dice all potatoes, turnips into half-inch chunks and quarter the onions and place into pan. Make sure the cubes are uniform, or they will cook unevenly.
Cut the garlic and butter into small chunks and put into pan. Pour olive oil and seasonings over the vegetables and stir well to coat everything. Bake at 325 degrees and stir occasionally. Cook for at least 1 hour then check for tenderness. Cook until potatoes and onions are tender. Easiest Chicken Noodle It’s that time of year again — leaves are falling, temperatures are falling and everyone is getting sick. Whether you feel under the weather or the weather is bringing you down, you can make the easiest chicken noodle soup or convert it to a hearty vegetable soup to make you feel a little better. Cooking Supplies: Crock Pot Ingredients: 1 Bag egg noodles (use half) 4 Frozen chicken breasts 4 Quarts of chicken broth 1 Bag frozen green beans 2 cups carrots diced 1 Cup celery diced 1 Onion diced Seasonings (oregano, parsley, garlic powder) Salt and pepper Other vegetables as wanted Instructions: Add everything but noodles into the crock-pot. Cook on high for 3 hours. Take out chicken and dice, put chicken and noodles into pot. Cook for another hour. A cup is approximately a large handful. This can be easily converted into a vegetarian soup by using veggie stock, taking out the chicken and adding more vegetables. Serve and Enjoy! The Kernel will be publishing recipes every week, email kykernelfeatures@gmail.com to add yours!
Post-graduation work made easier with Stuckert By Joshua Qualls jqualls@kykernel.com
When students graduate from college, many employers will expect them to have some experience on top of a degree — this is exactly why the Stuckert Career Center exists. Founded in October of 2000, the career center is named after UK alumnus James W. Stuckert for his philanthropic work. Stuckert retired as CEO of the national investment firm Hilliard Lyons in 2004 and donated hefty amounts of money to UK. Though the career center does offer employment services, Seth Riker, the director of marketing and public relations for Academic and Career Exploration, said one of the organization’s main priorities is to help students take control of their own career paths and empower them with the resources to do it. Riker said the Stuckert Career Center has increasingly worked with the College of Undergraduate Studies since last year to help students develop leadership and organizational skills and a sense of self. Riker’s position was created earlier this year to help bridge the connection between pre-existing academic and career services on campus. Riker said every student
has access to the career center’s services, but the combined resources of the Stuckert Career Center and the College of Undergraduate Studies are especially advantageous for undecided students and those who just want to develop their careers. “A lot of students think (those) who are undecided or undeclared are stagnant or they are wasting time,” Riker said. “Our philosophy couldn’t be any more different.” The career center hosts weekly, monthly and yearly events geared toward educating students about their career options and the industries in which they can work. It hosts career fairs each semester, facilitating interviews with local and national employers, and creating an environment where students can develop a network of professional con-
tacts. Stuckert’s career counselors help students explore specialties within their major, and teach them how to craft resumes and cover letters. These advisers also guide students as they explore opportunities to study or do research abroad, recommending when would be the best time to do it based on their academic schedule. Riker said any students who are unhappy with their career path can use the career center to dip their toes into other opportunities, but the career center ultimately wants to empower students to make confident decisions about their career choices. “The goal is to prepare students for whatever their goals are,” Riker said. “We help them develop those goals, and then we help them get to where they want to go.”
UPCOMING EVENTS What: Major/Career Decision Making Workshop When: 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13 Where: Room 203, Frazee Hall Admission: Free
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Designing from Atlantic to Pacific Architecture professor uses career to help students spark their own creativity By Cheyene Miller cmiller@kykernel.com
PHOTO BY MICHAEL REAVES I STAFF Architecture instructor Martin Summers poses for a portrait in his studio in Pence Hall on Tuesday.
From playing with LEGO as a child to designing structures in France, assistant professor Martin Summers knows a thing or two about making a plan come together. “You have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable,” said Summers of his profession, which he said requires one to think “abstractly and creatively.” Summers has been in practice for 18 years, and has taught at UK since 2010. Originally from Henderson, Ky., Summers said he always had an interest in art and
design, and even built his own tree house. His uncle eventually suggested that he should study architecture. “I was always drawing and always making things as a kid,” Summers said. He eventually followed his uncle’s advice, earning a bachelor’s degree at UK before completing his graduate studies at the University of Central Los Angeles. Summers worked for the internationally renowned architecture design firm, Morphosis, where he worked on a tower in Paris, a museum in Dallas and the New York City Olympic Village. In total he spent 13 years
War of odd words in Danville No new arguments from Bevin, Conway at governor’s debate
By Cheyene Miller and Matt Young news@kykernel.com
Neither of the two major party candidates made a large impact with the first televised head-to-head debate in the governor’s race. Republican Matt Bevin and Democrat Jack Conway both threw plenty of punches, but neither landed with the force they had probably hoped. Independent candidate Drew Curtis did not qualify to participate based on polling numbers. Neither Bevin nor Conway broke new ground on the issues during Tuesday night’s debate at Centre College. In a race that has struggled to gain attention or interest from voters, both candidates took to
the stage to press repeat on their record players of political statements. One of the few times the debate elicited a response from the audience came when Bevin said he wants to make it easier and more attractive for businesses in Kentucky to open. “We will, indeed, unconstipate Frankfort,” Bevin said. “You can take that to the bank.” That line won applause, but so did Conway’s reply. “I prefer to say I’m going to streamline it, rather than un-constipate it,” said Conway, who also said Kentucky is number two in the nation in small business creation per capita. Bevin, a native of New
Hampshire, said changes need to be made to make Kentucky more competitive and he would push “right to work” legislation, which would outlaw labor contracts that require workers to pay union dues. Both Tennessee and Indiana have these laws, and Bevin argued that they put Kentucky at a competitive disadvantage for attracting business, “For those of you that are struggling to find gainful employment, how is that per capita ratio thing working for you?” asked Bevin, who also said Kentucky currently has 71,000 less jobs than at the beginning of Conway’s term as attorney general. In their closing statements, the candidates told voters to ask themselves who they trust
to run their state. “I don’t feel the need to lie about Jack Conway,” said Bevin, who emphasized his business career as a qualification for the governor’s office. On the other hand, Conway said his experience as attorney general qualified him for the job. “I have a plan for Kentucky,” said Conway, a Louisville native. “And I’ve delivered for Kentucky.” The most recent Bluegrass Poll, released on Sept. 30, showed Conway with a small edge at 42 percent compared to Bevin’s 37 percent. Seven percent said they would vote for independent candidate Drew Curtis, 15 percent are undecided. The election is on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
in L.A. before returning to his roots at UK to spread his knowledge of architecture. His work, has become internationally recognized. Summers recently won five international design awards. Summers said teaching at UK was an opportunity to give back to the place that helped him grow as an architect. Summers teaches through a “studio based model,” in which students have individual and group projects. This semester he and his students are designing an urban visitor center for the Bourbon Trail. Along with creative thinking and problem solving skills, Summer said his stu-
dents learn time management and how to work efficiently. “What you find with most of our students is ... they can balance a very creative, abstract side of their brain with a very precise, rational side of their brain,” Summers said. He also stresses to his students that they have all the tools available for a successful career in architecture if they have the proper motivation. “That’s kind of what I’m trying to bring back to the student here, is ‘Hey, you have all the education, all the skill you need to go out and operate at the highest level,’” Summers said.
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I sat at the desk until midnight and called our night desk clerk, who lived in a different building, to stay at home. Once we got the all-clear call from our office phone, we still didn’t know what was going on. I watched as students came back after being locked down at the gym and the library, complaining about it being uncomfortable as they were locked in back rooms. In the weeks that followed, at an RA advisory board, many other RAs voiced their concerns with the lack of communication and lack of training. After we were assured that we would get proper training, the next school year rolled around and the only active shooting training we got was an online video. While the incident turned out to be harmless, it showed the importance of communication during crises.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 I turned off the lights and made the residents leave the lobby. Students came in and out of the lobby, asking for information I didn’t have. My friends and family called, asking if I was safe and for information I didn’t have. More than once, residents left the building after I repeatedly told them not to, saying that they could take down a shooter. Some tried to order food, asking Papa John’s and Jimmy John’s drivers to enter into an uncertain and potentially unsafe situation. I checked in residents and their friends. I didn’t know that I shouldn’t have opened the door to let them in or that I shouldn’t have checked in guests.
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No.20 volleyball defeats N0.22 Arkansas in 3 sets By Lamar Smith sports@kykernel.com
The No. 20 Cats are still on a roll after besting Alabama. UK took on No. 22 Arkansas and vanquished the Razorbacks [(25-23), (2512) and (25-21)] to win their eight consecutive match. Despite the Razorbacks best efforts UK, was a sharper team in all facets in this matchup of two top 25 teams as six players posted five or more kills. The Cats have now won eight in a row and remain undefeated in the SEC. Head coach Craig Skinner was impressed with the poise of his team over the last few weeks including the team’s poise on defense. “Discipline with our blocking and discipline fundamentally with our floor defense so, that were always positioning ourselves in plac-
es where the offense is going to come at us and prevent them from killing the ball”, Skinner said. “Force the other team into errors oppose to us giving them some points,” Skinner said. The Cats were down most of the first set before a pair of blocks by sophomore middle blocker Kaz Brown sparked a five point run to end the set. UK was also down five points early in the third set before a pair of kills by junior outside hitter Anni Thomasson gave UK a 12-11 lead and momentum for the rest of the match. Brown lead the defensive effort with seven of UK’s eight blocks limit Arkansas to a .128 hitting clip. “It was definitely a blue collar effort tonight,” Skinner said. “Arkansas is a very athletic and physical team, and we expected the match to go like the first and third sets did. I’m proud of this team’s composure and ability to re-
ally commit to focusing on each point.” Thomasson followed up her double-double against Alabama with another near double-double with 11 digs and 9 kills. Senior setter Morgan Bergren had 32 assists, 11 digs and 5 kills as well. Thomasson talked about the importance of winning versus a top 25 team. “I think it was a really good win over a ranked team, that’s a good team that will win a lot of games.” Bergren talked about how important she feels being a leader is on her team. “Well just communication is huge for this team so, just trying to keep them rallying the whole time. It’s been a fun ride so far and we just hope to keep what we have going.” Looking to win their ninth consecutive match, the Cats will hit the road to face Auburn on Oct. 16.
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Hour-long bus lines are unacceptable Lextran and UK became partners this July in hopes of reducing the need for student parking. However, the amount of riders that take advantage of the U-PASS program results in sometimes hour-long lines. The lines at the heaviest traffic time have became unrealistic, and students who are tired of waiting for a spot and seeing full busses pass one by one eventually end up walking or driving. A student can sometimes wait for an hour, sometimes more, to get onto bus route 15, Red Mile Village. It seems the amount of busses on this route do not represent the volume of riders. According to Jill Barnett, Lextran director of community affairs, “From July to August (of 2015), we saw a 60 percent increase in use of the (UPASS) program.” In a question and answer session with the Kernel last week, President Capilouto said he would look into the issue of overcrowding. Students, who make up 17 percent of Lextran riders according to a previous Kernel
article, are being passed by full busses while they walk to class. Students should not have to wait an hour to catch a ride to campus, especially when campus is less than two miles away from where route 15 operates. “Last school year there were four busses that were scheduled on route 15, and for this school year we scheduled five busses, based on ridership from last year and anticipated ridership due to the (U-PASS) program,” Barnett said. But is one more bus enough for an increase of 60 percent in riders? Especially when intercity buses hold only an average of 40 people, according to Colorado Department of Transportation. “Throughout the semester we will continue to monitor the ridership, as well as the ontime performance of that route, and make evaluations based on that information,” Barnett said. The volume of Lextran riders is increasing partly because of the (U-PASS) inititave. According to Barnett, route 15 has seen a 56 percent increase from last August to this August. The
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Students, staff should be prepared in the event of an active shooter When students and faculty froze or fled in a frenzied panic, Army veteran Chris Mintz charged an armed assailant that had taken over his college campus in Oregon. For those of us without trained combat experience, the idea probably wouldn’t have come to our mind until it was too late. Between 1966 and 2012, the US has had five times more assailants who commit mass shootings than the next highest country, and represents 31 percent of the world’s mass shooters, according to the Wall Street Journal. While mass shootings are a familiar scene on the news, staff and faculty are limited in their ability to respond in an emergency, which is why they should make it a point to educate themselves and students of the best plan of
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We need to understand our role in securing the campus and best options should we face such a threat. “One is you can run and get away from the situation, if you are able to,” Monroe said. “If you can’t run, hide and be quiet.” Monroe emphasized that getting away from the threat and securing your own safety is a student or faculty’s first priority, and that if you can get to a locked, secure place, do not open the door. After responders take care of injured people, they will facilitate an evacuation from classrooms and residence halls. While running and hiding were the primary options Monroe encouraged, a student’s last resort is to act immediately, without pause, as Mintz did. “The third thing is, if you can’t run and hide, then fight,”
We need to understand our role in securing campus and best options should we face such a threat.”
action. “We offer an online training program for students and staff (on) how to respond in an active shooting situation,” said Chief Joe Monroe of the UK Police Department. UKPD trains officers to handle active shooter situations by conducting drills and practice scenarios using simunition guns. The class they offer students and staff can help them form a plan of action that could not only save their lives, but could also assist responders in securing the campus. Chief Monroe said the emergency response time of his unit is about three minutes, and they could surround the entire campus while other officers went to the threat. “Our number one response in an active shooting situation is to eliminate the threat, to make sure that shooting stops,” Monroe said. “Then our secondary (response) is to secure the scene and begin first aid to any injured folks.”
Monroe said. “It’s in that order: run, hide, fight. Basically you’re fighting for your life.” No one wants to be in a combat situation, which is why Monroe stressed that our first and most important defense against a mass shooting is early detection, not open carry on campus or stricter gun control as politicians argue. Neither has been proven to be effective in preventing these kinds of shootings, according to Monroe. Regardless of the damage assailants have inflicted on the fabric of our country, the public can fight back with proper responses, increased communication and detecting the problems before they make it to campus. For more information on available classes and proper responses go to: http://www. uky.edu/EM/active-shooter. html Email opinions@ kykernel.com
stadium route saw a 51 percent increase in ridership during the same time period. With the university paying $160,000 for the first year of the agreement, Lextran should find a way to add more buses. It is frustrating for students not feel important and that their safety is not considered an important matter. “Students represent a significant portion of our ridership, particularly the University of Kentucky. We certainty appreciate that, and value that relationship, and hope that the growth of the (U-PASS) program continues,” Barnett said. The safety of students is an important factor in transportation. With winter approaching, students shouldn’t wait in cold weather or have to walk when they could slip on the ice on the way to class. If UK wants to cut down on student parking and make the best of the UPASS program, Lextran needs to step up their end of the deal and provide students with an efficient and reliable way to class. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
PHOTO BY JOSH MOTT I STAFF Students wait for the bus at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. on Friday.
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Time for a seasonal showdown JAMILYN HALL Assistant Opinions Editor
As midterms start to come into play, students can hold onto one ounce of hope: the beginning of fall. Fall is the king of seasons with holidays, great food and chilly weather. For the “pro-summer” out there, here are the many reasons as why you should switch over to the beautiful side — that of autumn. No sweating: With cold weather comes the best part about summer being over: not sweating through your clothes. Women can especially appreciate this since nothing is worse than boob sweat. No more bugs: Once summer is over, the creepy crawly insects go back to hell where they came from. What is better than no more bug bites and being able to put away your “Off” spray? Holidays: There is a reason that the majority of the best holidays are in fall. Halloween and Thanksgiving are two of the best, and find themselves in the beginning and ending of fall. Coincidence? I think not. Sweater weather: with colder weather comes the chance to look great constantly, since no one can look bad in a sweater. Save the leg shaving for summer, because
jeans and leggings are soul mates to autumn. Another added bonus to fall fashion is beanies, which essentially make it acceptable to have a bad hair day without being branded a hipster. Movie time: The best movies circulate in the fall and winter times. Not only has Hollywood caught on, but 90s babies can agree that some of the best movies of our childhood were “Halloweentown,” “Hocus Pocus” and “the Nightmare Before Christmas.” Forests of color: Everyone is a professional photographer and has a great Instagram portfolio during the fall. It is hard not to with Mother Nature giving us a great canvas of fall foliage. Cuddling: With fall comes the time to cuddle up with a pet, or significant other. Let’s be honest, no one wants to cuddle in 90 degree weather. One of the best moments in life is drinking a great cup of tea (or latte) and cuddling on the couch. Fall is time for giving thanks with crazy family members, easy accessorizing with scarves and watching Tom Brady in uniform. So put away your sunblock, sandals and swimsuits; the best season is upon us! Jamilyn Hall is the assistant opinions editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
CHEYENE MILLER Managing Editor
There are so many benefits of warm weather and so many summer activities that trump anything one can do when the weather outside is frightful. For one, living in warm weather tends to promote healthier living. Research shows that exposure to sunlight increases the body’s vitamin D levels, which can prevent cancer, increase energy levels and keep bones strong. Sunlight exposure is also a natural remedy for depression and stress, making it beneficial for both the body and mind. Warm weather is also proven to be healthier for the circulatory and respiratory systems, and death rates are typically higher in colder climates. In addition, people are more physically active in the summer and less so in the colder months. Supporters of the colder months point out that the best holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween occur during the fall. But we aren’t arguing which is the best holiday; we’re arguing about the seasons. Last I checked, citizens of Florida have just as much of a happy Thanksgiving as those of us bracing the dreary weather. Besides, two of the year’s
best holidays, Easter and Independence Day, occur during warm months. Critics of summer complain that the heat makes you sweat, and that you can put on as many layers as you want to stay warm, but you can only “de-layer” so much to stay cool. But I’m here to say that I’ll take a little sweat on my forehead over having ice-cold wind punching me in the face any day of the week. And consider all the activities fit for summer that aren’t as enjoyable in a cold climate: swimming, staying outside for long periods without looking like a frontiersman, camping, biking, hiking — almost any outdoor activity is more enjoyable when you don’t have to worry about freezing. To round off my point, ask yourself this question. Isn’t it so much more enjoyable to just throw on a pair of shorts and T-shirt, and run out into the sun than having to worry about which parts of your body might freeze off if they aren’t properly covered? Admittedly, watching the leaves change colors during autumn and a fresh blanket of snow fall on the ground are beautiful sights. But the warmth of a summer day at the beach is what will make you feel the most alive. Cheyene Miller is the managing editor of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Fall brings crisp air, crisper beer Top 5 brews for best season of year
ADAM PENNAVARIA Contributing Columnist
Ah, fall. The season of leaf piles, hay rides, Halloween and apple cider — oh, and fall beers! There’s nothing quite like sitting around a cozy campfire with your favorite people and a refreshing
brew. Since we’re finally in my favorite season of the year, here are my top five autumnal beers. In fifth place, the Lagunitas Lil Sumpin’ Extra (8.7%). While this one might not be classically fall-themed, it’s sure to keep you a bit warmer on a chilly night under a full moon. It’s a beefed-up take on Lagunitas classic Lil Sumpin’ concoction, so you can expect the same refreshing, piney hops and orange peel tones.
This beer’s predominantlywheat backbone gives it substance to contrast the fantastic hoppy taste. Because of its higher ABV, however, I would suggest splitting a six-pack with your best bud or making a day drink out of it. For fourth, the Founders Breakfast Stout (8.3%). I believe in drinking at all hours of the day (and night) and, trust me, this incredible blend of chocolates, coffee and flaked oats is about a billion times
more enjoyable to sip with some eggs and bacon than your standard PBR mimosa would be. Ya’ know those beers that you just wish you could hold in your mouth for eternity because that would solve all of your problems? This is the one true king of those beers. Do NOT pass up an opportunity to snag this gem. Third place goes to Blue Moon’s Caramel Apple Spiced
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West Sixth’s DankeChain (5.5%) takes the second place spot. I would be remiss if I didn’t put an Oktoberfest beer in this mix. That’s what they made fall for, right? Lexington is lucky enough to call this delightful Marzen one of its own. Its festive orange hue and subtle citrus smell compliment its floral hoppy taste. It doesn’t take more than a well-poured pint of this rockstar beer to transport you to the streets of Munich during the height of the month’s festivities. Don’t miss this winner before the season’s over! First place undisputedly goes to the Southern Tier Warlock (10%). Y’all, I’m telling
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you — do NOT sleep on this champion of a brew. You will fall endlessly into a magical pool of coffee, pumpkins, burnt sugar and chocolate on your first sip. Ever since I first tried this beer at Lexington’s “Fest of Ales” a few weeks ago, I’ve been scouring the shelves of the liquor store every time I seek out a new brew. I wish I could buy a pint of this legend for every single reader. There you go, brew lovers! That’s what I’ll be drinking for the next three months. Adam Pennavaria is the Beer Columnist of the Kentucky Kernel. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
No right to ban column, despite its shortcomings Secular group wants talk between editor, Muslims
The University of Kentucky Student Government Association recently passed the resolution entitled, “Tolerance and Acceptance of the Islamic Faith and All Faiths.” The resolution noted that SGA, “does not support the ideas published by the editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Kernel regarding the Islamic faith.” SGA failed to say what exactly they were refusing to support, but made it clear that they regarded Editor-in-Chief Wright’s article as intolerant of Islam. As the only group on campus representing the viewpoints of secular students, including former Christians, Muslims and Hindus, the UK Secular Student Alliance felt a need to respond to this important development in the conflict. The most noteworthy critic of the original column by Wright is the Muslim Student Association (MSA) who wrote a response to the piece referring to his comments as “bigoted,” and said that insults directed at Muhammad are to be considered hate speech and thus not permissible. This is very similar to calling for blasphemy laws to be instituted, which are not healthy for a free society. It is unpleasant to defend Will Wright’s piece simply because it wasn’t well-written, and was for the most part a regurgitation of Pew Research numbers with neither analysis
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and nor substantive suggestions about how the Muslim community should go about moving away from destructive interpretations of the Quran. Additionally, the piece failed to make the distinction between the extremist views often held in the developing world and the much more liberal views held by the majority of American Muslims. Wright’s piece, to its credit, mentioned that colonization and repression has played a role in extremist interpretations of the Quran favored in Islamic countries, though this was a point that badly needed to be expounded upon. For all of the shortcomings in Wright’s article, it is inappropriate to silence Wright
free society. With that said, our organization stands in solidarity with the MSA for the rights of Muslims to practice their faith openly, freely and without persecution. We understand the value in being free to practice the faith of one’s choosing — even if that amounts to choosing, as many of our members have chosen, to have no faith at all. Additionally, our organization believes that the best way to combat misunderstandings about Islam is by confronting inaccuracies directly, as the MSA did when writing in response to Wright’s piece in the Kernel. However, there is still a great deal of ground that has not been covered regarding the accuracy, or inaccuracy rather, of claims made by both critics and apologists of Islam. It would be advantageous for Muslims to refute these misunderstandings in a public forum. The Secular Student Alliance would certainly do all it could to help in this endeavor so that we might have, as Wright called it, “an honest discussion about Islam.” The University of Kentucky Secular Student Alliance is a student organization that seeks to promote the voice of nontheistic students, and give them a voice in public discourse. Email opinions@ kykernel.com
Whether extreme or not, no idea should be above criticism, especially major world religions.” by calling his writing “hate speech,” followed by calling on UK administration to condemn him, which SGA obliged to do, to some extent. Although poorly executed, the article by Will Wright was a criticism of specific, extreme religious ideas. Whether extreme or not, no idea should be above criticism — especially major world religions — and being offended does not trump freedom of speech and press, which are cornerstones of a
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PHOTO BY LEXI BASKIN I STAFF Kentucky wide receiver Dorian Baker celebrates with wide receiver Jeff Badet after his touchdown during the game against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday.
Lessons learned during football bye week
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Even on a bye week, UK football, and their media obligations, dont stop. The Cats held three press conferences this week before going on a media hiatus until Monday. Here is what we learned: Stoops supporting Towles Head coach Mark Stoops spoke on his weekly radio show on Monday and was not shy about defending his starting quarterback or his decision to keep him in the game after a disappointing first half. Towles is sixth in the league in passing yards per game and has 1,153 passing yards on the season. “As I said after the Florida game, it’s always easy to put the bullseye on the quarter-
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the second half off of a corner kick. With goalkeeper Callum Irving’s four game shutout streak on the line, he was unable to come up with the stop on their corner kick as Zac Blaydes was able to sneak it past him. There was no denying Matsoso’s impact on the game as he was involved in every goal for the Cats, ending with one goal, three assists and three shots on goal. “It all comes from my team. If my teammates weren’t there for me than it’s going to be hard for everyone, but if we all do it together its easier because of how long we’ve been together. We just have to get the right position and right passes and the goals will come,” Matsoso said.
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the season. The offense continued to revolve around Matsoso as he closed out the half with a screamer from outside the box that found the upper corner for his fourth goal of the season. The great play of Matsoso continued into the second half as he found junior forward Sam Miller for the third goal of the game. UK refused to sit on their lead as Matsoso forced a turnover and then found the Cats’ offensive specialist Stefan Stojkovic, for a one on one opportunity that lead to a goal. This was Stojkovic’s fifth goal of the season, all of them coming in the last four games. The UK backline didn’t allow a single shot on goal in the first half and only one in
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Dawson is trying to make his offense more consistent Offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson spent time after the EKU game analyzing film of his offense, concluding that the offense is young, leading to inconsistency across the board. “It wasn’t just one guy,” Dawson said. “I mean, one time it might have been an o-lineman, one time it might have been a running back, one time it might have been Patrick, one time it might have been a receiver. We’ve always got one guy, that’s a key guy, not doing his job. So, it takes time and coaching. We’ve got to keep pounding out those issues of when we stumble, why we stumble and then ultimately get better.”
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Auburn. Another chance, another great opportunity, and most of all I’m just happy to be back on the field with my team and be able to play with those guys here next week and prepare for a great Auburn team coming in,” Williams said. Baker made changes Wide receiver Dorian Baker had two touchdowns against EKU, including one to tie the game with 0:52 left in the 4th quarter and the other in overtime to win the game. He talked to the media on Wednesday about what has changed in the offseason to improve his game. “Ive matured a lot. I’ve gotten a lot bigger and stronger. My mindset changed as far as were I want to be in life and where I want to go,” Baker said.
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back,” Stoops said. “Put it on the head coach. That’s what they pay for me: to take the criticism. We’re all going to be held accountable, and those players are. In our meetings he understands that he needs to play better, but he’s done some awfully good things and led us to some victories in some close games.” Boom is back Running back Stanley “Boom” Williams finally fully participated in practice on Tuesday and addressed the media afterward. This was the first time Williams has spoken with the media since he walked out in the 4th quarter of the Missouri game and missed the game against EKU due to “personal issues.” “I’m getting prepared for
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Strong offensive attack key against Vanderbilt By Curtis Franklin sports@kykernel.com
The UK women’s soccer team looks to build off a draw against Florida as the Cats take on Vanderbilt at 7:30 p.m. this Friday in Lexington. UK Preview: After holding their own in the Swamp in a draw with the Gators, the Cats are looking to get back to their winning ways against Vanderbilt. The team’s offense has slowed down a bit recently, but the bad offense has been counteracted by an improved play from the defensive line. Goalkeeper Katelyn Jensen has been on fire as of late, only giving up one goal on 15 shots on target in her most recent game. The freshman goalkeeper has dished seven shutouts this year, and will face a Vanderbilt team who’s only scored 15 goals in 13 games. With Jensen strongly anchoring the defensive unit for the Cats, the team’s attack should be able to benefit and bounce back soon. The ball movement has been a skill UK has prevailed at thus far, producing 28 assists in 13 games this season, tying them
for third-most in the SEC. Player to watch: Courtney Raetzman The senior midfielder is having a stellar season thus far, mostly contributing in the form of assists, with seven on the season. She has three in her last four games, including one that set up a game-saving goal against No. 9 Florida last Friday. Though she hasn’t
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The team’s attack should be able to benefit and bounce back soon.”
scored since the third game of the season, Raetzman is naturally a perennial threat to score playing midfield. Watch for her to tie together the Cats’ offense in this matchup. Vanderbilt Preview: Though the team’s last victory came on Sept. 20 against Evansville, the Commodores
have shown life in their past two games, tying in double overtime against SEC competitors LSU and Tennessee. Vanderbilt matches up well on paper with the Wildcats, as both teams can get it done on either side of the ball. The key to this game for the Commodores will be slowing down the Cats’ attack, which was bottled up for only six shots against Florida. The Commodores, who average a half a shot more per game than UK, have a chance to win if they continue outshooting the Cats. Player to watch: Jamie Kator Kator has converted on two of her six shots in Vanderbilt’s last five games, including the team’s only goal in a double overtime draw against in-state rival Tennessee. The senior forward has a shots-on-goal percentage of .462 and is third on the team in goals scored, so her accuracy and offensive prowess will need to show in order for the Commodores to stand a chance. After the UK defense allowed 27 shots to the Florida Gators’ attack, opportunities should come for the forward-midfielder hybrid to put the ball in the net.