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Equine center has historic herds, research By Madison Dyment news@kykernel.com
As a unique scientific research institution, the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center in the Department of Veterinary Science stands as a shining point of UK’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Built in 1987, the institution was named after the late Maxwell H. Gluck, owner of Lexington’s Elmendorf Farm. Gluck and his wife donated $3 million toward construction on the condition that both the state and members of the horse industry individually match the donation. The 81,000 square foot facility stands on south campus, but the true marvel is the work that it houses. The Gluck Research Center has 19 faculty members and is the one of the very few scientific research institutions in the world and the only one in America with almost all faculty conducting full-time research toward equine health and well-being. Covering areas of genetics and genomics, immunology, infectious diseases, parasitology, pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology, musculoskeletal science, and reproductive health, the institution has 300 horses in the department for research. With excellent technical facilities and distinguished expertise, this institution excels in all fields. Yet some of these herds are far from common. The parasitology departmental section is home to the “historic herds,” established by Eugene Lyons, who has worked with the Gluck Research Center for more than 50 years. He established the herds
MARK WALSH I STAFF UK counselor Dr. Mary Chandler Bolin celebrates her fourth reelection to the Board of Directors for the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors.
MADISON DYMENT I STAFF The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine research center in the department of veterinary science is located on south campus.
four decades ago for research specifically in parasites infecting horses. These herds are naturally infected by a wide range of parasites, but are remarkably healthy, on par with commonly dewormed horses. “You don’t find herds like this anywhere else in the world,” said Dr. Martin Nielson, parasitologist and associate professor. Nielsen has undertaken funding initiatives to sustain these herds, and started the #HistoricHerds tag on Twitter to increase awareness. “We are seeking support to sustain these herds, as state and federal funding sources are diminishing every year,” Nielsen said. By collecting fecal samples from mares, foals and stallions from the herd, research professors and UK students are able to use the samples to develop new diagnostics and to study drug resistance and treatment modalities in the animals. He said the center has collaborations with the University of Massachusetts, University of Calgary, and University of Colorado-Den-
ver, as well as several international research groups. “Recently, we have been part of mapping out the entire genome of a common horse parasite, the equine large roundworm,” Nielsen said. “Everything that we do is done in the name of equine health,” Lyons said. One of the most prominent features of the research program is the opportunity for students to participate and train in a research environment. Sixth-year PhD student Jennifer Bellaw was Nielsen’s first student and employee and has worked with him ever since. She helps at the research farm three to four times a week. “Parasitology is the main interest for me more than the horses, but I love coming out to the farm and doing visits,” Bellaw said. With their devotion to the betterment of equine health, unique research resources, and ability for students to participate in research, the Gluck Equine Research Center continues to be a leader in improving equine well-being and student opportunity at UK.
UK counselor re-elected to national board By Taylon Baker
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A UK counselor was in another profession when she felt a “pull” toward a job that would help people. Dr. Mary Chandler Bolin had been working in the news and public relation industries when she shifted focus to instead work with youth in the Washington, D.C. area, she said. Now, after she has created a career for herself in counseling, she has been re-elected for a fourth term on the Board of Directors for the Association for the University and College Counseling Center Directors. Here at UK, Bolin works as a licensed psychologist and the director of the Counseling Center. Bolin said she takes part in the services provided by UKCC, which include counseling and therapy for students, educational outreach to increase wellness on campus, assessment of services and many more. “I also serve on UK advisory groups focused on risk management, on reaching
out to students who can be marginalized or minoritized, and on assisting students who may be struggling and needing connection to specific resources,” Bolin said. Bolin gained experience in this sort of work as a psychology graduate student, when she provided workshops on stress management, holistic wellness and decision-making skills, specifically in relation to adults who were returning to school, she said. But her connection to UK began before she was drawn to counseling, she said. She is a UK graduate; she graduated with a journalism degree and worked for the Kentucky Kernel and the Kentuckian during her time as an undergraduate. Bolin said that as a whole, all aspects of her UKCC director role are significantly enhanced by national work on the government board of AUCCCD. When UKCC was developing programs to build resilience in students, for example, its employees borrowed from identified
experts elsewhere that they know from national networking, like with the AUCCCD. Bolin said that one of the proudest accomplishments of her career is building the staff at UKCC with diverse individual identities, clinical expertise, training background and liaison relationships. “Personally and professionally, I am blessed to have extraordinary, committed colleagues all across campus– with the shared intention to cultivate a community of belonging, and to support student success in the classroom and beyond,” Bolin said. Another one of her proudest accomplishments is doing the work of saving lives, Bolin said. Bolin said that the work she does at UKCC is not hers alone. “This shared work is about ‘we’– a living-learning community that calls each of us to contribute positive energy and action, and to be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers.”
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Sleigh bells are ringing and dollar signs are ch-chinging, which can only mean one thing– present shopping for your friends and family this holiday season. Student discounts are offered around Lexington realtors with a valid student ID and allow students to find the perfect gift at an even better price that doesn’t burden them financially. Bed Bath & Beyond provides students a one-time 20 percent off discount for signing up for the companies college emails. Students can subscribe to the emails by visiting the college section of their website. Then they can purchase items for every member of the family such as candles, coffee makers, a Tervis, UK themed items to show support for the Big Blue Nation and even Fitbits. Another place to get a discount is TOMS, an organization dedicated to providing pairs of shoes to those in need with their buy one-give one policy. It also offers a 10 percent discount to students and can be a great gift for not just your loved one but also someone who needs it. Banana Republic may seem like the go-to place for fashionable clothes, but it also has accessories which can be used as stocking stuffers. However, because it’s prices are higher end with
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dollars with the discount. Finally for apparel discounts, J. Crew also offers a 15 percent discount when students show th eir ID at checkout. Another option for savings is investing in a student advantage card for $22.50 a year. Once you buy the card, a variety of exclusive discounts will open up to over 60 partnerships. For example, 30 percent off Sunglass Warehouse, 10 percent off tickets on Ticket Monster and $20 dollars off your first service at Your Mechanic. Students can see all the participating locations and find out more at http:// www.studentadvantage. com/discountcard/. If you are mailing a package, FedEx also provides a good discount program for students. They can receive 30 percent off envelopes and 20 percent off of packages. If you would like an activity to do with your friends before you go home for three weeks, Movie Tavern and Cinemark have discounted tickets for students. Also, for a fun way to relieve stress, Sky Zone offers buy one, get one free jump passes on Wednesdays for college students. You only have your student ID for four to five years, make the most of it by bringing joy to others this holiday season and save a few dollars while you are at it.
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K will be relying on sororities, whether they like it or not, to help boost retention rates. UK announced in October that next year’s Fall Sorority recruitment will begin during K-Week instead of a week before classes start. Fall sorority recruitment, which used to begin a week before classes started, will now start during the first two weekends of the semester, Sarah Geegan, the Executive Communications member of University Relations said. Potential new sorority members will not move in a week early, but will move in at the same time as other students. Nick Kehrwald, the Dean of Students said that band and “a few special interest groups, like international students” should still be able to move-in early. The Panhellenic council and other members of UK’s Greek community expressed con-
cerns over the new changes, in a statement signed by the current and future Panhellenic presidents and Vice Presidents of Recruitment. “This change has brought on a variety of different emotions - anger, frustration, and confusion for some and excitement for others,” wrote Mary Ann Miller, the author of the statement and the Panhellenic Vice President of Recruitment. “These are all feelings that we have felt too.” The statement said that delayed recruitment has been discussed for over a year, and the National Panhellenic Conference weighed in. The conference, which according to their website seeks to help sororities cooperate with their respective colleges and universities, recommends that recruitment begin before classes start. Panhellenic’s statement said that active and potential new members may have less academic success and may be less involved in other
STAFF FILE PHOTO Both photos: Sorority women walk to their respective bid day meetings during UK’s sorority bid day in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, August 22, 2014.
campus activities. Because the process will begin during the school year, new and active members will have to balance recruitment duties with academic duties. The statement said that upperclassmen actives may have an especially hard time, since they have heavier or more difficult course loads. Members may be less likely to attend other campus K-Week events such as “SAB or CSF events, student organization meetings and opportunities, as well as athletic events.” “Due to the schedule changes,” the statement said. “(W)omen will inevitably miss the first football game of the season, and the ability to leave campus to travel to away games.” Some sorority members, like Lizzie Shepard, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, said many are nervous, but optimistic for the changes. “Right now, I think everyone is a little nervous about the change,” Shepard said. “Mostly because change is scary. But I know the women in charge of planning recruitment are doing an amazing job making sure the transition and
recruitment will go smoothly.” As part of soon-to-be-leaving, Provost Tim Tracy’s five-year strategic plan which began in 2015, UK hopes to raise first-year retention from 83 to 90 percent by 2020. Changing sorority recruitment dates could potentially boost those rates. “83 percent is pretty good but 90 is really good,” said Greg Heileman, the Associate Provost for Student and Academic Life. “We have a lot of student success here, but it’s now really about cranking it up and making it to an elite level.” The change hopes to heighten the new student’s “sense of belonging,” and revamping the first week of the first year of a college career will potentially “build that sense of belonging.” “When I joined,” Shepard said. “It was really nice to have girls on campus to say, ‘Hi,’ and ask you how you were doing.” She hopes that that kind of experience will be extended to more women, because under the new changes potential new members will talk with members of more sororities.
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How to stay healthy through the holidays
BELLE KENDRICK Kernel columnist
Thanksgiving break is not just a teaser for the long awaited Christmas break, but rather the beginning to holiday feasting. Being home for the holidays throws off both your workout and eating routine, but it gives you time to relax and take a step back from school. Everyone can attest that their eating and workout habits dwindle and change as soon as the holidays come around. There are always delectable desserts and mounds of food to keep eating, and it’s hard to keep up with your exercise be-
cause of everything going on. Instead of eating everything in your parent’s fridge, buying your own groceries from the store for your everyday meals will help you stay on track to being healthy. With the stressfulness of the holiday season, the best way to keep yourself feeling well is to eat healthy and take care of your body. As much as we don’t want to admit it, the holiday season is stressful. With going to relatives’ houses and catching up with other friends from home, sometimes all people need is a break. Instead of worrying about the get-togethers and family homecomings, separate yourself and take that much needed break from reality first, and then spend time with the people who
you actually want to visit. The holiday season is arguably the easiest time to gain weight and fall from your regular workout routine. Although exercising one hour a day is the most desirable, any sort of physical activity will make you feel healthier. Putting healthier foods into your body and participating in some sort of workout will help you feel enhanced and relaxed throughout the holidays. Bailey Halpin, a pre-dental sophomore who has
been patiently awaiting the holiday season, has begun to figure out how to keep up with her same eating and workout habits throughout the various holiday breaks. “I became a member at a gym near my house so that I can wake up and workout just like I do at school,” Halpin said. “I also put some of my own groceries on the list at home to keep up with my good eating habits, as well.” After all, holiday break is all about relaxing, and what better way to destress yourself than by eating healthy and taking a rest. By making your own schedule, like you have during school, you can help yourself get back into your regular workout and healthy eating routine. Email opinions@kyker nel.com.
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Pigg’s Playlist: Holiday Tunes KAYLA PIGG Kernel columnist
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As a kid I always knew the holidays were on the way when my mom and dad played Harry Connick Jr.’s first and best Christmas album “When My Heart Finds Christmas.” Casually sitting in a chair by the fire with his best red sweater on, this CD was, and still is, the symbol that the holidays are upon us. I used to beg my mom to play “(It Must’ve Been Ol’) Santa Claus” over and over again so much that I swear she wished she hadn’t even bought the CD in the first place. As I got older, I realized Connick was not the only person making holiday
tunes. These days it seems like every artist has a holiday album, and for good reason. Artists seem to relive their childhoods over and over again via their Christmas albums. Some successfully, some not so successfully. Anybody remember the Jessica Simpson Christmas album? Well, it was a thing. This year Sia and Gwen Stefani are both giving it a whirl. If you’re not really a Christmas music person but still like to get in the Christmas spirit, give Sia’s album “Everyday is Christmas” a go. It has the same vibe as her other albums, with a Christmas theme. If you’re a Christmas spirit junkie though, there are many options for you, especially in the playlist I’ve compiled. Whether you celebrate them or not, the holidays are real-
ly just all about being happy and spreading joy with others around you. This week’s playlist is all about the hol idays and some great tunes to celebrate them with: 1. (It Must’ve Been Ol’) Santa Clause, Harry Connick Jr. 2. Home For The Holidays, Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler 3. Last Christmas, Wham! 4. Underneath the Tree, Kelly Clarkson 5. What Christmas Means To Me, Stevie Wonder 6. All I Want For Christmas Is You, Mariah Carey 7. Sleigh Ride, Harry Connick Jr. 8. Happy Xmas (War is over), John Lennon 9. Little Saint Nick, The Beach Boys 10. Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano
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It’s time to dust off the boots and bring out the sweaters, winter has finally arrived. Winter is all about staying warm and being cute while doing it, so to stay on top of winter fashion, you should stick with these few tips and you will be ready to jump into the snow and enjoy the cold weather any day. Jackets and coats are extremely important in winter. You can rock a hoodie or you can take the more stylish route by pairing a bomber jacket with jeans or leggings. A leather jacket could spice up a casual outfit, while a blazer or trench coat could make your outfit more professional. No matter what style of jacket you prefer, grab one and go out and
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Some students may not have been getting that experience. Heileman said that there was a large number of students who were not invited to, or were unable to join a sorority. For this fall semester, move-in for sorority and band started a full week before classes, Heileman said. About 1,500 students move in early, and about 250 of those students don’t get invited into a sorority. “Before classes start you got 250 students at a minimum who are starting with disappointment,” he said. By integrating those recruitment activities with K-Week those students could potentially have “other opportunities to get engaged with the campus if [sorority recruitment] doesn’t work out.” Heileman also cited a survey conducted at UK this year which found that of 591 female respondents, 48 or 8.1 percent “said they did not participate in recruitment but wished they had.”
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“If we just move this to the point in time when everyone’s on campus,” Heileman said. “It seems like it would address almost all of the concerns that people have right now.” Panhellenic will have a Potential New Member Orientation during K-Week and chapters will be able to showcase themselves during K-Week events. “This will allow for more women to learn about who we are as a sisterhood,” the Panhellenic statement said. “Rather than the expectations or stereotypes they may previously hold.” The changes will also allow actives to have an extra two weeks of summer, Miller wrote in the statement. Actives will be more easily able to participate in internships, study abroad programs or volunteer opportunities. Shepard said that pushing recruitment back will give more individuals a chance to sign up. “Women who are on the fence can get more information and decide to sign up after they get to campus,” she said.
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When offensive tackle Cole Mosier tore his right ACL in a preseason scrimmage, many things were rushing through his head. One of the things that Mosier thought about was how the injury would end his career at UK just a couple of weeks before his senior season was set to begin. “I guess after I tore my ACL in the scrimmage it was really the last time I was out there in pads, so it was just like – I had to think about it and I was just like, ‘It sucks.’” Mosier said. Despite the injury preventing him from competing with the Cats this season, Mosier has found plenty of other ways to stay involved with the team. Mosier got to participate in Senior Day activities in Kentucky’s final regular season game against Louisville. Mosier has also watched the home games from UK’s Football Training Center, and visited occasional practices. Despite Mosier’s involvement,
PHOTO PROVIDED BY CHET WHITE I UK ATHLETICS Cole Mosier plays in a game against Auburn in October 2015. Mosier tore his ACL in a pre-season scrimmage and is out for his senior season.
he still has a weird feeling inside of him from not being able to participate in any of the games. “It’s weird because you know you should be out there, but you just can’t, so it’s definitely a different
feel,” Mosier said. However, the toughest part of Mosier’s injury might be overcoming the same set of obstacles he went thought in his sophomore season in high school, when he tore his left
ACL. Mosier might be experienced in overcoming torn ACL injuries, but that doesn’t make recovering from the injury any easier. “I knew I had to come out of surgery doing stuff I didn’t want to do,” Mosier said. “After surgery you don’t feel like doing a lot of stuff, so you just got to push yourself and make sure you do it.” With Mosier watching all of Kentucky’s games on a screen, he’s gotten a good chance to evaluate Kentucky’s offensive line, which has improved tremendously over the second half of the season. Mosier said he’s shared advice with some of the younger players, such as redshirt-freshman Drake Jackson and sophomores Logan Stenberg and Landon Young. Mosier is proud of what the offensive line has done this season, going through all of the changes they’ve made over the course of the season. “I think they’ve done great so far, they’ve come around and they’ve really learned how to play together, which sort of was the same case last
year,” Mosier said. Mosier has also tried to help Nick Haynes get through what has been a rough season for the senior offensive lineman. Mosier and Haynes were roommates during Mosier’s freshman year, and the two are still close even though they both are in completely different situations. “I just tell him to, ‘Keep on keeping on,’” Mosier said. “He tries to be a captain out there, which he has been. He’s helped the team out a lot even without him being on the field.” As for what’s next for Mosier now that the regular season is over? He still plans to be involved with UK’s team however he can, but Mosier still has the goal of being ready for UK’s pro day in the spring. Mosier has had no setbacks in his recovery, and is still on track to be ready when the NFL scouts come to Lexington. “I’m pretty advanced, I’ve started running everything by now, about three and-a-half months out of surgery,” Mosier said. “Everything’s on progress and good right now.”
Collapse of UK football’s defense results in average season By Chase Campbell sports@kykernel.com
UK football did the most UK football thing they could possibly have done. After their best start since 2007, the year they toppled No. 1 LSU, and after running back Benny Snell Jr. transcended to new heights with his record-breaking season, the Cats still finish the season with a 7-5 record. Why is that? Well, the collapse (if it can be called that) by the Cats has everything to do with defense. They succumbed to powerful offenses late in the season, taking losses to Ole Miss’s passing attack and Georgia’s ground game.
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Head coach Mark Stoops earned a contract extension when the team got their seventh win over Vanderbilt, and Cats fans will want him to take these years and fix the problems on defense that lose the Cats games. When asked after the 1743 loss to in-state rival Louisville if he was surprised that the defense hasn’t improved, Stoops said, “I am surprised. I feel like we did at times this year, and we took steps back, and that is disappointing and that’s frustrating for me and for everyone in the program.” At the end of Week 3, after a 23-13 statement win over a South Carolina team that would find themselves ranked later in the season,
the Cats had the third-best run defense in the nation. They allowed less than 60 yards per game, even after the game against Southern Miss’s powerful back Ito Smith. Fast forward to the end of Week 12, and UK possesses the 62nd best run defense in the nation, allowing 162.2 yards on the ground per game, over double what the No. 1 team in that statistic (Wisconsin) does. Their passing defense was never their strong suit, as the Cats let opposing quarterbacks like Tennessee’s Jarrett Guarantano throw for 242 yards, only missing five passes. The Volunteers scored two touchdowns in that game against the Cats,
after not having found the end zone at all for roughly a month before that game, though they were on the ground. After their bye week, which the Cats took a 5-1 record to, the team finished the season 2-4 over the last six games and were outscored by 71 points, including blowout losses to Mississippi State, Georgia and Louisville. Whether the defense is a player or a coaching problem, we may never know. Stoops believes that the team just needs to make “normal adjustments” to improve the team’s defensive performance.
ARDEN BARNES I STAFF Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. is tackled to the ground during the game against Louisville on Nov. 25, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky.