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Don’t ‘weight’ to get in shape

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PHOTOS PROVIDED BY MIKE MCKAY AND THOMPSON BURRY UK School of Architecture professors Mike McKay and Liz Swanson designed the sculpture that will hang in the Louisville International Airport.

Professors’ sculpture to be installed in airport

By Michael Ayers news@kykernel.com

The sculpture that will soon be installed at the Louisville International Airport will be designed, engineered and fabricated in Kentucky.

UK School of Architecture professors Mike McKay and Liz Swanson created a sculpture called “The Intertwining,” which will be permanently installed in the airport this summer.

McKay said he and Swanson put a lot of energy into their most recent accolade.

The pair submitted an RFQ, or request for quotation, which is essentially a bidding proposal for a certain project or idea– in this case, it was Louisville Airport rotunda. McKay and Swanson’s RFQ was selected. The pair also worked with UK alumnus Thompson Burry, School of Architecture instructor Peyman Jahed of Buell Fryer McReynolds Jahed Inc.

Structural Consultants and fabrication facility MakeTime of Lexington, according to UKNow. McKay and Swanson first designed it, Jahed then engineered it, and, finally, MakeTime fabricated it. McKay said the project was built here in Lexington.

“We looked around Louisville with the question, what represents the commonwealth well?” McKay said.

Inspired by bourbon stills placed all around Louisville and Lexington, the project is meant to be more of an experience, rather than just a piece of art.

“This is significant, the amount of people that will see it is extraordinary,” McKay said. “This is something people can take away from their travel journey.”

Travelers’ view of the sculpture depends on where they are located in the airport, because every angle is a different type of viewing experience. As viewers move closer

to the sculpture, they will see a moiré effect, which creates an illusion of movement of birds in flight or moving clouds.

McKay said he and Swanson each brought something to the collaboration.

“We come at it with different strengths. We do work collaborative and the outcome will be super exciting,” McKay said. “Essentially we researched the same thing, two different paths coming together in one.”

McKay said it was easy to work with Swanson and Burry.

McKay said this sculpture was definitely one of the pinnacles of his career, along with some of his art being placed in the UK Art Museum.

The project should be installed in the Louisville International Airport in the summer of 2018. For more information visit http://www. mikemckay.net/the-intertwining.html.

According to Business Insider, 80 percent of New Year’s Resolutions are broken within the first six weeks of the New Year. One of the most common of these is getting in shape, but over time loses its appeal as people get busier and lack motivation.

However, achieving this goal which is unattainable to most is easier as a student at UK. One of the best resources for students to take advantage of during their time at UK is the Johnson Center. A gym membership off campus can break student’s already tight budgets and is unnecessary when the JC has first class amenities such as a climbing wall, basketball court, weight machines and a jogging track. The fitness complex also hosts free classes geared toward wellness such as yoga in the mornings, cycling, Zumba and a cardio class based around hip hop.

Additionally, students can join one of 38 intermural teams to meet friends and stay accountable in their fitness journey. These teams compete against other intermural teams once a week and registration closes on Jan. 24.

Registration can be completed online at https://recwellservices.uky.edu/FusionIM. For students living on North Campus, the commute to the JC may be more time consuming then the actual workout itself. Those who

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University of Kentucky students have access to different types of workout equipment housed in the Johnson Center on campus.

are willing to spend a few extra dollars a month can purchase a discounted YMCA membership with their student ID. Students will receive a citywide membership for 30 dollars a month, which allows them access to all Y facilities in Lexington. The Y has similar amenities to the JC as well as classes, but it is located downtown, making it more accessible for students living on North Campus. There is also normally a 50 dollar joining fee for new members but the fee is waived until Jan. 31.

If students are looking to find more creative workout options around Lexington, Sora Ariel Arts provides budget friendly classes as alternatives to usual workouts.

Sora is the spirit, energy and power of a person’s body and their classes encompass

all these elements to provide participants with a full body experience. Classes range from 15 to 35 dollars and include trapeze, aerial hoops, aerial silks, aerial yoga and even a pole class. You can experience these highs for yourself by attending classes.

Finally, if you would like to get in shape but don’t have a starting point, just start in your dorm room. Low intensity workouts have been proven to be effective in burning calories and can be completed within the comfort of student’s dorms. For example, put your hundred dollar textbooks to good use and use it for push-ups or plank workouts. This time of year workout programs and DVD’s are discounted so students can also purchase these to use if they have a TV in their dorms.

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A complete guide to the next phase of the student center

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Rick Childress | news@kykernel.com

ack before the year 2015 BC (before construction), in the ancient days of UK there was a familiar phrase floating around the old campus: “Meet me at the student center.”

According to many seniors and graduate students who remember the old student center, UK’s campus has been lacking that central social hub where students can congregate and hang out.

“Meet me at the student center, meet me outside the student center,” are phrases that Jacqueline Schmoll, a senior who said she frequented the old student center, hasn’t heard in a while.

Without a student center it’s been hard to find a good place for group meetings, and “Bowman’s Den doesn’t really do that.”

University of Louisville junior, Katie Kalinyak, said that she often goes to the Student Activities Center on U of L’s campus for lunch. “Most people just call it the SAC,” Kalinyak said.

“Meet me at the SAC is a common thing we say here.”

Ashley Cox, a junior at Western Kentucky University, said their student center is centrally located “thus making it a great meeting spot.” With it’s 24-hour study rooms and six different dining options, WKU’s student center is bustling with students all day and all night long.

With the January opening of Champions Kitchen, UK’s new residential dining area, and the opening of most of the student center this spring, UK students will once again begin to meet at the student center.

John Herbst, the executive director of the Student Center, said UK hopes to do a soft opening of most of the student center by late April.

Obviously with the weather and other possibilities, that opening date could be delayed, Herbst said.

The Harris Ballroom, the original ballroom from the late 1930’s, and the Blue Box Theater, essentially a 250-seat black box theater, will likely not open in the spring.

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PHOTO RENDERING PROVIDED BY UK PR The Social Staircase is a cascade of platforms and sitting areas that will function as the Student Center’s main hangout and study spot.

With thousands of square feet of student office space, a flashy retail dining center, state-of-the-art entertainment options and countless study and hangout spots, the Student Center hopes to be the central hub of UK culture.

“The design team was very intentional about what would augment a sense of community,” Herbst said.

Here are some of the highlights:

Gardens, sunshine, fireplaces

Many north campus students will be over-joyed to find out that their walk to class will likely be shortened as the quickest way to Whitehall will be straight through the heart of the Student Center.

A commuting student would probably see other students enjoying themselves in one of the many grassy terraces, rooftop gardens or perhaps huddled around an outdoor fireplace in the colder months.

The botanical gardens will flank the south side of the center and will extend over to near where Bowman’s Den is now.

Large glass windows and skylights dominate the center’s exterior so passing students will probably notice that many rooms are brightened by natural light.

will be moved to the new center.

An Auntie Anne’s Pretzels is confirmed to be on the second floor, and a full-service Starbucks will operate out of the bookstore.

The already-opened, 750-seat Champions Kitchen will function as the north campus residential dining option.

The Social Staircase

A cascade of platforms and sitting areas that resembles a sort of modernist rice terrace will function as the center’s main hangout or study spot. The Gatton College of Business has a similar staircase.

The space will function as both a walkway and social area— hence the name. Herbst said that along with ample seating there will be power outlets “every three feet” and a new wildcat statue designed by the same artist who made the statue just outside of Bowman’s Den. This staircase may also be one the most eye-catching spaces in the building as the architects designed it to resemble the way water carves Kentucky limestone.

The bookstore

“One of the things we heard from the students,” Herbst said, “is we want it to be a transparent transition to the outdoors.”

A multi-floor Barnes and Noble will become UK’s permanent bookstore—effectively replacing that temporary, north-campus book barn.

With 4K laser projection and surround sound so good that you “feel” the movie, Herbst said the cinema will be the most technologically advanced in the state.

The gym

The cinema

Because of the high-tech cinema and a steady student audience, large film studios like Warner Brothers are even considering doing early-showings of upcoming movies, Herbst said.

SAB’s Late Night Film series will have a new home in the theater.

Dining

Every restaurant in Bowman’s Den—plus a few new ones—

Along with necessary textbooks and books by UK faculty, the store will house a full-service Starbucks, a Nike store and an Apple store.

The Alumni Gym will become the Johnson Center of north campus—sans rock wall and basketball courts.

The gym, which will be completely lighted by a large skylight and tall glass windows, features plenty of free weights and 190 pieces of cardio equipment. A Fitness Lab, where students can make appointments with personal trainers, will also be available.

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Alumni Gym Fitness and Wellness Center

Cats Den

Retail Dining

Administrative Offices

Alumni Gym Fitness and Wellness Center

Residential Dining

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MLK Center

ARDEN BARNES I STAFF UK students Isaac Hamilton, John Warren, and Trey Hamilton eat lunch at the recently opened Champion’s Kitchen located in the Student Center on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.

Grand Ballroom

There will be men’s, women’s and gender-inclusive locker rooms.

The Grand Ballroom

The new Grand Ballroom, which will likely be one of the most heavily-utilized spaces in the center, will be able to seat between 800-1,000 people at round tables.

The Grand Ballroom is one of two ballrooms at the center, but the older Harris Ballroom will likely not open in the spring.

Student offices

Thousands of square feet of open office space will be opened specifically for student-run organizations.

Some of this will always be occupied by groups like Student Government and the Student Activities Board. But, Herbst said that much of the space will be made available to active student groups on a year-to-year basis.

Cat’s Den and WRFL

The Cat’s Den Underground, which currently resides in the basement of the Blazer Dining building, will be getting some new digs on the bottom floor of the Student Center.

Pool tables and a large stage for live music acts and passing comedians will be some of the main draws for the den.

WRFL, UK’s student radio station, will be getting a new studio right next to the Cat’s Den. Herbst said this was done intentionally. Now when WRFL is streaming a live band, the band can set up on the Cat’s Den stage and the station can livestream from there.

Cinema

An Additional Look Inside

Presentation Lounge Visitor Center

• Mother’s rooms and gender-inclusive bathrooms will be available throughout the center • A new Welcome Center with a touchscreen wall Executive Board Room

• Brand new spaces for the MLK Center and the LGBTQ resource office • A Senate Chamber with a high-tech voting system similar to what the legislators have in Frankfort

SEC Meeting Room

Harris Ball Room Cinema

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opinions Tuesday, January 16, 2018

It is time to trust Calipari and his team

HAYDEN HOOPER Kernel Columnist

The team that the Big Blue Nation saw against Tennessee and the team that faced Louisville are shockingly the same team.

Let’s go back to 2014, we started all freshmen, and our scoring came from freshmen. That team— behind James Young, Julius Randle and the Harrison Twins— gave us the same headaches we see today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Quade Green are the Twins, Kevin Knox is James Young, and PJ Washington is Julius Randle. 2014 was the best turn around season in a long time, but what are some things the current team should improve upon now?

First off, let’s give this team credit.

The first half of the Tennessee game was by far what fans expected: getting into those passing lanes, opening the floor up and relying on the postman to make the plays. Washington was the primary source of a lot of offense in the first half, not only was he backing down UT’s big men and

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Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives down the base-line during the game against Louisville Dec. 29, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky.

banking those shots but he opened up three-point shots that UK wasn’t getting most of the time.

Just remember, Wenyen Gabriel was on fire in the first half by going 3-3 behind the arc, and most of them came off on assists and one from Tennessee’s defense crowding the paint and Washington doing the sim-

ple kick-out. That is something we should see from now on, especially in conference play. Relying on the three is not what you want to be doing in March due to hitting a slump like the West Virginia Elite 8 game in 2010.

Secondly, using the Alexander, Green, Washington, Gabriel, Rich-

ards lineup is the way to go during the last ten minutes, but this leaves out Kevin Knox. If you take out the LSU and UCLA game and possibly Kansas, Knox hasn’t provided what we thought. Again, he relied on the three during the UT game and wen t 0-5 from the three-point line.

Maybe we will see a James Young turnaround happen during the tournament time but for now, Knox on the bench is a positive. His defense also is what kills us. He forgets coverage in the zone package and never has his hands up.

On the other side, having Alexander with the ball and Green being the off-ball guard opens up a lot for this team. At the beginning of the season, Green having the ball was good, but his off-ball movement has set him apart since the Virginia Tech game. Getting Green the ball secondly as Gilgeous-Alexander brings it up helps significantly because the shot clock can be taken advantage of with Alexander’s grit to get to the cup. Lastly, we cannot forget Green’s two-dribble elbow jumper. It looks so right, it’s automatic in a late shot clock situation.

Lastly, we go to defense. This leads back to the youngest team in the na-

tion thing. These packages aren’t the AAU stuff they’ve seen. On the other hand, the alertness and tenacity isn’t there every possession. Just look back on Calapari’s successful teams.

2015 and 2012 had some of the best defense that has happened in a Kentucky uniform. Both teams were defensive driven and knew when there was a block, was an opportunity to run and get easy baskets.

This young team has seen spurts of this like the Louisville game and not to mention the Georgia game, which we almost lost if it wasn’t for our defense. This was also another thing that was tweaked in 2014. Their defense in the SEC tournament was so much better, it didn’t look like the same team. Expect more poise on the defensive side and more hands up.

This team is something else. It is a work in progress and will be until the end of the season. This is a team that has the poise to go far in the tournament if some adjustment happens. Even with the loss against Tennessee, Kentucky looks really good for another run to San Antonio. Remember, trust Calapari in that coaching staff. They prove us wrong every time.

Email opinions@kykernel.com.

Greek life empowers women to succeed McKENNA HORSLEY Opinions Editor

We are living in a world of renewed female empowerment.

Countless women are becoming firsts in their fields and creating a path for future female leaders to follow. One of the best ways to become empowered as a college woman is to join Greek Life, but others continue to disgrace this choice from a lack of understanding.

When I first came to UK, I did not want to be in a sorority.

I placed too much emphasis on the movie sorority stereotypes

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and thought that the experience was not for me. In my second semester, I signed a blue bid card with a chapter on campus, and I was excited to take on this new endeavor. The Greek women I met in classes changed my decision; they were women who helped me with my college transition and are still women that I look up to.

However, a select few who are non-Greek continue to sneer at this decision. This group ranges from acquaintances to long-time friends. For some, when I mention something related to my sorority life, they immediately say that Greek life is not for them and an activity that they would never do. Others ask me if my chapter fits

common, and usually degrading, stereotypes. Sometimes, I feel like I need to write an FAQ card and print a few copies for situations like these.

Sororities were created to empower college women and continue to do so today. Many of the National Panhellenic Council sororities were founded around the turn of the 20th century, which also happens to be the same time that women began enrolling in universities and setting foot on campuses across the country. In a male-dominated classroom, women used sororities, also known as women’s fraternities, to network with other female peers and create a positive environment for them while they

pursued a degree.

Sororities still create an enriching environment for college women today. In addition to this same networking, sorority members have access to educational workshops about topics from mental health to finance, peers who encourage academic pursuits, community volunteering opportunities and more.

Sororities encourage women to foster their leadership skills now and life after graduation.

A woman joining Greek life can be one of the best opportunities for her. She will become a part of a female-driven society that focuses on empowering other women.

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MADISON REXROAT I STAFF Students can visit cities in two days by prioritizing the locations they want to see most and doing research prior to the trip.

How to squeeze any city into two days MADISON REXTROAT KRNL editor-in-chief

Paris, Barcelona and now New York City have all been checked off of my bucket list thanks to ca reful planning and the willingness to cram entire cities into two days of activity. As with any large city, it would take a lifetime (or maybe a few solid years) to truly experience all there is to see and do, but since most of us don’t actually live in these places, nor do we have endless amounts of money and no responsibilities back home, we have to prioritize.

Keeping in mind that you will probably have to give up some activities, here’s how to make the most of any city: Do your research. Make a list of all of the things you want to see in your destination and prioritize them based on what you absolutely don’t want to miss and what you could give up. This will help later when you realize you only have, in fact, 48 hours.

Location, location, loca-

tion. When booking your hotel or Airbnb, choose somewhere that is close to places you’ll be going but still affordable.

In New York, we stayed at The Empire Hotel, which is on the lower west corner of Central Park and across the street from the Metropolitan Opera (it’s also the filming location for many of Gossip Girl’s famous scenes). The 10th Arrondissement in Paris is also a great location since it is close to Gare du Nord, the Louvre and the Picasso Museum. Especially in crowded cities, walking is going to be your best (and cheapest) form of transportation, so location is key.

Utilize Google Maps and CityMapper. Every time you plan out itinerary, you should research commute times between places and what the best form of transportation will be. Google Maps will show you where everything is in relation to each other so you can plan out the best strategy for where to go and when. In New York, we were able to walk through Central Park to get to the Metropolitan Museum, killing two birds with one stone. City-

Mapper is another great app that gives you step-by-step instructions for getting from place to place. Especially if you’re intimidated by public transportation (like the subway), CityMapper is a true lifesaver.

Buy any tickets beforehand. Research which places require tickets and if lines tend to be long or short.

Buying tickets in advance will be more convenient, but some tickets do have a time element, so don’t overbook yourself if the timing is too iffy.

Schedule in advance. Write down a rough plan of where you’ll go and when will be the best time. Do you want to see the NYC cityscape at sunset? Then use that as an anchor to schedule other activities around. Keep in mind how much time you’ll likely spend in each place and be realistic about your schedule.

Give yourself more time than you think you need to account for anything unexpected, and don’t treat your schedule as if it’s the Bible. You can plan all day long, but things will inevitably go wrong, so be able to go with the flow.

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A full outlook of Zion Williamson’s upcoming decision

By Chris Leach

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Kentucky basketball has been relatively quiet in the 2017-2018 recruiting season, but all of that could change on Jan. 20.

Zion Williamson, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2018 season according to ESPN’s and 247Sports Composite’s rankings, is scheduled to announce his decision of what college he’ll play at next season on that day. The Cats will also host Florida that Saturday at 8:15 p.m., so that could end up being a pretty good day for Kentucky.

However, Kentucky isn’t guaranteed to land this top recruit like they sometimes are. Williamson, who is from Spartanburg, South Carolina, is also strongly considering Clemson. Williamson also has visited North Carolina, Duke and

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Kentucky head coach John Calipari instructs the team from the sidelines during the game against UCLA on Dec. 23, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kansas, but Kentucky and Clemson are considered the favorites heading into decision day.

So what are the chances Ken

tucky snags the No. 2 recruit in the nation? According to 247Sports’ crystal ball, not good.

Clemson is the favorite to land

Williamson as many of 247Sports’ experts predict the electric forward to pick the Tigers. Williamson has never officially visited Clemson, but he went to Clemson’s campus on Sept. 9.

Williamson has reportedly weighed his options with Clemson because he likes the idea of being the star for his hometown team.

Trae Young did the same thing last year when he signed with Oklahoma, and he is now one of the top players in the country.

Another thing that’s w orking in Clemson’s favor is the Tigers’ increase in success this season. After finishing last year with a 17-16 record, Clemson is one of the top teams in the ACC this year, and their hot spot recently just earned them a spot in the top 25.

Everything seems to be shaping up toward Clemson taking another step in their basketball program,

and landing Williamson, but Kentucky basketball fans know not to count John Calipari out when it comes to recruiting top players.

The Cats weren’t a favorite to land Kevin Knox last spring, but the now UK freshman surprisingly picked Kentucky over Duke to complete UK’s class. If Calipari can do the same thing with Williamson, his 2018-2019 team will get a big boost, as Williamson averaged 36.8 points his junior season of high school.

Calipari’s 2018-2019 squad could end up being another super team if Williamson commits to Kentucky, as at the moment, many of this year’s freshmen project to come back for at least one more season. Combine that, plus a few five-star recruits from the 2018 class, and next season’s Cats could be dangerous.

UK has shown flashes to be the team fans want to see

By Chris Leach sports@kykernel.com

The 2017-2018 season has been a roller coaster for Kentucky basketball fans, largely due to the youth that this year’s team has.

The average age of this year’s team is 19.43 years old, and it’s because of this that the process of making this year’s team great has been a challenging one. Kentucky has a fair share of close wins and bad losses that have some fans worried of how the team will pan out in March.

Another thing that has fans worried, especially after the loss to Tennessee, is the fact that the SEC is better this year, and more losses could give UK a higher seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Even with the less than perfect start, the Cats have occasionally shown flashes of how good they can be from time to time, and those moments are backed up in recent stats.

In Kentucky’s most recent eight games before the loss to Tennessee, the Cats averaged 84.8 points per

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game after only averaging 71 in their first five games. Better shooting lead to the offensive uptick, as the Cats shot nearly 50 percent from the field during that eight-game stretch.

Some of John Calipari’s best teams have been efficient offensively, as

The biggest thing that has fans worried for March is that Kentucky hasn’t shown these talented flashes on a consistent basis. he’s had four of his eight teams finish in the top ten in Ken Pomeroy’s offensive efficiency rankings. The best the Cats have ever finished was second, which took place during the 2012 national championship season.

Last year’s team was known for its offense, and it took them all the way to the Elite 8 before they ran into the eventual national champi-

on. As the tea, practices more and becomes more familiar with one another, expect more positive results to come from UK offensively.

As for the other end of the floor, the Cats have made strides with their defense. Between UK’s losses to UCLA and Tennessee, the Cats held opponents to 64.3 points per game off a 39.6 field goal percentage.

The biggest area where the Cats really controlled opponents during that three game stretch was the three-point line, as opponents only made 15.7 percent of their three’s during that time. Of course, UK had lapses since that three game stretch, but Kentucky has shown they have the capability to use their length to disrupt opponents’ offense.

The biggest thing that has fans worried for March is that Kentucky hasn’t shown these talented flashes on a consistent basis. While that can be frustrating for fans, Calipari has two more months to find the right gear for this young team, and ARDEN BARNES I STAFF on most occasions, Calipari usually Kentucky freshman guard Quade Green motions to a teammate during the finds it. game against Virginia Tech on Dec. 16, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky.