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DEBATE OF
THE UNION

As President Bush plans to talk about Iraq during tonight's State of the Union address,
Americans clash on the Bush administration's call for war.

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Torre Hope, of Berea, holds a flag at an anti-war demonstration iionday night at 'li'Iangle Park. Demonstrators lined the street, holding signs

and candles in protest of a possible war with Iraq.

By Joshua Thomas
Sim warm

An estimated 150 people chanted,
“Not in our name." held signs and sang
songs in Triangle Park Monday night to
protest the possibility of a war with Iraq.

The rally was one of many held
around the country on the day when U.N.
weapons inspectors turned in the report
of their findings on Iraq.

The “Not in our Name“ Project. a na-
tional organization opposing the war in
Iraq, called for all Americans to pause
for one hour Monday to debate. protest
or start discussions about the dangers

that a war would bring.

The Lexington rally was sponsored
by PEACE, People Everywhere Are Cre-
ated Equal; Bereans for Peace, a group
from Berea, Ky.; and the Central Ken-
tucky Council for Peace and Justice.

“President Bush is using the UN.
weapons inspections not as a prevention
of war. but a precursor to war," said
Roula Allouch, a member of the No War
in Iraq Committee here in Lexington.

Protesters lined Broadway and Main
Streets and carried signs that read,
“Love your enemies." “Pursue Peace
With All" and “Who would Jesus bomb?"

Protester Jonathon Vincent said that

the war is not about the safety of the US.
citizens, but about oil and money

Speakers urged those in attendance
to educate others about the upcoming
dangers and horrors of war. and led the
audience in singing “Blowin‘ in the
Wind." by Bob Dylan and “We Shall
Overcome."

As cars drove by. some flashed peace
signs out of their car windows while oth-
ers yelled comments such as “Commu-
nists“ and “Go to Hell!"

“What some people don‘t realize is
that a lot of innocent mommas and ba-
bies are going to be killed in this war."
said protester Omar El-Amin.

 

UN. says Iraq is uncooperative

Report: In his ‘toughest criticism yet,’ chief inspector
says Iraq has not complied with disarmament demands

ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNITED NATIONS UN. weapons inspectors bolstered
the United States‘ case Monday that Iraq has failed to cooperate
with them wholeheartedly. but also called for at least a “few
months" to give the process time to avert a war.

The presentations to the UN. Security Council. 60 days af-
ter inspections resumed following a four-year break. left the
five veto-wielding members divided on how much more time
Baghdad should be given to disarm.

As the Pentagon pushed ahead with war preparations. Sec-
retary of State Colin Powell warned that Saddam Hussein has
"not much more time“ to comply and suggested the next step
by Washington could come as soon as next week.

' But China. Russia and France. which have said they cur-
rently see no cause for war. countered that Monday's reports
support the need for inspectors to continue to do their work.

In his toughest criticism yet. chief inspector Hans Blix
charged that Iraq has never genuinely accepted U.N. resolu-
tions demanding its disarmament and warned that “coopera-
tion on substance" is “indispensable“ for a peaceful solution.

“Iraq appears not to have come to a genuine acceptance,
not even today. of the disarmament that was demanded of it."
Blix told the council.

Speaking next. Mohamed ElBaradei. who heads the UN.
nuclear control agency. said inspections of 106 sites had turned
up no evidence so far that Iraq was reviving its nuclear pro-
gram. With Iraq's cooperation. he said. “we should be able
within the next few months to provide credible assurance that
Iraq has no nuclear weapons programs."

“These few months would be a valuable investment in
peace because it could help avoid a war." ElBaradei said.

Iraqi Ambassador Mohammed al-Douri insisted his coun-
try "has actively cooperated" and ”has expressed its sincere
willingness to clarify any questions.“ Iraq also sent a ltipage
letter to the United Nations defending its cooperation.

"We open all doors to Mr. Blix and his team. If there is
something. he will find it." aI-Douri said.

The reports came as President Bush planned to outline his
case for possible war in tonight‘s State of the Union address.

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Marley's Ice Cream Cafe in Nicholasville. Ky., which was owned by
two llii students, recently went out of business.

Enterprise: Two UK students end business, friendship
after six months of tension, long hours and stress

By Ben Fain
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Marley‘s Ice Cream Cafe faced some rocky roads. but
its former owners ~— both UK students consider it a
sweet success for them personally.

That may seem odd. given that the Nicholasville shop is
no longer in business, and the two are no longer friends.

After about six months. Charlie Chrisman. an electri-
cal engineering junior. and Mark Kidd. an English junior.
closed the business. saying that balancing school and work
became too stressful.

First conceived when the young entrepreneurs were
in high school. the store opened last April in N icholasville.
stocked with Pepsi products. 32 flavors of ice cream and a
full line of John Conti coffee.

They combined their names. Mark and Charlie, to form
the name of their company ~~ Marley‘s Ice Cream Cafe. The
business stayed open through the summer months and
early fall. but closed for good on Oct. 31.

Now. they‘re stuck with an $8.000 loan to pay and a
lease on a building filled with little but memories.

Kidd said he closed the store because he couldn't run
it on his own after Chrisman left in mid-October.

“I needed more time for school." said Chrisman. “I
wasn‘t giving myself enough time.“

Once Chrisman was gone. Kidd worked 70 to 80 hours
per week and missed some classes to fulfill his commit-
ments as owner. he said. Eventually. Kidd figured it was
time to hang up his ice cream scoop.

Despite the closing of the store and the ending of their
friendship. the students value the experience. “I‘m armed
with more skill and information." Kidd said.

“The learning experience of running a real business
prepared me" to do it again. Chrisman said.

The duo first combined their interests in starting a
business during their senior year at Lexington's Henry
Clay High School. when they would set up a concession
stand and work parades. festivals and fairs.

As they entered their first semester of college. Chris-

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Damage control funds give
dorms money for equipment

By Katie Kramer

SIAH’ WRITER

Due to good behavior. the women of Donovan Hall
have $10.00() to spend.

The Rose Street residence hall has accumulated mon-
ey in its Damage Incentive Fund. The money comes from
the $3 collected from every resident each semester to cover
damages to public areas in the hall.

"Being an allegirls dorm. we don‘t get many damages,"
said Tammy Bisotti. Donovan‘s hall director.

Because the fund has rolled over for many years.
Donovan has more than 310000 in its account.

Bisottr said the hall is expecting a large-scale. long-
lasting renovation.

Following the suggestions giien by Donovan s resi-
dents. the Resident Student Coieinment is considering
bringing Internet czapibilities to the study room down-
stairs renoxating the lobby or adding benches outside.

“I hope to get something all residents can benefit from
in the long term." Bisotti said.

The RSG will make a decision in the next few weeks.

Many other dorms have collected money in their ac-
counts as well.

Haggin Hall has approximately 36.000 in its account
nut is looking into purchasing a drinking fountain for
llaggm Field. a big screen TV and a DVD player.

Kirwan l\' reccntiy purchased a weight romn for its
basement and still has approumately $2.000 left.

Patterson Hall has accumulated .‘niproxiinately $2,000
and is planning to spend it on ballroom dancing lessons for

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on her role in
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Tarantino's new
movie “Kill Bill."

Prize offered in new logo contest
I'K College of Education graduate stu-
dents in the masters with initial certifica-
tion (MIC) program and international stu-
dents from Henry (‘lay High School are c0-
sponsoring an art exhibit titled "The Inter
national Flavor of Henry (‘lay" at 6:30 pm.
Friday. Feb. 7. at the Kentucky Theater on
Mam Street in Lexington. The exhibit will
include photographs of students in their na-
tive countries and a PowerPoint presenta-
tion of the students working and interacting
with their mentors from the UK (‘ollege of
Education. The countries represented in the
program are Bosnia. Iran. the Congo.
Ghana. India. Pakistan and Mexico. On
opening night. in addition to the photo-
graphic displays. students will prepare sam»
ples of their countries' traditional desserts.

Inflammation tests recommended

New guidelines issued Monday urge
doctors to consider testing millions of
Americans at moderate risk of heart dis-
ease for signs of inflammation in the blood
stream —» a newly recognized cause of
heart attacks. Evidence has been building
for several years that painless inflamma-
tion is a major trigger of heart trouble.
worse even than high cholesterol. But until
now. doctors have been unsure how and
when to look for the condition. which can
be measured with a simple blood test. The
new recommendations. drawn up by the
American Heart Association and the Cen-
ters for Disease Control and Prevention. are
the first to propose an important role for in-
flammation testing as a way of judging
whether people need aggressive treatment
to protect their hearts. The guidelines sug-
gest limiting the testing to those already
judged to be at 10 percent to 20 percent risk
of heart disease over the next 10 years.
based on such factors as age, high choles-
terol and high blood pressure. This catego-
ry is large. encompassing an estimated 40
percent of US. adults.

Dow falls to three-month low

NEW YORK ,. War fears roiled Wall
Street on Monday. pushing the Dow Jones in-
dustrials below 8.000 for the first time in
three months. Investors unloaded stock as
UN. weapons inspectors reported that Iraq
was failing to cooperate with searches for
weapons of mass destruction. Investors
were also cautious ahead of President
Bush's State of the Union address Tuesday.
The Dow closed down 141.45 points. or 1.7
percent. at 7,989.56. according to preliminary
calculations. The blue chips last traded be-

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that level Oct. 14. when they stood at 7.877.40.
The Dow suffered its seventh loss in eight
sessions. for a combined drop of 853 pomts.

‘60 Minutes' producer steps down

NEW YORK Legendary producer Don
Hewitt. who created the first television
newsmagazine. ”60 Minutes.“ and has run it
since the stopwatch began ticking in 1968.
announced Monday he will give up the reins
next year. Hewitt. 80. nonetheless signed a
new 10-year deal with CBS to continue as an
adviser and to create new projects. Jeff
Fager, executive producer of “60 Minutes II"
and a Hewitt protege. will replace Hewitt at
the conclusion of the next television season
in June 2004. “60 Minutes." a Sunday night
fixture on CBS. is the longest-running con-
tinuous prime-time show ever and still the
most popular newsmagazine. With a stable
of correspondents led by Mike Wallace and
humorist Andy Rooney. Hewitt decides each
week what goes on the air.

Super Bowl ratings up slightly

NEW YORK « Despite a lopsided game.
which often turns off television viewers.
Sunday nights Super Bowl recorded the sec-
ond-most viewers in NFL title game history.
ABC‘s telecast of the Tampa Bay Bucca-
neers' 48-21 victory over the Oakland
Raiders drew about 138 million viewers. sec—
ond only to the 1996 Super Bowl between the
Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.
seen by 139 million on NBC. The Super Bowl
is often the mostwatched TV program each
year. accounting for nine of the 15 highest-
rated shows ever. The game Sunday regis-
tered a rating of 40.7 —- 1 percent higher
than last year. That means an average of 40.7
percent of homes with televisions were
tuned to the game at any given moment. Ca—
ble and the Internet have lowered broadcast
ratings in general. but because more people
own TVs. lower ratings can still translate to
higher viewership.

Indictment: Police stole, sold drugs

CHICAGO — Three Chicago police offi-
cers have been indicted on charges they ran
a cocaine operation using drugs they stole
from a police impound lot. The indictment.
handed down Jan. 23 and unsealed Monday,
accuses the three of removing about seven
kilograms of cocaine and a firearm that
were hidden inside an impounded car. The
officers agreed to keep five kilograms of co-
caine and the firearm for themselves. ac-
cording to the indictment. US. Attorney
Patrick Fitzgerald said t. 9 three created
false police reports claiming the remaining
two kilograms of cocaine were taken from a
different car. That car‘s driver was then
wrongfully charged with possession, though
the charges were later dropped.

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man and Kidd were search
ing for a place to open a busi-
ness.

They looked for a loca-
tion in Lexington. including
Turfland Mall. but finally
settled in Nicholasville.

“(The scene) was too
crowded in Lexington. Four
parlors opened in Lexington
this past summer." said Kidd.

When the ice cream
parlor opened. Chrisman
and Kidd worked 60 to 65
hours a week. even with
the help of two other
workers.

Once classes began last
semester. it took some care-
ful schedule maneuvering
so the owners could split
their time between school
and the store.

"You have to accept it
as a lifestyle." Kidd said.

Tense times at the store
were caused not only by the
scheduling constraints. but
also because of the souring
relationship between Chris-
man and Kidd.

“Mark and I didn't get
along too well." said Chris-
man. “We were too far into
it (the business) before find-
ing out that we were not
good partners.“ He and Kidd
disagreed about everything
across the board. he said.

While running the store.
(‘hrisman and Kidd never
brought home a paycheck
Instead. they worked for eq-
uity. or ownership. of the
company. (‘hrisman said. .

The defunct business
never saw a profit. (Thrisman .
and Kidd said businesses;
usually operate at a loss for 3
five years or so. -

(‘hrisman is now work-:3
ing as a part-time computer I
consultant. Kidd works as a:
driver for Mad Mushroom
Pizza. As a settlement fon'
(‘hrisman leaving the compa3
ny early. Kidd now has con2_
trol of the leased building;
and everything in it. ,

But this may not be the. ‘
end. Chrisman said that .
starting another business is
a possibility . .

"It will definitely never :
be another retail establish- ;
ment." Chrisman said. If he;
does start another business. -
it will be in the service in- '
dustry. where profit mar: ‘
gins are higher. .

Kidd said he can see
himself starting another re;
tail establishment. ;

Both. however. empha:
sized that their next. sepa‘;
rate business endeavors:
will not be anytime soon. :

Kidd said everyone;
makes mistakes, but he is:
also glad they got the oppor—-
tunity to begin their own»:
business. “There's only 305;
much you can learn from a
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the residents and to sponsor
a ball in the spring.

“It’s great if students can
keep damages down. save
money and make the build-
ing better,” said Sarah Bell
Hall. director of Patterson.

Holmes Hall has about
$3,000 and may purchase an
air hockey table. Holmes re-
cently bought weight room
equipment as well.

Other dorms have pur-
chased weight room equip-
ment, TVs. pool tables or
other accessories.

The Damage Incentive
Fund was created to reduce
vandalism. Many hall di—
rectors agreed the program
is beneficial and have re-
ported having minimal
damages. '

“It can add up if stu-
dents treat the hall well and
there‘s some really nice
things we can buy,” said Is-
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director.

 

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Matt Wertz, a local favorite, is scheduled to perform tonight for the SAB sponsored

p.m. and doors will open at 7 p.m. Other artists scheduled to perform Include The Orange and Ingram Hill.

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“Underground Awakening Series." The show begins at 8

Concert catches artists
on their way up

Vibes: ‘Underground Awakening Series' is bringing
local and fresh acts to Memorial Hall for students

By Andy Scheper
STAFF WRITKR

UK students will be
treated to the first in a se-
ries of concerts tonight as
the “Underground Awaken-
ing Series" kicks off with
performances by The Or-
ange, Ingram Hill and Matt
Wertz.

I Tonight's concert is free

but the concerts to follow
will be $7 per show. Those in-
charge hope this concert in
the “Underground Awaken-
lng Series," will be a reoc-
Curring event for future
spring semesters.

.: “We wanted to spotlight
ypung and talented bands
that aren‘t hugely popular
right now, but will probably
bi‘eak nationally within the
nbxt year," said Mason Wor-
thington, director of con-
e_erts for SAB.

; “If we get these artists
who are on the verge of be-
coming big, we can book
fliem for a discounted
price.”

The bands featured in
'Dtesday's free concert pro-
vide an eclectic mix.

The Orange features
Rudy Brannon, former saxo-
honist for local favorites
‘_ ooSymphony.
; Ingram Hill recently
toured with Toad the Wet
Sprocket and Sister Hazel.

; They offer an interest-
igig modern rock sound with
a definite southern twist and
Wide-ranging influences.

They are currently touring
in support of their new re-
lease, Until Now, although
singer/guitarist Justin
Moore maintains that the al-
bum simply serves as the ap-
petizer to the main course,
their live show.

“I want to make great
records, but more than that I
want people to say we’re a
great live band. Your live
show is where your career is
made," Moore said.

Local favorite Matt
Wertz is also expected to re-
ceive his big break sometime
soon. His first solo album,
Somedays, has drawn com-
parisons to such bands as
Counting Crows and the Goo
Goo Dolls.

With strong religious
convictions and a friendly,
down to earth attitude,
Wertz strives to use his mu-
sic to bring audiences to-
gether.

“When I began writing
songs, I never intended that
anyone ever hear them. It
was simply the natural out-
pouring of my heart to
God," Wertz said.

“I hope people enjoy lis-
tening to my music. and are
comforted and drawn as a
result, but my music is so
personal that I couldn‘t
imagine writing just so peo
ple will clap and sing
along.“

The series will continue
with concerts scheduled for
February and March. with
tentative dates scheduled for

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Ingram Hill guitarist Phil Bogard will play with his band tonight at
Memorial Hall at 8 pm. lngram Hill is an up-and-coming band.

April.
Future bills will include
both local and national acts.

Anyone interested in
attending the events can
purchase tickets at any
Ticketmaster location.
However. those who wish to
receive their student dis-
count mttst go to the stu-
dent ticket office in the
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Pub trouble: Jazz musicians, folk singers and
dancers must have a license to perform live music

350mm PRESS

I LONDON Hundreds of
lazz musicians. folk singers
and traditional dancers wore
gags as they protested out-
side Parliament Monday
against new rules they say
Will silence live music in
Britain's pubs.

? The Licensing Bill.
Which Parliament is debat-
ing. will require bar owners
to get a license for any form
of live entertainment. or face
'a 832.000 fine or six months
In jail. The law now applies
pnly if more than two musi-
pians perform.

2 Opponents say getting
an entertainment license

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from local government can
be an expensive and bureau-
cratic process. They argue
the new law could apply to
street performers. karaoke
singers and even church Na-
tivity plays.

“The process of getting
a license is not going to be
simple. and a lot of pubs and
bars that currently put mu-
sic on will simply not want
to be bothered with it any-
more." said Hamish Birchall
of the Musicians‘ Union.

“It's not just pubs and
bars. either church concerts
will come under the same
regime. and so would some-
one like a harpist in a shop-

ping mall.“

The government says the
new law will encourage live
music by making licensing
easier and more fair. Bars
will be able to receive enter-
tainment licenses automati-
cally with their alcohol per-
mits.

“Claims that activities
like carol singing on some-
one's doorstep. rehearsing in
a rehearsal studio or trying
out an instrument in a music
shop will he lll‘t‘li\.’ll)lt‘ are
untrue." said (‘ulture Minis
ter Kim Howells.

“In the vast majority of
cases it will make it more af-
fordahle and easier for
venues to put on perfor‘
mances. which will in turn
increase opportunities for
musicians to perform." he

See the shows

The concert will be held in
Memorial Hall and begin at 8
pm Tonight‘s concert is free.

Tickets for future shows are
$7 for students or $15 for all
three shows. $10 for general
public or $25 for all three
shows.

Times to be announced.

pply for license

said.

But many musicians. in—
cluding protest singer Billy
Bragg and former Squeeze
keyboard player .iools Hol-
land. oppose the change,

Even Morris dancers 7
the bellvsporting folk dancers
who defy ridicule to perform
at fairs and in town squares
are concerned.

“We normally dance in a
pith car park then have a
singsong inside. and as far as
I can see, we'll need a license
for that." said Sid Wakehain
of Soinpting Village Morris
in southern England.

“We'll iust have to give
up. and that could happen
throughout England. and one
of the few genuinely li'Ilillr
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'UK Shaolin-Do Karate Club, 56:30pm, Alumni Gym Loft
'Taa Kwon Do practice, 6:30-8:00pm, Alumni Gym Loft
EEEQIALEIENIS

'lnatltuta of Religion/Doctrine 8: Covenants
Xi Delta House, 321 Columbia Terrace
'Equoatrian Team, 8:00pm, Ag. North Building
'Buaoa, by Denise Nicholas, Briggs Theatre

MEEIINSIE

’lnatltuto of Religion: Hiatory of The Church
of Jenna Christ of Latter day Sainta, 12:00-
12:50prn, UK Medical Building 3'” Floor

'Phlt Cat Car Show April 12'“, 2003, Currently accepting applications
online at: www.phatcatcruisein.org
MEEIINQ
'Encountar, 7:00pm, Student Center, Rm, 230 Weds
Study, Noon, Student Center. Rm. 119
‘Tablc Francaiac, French convaraation group,
3:00-4:30pm, Blazer Hall, Private Dining room. FREEl
'Draaaago Team, 5:00pm, Garrigus, 2’” floor conference room
“Alpha Xi Dolta Ca\Xi\no Night/Interact aeaaion, 7:30-8 30pm, Alpha
ACADEMIC
’Advancod Japanoao Tutoring, 8'00-9:00pm, Young Library, check the
circulation desk for the room
SERTS
'Womon'a Rugby Practice, 4:45-7‘00pm, Rugby Pitch
SEEQALEIENIS
'Phat Cot Car Show April 12‘", 2003, Currently accepting applications
online at: mom pnamgtgruiseinorg
’Jabali: Afrika, 8:00pm, Student Center Grand Ballroom, Freel
AEISIMQEIES
’Fronch Film Sorioa, 7:00pm, WT Young Library Auditorium, Free’
‘Devotiona A Lunch, 12:00pm, 429 Columbia Ave,

$1.00

‘Froahmon Fooua, 7:30pm. Baptist Student Union

‘Convoractlonal Engllah Clan, 7:30pm. Baptist Student Union
“Synergy, 8:00pm, CSF Building

'Amnoaty Intonation-i Meeting, 7:00pm, Student Center, Rm. 228

ACADEMIC

'lntorvlowing Skills, 3:30»4;3me, Career Center

’flaauma Writing, 3:30-4:30pm. Career Center

“Beginning and intermediate Japanese Tutoring, 8:009'00pm, Young
Library, check the circulation desk for the room

“UK Shaoiln-Do Karat. Club, 5~6:30pm. Alumni Gym Loft

'Women’a Rugby Practice, t:45-7:00pm, Rugby PllCl‘l
SKEW

“Phat Cat Cor Show April 12‘“, 2003. Currently accepting applications
online at: Wmmro

"HIV/AIDS In tho Alrican-Amorican Community, 6 00-8.00prn. Student
Center, Rm. 230

ARISMQIIES

'Buaoa, by Denise Nicholas. Briggs Theatre

“UK Orchoatra Concort, 7'30pm, Singletary Center, Freel

‘Womon'a Studios Film Scrioa, Living the Story: The Civil Rights
Movement in Kentucky, 7'00pm, Young Library. Rm Auditorium, Freel
MEETINGS 3 1
'Rovivol Bibi. Study, 7 00pm Student Center on, 24:» Fri
FREE'

SPECIAL EVENTS

'Phat Cat Car Show April 12'“. 2003, Citrii'iii‘y
accepting applications (while at www phatt at. unset" org
'La Raaidence francalaa. 5 60m Keenelao.‘ ”all
SPORTS

'Tao Kwon Do practice, 5 30 7 00pm Alumni Gym Lott
ARTS/MOVIES

'Buaoa. by Denise Nicholas. B'qus Theatre

SPOKE

“UK Hockey Dame va. Dayton, Midnighl. Lextngton ice
Center. $5.00

'Taa Kwon Do practice, 11 00am-12 30pm Alumni Gym
Loft

HUME!

"Iuaol. by Denise Nicholas, Briggs Theatre

Sat 1
Sun 2

MEETINGS

'intornatlonal Student Bible Study A i, F1 rem:
Student Union

'Alpha Kappa Pal Executive Board Meeting. ‘ ‘i w
Student Center, Rm 203

ARTS/MOVIES

'Claudo Frank, 3 000m Rn. rm; t1al g. . »,.‘
sitidet‘ts‘

'Buaoa by Denise Nirhniac R’iqqx tr. .u.

 

 

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Will Messer. Dialogue editor
Josh Sullivan, Asst. Dialogue editor
Tracy Kershaw, Editor in chief

Steve Jones, senior staff writer

 

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Banning cells in cars:
a legislative bad call

In an effort to make highways and roads safer,
state and federal lawmakers have introduced bills
that would limit the use of hand-held cell phones.
But the logic behind these bills is flawed, and
they would also set troubling precedents.

A bill introduced by state Rep. Reginald
Meeks, D-Louisville, would restrict cell phone
use to emergencies but allow hands-free phones.
US. Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J., and US. Rep. Gary
Ackerman, D-N.Y., are proposing national bills
that would withhold highway funds from states
that allow drivers to use hand-held phones.

But both of these bills err in the idea that it’s
the act of holding a phone that makes driving
and talking a risk. It’s not that drivers don’t
have their hands on the wheel — they don’t have
their minds on the road.

“I think it’s totally counterproductive,” said
Dave Willis. director of the Center for Trans-
portation Safety at the Texas Transportation In-
stitute. “The problem with cell phones is the at-
tentional demand of the conversation. It’s not
the act of manipulating the phone. This tells
people that it’s OK to yak while driving, and

that’s simply not the case.”

If these bills become laws, they would set an
interesting precedent as to what motorists can
do in their vehicles. Bills banning smoking or
eating fast food while driving could follow. And
truckers could be banned from using hand-held
two-way radios.

All of this suggests that lawmakers should
forget about regulating the use of cell phones
while driving unless they are prepared to pro-
pose a blanket ban on cell phone use. But it’s un-
likely the public would accept such a ban, and
it’s also unclear how it would be enforced be-
cause of existing hands-free technology.

The best way to curb the number of acci-
dents associated with cell phone use is to en-
force existing laws. If cell phone users are
speeding or driving recklessly, they should be
ticketed and fined. If lawmakers feel stronger
deterrents to using a cell phone while driving
should exist, there is a simple alternative: They
should consider increasing the penalties faced
by offenders who were using a cell phone during
their traffic offense.

 

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KERNEL COLUMNISI

Please remember thestudents

Arctic air is whipping
across the Bluegrass and
much of the United States.
Thousands find themselves
without heat in New York.
orange crops are being
threatened in Florida. and I
still haven‘t found time to re-
move the Christmas lights
that are frozen to the roof of
my house. But somehow.
through all of this. classes
must go on.

I was walking across K-
lot the other morning and.
somewhere between the in.
tense burning of the cold air
hitting my sinuses and my
fingers going numb. I began
thinking to myself. “I can't
believe I had to