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Former member of UK ROTC experienced war firsthand,
would return if duty called her back to the front

By lleren Henderson
STAFF WRITER

Second Lt. Mary Jayne
traveled from her station, an
hour south of Baghdad, to a
combat support hospital.

Injured children as young
as six months old lay in beds.

Some had been caught in
the crossfire. Others had
picked up unexploded ar-
tillery.

One child caught the UK
ROTC graduate’s eye. A 14-
year-old boy with severe
burns over 60 percent of his
body sat upright. His hair
was gone and he was covered
with blisters.

Yet he smiled through
his cracked lips, for in his
bandaged hands he held a
coloring book and pencils.

“There are all these hor-
rible things going on and we
take so much for granted, and
here’s a little boy who just
thinks the best thing in the
world is the fact that he can
color," Jayne said.

For the past seven
months Jayne has been in the
midst of war.

A 2002 Midway College
graduate, she was deployed
Jan. 19 with the 3rd Infantry
Division to Kuwait. On March
20, they crossed into Iraq.

Jayne served the next
four months as a brigadelevel
chemical officer with Division
Support Command, which is
responsible for getting the

troops adequate resources,
protection and training.

As a chemical officer,
Jayne was in charge of gath-
ering and analyzing informa~
tion about nuclear. biological
and chemical weapons. She
described her new position as
“pretty intimidating."

Her war responsibility
was enormous, said Lt. Col.
Brian Wade, who worked with
Jayne while she was a senior
cadet in ROTC.

“In our profession. some-
one’s life depends on how well
you do your job,” Wade said.
“She had 3,500 soldiers de-
pending on her."

Jayne spent the first two
and a half months in the Mid-
dle East gathering informa-
tion and intelligence and try-
ing to figure out where the en-
emy would hit next.

By May, her division had
finished most of its duties but
had to remain as a presence.

Serving as a stabilization
unit was one of the hardest
parts of her deployment, she
said. “It was very difficult be-
cause there were always ru-
mors that you were going
home and then you wouldn't,”
she said. “People started to
complain, and soldiers usual-
ly don't."

She didn't gripe, but
Jayne missed home. At the
top of her list of things she
missed most was fresh water.
The desert climate of Iraq
reached 124 degrees during

 

the day. Baths and good food
were scarce as well.

Mail call was always a
“big deal." It was a chance to
touch the people and things
that the soldiers missed most.

Jayne remembered how
great it was when her parents
sent beef jerky. They also
tried to send chocolate, but
that melted long before it
reached her.

She didn‘t care.

“Knowing that someone
had carefully packaged some-
thing thinking of me was
what mattered," she said. “I
was so detached from home.
even seeing my parent’s hand-

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writing was comforting."

Jayne's parents, Thomas
and Juli. said they worried
constantly while their daugh-
ter was away.

Thomas Jayne, a Vietnam
veteran, knows what it is like
to be in a combat zone. He
was exposed to Agent Orange.
which left him with diabetes.

He feared his daughter
would face the same dangers.

“We were afraid some-
thing similar would happen to
her and that she would come
back with something they
couldn‘t identify," he said.

The Jaynes felt “over-

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lure students

into debt

Companies offer deals students seldom refuse.
which can lead to massive debt beyond college

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Before students can even make it to their dorm
rooms, they are bombarded with credit wrd compa-
nies shoving applications and free gifts in their faws.

They set up fancy tables at football games, out-
side bookstores and on street corners to entice stu-
dents, offering anything from free t-shirts to
coupons.

Without much thought, many students apply for
several credit cards with little or no understanding
of how to use one correctly, according to Profes-
sor/ Extension Specialist for Family Resource Man-
agement Suzanne Badenhop.

“Students get in trouble when they sign up for
six credit cards just to get the free merchandise,”
Badenhop said. “What they don’t realize is that
theise accounts stay with and can hurt you in the
en

Some companies offer deals to get a student cus-
tomer.

“One company offered me a $5,000 credit limi ,”
said Matt Williams, an English senior. “It’s absurd If
you give a student a $5,000 limit, they’re going to
spend it.”

And that is exactly what the companies want.

Companies heavily target college students be-
cause they make good customers, said UK 101 and
family studies Professor Ray Forgue.

“Companies like college students because
they’re loy ” he said. “Most (of) the time, students
stay with the first card they begin with, and they are
usually better than average payers.”

Companies also know students have help if they
get into debt, Forgue said.

“If a student gets into trouble most likely their
parents will pay the balance,” he said.

Companies such as Discover; Visa and Master-
card sell to students while offering online sites that
assist students in managing their money.

“Discover feels that it is very important for
young people to establish a credit record. That’s why
we offer a student card," said Discover Card repre—
sentative Jennifer Kang. “We feel we are being re-
sponsible by giving young adults the chance to learn
how to manage their finance(s).”

There are advantages to having a credit mrd, but
it must be used with care, Professor Badenhop said.

“Credit cards are great for when you have an
emergency, but students tend to use them for other
expenses, such as food,” she said, adding that those
who use a card unwisely may be paying off bills for a
long time.

“If you buy a $2,000 TV and only pay the mini-
mum, it takes longer to pay it off,” Badenhop said.
“With an interest rate of 16 percent, you’ll end up
paying close to $10,000 for the TV you probably don’t
have anymore.”

Some students find out the hard way that using a
credit card incorrectly causes lots of financial
headaches.

Kim Hanna, an integrated strategic communica-
tions junior, said she got a credit card to build good
credit for the future.

At first she was able to handle the payments, but
after a few hasty purchases, she found herself in a lot
of debt.

“It’s a thrill to buy impulsive buys, but I wish I
had learned to invest then get a credit card because
free t-shirts aren’t worth the debt,” she said.

College students leave school with an average of
$3,000 in debt, Forgue said.

Forgue suggests taking one month and track-
ing the money spent before applying for a credit
card.

“Most students don't realize how much they
spend in a month,” he said.

Then figure your budget and shop around for the
right card.

Forgue suggests students get two cards, and to
look for one with a low annual percentage rate. APR
is the amount of interest a credit card owner will be
charged against his or her credit balance each
month.

Forgue also said to look for a “no-annual-fee”
card.

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whelming relief" when
Mary Jayne returned to the
United States at 1 am. on
Aug. 1.

Driving 19 hours from
their fartn 111 Fairport. N.Y.,
they watched her march
across the drill field during
her homecoming. “We could-
n‘t pick her out of the crowd
but that didn't matter."
'I‘honias Jayne said.

Coming home was a lit-
tle weird for Jayne.

She had dreamt about
home so much that once
there. she didn't know what
to do iirst. Home was so dif-
ferent from where she had
been. "I was not in the front.
but you don't even realize
l111\\' high the stress level is,"
she said. “You get back and
it‘s like. 11'o11'. I can relax!"

Her parents have no-
ticed some changes since
.layne‘s return. "She's more
coniident 111 her abilities."

Thomas Jayne said. “She's
more adult. more grown up.
She has a defined direction."

For now. that direction
is at least two and a half
more years of active duty.
She‘s currently stationed at
Fort Stewart in Georgia.

Even thomh she had a
tumultuous first year, Jayne
does not regret her commit-
ment to the army through
UK's ROTC.

‘Being in the military,
whether I joined for patriotic
reasons or not, is a job I can
be proud of ” she said “It
stands for something."

This hit her even harder
yesterday as she was watch-
ing the ceremonies com-
memorating those who lost
their lives on Sept. 11.

“Watching the cere-
monies. I was so proud to be
a member of the armed ser-
vices.“ she said. “I can help
protect those in danger."

“Iraq was miserable.“
she said. “I wouldn’t want to
go back. but I would definite-
ly go if they sent me."

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immediately, bump up their
income and get the card
paid off as fast as possible.

According to Forgue.
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going into marriage and a
family because it will take a
good 20 years to pay it off."

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one food tested that stumped the tasters. Crowe and the other panel member tried other foods and had more luck.

Students attempt to detect the difference between
regular and lean treats in taste test

By Lindsey Keith
STAFF WRITER

Reduced fat and fat-free
versions of traditional fa-
vorites are crowding grocery
shelves. but can these skin-
nier versions of the origi-
nals compete in taste?

Jeremy Smith. a commui
nications junior. and Kelly
Crowe a pre-physicians as-
sistant sophomore. were par-
ticipants of a non-scientific
food taste test. Their task

The health breakdown
Hidden Valley Ranch

Regular: I40 cal., 14 g. fat
Fat Free: 30 cal, 0 g. fat

Kraft Chocolate Pudding
Regular: 110 cal, 3.5 g. fat

Fat Free: 80 cal.. 0 g. fat
Croissant Pocket

Regular: 340 cal, 16 g. fat
Lean: Z80 cat, 7 g. fat

Pringles
Regular: I60 cal, 11 g. fat

Fat Free: 70 ml, 0 g. fat

Wheat Thins
Regular: ISO caI., 6 g. fat

Reduced Fat: 130 ml, 4 gtat

was to discover if there is a
difference in taste between
certain foods and their
“healthier” counterparts.

Differences were fairly
clear to the panel of food
connoisseurs. However, one
of the foods did leave the
panel baffled: Kraft Choco-

late Pudding.
As the panel tasted the
pudding, confused looks

came over their faces. They
paused before coming to a
conclusion about which was
which.

“I think that was the fat
one. because it seemed thick-
er,” Smith said. but he was-
n't sure. The original and
fat-free puddings tasted vir-
tually the same, he said.

The panel also tried to
tell the difference between
Pringles.

“It (the chip) was hard.
and kind of stale. I am for
sure that (it) is fat-free,"
Crowe said.

Smith
Crowe.

“The fat-free one seemed
to taste stale. and did not
seem to have as much salt."
Smith said.

Wheat Thins were next
on the menu for the panel.
Smith admitted before tast-
ing his cracker that he

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Jeremy Smith eats a Wheat Thin during the taste test but admits

he doesn't like them to begin with.

thought any Wheat Thin was
bad.

“It tastes like nothing.
like cardboard. Not that I
know what cardboard tastes
like.“ Smith said after trying
the reduced-fat cracker.

Crowe was more objec-
tive about Wheat Thins.

“The second one (re-
duced fat) had no taste. but
the first one I tasted (origi-
nal) had lots of salt. which
helped it out." Crowe said.

Of course. a condiment
had to be on the menu: ranch
dressing.

Before even tasting the
second ranch. which was the

original. Smith said. “That
was probably the worst thing
I have ever tastedlt was just
cream. and had no tang to
it.“

Last. the panel tried a
ham and cheddar Croissant
Pocket and Lean Pocket. The
panel agreed that. other than
the ham in the pocket. every-
thing else seemed to taste
very similar if not the same.

“I would eat this one.
and if it were cheaper I
would buy it...not that I am
really trying to watch my
girlish figure." Smith said of
the Lean Pocket.

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 DIALOGUE

Editorial Board

Andrea Ubde. Editor in chief

Josh Sullivan, Dialogue editor

Sara Cunningham. Managing editor
Paul Leightty, Asst. dialogue editor

Daniel mamas. Cartoonist

John Wampler, Photographer
Stacie Meinaus. KEG editor

Wes Blevins, Staff columnist

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State tuition plan
sound idea for all

It's not often that you see a state-run program
that‘s entirely self~sufficient. Yet that is precise
ly what Kentucky's Affordable Prepaid Tuition
program is. KAPT allows for enrollees to lock in
the cost of future college tuition at current
prices. making college more affordable for
all Kentuckians.

Currently. the fund is backed by the state‘s
unclaimed property fund. and KAPT Executive
Director Jo Carole Ellis told a legislative sub-
committee that the program will be able to cover
its own expenses provided that legislators
keep their hands out of the unclaimed property
fund. That might be hard to do. especially with
no end in sight for soaring state budget deficits.

Kentucky lawmakers should do everything in
their power to keep this program afloat by leav-
ing the reserve fund alone. KAPT is a valuable
resource for the 7.000 already enrolled and for
many others in Kentucky who cannot easily af‘
ford the rising costs of college. It’s also a sound

investment for those with high incomes.

Those with children shouldn’t bother rush-
ing to enroll in the program. Fearing a huge
deficit from having too many enrollees, legisla-
tors put a moratorium on accepting new ac-
counts. However, the moratorium expires in
June 2004. and new accounts will once
again be accepted.

The General Assembly should work to ensure
that the funds are there for those who enroll in
the KAPT program. The unclaimed properties
fund should remain an untapped resource so
that KAPT does not become one more govern-
ment program bogged down in deficits.

But up to this point. KAPT has been one of
the best state education programs in recent
memory: As long as its funding is not compro-
mised. it will be remain an invaluable tool for
Kentucky education for decades to come and a
great way for parents to ensure their children
will receive an affordable college education.

 

U.S., EU. policies set to clash

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and more unilateralist in
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The new book. “Of Par-
iitilsi‘ and Power." by Robert
Kagan. a senior associate at
the (‘arnegie Endowment for
International Peace. helps us
understand the ironic situa-
tion where the Kantian par-
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has been built up. supported
and guaranteed by a US. that
still operates in an interna-
tional system where the lack
of common governance and
resin-rt for international law
always allures rogue regimes
to take advantage.

Kagan argues that every
nation participates in inter-
national events according to
the leverage it possesses. The
17.8.. despite its traditional
commitments to the democ-
ratic international gover-
nanee seems to be prone to
military answers to prob-
lems. especially after it
emerged as a unique super-
power in the aftermath of
the. Cold War.

On the other hand the
EU. because it lacks this
sort of power. stresses re-
spect for international law

Furthermore. this situa-
tion has led to the crystal-
lization of two different ide~
ologies - European powers
seek to expand their par-
adise through means like
compromise. trade relations.
mutual respect. respect for
national sovereignty and re-
spect for international law
and the US. paradigm of act»
ing militarily against rogue
regimes that compose
threats against its security
and that of the international

community.

Most people would agree
that a democratic interna-
tional governance is the final
station for the international
system's evolution. a kind of
“end of history“ on the inter-
national stage. But it seems
that the very different paths
the EU. and the US. have
chosen to pursue this objec-
tive breed different results.

The EU. seems to toler-
ate rogue regimes. enticing
them in mutual relations.
trade and recognition. thus
undermining the strive for
international peace as a
byproduct of a community of
democratic nations.

The EU. approach to-
ward dictators like Slobodan
Milosevic. Saddam Hussein
and Kim Jong Il helps only to
make the dictators' lives eas-
ier and international securi-
ty more difficult.

The US. approach seems
to be a more secure path to-
ward international stability.
Thanks to the US. and its
unilateralism. the world to—
day has less vicious dictators
and a better opportunity for
an international democratic
system.

It seems that Kagan mis-
calculates some features,
though. While he accepts
that both the EU. and US.

economies are roughly the
same size. be remarks that
the US. economy “could
grow to be more than twice
the size of Europe‘s by 2050."

But after the expected
admission of its 10 new
members from Central and
Eastern Europe. another
wave of Western Balkan
countries by the end of this
decade and the inevitable ad~
mission of Turkey. the popu-
lation of the EU. will in-
crease by as much as 50 per-
cent. Furthermore. if Russia
follows the path supported
by President Putin and joins
the union. the world balance
could change dramatically.

Finally. Kagan takes only
two powers into account: the
US. and the EU. However. it
is becoming clearer that oth-
er powers sooner or later
will emerge as nations that
will seek a role on the inter-
national stage.

Under these circum-
stances. it is possible the E.U.
might seek new alliances in
order to constrain U.S.
hegemony.

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A reliable LexTran
desired by students

During daily conversations with fellow students,
one of the most frequent complaints I hear is that of
LexTran's shuttle system. Being a former resident of
Greg Page Apartments and current resident of Univer-
sity Commons, I share the same pain. Commuting to
campus is a huge issue here at UK. Parking is scarce
and bus transportation is so unreliable and time-con-
suming that many students simply want to throw
up their hands.

Students constantly find them-
selves wasting too much of their exis-
tence waiting for a bus that hasn't
come. Some of them, including me.
are so put off that they quit waiting
and seek alternative transportation.

We’re busy people. and the
amount of time it takes to commute to
and from UK reduces the amount of m
time we need to study, take care of m ‘
personal business. live and breathe.
We’re not leisurely waiting for a m.”
joyride to the local VFW

The University Commons route, which has only
one bus, notoriously shows up behind schedule. In the
morning. the situation gets even worse. as not all stu-
dents catching the bus can actually fit aboard at heavy
traffic times. such as the scheduled 8:30 am. stop.
These students have to wait until the bus comes back
around, almost surely missing the beginning of their 9
am. class. Wednesday, it took me an hour and fifteen
minutes to get home. Granted, the Commons bus was
stalled because the power steering had gone out, so I
had to catch the Leestown bus. Still, it made for a
lengthy endeavor.

Last year, as a resident of Greg Page. I shared sim-
ilar frustrations. I waited on campus for a bus for fifty
minutes one day. Several days I would walk outside to
see as many as three or four buses at the laundromat,
the Greg Page pickup point. I realize workers would
change shifts and take breaks there. but four buses at
the same time? C’mon guys, it‘s not a company picnic.

Mass confusion is concocted every day. as most of
the buses are not clearly labeled as to which route they
are traveling. Active buses have been regularly known
to have “Out of Service" on display at the top sign.
Some of the newer buses have not been equipped with
window signs. which usually fit in the left-side win—
dow and declare the route of the bus. Although it has
some kindergarten-esque appeal. the pieces of paper
with the route scribbled in pencil are hardly legible,
much less professional.

Case in point, LexTran should do more to provide
quality service to its riders. A LexTran driver did tell
a group of us that LexTran would consider running
another University Commons bus once it actually ac-
quired an additional bus, as they did not currently
have any more buses to spare. I hope and expect that
idea will be translated into action because although
UK students use this service free of charge. UK still
pays for it. which means students pay for it indirectly.

LexTran is a professional service and thus should
be held to the standards of professionals. Standards
might be a little different if Jimmy Carter hammered
together a sal