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MONDAYKENTUCKY

Robinson pleads innocent

to charges of voter fraud

A day in court

UK Student Government President Tim Robinson

, behind him is his father, Tim Robinson Sr.

(Robinson) has
faith in the
justice system,
and he has
faith that it
will work in
this case as
well.”

- KENT WICKER.
TIM ROBINSON'S ATTORNEY

JOlfR martin i new STAFF

pleads innocent to charges of willfully failing to return voter registration cards. Sitting

Robinson silent: Attorney enters plea, says Robinson confident in justice system

WWI-0W

STAFF WRITER

With his friends and his
father there to support him.
Student Government Presi-
dent Tim Robinson pleaded
innocent in Fayette Circuit
Court Friday to charges of
willftu failing to return vot-
er registration cards.

Robinson's attorney, Kent
Wicker. entered the plea on
his behalf. Robinson. wearing
a three-piece suit and looking
serious. said nothing.

Robinson “has faith in
the justice system. and he has
faith that it will work in this
case as well.“ Wicker said af-
terward.

Robinson's father. Tim
Robinson. Sr. and SG mem-
bers John Weis. at-large sena-
tor. Edwin Orange. adminis-
trative assistant. and Justin
Rasner. chief of staff. were in
the courtroom. They declined

to comment.

A routine conference on
the status of Robinson's case
will be held Feb. 21. No other
indictments or charges have
been made in the case.

A grand jury indicted
Robinson Jan. 28 after an in-
vestigation by the Fayette
Commonwealth‘s Attorney's
office found 747 overdue voter
registration cards in a cabinet
in the SG office. The felony
can bring one to five years in
prison.

In December 2001. Robin-
son appeared with the voter
cards at a Lexington-Fayette
Urban County Council meet-
ing. threatening to register
enough student voters to oust
council members who sup-
ported the Lexington Area
Party Plan. The plan is an or-
dinance designed to discour-
age raucous partying and was
passed the same month.

Third District council-

man Dick DeCamp voted in
favor of LAPP and won re-
election against Don Pratt last
November by about 400 votes.

Students have a variety of
opinions on the situation.

One student said he
wants to wait for a court’s f1.
nal decision before evaluating
Robinson's responsibility in
the voter card affair.

“If he‘s not guilty. then
he's not guilty but if he's
found guilty, then he's guilty"
said Ademola Oloyede
Asanike. a chemical engineer-
ing freshman.

Scott Jones. a political
science freshman. said that
because of the SG president‘s
leadership role. Robinson
should take responsibility for
the voter card gaffe.

”It might have been an ac-
cident. but he takes the blame
because he's the one on top,"
he said. “I don't see why he
Would plead not guilty"

Chinese scholars
bring culture
to LCC students

Exchange: Unique program allows interaction
between Asian and American views on education

Sim him

Liu Baiyu. an English professor at Changsha University
in China. liked LCC so much after his first visit two years
ago that he came back again this school year.

"This time. it feels as if I am back home." he said.

Liu is at LCC as part of the college‘s agreement with
the Hunan province institution. Two other professors MYu
J ing. who also teaches English. and Wang Chaochai. a law
professor accompanied Liu on his return voyage to Lex-
ington. The three started teaching at LCC last semester.

David Wachtel. LCC division chairman of social sci-
ences. said the exchange program is the only one of its kind
in the state. He expects the program will
succeed. despite the lack of a precedent.

"In five years or less. I envision that
LCC will have a branch campus. and we'll
be awarding two-year associate degrees to
Chinese students. “ he said.

LCC's plans for international expan-
sion are not limited to Changsha. Wachtel
said. Next year. two professors from Tian-
jin. the third largest city in China. will vis-
it LCC as part of a similar arrangement.

As part of their work last semester.
the professors tutored students in Chinese
and interacted with Chinese scholars and
students at UK. They say their work has af-
forded them the opportunity to gain a new
perspective on education.

“I think both cultures can learn a lot
from one another.“ Liu said. “We can both
share a lot of ideas."

The professors have noticed several
differences between the American and
Chinese education systems. The biggest
difference. they say. is in how teachers and
students interact.

“Here. teachers and students are more
like friends." Yu said.

Liu explained that the Chinese
teacher-student relationship evolved from
Confucian teachings.

“Confucius said that if someone teach-
es you for one day. you should treat him as
your father." he said. “And you never di-
rectly call his name."

Another difference that the professors
have noticed is that American students are more active in
class than their Chinese counterparts. Chinese students ask
fewer questions and expect their professors to teach the ma-
terial they need to know. said Yu.

Even though Liu had told her about Lexington before
she came to LCC. Yu said she was surprised at how small
the state’s second largest city ended up being.

“It's not like the big cities in China." she said. “I came
here and this looks more like the park in China."

The professors have not been trapped in an office dur-
ing their stay They’ve traveled to the Grand Canyon. Yellow-
stone and Yosemite National Parks and Key West. Their se-
mester break plans included a trip on a cruise ship.

“I think we have seen more than most Americans." Yu
said.

The visiting professors also enjoy taking picnics and
watching American films when they are in the city Liu said
the films can serve many of the same purposes that his
work at LCC does.

“We are getting good training not only in the language,
but in the American culture as well." he said.

 

UK, U of L caskets may ignite new form of rivalry

‘A last donation': UK
receives royalties from
caskets. urns, vaults

BM

STAFF WRITER

There could be a new
competition between UK and
University of Louisville fans:
Which school has more fans
willing to take their school
spirit to the grave?

Collegiate Memorials in
Macon. Georgia will soon be-
gin selling a new U of L cas-
ket. The company has sold 11
UK caskets so far.

“Being located in Shel-
byville. right between Lexing-
ton and Louisville. it will be
interesting to keep track of
which sells more." said John
Shannon. the director of
Shannon Funeral Services in
Shelbyville. Ky. The funeral
home carries one model of
the UK casket.

“it's a final way of recog
nizing the powerful impact
your alma mater played in
your pursuit of your life's
goals." said Scott Walston.

president and CEO of Colle-
giate Memorials. ”Our con-
cept isn't about sports affilia-
tion; it‘s a way to identify
with your school."

(‘ollegiate Memorials
sells a line of college
themed caskets. urns and
vaults

The UK casket is offered
in four different models. The

casket is available in Iii-gauge
steel. maple wood with a chere
i‘y finish. solid oak and solid
mahogany with prices rang-
ing from $3.200 to $4900. said
Walston.

l’K receives royalties
when a [’K casket is sold. "It's
like a final gift to one's col-
lege. a last donation." said
Walstoii.

The Student

R.I.P.

A UK casket at
Shannon Funeral
Home In
Shelbyviile, Ky.
Funeral Director
Tony Hubbard said
his funeral home
has sold three
such caskets. A U
of L casket is also
being produced.
Shannon Funeral
Home has ordered
that one as well,
but Hubbard said it
hasn't come in yet.

Some people think the
idea of being buried in a cas-
ket with a UK insignia sounds
strange. Shannon said.

“When I‘m making
arrangements. people some-
times see the UK casket and
they chuckle." Shannon said.
“A lot of people are shocked "

At the same time. mam

See CASKETS on 2

 

GRADUATION

SG floats student Web survey
on possible graduation contracts

Taking care of business: Contract would help ensure
students receive their diploma within four years

graduate within four
years.

In the contract. the stu
dent agrees to certain con-
ditions. including complet-
ing certain advising re-
quirements by the end of
summer for each school
year. In return. UK agrees
to provide effective advis-
ing and all the circum-
stances necessary for a stu-
dent to graduate within
four years. including bet-
ter availability of courses.

If the university does
n't fulfill its agreement and
a student can't graduate
within four years. then he
or she gets a tuition waiver
to pay for an extra semes-
ter at UK.

Other situations might
also be worked out on a

See SURVEY on 2

By Paul Leightty

STAFF WRIT“

Student Government
and the University Senate
are asking students for
their thoughts on a con-
tract that would allow fu-
ture UK students to gradu
ate within four years.

The University Senate
Graduation Contract Com-
mittee has set up a Web
survey that asks questions
concerning students' opin-
ions oii the graduation
contract and the universi-
ty's advising and registra-
tion systems.

The graduation con-
tract would he an agree-
ment between incoming
freshmen and the universi-
ty to guarantee that an un»
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(Above) Kenneth Brooks plays Jimi Hendrix on the guitar in his and his

wife Sonja's downtown gallery, the Heritage Art Center. The diverse

gallery features many African and African-American artists.

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GASKETS

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people think it is a wonderful idea. he said.

“The funeral service industry is finding more and
more ways to personalize the funeral for both the de-
ceased as well as friends and family." Shannon said.
“The service should be a strong reflection of who that
person was."

Just as some people would have their favorite
hymns sung at their funeral. this is another way of say-
ing this is who this person was. he said.

Collegiate Memorials is the first company in
the United States to license a comprehensive line
of college and university insignia memorial
products.

“My college experience has meant everything to me
in achieving my personal as well as professional tri’
umphs in life." Walston said. “This was one of the dri-
ving forces behind the idea of Collegiate Memorials.”

 

 

 

SURVEY

Continued from page 1

case by case basis, such as a
student getting exemptions
from certain course require-
ments.

Jeff Dembo, a University
Senate chairman who is also
chairman of the graduation
contract committee. said the
survey is necessary because
“there has to be convincing
information” to make the
contract idea marketable to
the University Senate and the
Board of Trustees.

“One of the things that
was missing was what the
students think." Dembo said.

The survey will also iden-
tify what problems students
have with registering and ad-
vising and where changes
need to be made in these ar-
eas. Dembo said.

“It asks questions that
UK students have never been
asked before in a survey."
said Tony Stoeppel. an SG en-
gineering senator who is also
on the graduation contract
committee.

The University Senate
Council and Provost Phil
Kraemer allocated funds to
the graduation contract com-
mittee to purchase prizes that
might attract students to the
survey Web site, Stoeppel
said.

Students who respond
will be entered to win prizes.
including a digital camera.

Take the survey at
www.uksga.com/graduation.

 

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black curtain.

The party was modeled
after the American Music
Awards. with which Clark is
involved. The AMAs —— and
the Academy Awards A give
winners a Tempur-Pedic mat-
tress and other freebies.

With Clark hiding be-
hind the curtain. employees
watched a video of Missy El-
liot. Ja Rule. Busta Rhymes.
Danny Bonaduce and other
celebrities flopping around
on a Temper-Pedic mattress
set up outside the American
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Dick Clark spoke at
the 10th Anniversary
Tempur-Pedic party
at the Keene Barn in
Lexington Saturday
night.

Clark wore sunglass-
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eye he received from
falling on ice.

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show you how to work it." El—
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propped up on the mattress.

Before he was whisked
away to Keene Barn front
the hideout cabin. (‘lark
talked with the Kernel
about music. his New
Year's resolutions and
Prince.

Q: it you started Ameri»
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who would be your first
guest‘.’

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sure. But we are trying to

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for Tempur-
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Saturday night.

 

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(Q. Many people associat»
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(Clark has hosted a New
Year's the TV countdown for
:%1 years). Do you make reso-
lutions'.’ Are you good at
keeping them‘.’

A: He had one for the
last two years. I‘m not a reli-
gious man. but I said I ought
to thank God every night for
being so nice to me.

Q: What‘s the silliest pop
music fad you‘ve seen over
the years?

A: The English invasion.
Anything that had long hair
and an accent would sell. We
used to go around just book-
ing long haired bands.

Q: I once saw footage of
your American Bandstand
interview with Prince in
which he never spoke a word.
Would you say that is your
most difficult interview?

A: I did 10.000 musical
interviews on the same show.
and he was the tnost uncom-
municatiye guy ever. I said
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Here ’5 a look back at events and issues
from last week. If you want to sound off on
any of these, e-mail the Dialogue desk at
dialogueelkykerne/rom

Two students have .‘rinnounced their inten-
tions to run for Student (hwerninent president
and two more are expected to announce their
candidacies soon. the Kernel reported.

Matt Falk. a finance and management juv
nior. will rim with James Monroe. an economics
and management junior. David Hutchinson. a
marketing management senloi‘. will run with
Lesli Protfitt. a history junior.

Rachel Watts and running mate Matt Rip-
petoe and Kyle Jewell and running mate Brian-
na Shaffer plan to announce their candidacies
soon.

The deadline for filing is March 5. Elections
will be held April 2 and 3.

Two Student Government senators-at—large
are working to give students the chance to vote
about putting the UK basketball lottery online.
the Kernel reported.

Rachel Watts and Matt Rippetoe are propos-
ing to give students the option to vote on the is-
sue in the SG spring elections.

If the referendum makes it to the April bal-
lot and is passed. Rippetoe and Watts said it
would be ready for the 2003-2004 basketball sea-
son.

The possibility of a 9 percent cut in higher
education funding means more troubles for LCC
as it struggles with too many students and too lit-
tle money: the Kernel reported.

LCC President Jim Kerley said the latest
round of cuts could severely hinder future
growth and expansion.

Among its 18 benchmark institutions. LCC
ranks last in funding. partially because of rapid-
ly increasing enrollment. which is now above
8.000. The school has an allotment of $3.679 for
each full-time student. In contrast. LCC‘s bench-
marks spend an average of $6.818 per full-time
student.

Disclosing intelligence gathered by the gov
ernment. Secretary of State Colin Powell. with
CIA Director George J. Tenet at his side. laid out
some of the specific reports that drive President
Bush's case against Iraq to the United Nations.
the Associated Press reported.

Powell said Saddam Hussein manufacturing
prohibited biological and chemical weapons.
seeking nuclear weapons and long-range mis-
siles and maintaining contacts with terrorists.
including those linked to al-Qaida.

Iraqi officials dismissed Powell's presenta-
tion as a collection of “stunts." “special effects"
and "unknown sources."

A live band and cash bar are part of Student
Government‘s plans for the Presidential Ball for
this Valentine's [)ayuthe Kernel reported.

SG Vice President Mary Katherine Thomp-
son said the dance was a great success last year

The Presidential Ball will be Friday: Feb. 14.
from 9 pm. to 1 am. at the Radisson Hotel down-
town. Voodoo Symphony: a local band that plays
cover songs and original music. will perform

Students. faculty and staff can get two free
tickets with their UK ID. Tickets are available at
the Ticketmaster in the Student (‘enter

The dress for the ball is formal. though it‘s
not required to wear a tuxedo or formal govm.

SG has arranged for a deal on tiixedos with
Geno's Formal wear For $19.97». students can
rent a onevbutton coat with a rest or tie.

WHAT EXPECT

Here ’5 a iook at events happening this
week and a preview of this week‘s papers.

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Wriit mess with Title IX

Opponents and supporters of Title IX will hold
their breath in the coming month as they await the
decision by Education Secretary Rod Paige on what
changes to make to the way the 30-year-old law is en-
forced. The Commission on Opportunity in Athletics
is expected to issue a report assessing collegiate
standards of compliance with Title IX sometime this
month. One of these measures. which the Commis—
sion was deadlocked about and will give in its report
with no recommendation, would give Athletic De-
partments more leeway in complying with the law.

These proposals would allow schools two to three
percentage points of leeway in meeting equal oppor-
tunities for men and women in college sports. Like-
wise, instead of requiring gender representation in
athletics proportionate to that of the student body,
schools would only need to provide a 50-50 split of
male and female varsity athletes. Adopting these pro-
posals would only dilute the positive aspects of Title
IX, and not guarantee that any of the drawbacks
would be diminished.

For years, Title IX has ensured that women have
had increased opportunities in collegiate sports. As fe-
male enrollment in universities doubled since 1971, the
number of women athletes increased five times over.

Interest in women's athletics may not be equal to
that of men's sports right now. but that is in no small
part because women were denied equal opportuni-
ties in the past. If Title IX is allowed to run its prop-

er course, interest in sports will most likely be just
as high among women as it is with men.

A common argument for loosening the restric-
tions of Title IX is that the provisions hurt lower-
profile men's sports. But there's nothing to suggest
loosening these restrictions would result in an in:
crease in funding for often-neglected sports. Given
the scale and importance of football and basketball
teams and the constant pressure to improve these
programs, it seems just as likely an alternative that
the Athletic Department would move more funding
to these programs rather than men's track or
wrestling.

Likewise, Title IX allows for colleges and univer-
sities that have not achieved equal gender represen-
tation in athletics to comply by showing that they are
increasing opportunities for women. Schools must
demonstrate that opportunities for women truly are
increasing ~ they cannot be found to be in compli-
ance if they only cut men's programs.

Title IX has become a scapegoat for cuts made to
men's programs. Opponents of the law should be
looking at bloated budgets for football and basketball
as the real cause of their woes. Allowing for easier
compliance with Title IX would be selling out a posi-
tive program, and we should expect nothing less
than full gender equality in athletics.

The Cavalier Daily (Univ. of Virginia).

 

Forget budget cuts, fix the weather

Have you ever no-

campus needs to dispel.

winter early would only exacerbate the

ticed the distance across
campus increases when
the temperature falls be-
low 20 degrees?
Indeed. this winter
is becoming just too cold
to handle. From the shiv-
ering refugee camp of
smokers outside White-
hall to the suicide-
squeeze dash across icy
Rose Street. campus is
teeming with signs of the joyless season.
Yet despite the overwhelming disap~
proval of the climate from students and
staff alike. our campus administration has
done nothing to address the situation.
While President Lee Todd and his min-
ions are working to preserve UK's budget.
an item of much debate. he has not given so
much as lip service to improving our
weather. Sleet. snow and wind chill have
been just a few of the "Kentucky uglies" our

Weather isn‘t just about the comfort
level of students and faculty. It affects our
agriculture. our ability to throw field par»
ties and our recruitment.

Until UK is able to compete with na—
tionally recognized weather programs.
such as those in UCLA and Miami. we will
never be able to attract the interest of iii-
coming students.

Campus officials are certainly aware of
the severity of the situation. Before a re-
cent press conference. Todd was heard to
remark. "It sure is cold out there."

Yet by the next day. snow was still
falling on our campus. and Todd had done
nothing to intervene.

It‘s up to the students to force adminis-
tration's hand. Let‘s not forget the Rain Ri-
ots at Oxford and the Windy City Resis-
tance in Chicago. When students stand to-
gether. they can and will affect the weather.

There are many who will contend that
we need cold weather and that ending this

problems of global warming.

Well. I think our campus has opposed
global warming long enough. If our admin-
istrators reverse their position on this divi-
sive issue. perhaps next session Congress
will appropriate