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for wearing her backpack with both straps for a simple reason: It ’s just more

comfin‘tahle.

Writers conlerence
to begin Wednesday

By Glenda N. Elhinglon
Staff Writer

If you have ever dreamed of

becoming a published
author, the upcoming
Women Writers Con-
ference may help to
answer questions about
how to achieve that
dream.

“I would like to
make students feel
especially welcome,”
saidjan Oaks, director
of the conference.

“The conference
wants to create an edu-
cational environment
for all its participants,”
she added.

“We are working
for an atmosphere of
learning and under—
standing.”

“Any student will

highlights women, men are also
encouraged to attend,” she said.
“We have always had men
attend, although they are a minor—
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get, absolutely free,

In kee ing with the
theme 0 the confer—
ence, “Writing as Pro-
cess and Product,” stu—
dents will be able to
hear about “the partic-
ular writing process of
people who are well
published now,” Oaks
said.

“We are talking
about the entire writ—

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The conference,

scheduled for ing process, from the
Wednejday conceptual level to
through Saturday editing and then to
ifI/free to UKstu- PUbllS mg”
ents with IDs. “They Will be able
Students may to partici ate with any
re ' eroutside and all 0 the featured
30 Student writers, in terms of
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writing advice from

people who are the avant garde in
contemporary writing,” Oaks said.

The general public also is
encouraged to attend for a fee of
$45 for all three days, or $15 a

day. .

There are, however, free events
for everyone at noon and 7:30

pm. each day, Oaks said.

“Even though the conference

liehacles aside, Madness predictable as

  

during Midnight Madness festivities Friday night at

terms of social justice.”

The conference will feature
workshops and readings with the
featured guests.

In 230 Student Center, there
will be an open microphone ses—
sion on Thursday at 1:45 p.m.,
where the members of the public
can read from their own works,
and on Friday at 1:30 pm. there
will be a speak out session.

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Students’ opinions

difi’er on hest way

to wear hoo/ehags

By Jeff Vinson
Stafl Writer

It may sit ato a student’s shoulder, taut
and orderly, bot straps firmly in place. Or
it may dangle casually, one strap securely
positioned on the owner's shoulder, the
other floundering in the wind.

Such is the versatile life of a backpack.

“To each his own,” as some wise man
once said. UK students wear their back—
packs both ways.

But, which way is better — one strap or
two —— and why?

Some students wear their packs a particu-

laryav out of shear necessitv:
wear my backpack With two straps

because my zipper is broken right now, and
ifI wear it with one it flies open and my
papers fly out,” said Scott Duncan, a
mechanical engineering senior.

For others, the reason may be more per-
sonal.

“Real men wear their backpacks with two
straps,” said Scott Hollere, an undeclared
junior.

Other students, like French senior Lisa
Nier and undeclared junior Emily Coleman,
are more flexible.

“Sometimes, it seems I end up wearing

1 them both ways,” Nier said. “But ifI know
‘ "m going to be walking fast to class, it’s

m0 STRAPS jennifer Lee, a pre-physician assistant student, said her reason

more comfortable to have both straps on.”
Nier said if she is in a hurry it is easier to

throw the pack on one shoulder and go.
Coleman said she thinks it is more com—

lends time

By Aaron 0. Hall
StaflWriter'

Elaine L. Chao, president and CEO of
United Way of America, donated her time

. .wv-a—o—-n' - .

SPORTS jamal Mashhurn returned to
Rupp Arena Saturday night as his {Mavericks
fell to the Chicago Bulls. Story, page 6.

WEATHHI Sunny today, high

in the mid- 70s; partly cloudy
tonight, low near 50; sunny

tomorrow, high near 75.

fortable to wear her backpack on one shoul—
der when she carries things in her hand.

For Coleman, however, nature plays a
role in her backpack decision-making.

“If it’s cold out and I want to put in
hands in my ocket, I’ll put it on both
shoulders,” Co eman said. “It just depends."

Shobhan Lakkapragada, an electrical
engineering graduate student, said he wears
his back ack on one shoulder because it is
less trouble when he takes it on and off.

UK students tend to disagree on the
comfort factor of wearing one or two straps.

Jennifer Lee, a pre-physician assistant,
said she thinks wearing a backpack with two
straps is more comfortable.

“My one shoulder doesn’t get sore,” Lee
said.

Mika Fugate, a secondary mathematics
education freshman, said she prefers using
one strap to carrying a purse.

“I feel like it’s more comfortable when I
wear it like this and I feel it’s just like a
regular purse,” Fugate said.

Rob Heady, a campin department sales—
man at Sports Unlimirefin Lexington. said
using one strap stresses the backpack and
may make it a e faster.

Still, for ot er students like Gary Cline, a
statistics graduate student, health is an issue.

“(Using two straps is) less stressful on
one side of my back,” Cline said.

He said he used to use one strap, but he
began having muscle strain on one side.

“An occupational therapist recommend-
ed that I even (the stress) out by using both
straps, and it worked,” Cline said.

The issue is less scientific for economics
senior Mexico Hayden.

He said the “one strap or two” debate
depends on the number of books he needs
for classes on a given day.

“Friday’s a light day, so Friday’s usually a
one-strap day,” Hayden said.

to UK drive

at an earl age. It needs to be natural. We
have an obligation to give back to the com-
munity. America is unique in that Ameri-
cans volunteer generously.

“It’s part ofAmerican tradition and

 

Friday to help bring UK closer
to its campaign contribution

volunteers and directors, painted
a red mark just above the half-
way line on one of UK’s United
Way billboards, located by the
Student Center’s arking lot.
“Our goal is 450,000,” Bill
Adkisson, an assistant physician

cent closer to our goal.”
But Chao, 39, not only gave

 

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Chao, along with other local

I’Ve have an
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give acle to the

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commum . EWC-
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in UK’s surgery division, said of Elaine L Chao “You become a better person.”
the fund drive. “We’re at H‘”‘1€"’WCEO’ Chao, a native of Taiwan,
$271,000 now, so we’re 60 per- unggegg? "f immigrated to New York about

heritage.”

“I’m very optimistic,” said
Chao, about the United \Vay
Program. “I want to show the
people that I care.”

She said she wants to pro-
mote more volunteer programs
and encourage more people to

would
enrich their lives,” she said.

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her time to show that UK was closer to its
fund-raising goal. She also lent her ears and
her smile to other volunteers.

Winston Faircloth, president of the local
Bluegrass United Way, said, “(Chao) does a
great job ofinvolving locals.”

Brenda Franey, director of UK Hospi-
tal’s admission, said, “In the past, volunteer-
ing was easy. Today, when so many people
work, it’s a challenge.”

Later Friday evening, Chao gave her
speech, “Volunteerism in America,” at the
Otis A. Singleta Center for the Arts.

To get peop e to give, Chao said she
believes “(volunteerism) should be fostered

 

She graduated from Mount
Holyoke with a degree in economics and
later became director of the Peace Corps,
which is the nation's lar est international
volunteer organization. he married Sen.
Mitch McConnell, D—Kentucky, nearly two
years ago.

Chao’s ascent to head of United Way in
1992 was on the heels of some bad publicity
for the charitable organization after allega-
tions that her predecessor had misused
donated funds.

But Chao assures the public that during
her presidency, “whatever happened before

 

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ONE STRAP Shobhan Lak/eapragada, an electrical engi-
neering graduate student, wears his hat/epach on one
shoulder. He said the one—shoulder method causes less
trouhle when he is putting the backpack on taking it ofl

United Way Ill‘BSlllBllt

Aristide's challenge in Haiti

PORT—AU—PRINCE, Haiti —— A day after Presi—
dent Jean-Bertrand Aristide came home in triumph,
violence yesterday marred his message of reconcilia—
tion and illustrated the challenge of putting Haiti’s
tragic past behind.

Two people were killed in the violence that
began when two dozen vigilantes wielding machetes,
clubs and rocks went from house to house in a Port-
au-Prince slum, looking for members of a paramili-
tary group known to have killed and brutalized Aris-
tide supporters.

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Olmos says divel'fity is key to country
LOS ANGELES — Edward james ()lmos didn’t

mince words during a speech at a minority journal—
ists conference.

“We stand for what this country
really is,” the actor said. ”What
makes Los Angeles unique is the
diversity ofits people. It is the key to
us as a human species.”

”The written word has such pro—
found power, but the problem is our .
history needs a very strong augmen- ,
tation," Olmos told mostly Hispanic
journalists at the 16th Annual jour- Olmos
nalism Opportunities Conference
for Minorities.

He asked a white man in the front row to stand.

"Jesus should be represented by a person of
color.” Olmos said. “I have only seen him represent-
ed by you with white skin that almost glows.”

 

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idnight Madness, UK’s annual round-

ball lovefest, evolved into a hybrid of

Hollywood, Hogs and hoops — all
wrapped in one endorsement—smeared, high-
glitz ackage Friday night.

The whole event was normal enough for a
while. The pep band was es ciaIIy peppy, the
cheerleaders especially bub I , the pom squad
especially spunky. But the excess bravado
spilled over the edge when Channel 27’s pris-
tine co-anchor, Barbara Bailey, exclaimed to
the crowd, “Are you ready to get wild?”

From that point forward, the unexpected
became the norm. Charlie McAIexander,
UK’s television announcer, strutted about the
Memorial Coliseum floor in full Harley gear.
The Dairy Queen “Twist” contest quickly
deteriorated into a mid-teen strip tease. And
when the clock struck midnight, the coliseum
spotlight illuminated a startling and nearly
incoherent si ht.

It was Ric Pitino, the suave, Armani-clad
Wildcat coach, riding into the new season on
a Harley. For a brief, mind-hogglin
sequence, Memorial transformed to, of al
things, “Hog Heaven.”

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\Vhile Pitino slipped out of
his biker ap arel, a fervor
swept through) the throng of
\Vildcat aficionados as Memo—
rial took on the atmosphere of
a rock concert.

Starting with the freshmen
and ending with the seniors,
the ’94-95 Wildcats ascended ‘

 

(via hydraulic platform) to an E”:
elevated stage then descended M080".
to the court amid the boister— Spam
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Junior ark Po e and senior
Andre Riddick rew notably rave reviews for
their entrances.

Pope, the emotional transfer from Wash—
ington, nearly lea t off the stage as he cele—
brated his release om forced inactivity, while
the normally reserved Riddick levitated into
view “profiling,” a pose that utterly deli hted
the coaches and players as well as al the
young “Gs” in the crowd.

Riddick’s “pumped-up” hysiques rised
the fans near] as much as is openin‘g‘liistn—
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feasting partner Walter McCarty, spent the
summer in the weight room and at the dinner
table, adding 27 pounds to his lanky frame.
(McCarty added 18 pounds.)

Hanz and Franz they’re not, but the
increased hulk under the hoop should help
alleviate the Cats' rebounding woes.

The rest of the Madness was predictable.
In a mirror ima e of last season’s festivities,
McCarty and Jegf Sheppard soared above the
competition in the dunking exhibition,
ecli sed only by Ohio State transfer Derek
An erson, w o tantalized the Wildcat fanatics
with a boundless aerial repertoire.

Pitino then split the squad into two teams
and staged an impromptu scrimmage, which,
as opening scrimmages tend to be, was sloppy
and devoid of precision. Pope, with 13 points,
led the \Vhite team to a meaningless 30-28
win over the Blue team.

Other highlights of the evening included:

VPitino. in his annual dissertation to
improve the home court atmosphere, suggest-
ed that Rupp patrons turn their backs to the

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live albums are new a lost art

‘Unplugged’
doesn’ t cut 2t

he incredible roar of the
' crowd sends chills down the

spine. The electricity of Kiss’
historic Alive! album is taken to
another level as guitarist Ace
Frehley’s hands fly all over the
fretboard.

If he played with any more
emotion or power, his silver,
seven—inch platform shoes proba-
bly would propel him into outer
space like a rocket.

In the ’705, live albums were all
over the place. Most bands had a
live album in their discography.

Rush’s All the World’s a Stage,
Thin Lizzy’s Live and Dangerous
and Bob Seger’s Lice Bullet all
were pretty good. Say what you
will about “classic rock." These
are all energetic performances in
the grand tradition.

Many bands put out live albums
that proved to be their best, if not
rock milestones. The Allman

Brothers Live at the Fill-
more needs no introduction.
Dickey Betts and Duane
Allman lock horns in leg-
endary guitar battles that , ‘
changed the way guitars
could be played together. 1
To this day, I refuse to lis-

   

. Recently, washed— —up
‘ bands like Van Halen,
Metallica, and AC/ DC have
put out live albums, but
not nearly of the same cal-
iber of those in the ’705.
These were simply “live
greatest hits” packages

ten to a version of “Whip— E" "III“ released to haul in cash so
ping Post" that’s less than Km“, that the band wouldn't
15 minutes long. Coluzrmst have to work on a new

Equally important is
Santana’s hard-to-find Lotus, a
beautiful double-live show from
Japan in 1973. Carlos shows that
he deserves to be mentioned in the
same breath as Hendrix, Page and
Van Halen, as he puts his soul into
every note. The extensive rhythm
section is phenomenal as well. If
you do find it, you’ll be glad you
did.

This leads me to ask you a
question. Can you think of a good
live album from the ’805 or early
’905?

Probably not. The synthesized,
overproduced ’805 didn’t provide
many legendary live shows. Oingo
Boingo and the Thompson Twins
didn’t exactly set the stage on fire.

album.

To make matters worse, MTV
has taken it upon itself to mechan—
ically churn out Unplugged con-
certs seemingly every month or so.
Some of these are remotely inter-
esting, but they will more than
likely remain forgettable footnotes
in my book.

Mariah Carey? Please.

There is nothing classic on
these albums. The performers lack
the intensity of their older coun-
terparts. Hell, Foghat and Grand
Funk even had good live albums.

It seems that the only way to
hear good, recorded live music is
through the tie-dyed, incense—
soaked bootleg underground.
Bands like Phish, Widespread

Panic and, yes, The Grateful Dead
have earned legions of fans by way
of the circulation of these impres-
sive live performances.

Live albums, it seems, were
almost a requirement in the ’705.
They recreated the feel and pro-
vided us with endless memories.

Many of these albums con-
tained the best versions of the
bands’ songs.

For example, is Peter Framp-
ton’s “Do You Feel Like We Do?”
the same without the extended
talk-box solo? How about Kiss’
“Cold Gin” without fire—breathing
Gene Simmons warming up the
crowd by discussing alcoholic bev-
erages? And as I said earlier, The
Allman Brothers bound by the
chains of AOR radio simply aren’t
The Allman Brothers.

Unfortunately, a revival of this
golden age of music doesn’t
appear to be in sight. In the mean-
time, I guess I’ll just have to pick
up some blank tapes and get my
hands on as many bootlegs as I
can.

Stafl Writer Eli Humble
is ajoumalism sophomore.

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Mashburn comes home

Former Cat
star scores 3 0
in Rupp return

By Brett Dawson
Sports Editor

Jamal Mashburn’s return to

lLexington wasn’t scripted perfect—
y.
After all, in a perfect world,
Mashburn would’ve scored 30
points and led his Dallas Maver-
icks to a win over the Chicago
Bulls in front of his former college
teammates, their coach and his
mother, Helen.

Still, it came pretty close.

The player Dick Vitale deemed
“The Monster Mash” during his
playing days at UK got those 30
points with UK coach Rick Pitino
and former teammates, including
Tony Delk, Jared Prickett and
Rodrick Rhodes looking on.

But the Mavericks lost to the
Bulls 121—103. And Helen Mash-
burn stayed in New York.

Still, her son was pleased not
onl with his return visit, but also
wit the improvement of his team,
which won only 13 of its 82 games
last season.

“It’s always special to come
back to the University of Ken-
tucky, especially with the chance
to play at Rupp Arena,” said

Mashburn, who played for UK
from 1991-93. “But seeing Coach
Pitino in the stands and not on the
sidelines, that was something dif-
ferent.”

Mashburn received warm ova-
tions for the sli htest of good
plays, and flashbulEs popped at his
every move, including his nine
free—throw attempts.

And the second—year pro pro-
vided plenty of photo opportuni—
ties.

He sported new moves in the
post, including a one-handed fall-
away jumper that terrorized
Chicago’s Toni Kukoc more than
a few times. '

And Mashburn, who shot just
40.6 percent from the floor in his
rookie season, looked every bit the
comfortable sophomore in Rupp,
knocking down 11 of his 14 field-
goal attempts.

Mashburn took advantage of
the NBA’s new uniform 22-foot
three point line as well, dropping
2 of 3 from downtown.

But even after a game when the
spotlight clearly was his, Mash-
burn spent much of his postgame
time with the press praising his
teammates.

A good portion of that praise
was reserved for rookie Jason
Kidd.

The point guard from Califor-
nia struggled through parts of his
preseason debut but showed his
promise on several occasions ~—

including a flashy alley-oop pass

 

 

 

that Mashburn caught in midair
on the right side of the basket,
then laid in gently on the opposite
side.

“We’ve seen a lot of that in
camp,” Mashburn said of Kidd’s
electrifying lays.

“It’s not ing new to us, but I
guess it’s something new for
everybody else.

“He did that a lot in California
and now he’ll do it a lot in Texas.”

But Mashburn deflected the
notion that he and Kidd mi ht
form a John Stockton-Karl al-

‘ one combination that will bring

the Mavs back to respectability.

“It’s not going to be the Mash
and the Kidd," Mashburn said.
“It’s going to be the Mash, the
Kidd, (Jimm ) Jackson, (Roy)
Tarpley and the whole team. You
can’t win with just two players —
we proved that last year.”

That was when Mashburn and
Jackson averaged an identical 19.2
points per game, but the Maver-
icks managed only a .158 winning
percentage.

It was a nightmarish year for
Mashburn, who fended publicly
with then-Mavs coach Quinn
Buckner. Things have stabilized
for Mashburn, though, under new
head coach Dick Motta.

“When I came here, I didn’t
think I’d have two coaches in two
vears,” Mashburn said. “But I like

(Motta). This is going to be a lot
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Mash predicts big things ion Bats

By Brett Dawson
Sports Editor

So he’s not Dick Vitale or Bill
Raftery.

Jamal Mashburn still follows
college hoops. And he still has
some definite thoughts on where
his former team is going to wind
up when March Madness winds
down.

“They’re really talented,”
Mashburn said of this season’s UK
basketball squad. “I just hope that
the expectation here is (national)
championship because that’s
where it should be.”

Mashburn led the Wildcats to a
30—4 record and an appearance in
the NCAA Final Four his final
season at UK.

Without a proven go-to player
in the clutch, last year’s UK team
struggled at tournament time.
After winning the Southeastern

Conference tourney, the Cats
were bumped from the NCAA
Tournament in the second round
by Marquette.

Mashburn sees a different team
this year.

“They’re more experienced,”
he said. “I’m sure Coach Pitino
will have them ready to pla . If
they just listen to him, they’ I be
fine.”

Mashburn said he keeps in con—
tact with his former teammates,
giving them an insider’s View of
life in the NBA.

“It’s good for them to hear it
from somebody who’s been
there,” Mashburn said. “I tell
them the stuff that’s not all fun
and games. I tell them about all
the hard work and about the
downside to the lifestyle.

What about this UK team’s
prospects for future NBA players?

“A lot of them have a shot, real—

ly,” Mashburn said. “They just
need to listen to Coach Pitino, and
he’ll help them be ready (for the
NBA)”

The Cats’ top prospect, accord-
ing to NIashburn, is junior forward
Rodrick Rhodes. There has been
speculation that Rhodes, who has
run the gamut from miserable to
magnificent during his first two
seasons in Lexington, will consid—
er turning pro after this season.

“Rodrick has the most talent,”
Mashburn said. “Hopefully, he’ll
stay in school, but he’ll make that
decision when the time comes.
Coach Pitino will help him decide
when the time is right.”

But there’s no rush, Mashburn
said.

“He doesn’t need to think
about (the NBA) at all, really,” be
said. “He just needs to concentrate
on making (UK) better and win—
ning a championship.”

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