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S P C; Q 1'. UK football's seniors weigh in with the best memories of their

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Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Celebrating 34 years of independence

Ticket lottery sparks student gripes

Student complaints vary, but UK says system works fine as is

By Megan Boehnke, Troy Lyle and Dariush Shafa
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UK students outnumbered tickets by
about 2-to-l at Monday night’s ticket lot-
tery. and the crowd exceeded the fire code
safety limits for Memorial Coliseum by
more than 1,000 people.

The lottery’s large turnout was be-
cause of the games the tickets were for:
the Dec. 3 North Carolina game and the
Dec. 17 University of Louisville game.

Students were lining up as early as 7:30
pm. said staff support associate Lori
Menter with UK Athletics.

“I arrived at about 7:30 pm. and stu-
dents were already lined up down the

block." Menter said. “It doesn‘t make
sense; that's the point of the lottery — so
students don‘t have to stand out there all
day long. If you‘re first in line or last in
line. you have the same chance to get your
number called."

According to the lottery's rules on UK
Athletics‘ Web site. students must be in-
side by 9:15 p.m.. when the doors close. But
administrators kept the doors open be-
yond that time Monday night.

“That was an executive decision,”
Menter said. “They were going to close
(the doors), but there were so many people
outside they didn‘t want to start some-
thing. so they let them in.“

Associate Dean of Students Tony Blan-
ton made the decision to keep the doors
open longer.

“We‘ve never closed the doors at 9:15."
Blanton said. “If we did that. we'd never
get anybody in there.

“We try to leave the doors open until
the lines are gone." he said.

Although turnout was far greater than
expected. so many students left that 200
unsold tickets went on sale yesterday
morning.

“We expected about 5.000 students —
7.000 showed up." Menter said.

When not under construction. the
maximum occupancy of Memorial Colise-
um under the state fire code is 8.000. Be-

See Lottery on page 2

 

 

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“The Bent” was
placed in the engi-
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courtyard in 1970
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Bluegrass Alumnus

(From left): Chemical engineering junior
Terry Horn, electrical engineering senior
Steve Dominick and mechanical engineer-

chapters of Tau
Beta Pi. Students

ing senior Josh Henry, members of the
Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society,

polish “The Bent," a sculpture in the

regularly scour off
the grime that the
statue accumulates.

engineering complex courtyard. The
sculpture needs to be sanded regularly to
clean off pollution residue, a task usually
reserved for pledges, Dominick said.

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Give thanks for the truth about Turkey Day

As the holiday season opens in full
force with Thanksgiving tomorrow, most
students have declared their semester at
an‘ end. Indeed. I‘d be amazed if anyone is
actually reading this in lieu of packing
their cars. hopping on
planes or sleeping in
ridiculously late. Never-
theless. Thanksgiving
provides a time for re-
flection not only on our
proverbial blessings.
but also on our national
heritage.

Of course. one can’t
discuss the fables of
Thanksgiving without
briefly touching on the
idea that eating turkey
makes you sleepy. Deal-
ing with one’s family of—
ten requires heavy sedation. so we all try
never to forget to give thanks for trypto-
phan.

Yes. tryptophan can make you sleepy.

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but not directly. Tryptophan helps pro-
duce niacin. which helps produce sero-
tonin. which makes you mellow out and
plays a large part in sleep. Weren’t you
paying attention in biochemistry?

The gluttonous act of eating Thanks-
giving dinner itself may be enough to put
you to sleep. though m it’s a ton of food
full of those deliciously sinful carbohy-
drates. If you’re still hankering for relief
or an instant holiday coma. you can al-
ways break down and indulge in some de~
signer drugs and red wine. but that’s nei-
ther terribly classy nor recommended.

Looking back into various journals
written by the Pilgrims about the original
event reveals that “venison and wild fowl”
were the only meat dishes served; there
was no turkey or dressing to abdicate
your responsibility of talking eight hours
with your grandmother about how things
used to be.

The Pilgrims themselves have been
victims of historical public relations. No.
they didn’t land at Plymouth Rock, and

no. they didn't wear those quintessential-
ly ridiculous black clothes. History (real
history. not the coloring books called such
from elementary school) notes that the
Pilgrims actually landed in Provincetown.
Mass. As for the clothes, this was an occa-
sional Puritan practice. but contrary to
popular belief. the Pilgrims were not Puri-
tans. they were Separatists.

The two are terribly confused in the
minds of most Americans. While the Puri-
tans were part of the established church.
the Separatists did not recognize the es-
tablished institution and doubted the va-
lidity of the Church of England. In fact.
the Pilgrims didn’t even know themselves
to be pilgrims; they rather referred to
themselves as planters. The term “Pil-
grim" didn’t come into fashion until the
early 19th century. when nationalism was
on the rise in the United States.

Also. while it is a matter of fact that
the Pilgrims likely held harvest festivals

See Myths on page 3

 

UK 84, Srrrson 38

Cats' ‘D' drives Hatters mad

ByRyanWood
MKENTUCKYKERNEL

opening tip to the final buzzer.
Wildcat coach Mickie DeMoss

The visiting Atlantic Sun cham-
pions left Memorial Coliseum de-
fenseless last night after UK's sti-
fling defense and junior guard Jen-
ny Pfieffer’s 21 points led UK to an
84-38 win over Stetson.

"Once you get the first shot un-
der your belt. you gain a lot of confi-
dence.” Pfeift'er said. who came off
the bench to bury five of nine 3
pointers. She said she enjoyed the
zone defense Stetson (02) played
against UK (2-0) most of the game.

“I call zone ‘the shooter’s dream.‘
" she said smiling. “It gives every-
body the opportunity to hit the 3."

The Hatters were held to 18 per-
cent shooting. making nine field
goals in a game UK controlled from

said she was pleased with her team 's
tough. physical play, but she felt UK
gave Stetson too many opportunities
from the charity stripe.

“I was very pleased with our de-
fense. but I thought we fouled too
much." DeMoss said.

The Cats took a 120 lead to start
the game on Spointers by freshman
point guard Carly Ormerod and
sophomore guard Samantha Ma-
honey

“(We) take no prisoners." sopho
more forward Eleia Roddy said. Rod-
dy grabbed 12 rebounds and added
six points in the Cats‘ 46pO1nt wm.

After jumping out to their early
12-point lead. the Cats started to put
Stetson at the line and allowed them

See Cats on page 6

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UK sophomore
center Sarah Elliott
looks for an open-
ing toward the
basket during the
first half of the
Cats’ 84-38 win
over the Stetson
Hatters last night
at Memorial Colise-
urn.

Elliott finished
with eight points
and four rebounds
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Arrest made
in series of
car break-ins

Suspect detained in Student Center lot

By Megan Boehnke
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UK police arrested a man Friday evening whom
they believe is responsible for many of the thefts from
automobiles around campus this semester. said Maj.
Joe Monroe.

Police stopped Charles Smith Jr.. 32. in the Student
Center parking lot during the women's basketball
game against Indiana-Purdue after police received a
tip that he was looking into vehicles.

Officers found Smith with a hammer and a flash-
light. and they arrested him on charges of possession
of burglary tools and fraudulent use of a credit card.

Smith matches descriptions given in earlier inci-
dents of theft from automobiles this semester and was
using a similar method of breaking into cars as had
been reported. Monroe said.

“That is. smashing the window and grabbing what-
ever is in plain sight." Monroe said.

Police are still trying to link him to earlier inci-
dents. Still. Monroe said thefts from vehicles have not
been any higher this year than in the past. although
they do spike during the beginning of the year and be
fore holiday breaks.

“Criminals ‘Christmas shop.‘ They find what they
want and then pawn it to get money for shopping or
whatever." Monroe said. “It always spikes right before
the holidays and dies off right before the end of the of
the semester."

Most of the time. thieves take valuables left on the
seat or in plain sight such as radar detectors. CD note-
books. stereos and speakers. Monroe said.

He advised students not leave valuables in their ve
hicles. If they do decide to leave valuables in the vehi-
cle. Monroe said students should cover them or place
them in the glove compartment.

Monroe also warned that vehicles with tinted win-
dows are five times more likely to have things stolen.

“When you smash a window. tint stays all together
and only makes a bitty hole." he said. “When you bust
a window that doesn‘t have tint. it makes a louder
noise and shatters."

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AAA: Prices
won’t dampen
holiday travel

By Evan Israel
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In spite of higher gas prices and slightly fewer
flight options. a greater number of Americans plan
to travel this Thanksgiving than last year. accord-
ing to national figures.

According to AAA estimates. more than 37 mil-
lion Americans will travel at least 50 miles this
year. an 0.8 percent increase from last year.

Lilla Mason. a spokeswoman for AAA, said even
though gas prices are a good deal higher than last
year’s. Americans will find ways of covering the
prices through methods such as driving more fuel-
efficient cars. visiting relatives who live closer to
their home and packing lunches to eat on the road.

In addition to the highway travelers. about an-
other 4.6 million people plan to travel by airplane.
an estimate 1.3 percent higher than last year. An-
other projected 1.8 million travelers will travel by
train. bus or other transportation method.

Air travelers are urged to get to the airport ear-
ly in order to not miss flights.

“If you miss your plane. it's unlikely that there
will be an empty seat for you on the next flight."
Mason said.

Higher gas prices aren‘t the only concern of
travelers; prices for hotels and car rentals will also
be higher than last year, according to AAA‘s
Leisure Travel lndex. Hotel rates are expected to be
up about 1.5 percent and rental car rates are ex-
pected to be up about 3.2 percent.

The AAA figures also indicate that 55 percent of
travelers are expected to stay at a friend or rela-
tive's home.

“My travel plans consist of going home to my
family in Shelbyville. Ky. and having dinner with
my family on Thanksgiving Day." said integrated
strategic communications junior Alise Marshall.

She won‘t be the only person going to a small
town. as AAA estimates that 37 percent of Thanks-
giving travelers will be going to small towns and
rural areas. followed closely by cities. which are ex-
pected to see 34 percent of the travelers.

Journalism freshman Jeremy Greer is anxious
to get home to his family and hopes the trip is easy

“I'm going to visit my family in Muncie. 1nd.
and I hope that the roads aren‘t too crowded."

For others who are concerned about their holi-
day journeys. AAA offers a Web site that can help
with planning trips at wwwAAAmapscom.

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Continued from page 1

cause of the construction of the new
basketball practice facility behind it,
that number has been lowered to 5..800
said associate athletic director Russ
Pear.

Some students were upset that so
many people were allowed in.

“It was total craziness. I got caught
in the crowd. Everyone started rush-
ing the door and you couldn’t even
stop.” said communication freshman
Erin Bevins. “They kept letting people
in and it just didn‘t make any sense
when they’re just going to get disap-
pointed.”

“It was unfair to let all those peo-
ple in and just not have enough tick-
ets," said Meagan Chapman. an uncle
clared freshman.

Officials said despite the large
crowds. the lottery was orderly and
there weren't any problems.

“There weren’t any incidences last
night. Students were excited to get in,
but no fights. Everyone was calm,"
Menter said.

Some students' accounts didn‘t
agree with that.

“I almost got in a fight with some-
one who was cutting in lines because I
was trying to regulate or at least
keep them from getting in front of
me." said integrated strategic commu-
nications senior Kyle Fertig.

“It was pretty much madness."
said political science freshman Lauren
Russow. “They were pushing. shoving.
running and trampling on people.“

After standard lottery tickets were
exhausted. lottery officials began writ-
ing numbers by hand. students said.
One of those newly formed groups
was the third group called to get tick~
ets.

“Those that had been there a long
time didn't get tickets. and those who
were penciled in did." Chapman said.

Officials said there are no plans for
any changes to the way the lottery is
conducted.

“There were thoughts of going to
an online ticketing system. but every
time it's brought up. it gets a negative
response from students.“ Menter said.

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million to fund such trips.
It‘s a lofty goal, but a good one.

   
 
    
  
  
  
  
  

students abroad each year.

  
  
   
   
   
   
 
    

UK’s John Yopp wants 1 million Amer-
ican students to go abroad — and he is
part of a national campaign to get $125

Yopp, an associate provost and director
of the Appalachian Mathematics and Sci-
ence Partnership, has served on the Com-
mission on the Abraham Lincoln Study
Abroad Fellowship Program that seeks to
secure enough funding to send 1 million

Finding $125 million is difficult to say
the least, but funding more trips abroad
should be part of the discussion. More
students should have the opportunity to
travel and learn far from home. As it is,
the chance to study abroad is often a priv-
ilege for just a few on any campus. That

should start to change.

of today to have the un-

“It is so important for college students

tive." Yopp said.

 

derstanding of other
cultures, other peoples
and other languages so
our citizens can better
work in a globalized
world,” Yopp told The
Kernel Nov. 15.

The benefit of in-
creased cultural aware-
ness is obvious. And in
today’s economy, it's not
hard to believe that a
graduate may have to go

It's important for students
to get the opportunity
to study in other countries
and learn about different
cultures and societies.

The
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far from home for a job.

“Unless we understand what's going on
with other countries, we can't be competi-

“This could have a
very positive effect," David Bettez, direc-
tor of UK office of international affairs,

In the 2003-04 school year. the United
States sends 191,321 stu-
dents abroad —— 450 of
which were from UK.

group to 1 million stu-
dents by the 2016-2017
school year. That would
represent about half the
number of undergradu-
degrees
each year by American
colleges and universi-

Study abroad program needs more money

told The Kernel Nov. 15. “I think if they
can actually meet their goal of a million
students going abroad in the next 10
years, it’s going to have a tremendous im-
pact."

Funding for higher education is tight.
to say the least. And of course, there
should be higher priorities than sending
students abroad. Throwing millions at
study abroad programs would be great,
but it should not come at the expense of
vital needs.

Still, American universities should
keep talking about study abroad opportu-
nities, which could help produce more
rounded, competitive graduates. And they
should find more ways to send students
abroad — and not just those who can af-
ford it on their own.

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