Recent incident indicative of flawed system
March 11, 2010 by Opinions · 10 Comments
Column by Austin Hill
I figured I should write an article on the person wrapped in toilet paper and set afire because that is what college kids care about.
UK closed down a fraternity because some people got drunk and got an asinine idea — that has been top billing for the last five days. Online comments
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Underdog university could do unthinkable, make columnist proud
Column by Tim Kroboth
Hey, do you know who UK will play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament yet? The Southeastern Conference Tournament and Selection Sunday are still in the future, but I bet I do.
Somehow, I just know that the NCAA Tournament selection committee is conspiring against me.
Regardless of whether the Cats win
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Opportunities abound to make a difference
March 8, 2010 by Opinions · Leave a Comment
Column by Noha El Maraghi
This could be the most overused statement from 2008 to 2010, but it fits so well under the circumstances, so I’m inclined to use it: In these harsh economic times, is it possible for something to be free? I’m talking about absolutely free, no catches, no fees, nothing. Is it also
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Reagan years’ roles have reversed
March 7, 2010 by Opinions · 24 Comments
Column by Sean Taylor
The date was Oct. 28, 1980. A tense election season had just unfolded between President Jimmy Carter and Republican Party nominee Ronald Reagan, culminating in the sole presidential debate before the election.
Carter, determined to baffle the newcomer in this debate, unleashed a barrage of criticisms against Reagan. Undaunted and boasting a grin,
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Continued dedication moves SG forward
March 3, 2010 by Opinions · Leave a Comment
Column by Ryan Smith
Hey, everyone. I know with midterms either in progress or coming up next week, we’re all busy studying hard. Spring Break is only a week away so remember to stay in those books and just study hard.
Student Government has been busy working for you. We wanted to take this time to tell
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Album means too much cash for Johnny
Column by Austin Hill
My favorite singer of all-time came out with a new album last week, which is strange because he died in 2003.
Johnny Cash’s “new” album, “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” is a collection of songs covered by Cash and one original from his last years at American records — a great compliment to
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Festival showcases diversity, real world
Column by Timothy Kroboth
The 21st annual UK Cultural Diversity Festival kicked off last week and will run through April 10.
The festival includes workshops, film screenings and lectures on topics as wide-ranging as China’s recent history, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the diverse Native American tribes of North America, but could you care less?
You may wonder why
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UK basketball has hurdles to overcome
March 1, 2010 by Opinions · 10 Comments
Column by David Rempfer
Attention UK basketball: You are in danger.
Yes, you, with the most talented roster in the country and with only two losses all season. You, my beloved Cats, are at risk of pride.
A blast of “I’m better than you,” has shown up in too many games and stints of uninspired play, where the team
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Melodious monotony not always a bad thing
February 28, 2010 by Opinions · Leave a Comment
Column by Shannon Frazer
Remember when you were a kid and rode the “It’s a Small World (After All)” ride at Disney World? How about dancing to the ever popular 1990s hit “Macarena”? And who doesn’t love the Village People’s rendition of “YMCA”?
Besides the associated fond memories of nostalgia, these are cited as some of the
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Stimulus bill unaffordable, bad policy
February 28, 2010 by Opinions · 29 Comments
Column by Margaret Schmidt
I do not understand the economics of spending money you don’t have.
The government’s plan and assumed role to spend its way out of the recession via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has defied logic from the very start.
Here’s a clear interpretation of the ARRA: In its indigestible, 1,071-page glory,
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