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you won't be here
tomorrow, so here is
a list of things that
are said on Turkey
Day that just don't
sound quite right. Try
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"It's cool whip time!"

By Hillary Cromer

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into the end zone!"

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thought we Would. the ones that
won‘t immediately be used will be
used for different organizations."
said Allison (‘ardiri. a chemistry se-
nior and member of tlte (‘ommunity
Bookshelf.

"Whew... that's one
terrific spread!"

“I am in the mood for a
little dark meat!"

hopes to recruit to continue successful seasons

nization handed out flycrs in local
neighborhoods. asking citizens to do,
nate used children‘s books. Then. on
Sunday. members went back and col
lected the books.

The books will go to the l.exiiig~
ton Family (‘ar‘e (‘enter and the
YWCA Spouse Abuse (‘entern

"We want to do more of these
book drives next setnester. We‘ve
done some in the past and they‘ve til
ways been successful." (‘ardiri said.

The purpose of the relatively
new organi/ation is to promote liter

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"Tyinq the legs together
keeps the inside
moist."

“She's 5000 pounds
fully inflated and it
takes 15 men to hold
her down."

"If I don't undo my
pants, l'll burst!"

"Are you ready for
seconds yet?"

“Just wait your turn,
you'll get some!"

“Don't play with your
meat."

"Just spread the legs
open & stuff it in."

"Do you think you'll be
able to handle all
these people at
once?"

“i didn't expect
everyone to come at
once!"

“You still have a little
bit on your chin."

“You'll know it’s ready
when it pops up."

"How many are
coming?"

"That's the biggest one
I’ve ever seen!"

“Just lay back 8 take it
easy... I'll do the
rest."

"How long do I beat it
before it's ready?"

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Beyond the
one-or-two-
strap debate

Choices: Fashion challenges arise from
the myriad of ways to haul school books

By Stephenie Drosick
CONTRIBUTING WRITER W

 

The days of the tradition
al two-strapped backpack are
long gone for many UK stu-
dents. This semester. UK stu-
dents tote their books around
in an array of styles.

"There are so many styles
out now that people can find
one that they really like." said
Cassie Kingsland, merchan—
dising. apparel and textiles
senior. “You don’t have to
carry a regular backpack if
you don‘t want to."

One of the latest back-
pack crazes is one-strapped
shoulder bags. These bags re»
semble brief cases but give
the college student a more ca—
sual look.

This trend could be fash~
ionrelated or students may
just be looking for something
different.

“I think it‘s definitely
fashion-related because it‘s
probably more comfortable to
carry a regular backpack so
the weight is on both shoul—
ders." Kingsland said.

Students who buy these
bags may want a more profes-
sional look without carrying
a briefcase, said a representa
tive from J & H Lao—Mark in
Lexington.

Some students at UK car-
ry camping backpacks. These
packs are much larger than
traditional backpacks and
more expensive.

Jonathon Edwards, a
chemistry sophomore. said he
has carried a camping back-
pack for two years.

“I like the size. i can get a

lot of books 111 it. It has lots of

compartments and storage
space." Edwards said.

Edwards said another
reason UK students find
camping backpacks appealing
is because these packs distrib~
ute the weight better across
your back.

Many female students re-
vert to large Vera Bradley
bags for a softer look.

“They are quilted totes
with organizer pockets on the
inside.“ said a representative
from For Friends in Lexing-
ton. "A lot of young ladies
use them as bookbags."

These cloth bags come in
many patterns and appeal to
college students because they
are washable and wear well.
the representative said.

All of these new styles are
quite a stretch from what stu-
dents used to carry.

”Nobody had attache cas~
es and nobody carried book-
bags." said Phil Berger. re-
tired professor at the Martin
School.

A handful of people
would strap their books to—
gether with a belt and some
military veterans would put
their stuff iii old military-is-
sue bags. But the majority of
students carried nothing at
all, Berger said.

Despite the many trends
sweeping the campus, some
students said they prefer
their traditional backpacks.

“They hold up." said
Kristy Conard. an accounting
senior. “I’ve had mine since
high school and I carry a lot
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lonol school backpacks.

“It feels really good to be doing
this for the children. We want kids to
learn. that‘s our goal.“ said Kristina
'l‘albert. a Russian and biotechnology
senior.

During last semester‘s drive. 25o
books were raised when I'K's faculty
was asked to donate.

"We learned that the books we
donated went for a library in the
YWt‘A Spouse Abuse Center. The
ones that were left over. the children
took home." said Kasey Becklcs. a
Spanish and economics senior anti
president of (‘omiriuiiity Bookshelf.
“We want the children to be able to
read those with their families."

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well," she said.
But. without the help of \oluii
teers. the organi/ation may be in

jeopardy

There are orily live members of
I'K‘s (‘ommunity Bookshelf. and
most will be graduating this year.

“We do a lot for Lexington and
the I'K community. We're looking
for people who know the value of hi
er'acy. especially in children.” Beck
les said.

(‘ardin said the success of the
program in future years would (Ie
pend on dedicated \oluiiteers

“We're always looking for more
people to participate.“ she said. “We
want people to continue with it for

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Fill the community bookshelf

To join
UK's community
bookshelf, a service
fraternity that
collects books for
Lexington-area
organizations.
contact Kasey
Beckles, Stephanie
Berrong, Allison
Cardin or
Alyssa Scott all at
226-0612. You can
also contact them if
you wish to donate.

years to come."

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PHOTOS FURNISHED

> Ash and Pikachu star in “Pokémon: The First Movie."

Kids’ trends
catching on

By Nick Smith

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All across l'lx's campus. students are hearing a lot about a

madness consuming young people today. something called
Pokemon. without even knowing what it is all about.

“I don’t know exactly what it is. btit I see it advertised on

television a lot. maybe too much." said freshman Italian magior
Pierre I’leutot.

'l‘he backt’i‘outid story to Pokemon. as told iii the comics
h .

i and the animated series on ’I‘\'. is that .-\s'h. a young boy. linds
I’ikachu. the yellow Pokerriori iriost people connect with the
Pokemon image. They and other Pokemon engage in various ad
ventures.

The goal ofthe trading card and video games based on the

story is to acquire and train as many Pokemon as possible.
There are over 1.30 different types of Pokemon. according to
Nintendo‘s official web site.

The major difference between the Pokemon card game and

other card games is that in Pokemon. players can stack their
own decks. picking the best cards in order to achieve \ ictory.

While some critics argue that Pokemon encourages yio

lence (training Pokemon includes training them how to fight
each other). all Pokemon games issued by Nintendo have
earned an "E" rating (suitable for persons age six or older) by
the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board.

Despite the “B” rating. inatiy are worried about the effect

Pokemon has on the young. National media reports indicate
that Pokemon has raised concerns among the parents of the
children to whom it has been introduced. along with people who
work with these children. such as teachers and psychologists.

These individuals feel the kids are spending too much time

arid money on Pokemon and not enough on schoolwork. physi-
cal exercise and recreation. and family life.

However. some l'K students feel that all the uproar is over
nothing. and will soon die down.

“It's just another fad!" said theater sopho
tnore Michael Morris. “Before this it was
Power Rangers. before that it was 'l'eenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles. et cetera... like all fads
it will stay around until somebody comes tip
with something else to distract the kids with."

        

 

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5' Pokemon Websites:
A ) The official Nintendo site:

www.mkemonmm
The official trading card
game site:
www.wizards.com/
pokemon/

There will be a Pokemon
giveaway November 26,
1999.

The first i,500 customers
at any Toys "R" Us store
will each receive an
official Pokemon Peel and
Win card. Some will win

 

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