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Vol. XCV No. 26

Established 1894

 

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky

Independent since 1971

Kentucky Kernel

Thursday, October 1, 1992

 

Eight design employees to lose jobs July

C ut‘ lays Ofi
almost half
of department

 

By Brian Bennett
Senior Staff Writer

Eight employees in UK's Design
and Construction Division will
have nine months to pack and fintl
new jobs because fewer construe
tion projects have forced a restruc’
turing of the department. adminis-
trators said yestertlay.

Keri Clevidence, director of dc

Nerve gas
incinerator
challenged

By Lance Williams
Staff Writer

 

 

The potentially lethal dangers of

a proposed nerve gas incinerator in
Richmond, Ky., and leaks from the
storage facility there were among
the concerns voiced last night by a
Kentucky environmentalist.

Craig Williams, director of the
Kentucky Environmental Founda-
tion, said there is a “better than
even chance" that the proposed in-
cinerator would be safe, and that
once built, the people of Madison
County would have to live with the
facility for a longtime.

“There is no chance, in my opin-
ion, that they will ever tear it
down," said Williams, who ad-
dressed a crowd of about 25 stu-
dents during a weekly meeting of
Students Against the Violation of
the Environment.

Williams antl the Kentucky Envi-
ronmental Foundation have worked
for the past seven years in coordi-
nation with groups frt)m Richmond
and Fayette counties to block at-
tempts by the U.S. Army to build
the incinerator.

sign and construction. said 18 em-
ployees in the department were
asked yesterday to update their re-
sumes and put them on file by to-
morrow.

The resumes will be reviewed
during the weekend. he said. and by
Monday the department will notify
the eight employees who will lose
theirjobs'luly l.

The staff reduction is necessitat-
ed by the reduced number of con-
struction plans, said Donald Clapp,
vice president for administration.

“This is not part of ifniversity
budget cuts," Clapp said. "it relates
solely to our adjustment in the de-
partment of tlesign and construction
as the level of construction decreas-
es.

“The important thing is that this
is not a change of our policy of pro-

 

 

We’ve described this
as a staff reduction. It's
not a reduction related
to the budget cut.

— Charles Wethington,
UK president

I'm sure (the budget
cuts) were involved in
this.

— William Collins,
Design and
construction employee

 

tecting people in their jobs because
of budget cuts."

The University has been hit by
budget reductions of more than $36
million forced by state revenue
shortfalls the last two years.

UK President Charles Wething-
ton anti other administrators have
promised to save jobs w hile dealing

with the cuts.

UK had requested a number of
construction projects from the 1902
(ieneral Assembly. However, be-
cause ol revenue shortfalls few of
them were funded.

The restructuring of the depart-
ment is not a way of dealing with
the Universitywide budget cuts.

 

 

 

GREG EANSKernel S'a“

Craig Williams, director of the Kentucky Environmental Foundation, speaks to students last
night at a meeting of Students Against the Violation of the Environment.

Williams suggested other ways of
disposing of the gas as a possible
solution to the problem. He pointed
to neutralization as as one method
of breaking down the chemicals in-
stead of burning them.

“I think this is the number one is—
sue in Central Kentucky right now
said Chris (Briggs, President of
SAVE and an English senior.

Williams said that the Kentucky
group has been coordinating eflorts

with groups in eight states and is-
lands in the Pacific that also have
chemical weapons storage sites. ()r-
gani/ations in these areas also are
fighting against the incineration of

See SAVE, Back Page

Cancer center to share $1.2 million grant

 

By David Eads
Staff Writer

UK’s Lucille Parker Markcy
Cancer Center will share a St .2 mil-

 

lion federal grant to establish a can-
cer control program in Appalachian

regions of Kentucky, Tennessee
and Virginia.

The grant, announced yesterday,
will be shared with East Tenncsce
State University, Virginia Tech
University and liK's (‘enter for Ru-
ral Health in Hazard, to retlucc can—

 

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JEFF BURLEWIKornol Staff

Media critic and journalist Norman Solomon speaks last night
In the Old Student Center's small ballroom.

cer rates in the region and boost ef-
forts for early detection.

Dr. Gilbert H. Frietlell, director
of cancer control at the Markey cen»
tcr, said the program. if successful,
will help reduce cancer rates
throughout Appalachian communi-

[It‘s

()ne of the goals of the five-year
program is to assist local communi-
ties in developing organizations that
proyidc medical testing anti t‘tlllc‘il’

See CANCER, Back Page

Journalist challenges
language manipulation

 

By Tammy Gay
Senior Staff Writer

Media critic and journalist Nor-
man Solomon toltl a UK crowd last
night that words often are maiiipir
lated in politics antl everyday life.

As a result, Solomon said, it is
crucial that language be scrutinized
to understand both its subtle irnpli-
cations and powerful ramifications.

“Words have saved lives and
words have taken lives away," said
Solomon, who is co-author of “Un-
reliable Sources: A Guide to De-
tecting Bias in News Media" and
author of “Power of Babble."

Solomon, who spoke in the small
ballroom of the Old Student Center,
said even with all the technologies
of the day, words are still important
when talking about politics and is-
sues.

“Even in the high—tech '90s,
words are still cornerstones for the
facades that are constructed in the
political arena," he said.

“We have to
words are used.“

He spoke of how words affect the

scrutinize how

public in the media anti in politics.

“We have an opportunity to re-
gain some power over the way we
use words, the way we hear lan-
guage and the way that we are able
to activate ourselves anti make deci-
sion," Solomon said.

“In the process of evaluating lan~
gtiage, I think we have an opportu-
nity to reevaluate the society we
live in antl real opportunities we
have."

Solomon, who dropped out of
college to pursue a joumalism ca-
reer, began freelance writing in the
mid.I‘)7(ls.

Throughout his career, he has
published political articles in the
Los Angeles Times, New York
Newsday and the Chicago Tribune.

He also has published articles in
several magazines, including The
Nation and National C arhnlrr Re—
porter: antl has appeared on ABC‘s
“Good Moming America" and
CNN‘s “Crossfire."

ln an interview prior to the
speech, Solomon said he enjoys
writing.

See MEDIA, Back Page

Wethmgton said.

He noted that since the workers'
salaries are paid with a percentage
of appropriations for construction
projects, lTK will not save money
by eliminating the positions.

“We‘ve described this as a staff
reduction." \\’ethington said. “it‘s
not a reduction related to the bud-
geieui.“

But some employees iii the de~
partment said they feel the budget
cuts tlitl play a role in the decision.

Marc Avery. a mechanical engi—
ricer, said he is “certain" the move
“has something to do with budget
cuts.“

Another worker iii the depart-
ment. William Collins, said reve-
nue reductions were "most likely"
the factor behind the decision. “I‘m
sure that‘s involved in this,“ said
Collins, a stall architect.

()ther department employees dc-
clined to comment on the situation.

The lti remaining design and
construction workers will remain iii
a reorgain/ed ilepaitnient w hich
will be nioie ctticienl, ('le\idcnte
said.

\lany construction projects
like the coiiipleiion ol the Civil linv
gineering building. the indoor prae
ticc facility behind (‘onimonwealth
Stadium and the design of a new
central library are underway.
But because those plans “are being
finished" and lewci new proietts
are on the horizon. \Vetlnngton
said, fewer design workers are
needed.

Wethington said the stall reduc—
tion is, for now. isolated to the de»
sign and constiiiction department.

See LAYOFFS. Back Page

UK Cool Cats closer
to finding home rink

 

By Bryan Clark
Contributing Writer

 

lhe l'K hockey club and the
l.e.\iiigton lce ('entcr appear close
to reaching an agreement that will
allow the Cool (‘tits to play their
home games at the ice center Illls
season

The two parties have completed
negotiations and (‘ool (‘ats presiv
dent Kris Kocan said the team is
awaiting a final proposal antl con—
tract front the center. Kocan said he
is expecting the paperwork to arrive
sometime today.

Dennis Hyde. ice center manager.
verified that negotiations are near-
ing completion and said he hopes to
have the situation settled by Mon—
day or 'l‘ucsday.

“Some of the problems such as H
ability. responsibility and crowd
control in the building have been
addressed," Hyde said. “And that‘s
all we were looking for.

“We're in the process of making
our proposal. and we‘re waiting to
see it (the hockey team) will accept
it."

Kocan said the (‘ool Cats expect
to play at least six games at the ice
center this season, but he said noth—

 

DIVERSIONS:

Billy Crystal makes directing de—

but with a retrospective of a has-
been comedian. Review, Page 4.
With new album, Extreme is be-

coming new ‘thinking man‘s met-
al.‘ Review, Page 5.

SPORTS:

Volleyball team ends losing
streak, beats U of L. Story and
column, Page 2.

Women's soccer team falls to
late-arriving Musketeers. Story,
Page 3.

VIEWPOINT:

Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton and
President Bush should debate for
the good of the country and to
bring the issues to light. Editorial,
Page 6.

Axl Rose must die soon, lest be
live past his prime Column,
Page 6.

WEATHER:

Mostly sunny today; high around
70 Clear tonight; low in the mid-
dOs. Mostly sunny tomorrow;
high in the upper 70$.

CORRECTIONS:

Because of an editor‘s error, a
story in Tuesday's Kentucky Ker-
nel did not state that Raymond
Betts resigned as director of the
Universny Honors Program in
1990.

Because of an editor‘s error, lo-
cal band Paul K. and the Weath-
ermen was identified incorrectly
in a cutting in Tuesday‘s Ken-
tucky Kernel.

 

 

 

INDEX:

Sports. ....................................... 2

Diversions .................................. 4

Viewpoint ................................... 6

Classifieds ................................. 7
’1

ing is definite until the contra-ct is
signed.

“\Ve've scheduled games. and w c
plan on playing theiii i.it the ice
ceiitcri." Kocan said.

l'K‘s .hapter ol the Wesley
Foundation will act as a “sponsor"
of the club under the new agree
ment. said Bill Moore. who heads
the ltllllltlulltlll.

\loorc said he has seen the basic
details ol the contract and is optir
titistit it will he .i workable soliir
tion,

“I don‘t see any reason that w e'll
have aii\ maior roadblocks. but
there are questions to be answered "
he said. “\\ c‘ll have to base a few
meetings to get the parties togeth. l'
and workout the details.”

The ice center .‘intiotinccd IIl July
that it would not renew the contract
that allowed the (‘ool (‘.its to play
home games there betaiise ot the
iiiitontrollcd behavior of the lean;
and its fans.

When [K and the ice center
could not settle their diltcreiitcs.
the hockey club bcgan making
plans to play the season on the road.

Negotiations resumed threc
weeks ago when the Wesley l‘iitlll
dation, more ctilllllltllll} known .t‘»

See HOCKEY. Back Page

Volleyball
tournament
to ooze mud

By Ernest Jasmin
Contributing Writer

 

After organizing the second an
nual “()o/eball” tournament. mem-
bers of the Student Development
(foiincil loiititl that liitid raising is
dirty work.

In April. students got together
and "had a friendly competition in
the mud,” tournament director
Tommy Kessiriger said.

Saturday students will get a
chance to do it again ~ with “tall
Mtitl Madness," a volleyball tour-
nament the council hopes will be
come a “strong tradition." SIX‘
president Lisa Kecton said.

The tournament. which will be
held at the lawn on (‘lilton Circle.
begins at 0 a.m. with the women‘s
bracket. (‘ocd teams will tollow
and men‘s teams will play last.

SDC sponsor Mary Buckles said
the council hopes to attract 35 to 4t)
teams and raise about 51.600. The
money will go to the SDC scholar-
ship endowment, she said.

SDC currently awards two schol
arships of SI,0(I() per year. The
scholarships are based on both aca-
demic standing and extracurricular
activities, she said.

Buckles said “On/chall" is more
than just a fun event: it allows stu-
dents to work with the Lettington
community.

“The council solicits sponsorship
from community businesses anti
that gives them a good understand-
ing of how the University inte-

See VOLLEYBALL, Back Page

‘.
\

    

Belanger’ s
great game
not visible

right away

At last night‘s action-packed
UK-Louisville volleyball match.
the Wildcats' Jane Beianger had
just four kills, eight total attack at-
tempts and no blocks.

She had a great game.

She made the difference between
winning and losing.

She was indispensable.

For those of you expecting a
“NOT!" to come after any (or all)
of those statements. I‘m sorry. You
aren't gonna get it.

Belanger‘s contributions against
Louisville weren‘t noticeable to the
naked eye. In fact, she was almost
invisible.

Was she really there?

As you left the gym, you may
have challenged yourself to think
of a play — just one play — that
you could remember her making. If
you came up empty, don't fret.
Surely, you weren't alone.

That‘s her role. Jane Belanger,
the quiet hero.

At lII'\I glance. Iter stats didn‘t
jump out of the stat sheet at you.
like, say, a Krrsta Robinson spike
or an Angela Salvatore block. She
didn‘t put up any monster numbers
like Robinson (23 kills, 46 at—
tempts), Salvatore (I3, 25) or Bet-
sie Aldridge (It), 23).

Was she really there?

Not until you studied the list did
you come up with Belanger’s 55 as-
sists, her 17 digs, her .500 (4 for 8)
attack percentage. (All team highs,
of course.)

 

1”! Mark Sonka

Ea. Kernel Columnist

During the match, you didn‘t see
her flying above the net. You saw
her on the ground, running, diving,
and (most of all), passing.

In volleyball, they call it “set-
ting."

Jane did it very well last night,
thank you.

“She doesn’t get a lot of points,“
said UK coach Kathy DeBoer, “but
Kentucky wouldn't be close to 10
wins without Jane Belanger."

“She got to the bad passes and
turned them into something good,”
Salvatore said. “She does that pret-
ty well."

Even her opponents were im-
pressed with her play. Kind of hard
not to be.

“Ball control is the most impor-
tant thing in volleyball," said
Louisville’s Shannon Misek. “Ken-
lucky was doing a good job of con—
trolling the ball tonight."

In case you didn't know, ball
control is the yardstick by which all
setters are measured. Like a quar-
terback in football, like a point
guard on the basketball court, Be-
langer controls the action.

She knows that. She likes the
pressure.

“You have to be \ery com-
posed," Belanger said. ”You take
all the blame for everything that
happens. If you can get past that, I
think it‘s really fun.“

Jane had fun last night.

She didn‘t even get to see where
her passes went half the time. She
hit most of them with her back to
the net. her head looking straight
up toward the ceiling, focused on
the ball. If you watched her long
enough, you started looking up,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SPORTS

 

 
   

DAMEL VAN DALSEMKemet Sta”

Krista Robinson spikes the ball between two U of L players
during UK’s 3-1 win last night at Memorial Coliseum.

yourself.

Then. after all that, she veered
her body around so quickly to get
herself irt good condition, you watt-
ed for her to get sick or something.

Jane Belanger, the human top.

Not an easy job.

She just makes it look that way.

“Jane is the ‘fix-it’ person." De-
Boer said. “No matter where the
ball is passed. she has to go get It
and make it hittablc. The balls that
she brings back into play, that's a
very elite play. Very difficult to
do.“

Though Bcianger spent the ma-
jority of the night feeding her team-
mates, she also provided some of-
fense of her own. She calls it a

 

 

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"setter's dump." and uses It so of-
ten and so effectively. you wonder
if she has has patent on It.

“It helps me being In the front
row." she said. “Because I become
pan of the offense. And I touch the
ball every time, so when Krista or
Eunice kill one. I feel like I kill it.
too."

Robinson may have summed it
tip best.

"She makes a lot of saves that a
lot of people don't think she can
make,“ Robinson said. “We don‘t
give her the best passes. but she
still gets the set.

"Jane Is. like, a great setter.“

liar she really there."

Mark Sort/(ti IS (I trirtrnaltsm terr-
tor and a Kentucky Kernel telum.
nisl.

  

Senior comes to play,

leads Cats past Cards

 

By John Kelly
Sports Editor

 

Senior middle blocker Angela
Salvatore had watched Louisville
dismantle the UK volleyball team
three trrnes in the past two seasons.

That changed last night.

With Salvatore leading the way,
the Wildcats dumped the Cardinals
3