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This is a not-too-funny
LOC. There has been
a recent string of
robberies on campus
in case you have not
heard. Now, why an
idiot would think to
rob people on a
college campus is
beyond me. Let's
see, if i were a
robber and wanted
to steal people's
money, I would hang
out at the mall or
near an ATM, not on
a campus where
there are a whole
lot of poor people
who live off Ramen
noodles.

Here are some tips
taken directly off of
the UK police web
site to help you stay
safe on campus:

DO NOT go out at night
alone. Travel in
pairs. Utilize
SAFECATS (SGA-
provided escort
service), the intra-
campus bus service
provided by Parking
8 Transportation, or
call UK Police (257-
1616) for an escort if
it is after-hours and
SafeCats or the bus
service is no longer
operational.

Travel only on well-lit,
main thoroughfares
where there is a lot
of pedestrian and
motor vehicle
traffic. AVOID
shortcuts and
desolate areas.

Avoid carrying purses.
briefcases. etc.

Don't display expensive
jewelry.

Only carry a minimal
amount of cash.

If you are accosted,
COMPLY with the
demands of your
assailant and report
the incident
immediately to UK
Police.

Here are some of the
Kernel's tips on
keeping yourself
safe while walking at
night:

Carry a mugger's
wallet. A mugger's
wallet is an extra
wallet you carry that
has a minimal
amount of cash, so
your real wallet
stays with you.

If you are studying at
the library or are
going to be on
campus late at
night. move your car
to a close lighted
parking lot or have a
friend pick you up.

Buy a mase keychain.
You never know
when those could
come in handy.

Source-
www.uky.edu/police/
Alert.htm

‘Ron Norton
rail_editor@hotmail.com

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umme hires defensive coordinator

Replacement: Former Texas Tech coordinator John Goodner takes reign
as UK's new defensive coordinator; Mumme dismisses four assistants

By Will lesser

ASSISTANT SPORTSDAILY EDITOR

On Monday, coach Hal
Mumme hired a new defensive co-
ordinator, fired four assistants
and gave coach Tubby Smith per
mission to talk to sophomore
tight end Derek Smith ~ but may
have lost two prized recruits in
the process.

Mumme named former Texas
Tech defensive coordinator John
Goodner his new defensive coor-
dinator and announced that de-

fensive ends coach Darrell Patter—

son, offensive coordinator Tony
Franklin. secondary coach Tim

Keane and recruiting coordina-
tor’kicking coach (‘laude Basset
were dismissed.

“It's a hard business it‘s
been a long season and they're all
good guys.“ Mumme said. who
has compiled a 2026 record in his
four seasons at UK. "It's a very
difficult thing foi‘ me to do. but
we‘ve got to move on with the
program. "

Goodner. 55. coached from
1993-1999 at Texas Tech and 11
years at Baylor before that. He
has helped send 1] teams to bowl
games with an eightmanfront
pressure defense that he coni-
pared to Mississippi State's.

 

Goodner said he has no prob-
lems with Mumme's limited con-
tact practices. and that he doesn't
think they will affect his unit's
tackling.

“If you really stimulate it in
practice and really get guys run-
ning to the football you'll be fine.“
he said.

Goodner (lid not coach this
season. but said he turned down
offers from other programs be—
cause he didn‘t think they could
win.

Despite UK‘s 129 record this
season. Goodner thinks the pro
gram can be turned around.
sighting No. 1 Oklahoma as an

example.

“I think they've proven over
the last two years that if you put a
good defense with an offense
that's going to score points and
have good ball control that type
ofthing that you can win."

The hiring of Goodner was
the big news Monday. but the dis-
missal of Basset. who has been
credited for improving UK‘s rc-
cruiting. was a surprise.

Mumme said he didn't think
the change would affect potential
recruits.

“Guys don't come because of
the assistant coaches it‘s my
name on the program." Mumme
said.

Two top instate recruits. how
ever. told the Louisville (Tourier-
Journal they had changed their
minds about attending UK.

 

JCfliiltural revolution

Continuing the dream: Afte

Down with the
King

A fro-ed photograph of
Idortln Lnther King greets
visitors to the facility

bearing his name In the Old
Student Center.

neutrinos: 1 mm STAFF

he Martin Luther King Cultural

Center is still providing students with cultural opportunities

By Sluidele Moogbo
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Frank X. Walker said when
he returned to UK in the fall of
1985, something was missing.

The space that Walker and
other black students at UK used to
hang out in was gone. Black stu-
dents had affectionately called the
space located in the old Student
Center the “black whole."

When Walker came back ~-
the center had been renovated and
the “black whole” was gone.

Walker said the absence of
the space affected the students of
color who used it to socialize.

Thirteen students in particu-
lar felt they still needed a place to
gather. They began making this a
reality by forming a committee in
1985 to discuss the urgent need to
feel at home culturally because
they didn’t always feel comfort-
able and appreciated on campus.

Walker, one of the first pro
gram directors and an employee
for 10 years, said two years later
they achieved success. The Martin
Luther King Jr. Cultural Center
opened its doors.

However, in order for their vi-
sion to become a reality, there
were several obstacles the stu-
dents had to overcome. Along with

Chester Grundy. who is currently
the director of the King Cultural
Center, the committee presented
the proposal to the SGA. SAB and
University Administration.

“We had to be vigilant and
persistent," Grundy said.

After getting approval from
the University, the committee had
to decide on the best location for
the center. The Student Center
was chosen because it is a heavy
traflic area.

Afier two years of planning,
patience and anticipation, the
King Cultural Center was opened

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CAMPUSIIQLENCE

Receiver Montrell Jones and
lineman Marcus (irecn. both of
Louisville Male. are now consid
ering other schools.

Jones holds the state record
for career receptions and touch
down receptions and is a High
School All-American and a final
ist for high school player of the
year.

"It seems like everything is
going crazy up there right now."
Jones said.

Mumme also said Monday
that Derek Smith might become
the third Smith in the l'K basket
ball family.

"I had a good conversation
with Tubby Smith last week and
I've given him permission to talk
to Derek Smith if he'd likc to
about playing basketball.”
Mumme said.

Shooting victim
speaks out

By Tracy Kershaw

NENS EDITOR

Jason Higgins was Just relaxing on a tree stump. \ll‘iliklllil a
cigarette. as he does every night.

But last Friday he didn't finish his cigarette

Instead he became the eighth victim in a sti ing of robberies
on or around campus this semester.

Higgins. a criminal justice sophomore. didn‘t hear the man
approaching before he felt the cold metal gun pressed into his
back. The man demanded money.

“I had some money but told him I didn‘t have any." he said.
“But I offered him a cigarette."

The next thing Higgins heard was a gunshot. He fell to the
ground. At first he thought he had been shot in the back. but
then realized it was actually his foot.

“I thought ‘()h my God. I am dead‘." he said.

The robber sprinted away. leaving Higgins lying on the
grassy yard between the Kirwan-Blanding (‘omplex and (‘ooper

STOVVTT.

He managed to hop back to his Kirwan III dorm room.
where someone called i'K Police. The police arrived within two

minutes. he said.

"I was scared for the most pain. because I didn't know what

was going to happen." he said.

In his room. he peeled off his sock to find the bullet sitting
at the top of the hole in his foot. it didn‘t begin to bleed for a

while, he said.

“I just put my shirt over my face and was like ‘()h my God'.”
he said. “They told me to calm down."

The Lexington native said he has always felt safe on campus
and around town. He was never scared to be alone after dark.

“I wouldn't expect this to happen on campus." he said.
“This is the last place I would have thought it Would happen."

His mother was equally. if not more. surprised. he said.

“She was hysterical." he said. "She couldn't believe it."

L'K Police have treated him more like a criminal than like a

victim. Higgins said.

UK Police detective asked him "tell the truth" and admit
that he had shot himself in the foot while in his dorm room.

Higgins said he is not worried. At least 10 people saw him
limp into the Kirwan III lobby after being shot in the foot. he
said. Plus. the dorm walls are too thin for the sound of a gun-
shot not to have startled others in the dorm. he said.

UK Police could not comment and referred calls to L'K Pub-

lic Relations.

UK spokesman Lloyd Axelrod said he cannot comment on
anything that went on that night because he was not there. He
said UK Police are a professional group of people who do their

job.

“It is the job of the investigating authority when investigat
ing any crime to make sure all facts are accurate.” Axelrrxl said.

 

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By Loniln Swnnn

claim for Stevens.

Advising. read a resolution that was writ-

Former minority affairs chancellor honored

ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

“He was a gentle man and always
sought peace." reads the inscription on a
bench reflecting the life of Jerry Stevens.

A group of about 50 people. including
Stevens' wife. Lil. and son Mantel]. braved
the belowfreezing, windy weather Monday
to honor Stevens. who touched in a special

way the lives of many who attended.

Stevens. who died in August from can
cer, established a minority affairs office at
UK in the early 70s and then went on to

Central Advising in 1993.

William C. Parker. the former vice
chancellor of minority affairs and col-
league of Stevens. gave the dedication of
the memorial bench and offered high ac-

“Most of the people we encounter. we
forget Jerry is a person that we will not."

Parker said.

was going to be nice."

her husband.

Rey. Willis Polk. pastor of lmani Bap-
tist Church in Lexington and Stevens' pas-
tor. gave the invocation and benediction.
also mentioning how Stevens touched peo
ple's lives. His wife praised Central Advis-
ing for the dedication yesterday.

"Central Advising is a unique depart-
ment. and Jerry had a special bond with
them.” she said. “When Central Advising
called me about the dedication. I knew it

Stevens' widow also thanked the people
who braved the cold weather to remember

Mary Sue Hoskins. director of Central

vising in 1992.

ten in Stevens‘ honor. He was one of the
original advisers who formed Central Ad-

“Jerry was called to be an advocate for
students coping with personal and spiritual
struggles that present challenges to their
academic life. to mentor. encourage and up
lift their sprits." Hoskins said. "He also
touched the lives of his colleagues and
helped make us stronger in our jobs and
stronger in our concern for others."

Hoskins also spoke of Stevens as a man
who cared for all. regardless of who they

were. “Jerry lived a life dedicated to the

promotion and celebration of the unity of
all people. regardless of the color of the skin
or their particular religious beliefs or their
economic status.“ she said.

M oooson SPORTS DAIlV EMTO.

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