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President Lee Todd and other lead-
ers of Kentucky's major higher educa-
tion institutions declined in a letter Fri—
day to give specific figures requested
by Gov. Steve Beshear for how an addi~
tional 12 percent cut in state funding
would affect public universities.

“Any plan to accommodate a cut of
this magnitude. prepared in less than a
week. would not be reliable. valid or
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State rep.
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rising cost
of textbooks

By Jennifer Graham
news@kykernel.com

For most students. spending
hundreds of dollars on textbooks is
not uncommon. But while students
are digging deep into their pockets
this semester. some outsiders are
trying to lower textbook costs for
them.

State Rep. Rick Nelson. D-
Middlesboro. has filed a bill that
proposes a study on textbook prices
in Kentucky.

“I believe students are. on aver-
age. spending over $500 a semester
on textbooks." Nelson said. “We.
hope to find out why they are
spending that much through the
study."

By midyear. the study would
show why books are priced so
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He would also like for profes—
sors to tell students when a book
will be discontinued for the course.
so they have a fair warning.

“We know that making every- -
thing online won‘t happen for a
while. so we are focusing on low-
ering costs for students." Nelson
said.

The private sector is also trying
to aid in lowering the amount of
money students spend on text-
books.

Bigwordscom. a free price-
comparison Web site. allows buyers
to enter the lSBN. author or name
of the textbook they are looking for
and then searches various online
bookstores for the cheapest price
on that book.

“The difference in price be-
tween online and campus book-
stores is night and day.“ said Jeff
Sherwood. Bigwordscom's CEO.
“We find savings of 40 to 60 per-
cent pretty much every time."

“There are hundreds of online
venders. so it's a buyer‘s market."
he said.

The online textbook vendors
compiled on Bigwordscom include
Amazoncom. Half.com and Abe-
Bookscom.

Students at UK can also take
advantage of UK BookExchange
(www.ukbookexchange.com).
which serves 11 different schools
and allows students to post their
used books online for the price they
want from them.

While online purchasing of
textbooks may be cheaper than
buying in campus bookstores. some
believe it is not the best way to go.

“I believe the biggest concern
with buying online is just buyers
beware." said Caml Behr. the gen-
eral manager of Kennedy Book—
store. “There may be hidden ship-
ping costs. and there may be prob-
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be provided." says the letter to the gov-
ernor signed by Brad Cowgill. interim
president of the Council on Postsec-
ondary Education. and by the presi-
dents of 10 state universities and col-
lege systems.

The letter was in response to
Beshear's request that UK and other
state institutions prepare budgets by
Friday with 12 percent less in state
funding. The reduction would be in ad‘
dition to a 3 percent cut already in ef-
fect for the rest of the fiscal year ending
in June.

While the letter does not give a de-
tailed explanation of where the cuts
would come from. it does say a smaller
budget would heavily impact higher ed—
ucation institutions like UK and the
state as a whole.

“For lack of sufficient fuel. our
state’s best economic engine will slip
back down the hill just as it was ap-
proaching the steeper slopes near the
peak." the letter says. “sliding off the
track and causing immeasurable dam-
age through program cutbacks. enroll-
ment caps. tuition rollups. staff and fac-

ulty layoffs. deferred maintenance and
financial aid shortfalls."

A budget cut of 12 percent next
year. on top of this year‘s 3 percent cut.
would result in a total loss of about $50
million for UK. which would require a
tuition increase of around 30 percent to
offset. Todd said in an interview Fn'day.
Along with a tuition increase. he said.
such a cut would require UK to slow
faculty hiring “tremendously."

However. such a high tuition hike
would not be possible. said UK
spokesman Jay Blanton.

“We would not do that.“ Blanton
said. “We know we can't do that."
Where exactly a 12 percent cut
would come from will not be presented.
Todd said. in part because the state leg-
islature has not yet decided how much
funding to give higher education.
“We‘re not going to have that conver-
sation on campus." Todd said. It's pret-
ty early for us to start communicating."
Beshear will present his budget pro-
posal Jan. 29. and the state legislature
must approve the govemor‘s budget or

See Budget on page 3

 

UK 79, VANDERBILT 73 (ZOT)

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Members of the men's basketball team celebrate during the final seconds of the second overtime period on Saturday The Cats upset N012 Vanderbilt 79- 73 In two overtimes at
Rupp Arena, snapping their tour game losing streak to the Commodores.

A CLEAN SLATE

UK opens league play with win over Vandy

ELTravis Waldron
twaldron@kykerne|.com

Ramel Bradley dropped the basketball.
turned toward the crowd and yelled. “Yeah.
baby!" He slapped hands with a UK manager
and headed to midcourt. where his team-
mates celebrated as the clock struck zero.

It took two overtimes and a valiant effort.
but the senior guard and his Cats pulled out a
79—73 win over unbeaten No. 12 Vanderbilt
on Saturday in front of 23.695 fans at Rupp
Arena. The win snapped UK's ll-game los-
ing streak against ranked teams.

For Bradley. his post-game celebration
was an outpouring of emotion built up over
weeks. if not months. of frustration mounted
from the Cats' 6~7 start to the season.

“Big games like this. the emotions are
running high. and you can't let the emotions
get the best of you during the game."
Bradley said. “We had the win at the end
there. and 1 had to just let it out.“

Bradley scored eight straight points for
UK (7-7. 1-0 Southeastern Conference) mid-
way through the second half. when Vandy
(16-1. 1-] SEC) closed what was a 16-point

UK lead to just four. Bradley then sealed the
win with a step-back jump shot that gave the
Cats a 77-73 lead with less than a minute to
play in the final overtime period.

“If 1 had to choose anybody on the team
to have the ball in their hands with a couple
seconds left in the game. it‘d be Ramel."
sophomore forward Perry Stevenson said.
“He‘s just smart about it. He knows what to
do and when to do it."

It was another senior —— guard Joe Craw-
ford —— who gave the Cats the lead for good.
After Vanderbilt center AJ. Ogilvy hit a free
throw to give the Commodores a 73-72 lead
with 4:44 to play in the second overtime.
Crawford drove into the lane and banked a
shot off the glass. The shot rolled around the
rim and appeared to be falling off when
Ogilvy tapped it off. Ogilvy was whistled for
goaltending. UK got the points. and Vandy
never scored again.

The Cats looked like they were going to
run away with the game in the second half.

UK built a 16-point lead behind a 9-1 run
with 14:20 to play in the second half. but
Vanderbilt charged back. aided by a 5:41 UK

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Cats finally have
1 reason to celebrate

With Saturday‘s win over Vanderbilt. L'K won its eighth
national basketball championship.

OK. maybe not. But it certainly
looked like it.

Ramel Bradley and Patrick Patter—
son were screaming at the resuscitated
Rupp Arena crowd. Patterson's par-
ents. Buster Jr. and Tywanna. made
their way to the floor to celebrate with
an array of tisbpumps and high—fives.
Perry Stevenson was mobbed at mid-
court by the UK reserves for his back-
brcaking steal in the second overtime.

That was the scene after UK dc—
fcated the Commodores 79-73 in dou-
ble overtime Saturday aftcmoon. A na~
tional championship wasn‘t really at

stake. but the fans. coaches. players and parents of players
had many reasons to celebrate.

They celebrated so passionately because of the way the
season started. They celebrated with so much enthusiasm
because the game was so back-and-fonh and competitive.

See Smith on page 6

Mayor seeks UK’s help for Vision of Lexington in 2040

By Erica Mitchell

emitchelleyltornelcom

Mayor Jim Newberry says he has a
vision for Lexington‘s future communi-
ty. and he wants students and other city
residents to help him work toward
achieving it by 2040.

A year ago. the mayor and the Ur-
ban County Council decided that a
shared community vision and a com-
mon sense of direction was one of the
six top goals for the city. according to a
news release. Destination 2040is de-

signed to help reach that vision.

“We hope to involve as many citi-
zens as possible in crafting a shared
dream for our community. and ulti-
mately in making that dream a reality."
Newberry said.

Other cities. such as Owensboro.
Ky.. have worked on similar projects.
and it‘s not an uncommon thing. said
Susan Straub. Newberry’s communica-
tions director. However. Lexington did
not model Destination 2040 after an-
other city‘s plan. she said.

The project is organized around a

root question: How will Lexington pro—
tect all that it values while continuing
to grow as a community"?

To answer that question. citilens
Will engage in discussions and meet-
ings. which have been scheduled
throughout the next year. according to
the neWs release. The project will focus
on four aspects of community life:
physical growth. economic expansion.
cultural creativity. and improvements in
housing. medical care. education and
safety.

About 26 organizations. including

UK. have made an advance commit-
ment to participate in the project. The
schedule for the project anticipates the
community to start taking action in Au-
gust based on what is discussed at the
meetings between now and then.

Students might be able to work
with Destination 2040 through UK
courses that conccm community life
and govcmment issues. said Charlie
Boland. who is coordinating the pro-
jcct.

See Destination on page 3

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The Laguna Beach
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romance — again

Lauren Conrad oncc jokcd
to us about hcr dating wocs. “I
have a crcw of IS cameras fol—
lowing mc. so I‘m pretty much a
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limelight: her ex. Stcphcn Col»
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“Thcrc's always been a flirty
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says a sourcc close to the long
time friends. both 2l. who grcw
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when Collctti was also romanc-
ing Kristin Cavallari.

Bad timing continued to
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on to Haydcn Panctticrc (from
whom hc split in September af-
ter a ycar of dating) and thc
Hills star consolcd hcrsclf with
Jason Wahlcr.

But now the rcality stars
have finally rcunitcd: On Dc—
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wood. they kisscd openly at the
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to cxpcct from thcm. bccausc
it‘s always bccn up and down.
But cvcryonc hopes that Laurcn
finds soriiconc spccial. Shc dc-
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Katherine and Josh: They'll
Adopt

Kuthcrinc Hcigl and Josh
Kcllcy just got back from their
honcymoon in Mexico. but a
source says the 37 Dresses star,
3‘). and her singer hubby. 27. are
alrcady thinking of kids 7 and
plan to adopt their first. “They
dcfinitcly will start a family
sooncr than later." says the pal.
“Adoption is important to both
of them." Hcigl‘s older sister.
Mcg. was adopted. and the ac—
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sibling give birth in the delivery
room ccmcntcd her resolve to
skip that step hcrsclf! "I'm done
with the whole idea of having
my own children." shc told USA
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seem like any fun."

Mischa Barton: Drinking!

Nine days after her DUI.
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booze. On January 5 at LA.
nightclub Teddy‘s. the actrcss
— who was arrested December
27 for DUI. possession of mari-
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Maybe it‘s bccausc she has a
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'charity' entrances."

Vince: I Still Talk to Jen

The Break-Up stars broke up
more than a year ago. but Vince
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field goal drought. Still. when
Crawford ended that drought
with a 3-pointer at the 1:59
mark. UK appeared to have
withstood Vandy's final charge.
But Commodore guard Shan
Foster nailed a 3-pointer with 16
seconds left that ultimately sent
the game to overtime.

Foster finished with 17
points and three 3-pointers, but
head coach Billy Gillispie said
he was pleased with Crawford’s
defense against Vanderbilt‘s All-
American candidate. The Cats
held Vanderbilt to its lowest
scoring output of the season de-
spite playing 10 extra minutes.

The Cats were again see-
onds from the win in the first
overtime. when freshman for-
ward Patrick Patterson blocked
an inside shot by Darshawn Mc-
Clellan with less than 10 sec-
onds to play. But Ogilvy cor-
ralled the rebound and scored.
tying the game at 72 and send-
ing it to the second overtime.

Gillispie has said all season
that his team needed to compete
harder, but on Saturday, he
couldn‘t come up with a single
play when the Cats failed to
compete hard enough.

“I don‘t know if there was a
possession where we didn‘t com-
pete today," Gillispie said. “That‘s
what makes me the most proud as
a coach, because you can’t win at
the highest level without compet-
ing at the highest level."

Bradley and Patterson em-
bodied Gillispie‘s definition of
competing. the coach said. Both

 

players played all 50 minutes.
and Patterson earned his fifth
double-double of the season.
scoring 23 points and pulling
down 10 rebounds. lt marked
Patterson‘s third 20-point. l()-re-
bound game of the season. the
most ever by a UK freshman.

UK pulled down nearly
twice as many rebounds as Van-
derbilt. out—rebounding the
Commodores 45-23. including a
17-4 edge on the offensive glass
that led to 18 second-chance
points for the Cats.

Monday, January14, 2008 [PAGES 3

 

to vacuum 1 STAFF
Sophomore forward Perry Stevenson, left, and sophomore forward Ramon
Harris block Vanderbilt forward Darshawn McClellan during the first of

two overtimes on Saturday.

In the end. it was a game in
which neither learn shot 50 per—
cent from the field and both
teams turned it over at least 20
times. Btit it still snapped a four—
game losing streak to the Com-
modores ~ who are now 41-
130 against UK all—time A and
earned the Cats their 19th win in
their last 21 SEC openers.

“We‘re very happy. very
happy." Bradley said. ”Basket-
ball is a game ,. you‘ve got to
have fun Wllll it. It's a new sea-
son. and we started off 1-()."

 

BUDGET

Continued from page 1

 

make changes. The governor requested the
letter be presented to his office Friday to aid
preparation for the proposal. Cowgill said.

The approximately $168.5 million in cuts.
when adjusted for inflation. would return state
appropriations to a level only slightly above
that of the 1997-98 fiscal year, the letter says.
State funding for higher education was about
$915 million in 1997-98. compared to about
$1.08 billion in 2007-08.

A cut of that level would cause “a lot of
backsliding" in Kentucky's higher education
goals, Cowgill said in an interview.

With the initial 3 percent cut. Beshear or»
dered state universities. including UK. to cut
$34.5 million from their budget for the rest of
the fiscal year ending in June. out of the S78 l
million cut across state government. 1

Cowgill said budget cuts need to be dis— 1

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tributed fairly to various state institutions in
stead of having higher education becoming a
“first resort" for a solution to state budget ‘
woes. l
“I think there was a time in our states his— .
tory when higher education was considered an '
discretionary expenditure." Cowgill said. “But i
in this new economy. education should be 1
considered a necessary expenditure." 1

BOOKS

Continued from page 1

dealing buyer—to-buycr.
stuck with what you buy.‘

Campus bookstores usually price a book by
the publisher‘s current price. Howe\ er. depending
on how old the book is and whether it is likely to
be used again. the prices may be altered.

“When bookstores have books left over. they
have to decide whether to jump them up to the
current retail price or leayc thcm a little lower."
Behr said. “When we know books will not be
used anymore. we keep them lower. Used books
are about 25 percent less than current retail
price."

The retail prices for textbooks. howcvcr. tend
to increase each year. which Sherwood attributes
to the economics of supply and demand.

"The textbook industry is a gigantic market
with a captivc audience required to purchase that
edition of that book." Sherwood said. “(‘ompa—
nies raise prices because thcy can."

Despite the continued demand for textbooks.
Nelson said there should bc a more cost«effcctive
way for students to buy their books that doesn‘t
involve companies raising prices and professors
requiring new editions.

“in mathematics. two plus two is four." said
Nelson. “It will bc four next year too. so why are
new books required so frequently 1’"

Also. you are usually

 

DESTINATION

Continued from page 1

 

“We have developed a series of inroads at UK
to try to involve students. because they are the
folks that are going to be leading the community
in 2040," Boland said. “We have just got to have
student involvement."

UK employees. including Assistant Vice Pres-
ident for Community Engagement Lisa Higgins~
Hord, have been working with Destination 2040
since November. However. UK has not finalized
the details of its involvement with the project.

Students. faculty. staff and administrators are
all encouraged to train as facilitators for the pro-
ject. Higgins-Hord said. Facilitators would lead a
class, organization or committee meeting in a con—
versation about Lexington‘s future. She said she
plans to meet with Boland later this week to find

out more details on UK's contribution.

Newbcm said the vision for Lexington would
need the participation of the whole community.

"1 hope (the vision) will be one that will in-
volvc an enomious number of people in our com-
munity. so that every Lexingtonian who has an in
terest in the future of this community will have an
opportunity to participate in a meaningful way
Newbeny said.

UK‘s involvement is key in that vision. Hig-
gins~Hord said.

"Having UK as a partner will assist in the
widespread participation the mayor is seeking. as
well as provide a shared vision." she said.

“Mayor Ncwberry has told us many times that
this is one of the most important things he will do
as mayor of the city of Lexington. and 1 agree."
she said.

More information about Destination 2040 and
how to get involved is mail-able at the project‘s
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