News
Fourth of July in Lexington: City offers variety of festivities
July 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Lauren Copeland The first Fourth of July celebrations were a time of festivity and community. In Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence was publicly read and people gathered for a military parade... [Read the full story]
UK HealthCare goes from the O.R. to the Internet
July 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
By Jennifer Hilinski In the 21st century, technology is booming and UK HealthCare has developed a new way to keep up. The organization is using the Internet to connect patients with people who can provide... [Read the full story]
Sports
Three Kentucky football players leave team for different reasons
June 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Three UK football players have decided to leave the team, UK head coach Rich Brooks announced June 12. Junior wide receiver E.J. Adams left the team for personal reasons. He has decided to enter the NFL... [Read the full story]
Track and field team honored for performances in NCAA Championships
June 17, 2009 · 1 Comment
Six members of the UK track and field team were honored in eight categories as All-Americans by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association after their performances at the NCAA Championships... [Read the full story]
Opinions
UK HealthCare’s use of technology benefiting patients
July 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
With President Lee Todd blogging and UK Athletics tweeting about the latest news in sports, it was only a matter of time before another UK entity joined the social networking craze. UKHealthCare has recently... [Read the full story]
Unexpected death of Michael Jackson causing media frenzy
July 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Kind of like the shot heard around the world, the sighs and gasps could be heard from miles away Thursday as news slowly surfaced that legendary pop icon Michael Jackson had died. Earlier that day, America... [Read the full story]
Arts / Entertainment
UK Theater creates escape close to Lexington
May 22, 2009 · 1 Comment
By Amanda Laborio The UK Theatre Department and the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill are working together to present the play “As It Is In Heaven” at Shaker Village. Student actors said the play has... [Read the full story]
Eminem returns on ‘Relapse’
May 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem in most circles, is returning this month with his brand new album “Relapse.” “Relapse” will end the Detroit rapper’s five-year hiatus, having not released... [Read the full story]
Blogs
The Flying Pigs
May 3, 2009 · 1 Comment
When I headed up to cincinatti to watch my boyfriend Ben, and his best friend Daniel run the Flying Pig marathon, I didn't realize what an amazing experience it would be. 26.2 miles is an unfathomable... [Read the full story]
Arcade Games
April 30, 2009 · 1 Comment
For some children, a win or a lose in a video game can mean the world to them. All they need is just one more quarter to keep on winning, one more quarter to save Mrs. Pac-Man, one more quarter to defeat... [Read the full story]
Fourth of July in Lexington: City offers variety of festivities
The first Fourth of July celebrations were a time of festivity and community. In Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence was publicly read and people gathered for a military parade and cannon firing.
This year, Lexington residents will have a few more options.
Lexington will continue the tradition of community as it hosts a plethora of events, including a downtown festival, Red, White and Boom, an old-fashioned ice cream social and a fireworks display. Several restaurants and bars will also have drink specials and events throughout the day. More »
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News
Fourth of July in Lexington: City offers variety of festivities
Lauren Copeland The first Fourth of July celebrations were a time of festivity and community. In Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence was publicly read and people gathered for a military parade...
UK HealthCare goes from the O.R. to the Internet
By Jennifer Hilinski In the 21st century, technology is booming and UK HealthCare has developed a new way to keep up. The organization is using the Internet to connect patients with people who can provide...
Students start photography workshop for underprivileged kids
By Marcus Davis A new program developed by two UK graduates offers kids the ability to put their artwork on display. Jeff and Christina Gora have developed the program, Our World in Pictures, which...
James Hall leaves creative legacy behind
By Laura Clark People walk through campus every day, but few will leave footprints as permanent as one professor. Former UK English professor James Baker “Jim” Hall died at his home near Sadieville,...
Sports
Three Kentucky football players leave team for different reasons
Three UK football players have decided to leave the team, UK head coach Rich Brooks announced June 12. Junior wide receiver E.J. Adams left the team for personal reasons. He has decided to enter the NFL supplemental draft. Chris Cessna, a freshman tight end, has ended his football career because of sustained...
Track and field team honored for performances in NCAA Championships
Six members of the UK track and field team were honored in eight categories as All-Americans by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association after their performances at the NCAA Championships in Fayetteville, Ark., last week. Junior sprinter Rondel Sorrillo, who is in his first season...
UK softball player to compete in Japan
UK softball junior shortstop Molly Johnson has been named to the USA Softball women’s team that will compete in the Japan Cup in Sendai, Japan, July 31 through Aug. 2. Johnson, who became UK’s first softball All-American, tried out for the national team in California, but did not make the roster....
Meeks to stay in NBA Draft
Senior guard Jodie Meeks has decided to keep his name in the NBA Draft and forego his senior season, according to a UK Athletics news release. Meeks averaged a Southeastern Conference high 23.7 points per game and set the UK record for points scored in a game with 54 at Tennessee. “I want to thank...
Arts & Entertainment
UK Theater creates escape close to Lexington
By Amanda Laborio The UK Theatre Department and the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill are working together to present the play “As It Is In Heaven” at Shaker Village. Student actors said the play has local significance and offers an escape for the Kentucky community. “Before this play, what did I...
Eminem returns on ‘Relapse’
Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem in most circles, is returning this month with his brand new album “Relapse.” “Relapse” will end the Detroit rapper’s five-year hiatus, having not released an album since 2004. Following right on the heels of his first single, “Crack a Bottle,” with...
CD Central opens online store geared toward indie followers
Just weeks after the celebration of Record Store Day, CD Central is taking their unique indie culture online. After teaming up with other indie record stores across the country, CD Central launched CDCentral.ThinkIndie.com last Friday. The Web site is specifically geared toward fans of the indie genre,...
UK employee overcomes fear to sing country-rock music
By Katie Saltz As a petite blonde in a peasant blouse takes hold of the microphone, you aren’t sure what to expect from this eclectic crew sitting up on a platform. Five guys surrounded by their instruments, a trucker hat, a ponytail, T-shirts and button-downs among them. But with her suede boots tapping...
Slideshows
The state of coal: UK mining engineer finds himself at odds with much of campus
Coal runs through Nate Waters’ blood. It killed his grandfather and provides power for the...
Nowhere to go: On and around UK’s campus, homeless struggle to get by
His feet hurt. He sits down on the curb and wiggles his fingers under the laces to loosen...
Being barbell Barbie: Former cheerleader builds body and tears down stereotype
Google female bodybuilding, and the search engine will cough up about 171,000 image results....
Calipari living a dream in Lexington
John Calipari is living out a dream he sought in 1992. He is the UK men’s basketball head...
Video
Ping pong drop kicks off Little Kentucky Derby
By Sarah Wilder As students waited expectantly on the ground, more than 3,000 ping pong balls...
VIDEO: Calipari news conference
John Calipari is living out a dream he sought in 1992. He is the UK men’s basketball head...
Big Blue Nation sees national championships in Calipari and UK’s future
Josh Winfrey sat in class, anxiously refreshing ESPN.com. When he heard that former Memphis...
Mixed emotions flood Big Blue Nation over Gillispie fire
The climax to a tumultuous week of swirling rumors, mixed reports and uncertainty finally...
Opinions
UK HealthCare’s use of technology benefiting patientsWith President Lee Todd blogging and UK Athletics tweeting about the latest news in sports, it was only a matter of time before another UK entity joined...
Unexpected death of Michael Jackson causing media frenzyKind of like the shot heard around the world, the sighs and gasps could be heard from miles away Thursday as news slowly surfaced that legendary pop icon...
Slots bill must be passed for industry’s survivalPolitics as usual dominated the recent Kentucky special government session called by Gov. Steve Beshear to address concerns about a projected $1 billion...
Raised wages leading state in right directionBeing college students, it’s pretty easy to clean your pockets out and get slapped in the face with the big overdrawn fee month after month. However,...
Textbook rentals could benefit students, storesRenting a movie is kind of like trial and error. You rent one movie only to find you don’t like it, so, you simply return it for a better one. While...
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James Hall leaves creative legacy behind Former English professor, author Hall dies You’re not hired: Five ways to make summer cash without landing the job Hilary J. Boone’s love for UK lives on after death Vocal coach recognized: Professor of 17 years receives unexpected award Sale donations to raise money for art museum State’s minimum wage increase effective July 1 The race against daylight Fraternity wins appeal, put on probation Student dies in car crash: Wreck occurred on Blue Grass Parkway University bookstores looking into rental options Local bar makes noise on campus UK-owned apartments to remain open after dorm plan delayed Three Kentucky football players leave team for different reasons Track and field team honored for performances in NCAA ChampionshipsRecent Video
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