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Gourmet burgers sizzle in Lexington

February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

By Roy York Dallas Rose sits in a UK classroom 15 hours per week. He serves food at P.F. Chang’s 20 hours per week. And he spends 80 hours per week working as the co-owner and operator of Bunk’s Gourmet Burgers and Handcut Fries. “Sleep is the cousin of death and being broke,” said Rose, a 23-year-old finance senior. Rose partnered with Ryan Veith, former owner of Pita Pit and co-owner of Bunk’s, to open the restaurant in October 2009, specializing in the American classic: burgers and fries. The pair operates in the kitchen of Two Keys Tavern, but Rose hopes to expand with other Kentucky... [Read the full story]

Sports

Cousins growing up as season progresses

February 8, 2010 · 1 Comment

DeMarcus Cousins has become a beast for UK. Cousins is now averaging 16.4 points and 10 rebounds per game this season. Photo by Scott Hannigan | Staff UK freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins has come a long way, not only on and off the basketball court, but also in becoming media savvy. Earlier in the season when asked about the Cats’ upcoming game against defending National Champions North Carolina, Cousins shrugged his shoulders and said he wasn’t impressed. On Monday, when the Mobile, Ala., native was asked if there was a little extra something to Tuesday’s game against Alabama, Cousins had... [Read the full story]

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Kernel Cartoon

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Entertainment

Bunks: Gourmet burgers, fair price

February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment

By Derek Brown A cheeseburger is a simple dish. From up-scale restaurants to drive-thru windows to backyard grills, the cheeseburger is offered on most menus. What is it then that sets burgers apart from one another? Why do we pay upwards of $7 for an item that is routinely offered on dollar menus throughout the country? Attention to detail. While some burgers may be cheap and convenient, they are slopped together and thrown in a bag. This is not the case at Lexington’s newest burger joint, Bunk’s Gourmet Burgers, located inside Two Keys Tavern. Signature gourmet burgers, varying from “The... [Read the full story]

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Cats put away Rebels 85-75 [ SLIDESHOW ]

February 2, 2010 · 1 Comment

Freshman guard John Wall had 17 points — and said he was back to having fun. Junior forward Patrick Patterson had 12 points — and no Facebook messages for fans after the game. Freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins had his fifth consecutive double-double — and avoided any temper tantrums and serious foul trouble. The No. 4 Cats (21-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) used a balanced scoring attack to stave off repeated comeback attempts by the Mississippi Rebels (16-6, 4-4 SEC). Four Cats finished in double figures. UK never trailed and there were no ties. “It feels great to have the fun back,”... [Read the full story]

Blogs

Live Blog: UK vs. LSU

February 6, 2010 · 4 Comments

Join Kernel sports writers Metz Camfield and Kenny Colston for a live blog of UK’s game against Louisiana State. The Cats (21-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference), and Camfield, have traveled down to Baton Rouge as the defending SEC Champions, LSU Tigers (9-13, 0-8 SEC) look to capture their first SEC win of the season. The Cats, led by freshmen John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins are currently on a two-game winning streak after dropping their first game of the season against South Carolina. LSU is led by senior forward Tasmin Mitchell, who is second in the SEC in scoring and rebounding. UK vs. LSU Read More →

Sports

Cousins growing up as season progresses

Mitchell’s message remains the same as wins pile up

UK head coach Matthew Mitchell continues to preach defense to the hoops team. Mitchell’s Cats are riding a seven-game SEC winning streak. Photo by Scott Hannigan | Staff UK head coach Matthew Mitchell is becoming repetitive. “As we go forward and we continue to work through our schedule, I’m basically saying the same... Read more of this article

Hockey brawl spurs ejected players, team unity

UK forward Sean Wormald, pictured here in a game against Dayton, and two other UK players were involved in a “tussle” against Tennessee on Saturday night. Photo by Adam Wolffbrandt | Staff Rivalry week transferred over to the ice last weekend. When fighting on the ice, locked in a frenzied flurry of tossed punches and tugged jerseys with an opponent,... Read more of this article

Cats move up in polls, Cousins wins fourth SEC award

UK freshman forward DeMarcus Cousins scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in only 24 minutes of play against Vanderbilt. Photo by Zach Brake | Staff With the loss of the previous No. 2 Villanova Wildcats, it was only fitting another group of Cats enjoy the benefits. UK (22-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) moved up one spot to No. 3 in the newest... Read more of this article

Cool Cats fight, claw Tennessee in 9-3 victory

It was just another goal — for a few seconds. Six ejections followed a fight between the UK and Tennessee hockey teams on Saturday at the Lexington Ice Center. Photo by Dean Johnson | Staff After junior Sean Wormald netted the Cool Cats’ fifth goal of the night, it started to play out like any other goal. The crowd cheered, the players circled up... Read more of this article

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