The drama of the current UK men’s basketball season may have tried your nerves, but that’s a good thing. While our university is well known for its court savvy and tradition of hoops excellence, it also sits in a position to be a cultural centerpiece for the state and, in fact, the whole Southeast. Big [...]
I am flattered by the reactions on all sides to my column on abortion. Though my column ran several weeks ago, letters on the subject continue to appear both in print and online. I can hardly believe that anyone besides my poor parents actually reads my opinions. But folks, there are other issues besides abortion [...]
Continue reading …Many of Lexington’s future plans as a city revolve around the 2010 World Equestrian Games. It’s obvious why. The city will be placed on an international stage, and since this is the self-proclaimed horse capital of the world, it’ll be a stage that suits the area well. Lexington has much to gain from the experience, [...]
Continue reading …By Kelly Wiley Follow the breadcrumbs this weekend to the Lexington Opera House where the UK Opera Theatre and the UK Symphony Orchestra will present the classic fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.†“It’s a glorious piece. It’s some of the most beautiful music ever written,†said John Nardolillo, director of the orchestra. “Hansel and Gretel†[...]
Continue reading …By Megan Neff International acts ranging from a Chinese rock band to contemporary Indian dancing will be showcased tomorrow as a part of UK’s Got Talent. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Food Court and is similar to “American Idol,†said Ifedayo Awe, president of the International Student Council, which is [...]
Continue reading …By Sarah Wainright Students can take a trip around the world this month — try new foods, listen to unfamiliar music, watch foreign films — without leaving campus. The 19th annual UK Cultural Diversity Festival begins tomorrow evening and continues through March 30. Nearly 50 events are part of the month-long festival, which kicks off [...]
Continue reading …By Lindsey Simon Want the secret to staying young? Have a birthday on Feb. 29. This year is leap year, which means many college-aged leap day babies will be able to put that fifth candle on their cake today. “Honestly, it’s kind of strange to finally get a real birthday,†said Emily Bridge, a pre-veterinary [...]
Continue reading …The next members appointed to UK’s Board of Trustees will likely be Democrats to more accurately reflect the political makeup of the state, said an official from the governor’s office yesterday. The state attorney general and Gov. Steve Beshear’s offices came to an agreement this week that former Gov. Ernie Fletcher illegally appointed too many [...]
Continue reading …By Scarlett Springate One inch of sewage flooding several rooms in Dickey Hall forced College of Education administrators to move several classes from the building yesterday. The backup happened while the city was repairing a sewage line near Bolivar Street, said John Zachem, UK manager of mechanical services. Workers were using pumps to reroute sewage [...]
Continue reading …The women’s basketball team will be looking for their ninth win in Southeastern Conference play when the team takes the Rupp Arena floor Sunday afternoon against South Carolina. The Cats (14-13, 8-5 SEC) hope to play the final 40 minutes of their regular season with emotion that will be running high before their Senior Day [...]
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