Editorial by Kernel staff. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com. Much to Lexingtonians’ relief, South Limestone construction was finally completed in June. The Limestone reopening marked the end of an 11-month period when drivers and pedestrians had to contend with detours and roadblocks along the familiar stretch. The reopening also designated the end to many affected commuters’ and area [...]

Editorial by Kernel staff. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com. Chances are, when you’re walking or driving near campus on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday, one part of the scenery is the same: police officers in cars, on bikes and maybe even on horses. On Sunday, when you’re making your walk or drive to or from the library, however, [...]

You’ve seen the colonial brick building adorned with flags from around the world, but have you taken a step inside? Bradley Hall is home to the new Director of Education Abroad, Anthony Ogden, who has innovative plans for extending UK’s education abroad program, according to a Sept. 21 article in the Kernel. The new staff [...]

Editorial by Kernel Staff. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com. We’ve all been there. You are deep in the middle of a marathon study session when nature calls. You’re faced with a dilemma: Should you leave your laptop (after all, you’ll only be gone for five minutes), or should you power it down, pack it up, and take it [...]

Editorial by Kernel staff. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com. “Congress shall make no law…” The Kernel respects the first amendment in its entirety, especially when it comes to the opinions page.  This page is an outlet for venting frustration, exposing corruption or commenting for a greater good. However, with online posting, the Kernel has the right and discretion [...]

Editorial by Kernel staff. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com. Serving as president of UK certainly brought criticism to President Lee Todd and his administration. However, as polarizing and controversial as his decisions have been over the past 10 years, he clearly cared about the university and pushing it to the highest possible tier. Todd’s legacy will largely be [...]

Kernel Editorial Board President Lee Todd’s tenure at UK has been centered on a pillar of lofty goals. Now that he has announced his retirement, UK must begin looking forward to who will replace him and just as importantly, must decide where the university wants to go from here. In selecting the next president, the  [...]

Editorial by Kernel Staff. E-mail opinions@kykernel.com The Kernel reported on Aug. 23 that the UK chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity was suspended indefinitely after police identified underage drinking had taken place at the Lambda Chi house on Huguelet Drive on Saturday evening. According to the Kernel article, UK Police Chief Joe Monroe received an [...]

Editorial by Kernel Staff The Kernel commends the Interfraternity Council for implementing a new fraternity rush system including “preview nights.” The IFC president Kelsie Willett said the council made the changes because of declining retention rates. The two-day series of preview nights featured 15-minute intros from all 18 of UK’s eligible fraternities. Because attendance was [...]

Editorial by Kernel Staff October marks the one-year anniversary of when UK Parking & Transportation (PTS) began mandating bicycle permits. All full-time and part-time employees, students, children of UK students and employees and visitors to campus must display valid bicycle permits to park on campus. According to the PTS website, these permits are free but [...]