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UK starts car rental program

Those on campus needing a lift may not have to wait for the bus anymore. Instead, they now have the option to swipe a card and hop in a Mini Cooper to run their errands. UK Parking and Transportation Services unveiled the UK Car Sharing Program beginning March 22. Teaming up with Connect by Hertz, [...]

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UK trumpet students bring home top-4 award

Five UK students made their way to a different kind of Final Four last week and left with an achievement of their own. The UK Trumpet Quintet competed in the National Trumpet Competition in D.C. on March 14. Up against schools such as the Juilliard School of Music, the Eastman School and the Peabody Conservatory, [...]

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McKinley pleads not guilty

The former Sigma Alpha Epsilon president charged with assaulting a police officer over the weekend entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday in Fayette County District Court. International studies junior Joe McKinley pleaded not guilty to third-degree assault of an officer. McKinley was arrested after an incident at the SAE house where a student [...]

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Chief says common sense key in avoiding Spring Break troubles

Most students see Spring Break as a time for sun, sand and partying, yet for some it can easily turn into a time of bad decisions that could have been avoided. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said burglaries in homes surrounding campus increase during the week of Spring Break because many criminals know many students [...]

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McKinley pleads not guilty

 The former Sigma Alpha Epsilon president charged with assaulting a police officer over the weekend entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday in Fayette County District Court. International studies junior Joe McKinley plead not guilty to third-degree assault of an officer. McKinley was arrested after an incident at the SAE house where a [...]

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Committee discusses internationalization at UK, changing ticket lottery

Traveling the world was the focus of the Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee Tuesday morning. Susan Carvalho, the associate provost for international programs, presented the goals her office has set for increasing the numbers of UK students studying abroad. Carvalho discussed the four F’s that are the typical barriers for students wishing to travel: [...]

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No new robbery information

UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said no new information has been discovered about the robbery on campus Friday night. “The circumstances we are looking at are questionable,” Monroe said. “We encourage anybody with information to call, and they can talk to an officer if they are comfortable, or they can e-mail or send a text [...]

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Sigma Kappa closing down

After 20 years on campus, one sorority chapter will be closing its doors. The UK Theta Rho Chapter of Sigma Kappa will no longer be operational as of May 8, according to a news release from Sigma Kappa national headquarters. The decision to close the chapter was due in part to low number of members. [...]

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UK employee pleads not guilty to incest charges

Robert S. Tannenbaum, a UK employee, entered a plea of not guilty to charges of incest at his arraignment Wednesday morning in Fayette County District Court under Judge Julie Goodman. Tannenbaum serves as the director of the undergraduate research office in the undergraduate education office at UK. He was arrested Tuesday and taken to Fayette [...]

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Beyond the label: Sexual activist aims to break down stereotypes

Gay, straight, male or female — one campus visitor is hoping to break down the labels and  talk about how titles affect our lives. Robyn Ochs, author, public speaker, professor and sexual activist, is coming to UK as part of the Cultural Diversity Festival. Alexandria Sehon, chairwoman of the Student Activities Board Engaging Issues committee, [...]

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