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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

University of Kentucky junior Ryan Johnson runs to first base during the game against Louisville on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Record crowd comes to Cliff Hagan Stadium despite windy conditions

April 3, 2018

UK baseball moved the start time of its home game against Louisville up two and-a-half hours to avoid and inclement weather, which ended up being a good decision.A new Cliff Hagan Stadium record crowd...

UK could win a Cardi B concert from Tinder. Seriously.

News Staff April 3, 2018

Popular rapper Cardi B could be making her way to UK this month. Tinder, the often-used dating app where users swipe yes or no on suggested local love interests, is hosting the #SwipeOff challenge this...

Kentucky freshman forward PJ Washington talks to media in the locker room during the game against Davidson College in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky defeated Davidson 78-73. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Washington to test NBA Draft waters

Kernel Sports Staff April 3, 2018

On Tuesday afternoon, PJ Washington announced that he will declare for the 2018 NBA Draft, but he will not hire an agent.By not hiring an agent, Washington has the option to return to UK for his sophomore...

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Ubisoft’s newest title, Far Cry 5, hits home with American religious cult theme

Dalton Stokes April 3, 2018

Far Cry 5 was released on March 27 and it is the first in this series of very popular open world shooter games to be placed in America. In the Far Cry series, there is always a big bad psychotic enemy...

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Underground UK: Over the ‘hurdle,’ Kentucky Horse Park celebrates 40 years

Megan Brown April 3, 2018

The Kentucky Horse Park is galloping into its 40th year anniversary with a celebration featuring a variety of horse themed events throughout spring and summer."We represent Kentucky's best known and best...

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Erasing the stigma: more students are seeking help for mental illness–and are finding it at UK

Jacob Eads April 3, 2018

Concerns about student mental health are growing across the nation, and UK is not immune.In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, 1,055 reports were filed with the Community of Concern, an on-campus resource devoted...

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How the budget could impact UK: tenure changes, $16 million reduction, no funds for press

Jacob Eads and Rick Childress April 3, 2018

UK faculty are standing together in solidarity as the Kentucky state budget proposals leave room for administrators to attack their tenure.At an on-campus council meeting Monday afternoon, members of the...

University of Kentucky senior Erin Rethlake slides into second base during their home opener against the University of Dayton on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK softball looks to keep momentum going against Louisville

Braden Ramsey April 3, 2018

After securing a 10-0 victory against the EKU Colonels on Tuesday, UK’s No. 19-ranked softball team will look to get another win on Wednesday when they host arch-rival Louisville.The Cardinals, who have...

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Tai Wynyard to be granted full release from UK

Kernel Sports Staff April 2, 2018

As the 2018-2019 roster for the UK men’s basketball team continues to be shaped, it will be without Tai Wynyard as the sophomore from New Zealand will be granted a full release from UK, allowing him...

Kentucky educators, students and supporters gathered in Frankfort, Kentucky on Monday, April 2, 2018, to protest the proposed changes in education funding and pensions. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Educators, supporters storm Frankfort Capitol building in protest of pensions, budget

Rick Childress April 2, 2018

Bright yellow school buses seemed to come in a continuous column down Capital Avenue in Frankfort Monday morning. The buses were jam-packed with people; some even had to sit in the aisles.The buses that halted...

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