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KSR’s Matt Jones may run for Senate if McConnell seeks reelection

Kernel News Staff March 25, 2018

Kentuckians may see a new but familiar name on the 2020 Senate ballot should majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) seek another term. Matt Jones, who is best known as the host of the ever-popular Kentucky...

A protestor holds an umbrella with handwritten statements calling for change during the March for Our Lives Lexington on Saturday, March 24, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. The march was held in solidarity with gun violence protests across the country. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Students a force at Lexington gun violence protest despite rain, freezing temps

Shannon Hickerson March 24, 2018

Thousands of Lexington students and other supporters braved the cold, pouring rain on Saturday to participate in Lexington’s March For Our Lives protest.The protest, held along with other protests nationwide, was...

Senior Outfielder Luke Heyer slides into third and eventually scores on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 8 - 6. Photo by Edward Justice | Staff

UK baseball walks off for first SEC win

Charlee Schaefer March 23, 2018

The No. 6 Kentucky baseball team opened SEC home play on Friday night with a 5-4 win, its first in conference play after being swept in Arkansas last weekend. As expected, the evening was a battle of the...

Graphic by Rob Fischer

Kentucky native brings forth bizarre comedy

Alex Brinkhorst March 23, 2018

Starring a Kentucky native and written by a Kentucky native, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a surreal trip in the desert and is a bizarre comedy that turns everyone’s head.Fear and Loathing in Las...

Kentucky Wildcats receiver Garrett Johnson makes a catch during the open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

UK pro football hopefuls perform at Pro Day

Pranavdeep Singh March 23, 2018

Scouts from several NFL teams were present in the Joe Craft Football Training Center Friday morning for the UK football’s Pro Day.Seniors from last year’s UK football team worked out for and spoke...

Panel members discuss the challenges of being an African American women in male dominated fields in Whitehall on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Photo by JoTessa Townes

Local African American women speak out on equal pay at campus panel discussion

JoTessa Townes March 23, 2018

Local African American women spoke on the challenges of being successful in male-dominated fields at a panel discussion Wednesday evening.The panel discussion was planned in response to a recent bill concerning...

Alexander Bullits Winery, Brewery and Bistro opened near UKs campus on Dec. 15, 2017. 

Near-campus restaurant offers specials, cool atmosphere for students

Katelyn Grattan March 23, 2018

A near-campus restaurant is becoming a new hot spot in Lexington.With so much to offer-- house-made wine and beer, Italian cuisine, and a unique environment-- the Alexander Bullitt’s Winery, Brewery...

Bailey Vandiver, the Kernels new editor-in-chief poses on the concrete rail in front of the Grehan Journalism Building on March 23, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress

Vandiver chosen as new Kernel editor-in-chief

Rick Childress March 23, 2018

Before she even stepped into her first class at UK, she knew she wanted to work for the Kernel. As a high school senior, Bailey Vandiver took a visit to the basement newsroom.“A couple editors were there...

Between the Blue and White Lines: Who goes? Assessing P.J. Washington

Between the Blue and White Lines: Who goes? Assessing P.J. Washington

Kernel Sports Staff March 23, 2018

Chris and Chase sit down after UK's 58-61 loss to Kansas State in Atlanta to talk NBA Draft, P.J. Washington and next year's basketball team.

Kentucky sophomore forward Sacha Killeya-Jones comforts freshman guard Quade Green on the bench during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK reflects on season positively after sudden loss

March 23, 2018

Thursday’s loss in the Sweet 16 was a tough pill to swallow for UK, especially considering the Cats' route to the Final Four appeared to be much easier than what it was on Selection Sunday.However, the...

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