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Junior arts administration major Emily Crebbin shows her Be Kind necklace outside Whitehall on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Crebbin wears the necklace in remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in her hometown of Newtown, Connecticut. 

’26 people in my community died’: Why this group is speaking out

Rick Childress March 6, 2018

Emily Crebbin was a sophomore at Newtown High School when Adam Lanza devastated her hometown in 2012 by killing 20 elementary school students, six adults and himself in what is still one of the deadliest...

Why cryptocurrencies are relevant in today’s economy

Dalton Stokes March 6, 2018

For about six months now, Bitcoin has been making headlines for making people nearly instant millionaires when it went up by a scale factor of around twenty.There has been a slight increase in interest...

Freshman forward Kevin Knox dunks the ball during the game against Ole Miss on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 96-78. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

Knox and Gilgeous-Alexander receive All-SEC honors

Kernel Sports Staff March 6, 2018

Before traveling to St. Louis for the SEC Tournament, Kentucky basketball’s Kevin Knox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received honors from league coaches, with Knox being named to the First Team All-SEC...

Alex Otte spoke on a panel at the International Boating and Water Safety Summit in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 5, 2018.

UK student inspires change after tragic accident

Lauryn Haas March 6, 2018

There are moments in life that alter our expected course entirely, but even unexpected tragedy can serve as a catalyst for greater change.UK junior and Lexington-native Alex Otte was struck by a boat operated...

Between the Blue and White Lines: SEC Tournament and Connect 4

Kernel Sports Staff March 6, 2018

The group gets together one more time before the Cats head to St. Louis to begin the SEC Tournament. They preview all corners of the tournament and find out that Aaron doesn't know any players on Auburn's...

The 1985 4-seeded UK basketball team was coached by Joe B. Hall. 

SEC Tournament history: UK as a 4-seed

March 5, 2018

With its loss to Florida on Saturday and Missouri’s subsequent win over Arkansas, UK basketball enters nearly uncharted territory.For the second time since 1985, the team is the fourth overall seed in...

Junior guard Maci Morris dribbles up the court during the game against Auburn on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

WBI is a likely option for the young Cats

Roman West March 5, 2018

Kentucky fell to Mississippi State for the third time of the season in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, and the loss effectively eliminated the Cats for the NCAA Tournament and the WNIT.Kentucky’s...

Photo provided by Dylan Byrum of Delta Sigma Phi.

Fraternity members seeking to change the image of Greek life

Sophia Clarke March 5, 2018

Research on fraternities nationwide will turn up recent cases of hazing, sexual assault and the detriment of character.From the expulsion of one of the University of Mississippi’s oldest chapters due...

UK alumnus Jason Darnall, center, with his wife, Jenny, left, and nephew Maxx, right, at a UK basketball game. Darnall has completed marathons on all continents. 

Around the world in 26.2 miles: UK alumnus races on 7 continents

Megan Brown March 5, 2018

Running a single marathon is a huge accomplishment for any person, but UK alumnus Jason Darnall has crossed a finish line on all seven continents-- a feat few have done.Darnall has only been running for...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops shakes hands with fans during the Cat Walk before the game against Ole Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost the game 37-34. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Notes from Mark Stoops’ spring practice press conference

March 5, 2018

Mark Stoops held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss all things related to the Kentucky football team as the Cats kicked off their spring practices earlier that day.The team will officially...

UK MBB vs. ETSU

Kernel Keep Up: Nike’s new deal, SEC tournament, Baseball on fire and more

March 5, 2018

It's Monday. Already behind on the week? Us too. So, we're introducing Kernel Keep Up—your weekly catch-up on what's important this week and last. Here's all the news you need to know to tackle the...

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