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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Presidential candidate Ross Boggess and vice-presidential candidate Sydney Otten pose behind the Grehan Journalism Building on Feb. 13, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress

Boggess and Otten promise to push for student success, wellness and parking

Rick Childress February 19, 2018

Better parking, an outdoor living space, a grand council and a zero-tolerance sexual assault policy are what candidates Ross Boggess and Sydney Otten say will make for a better UK.Otten, the vice presidential...

Presidential candidate Riley Grant and vice-presidential candidate Tucker Lovett pose behind the Grehan Journalism Building on Feb. 22, 2017. Photo by Rick Childress

Grant and Lovett hope to make campus safer, advocate for students

Bailey Vandiver February 19, 2018

When Riley Grant and Tucker Lovett met, Lovett knew they had the same ideas, goals and interests for UK students. Now, Grant and Lovett are running together for SGA president and vice president.Grant asked...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari coaches freshman guard Hamidou Diallo during the game against Alabama on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 71-81. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cats look to build momentum against Arkansas

AJ Harris February 19, 2018

On Saturday, the UK men’s basketball team defeated Alabama in Rupp Arena 81-71 to snap their first 4-game losing streak since the 2008-09 season. The Cats (18-9, 7-7 conf.) will look to keep rolling...

Students wait in line at Subway in Bowmans Den on Monday, February 27, 2017. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Student leaders continue fight for Wildcat Deals

Jacob Eads February 19, 2018

UK student leaders are cooking up a rebuttal, as they try to save the prominent dining option Wildcat Deals from retirement.Some students who are heavily involved with the campaign to preserve Wildcat...

Members from Alpha Omicron Pi perform at Greek Sing 2015 at Memorial Coliseum Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Lexington. Photo by Joel Repoley

Views of an Active: How to pronounce Greek letters (Part 4)

Matt Hasty February 19, 2018

To recap, last time you learned the letters Iota, Kappa, Lambda and Mu. This time you will learn the Greek letters Nu, Xi, Omicron and Pi.1. NuPronounced like (new), Nu exists in the name of two Greek...

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Keep Calm And Think Spring Break

Kristina Rosen February 19, 2018

We’re less than a month away from spring break and I’m determined to make the most of my week off from classes. I’m all for unique spring break trips and after spending my last two breaks abroad,...

DanceBlue raises $1.8 million ‘For The Kids’

February 18, 2018

DanceBlue is a no-sitting, no-sleeping 24-hour marathon that raises money for pediatric cancer research and care. In 2018, DanceBlue raised $1.8 million. Video by Connor Woods.

Asia Seidt poses after receiving her gold medal for winning the 100-yard backstroke at the SEC Championships in College Station, Texas on Feb. 17, 2018. Seidt is the first UK swimmer in program history to win the 100-yard backstroke at the SEC Championships. Photo by Russell James.

UK swim & dive takes home seven medals from SEC Championships

February 18, 2018

The UK swim and dive team competed in the SEC Championships in College Station, Texas, the last half week and brought seven medals back with them to Lexington.Six of Kentucky’s medals came on the women’s...

University of Kentucky students participate in the 13th DanceBlue on Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. DanceBlue participants raised $1,804,068.77 for pediatric cancer research. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

DanceBlue raises $1.8 million in 13th marathon

News Staff February 18, 2018

After 23 and a half hours without sitting or sleeping, DanceBlue participants found out how much money they raised For The Kids: $1.8 million. With just minutes left in their 24-hour marathon, more than...

Junior guard Maci Morris fights for a basket during the game against Arkansas on Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Morris drops 35, but Cats struggle against Gamecocks

Roman West February 18, 2018

UK women's basketball (13-15, 5-9) lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks (22-5, 11-3) by a score of 81-63. The Cats were led once again by guard Maci Morris, who finished the game with a career-high 35...

Kentucky outfielder Tristan Pompey throws the ball in during the game against Austin Peay on Mar. 2, 2016, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Cats start baseball season strong in South Carolina

Charlee Schaefer February 18, 2018

After the club’s fourth game of the weekend, No. 8 UK baseball is now 4-0 to start its season after Sunday’s 8-4 victory over Evansville. The Cats had the opposite record last year, when they started...

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