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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

PRHBtN mural Lincoln by Eduardo Kobra, located on the back wall of the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Ky., on Monday, April 20, 2015. Photo by Caleb Gregg | Staff

Underground UK: Discover Lexington’s history through scavenger hunts

Megan Brown February 14, 2018

Lexington is known for horses, bourbon and basketball, but its rich history and flourishing art scene is less familiar to visitors and locals alike.The foundation of Lexington’s past is rooted in a variety...

Graphic by Rob Fischer

Reboots, sequels and superheroes: the death of Hollywood

Jacob Lewis February 14, 2018

It’s that time of year again: the rush of the holidays has faded, the temperature is freefalling, and new years resolutions are slowly but surely being put back on the shelf. So what do we do now? We...

UK head coach John Calipari speaks with forward Sacha Killeya-Jones during the game against Louisville on Friday, December 29, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 90-61. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

Docu-series following UK basketball will release this weekend

Kernel Sports Staff February 14, 2018

UK has announced that Facebook Watch will be airing a 10-episode docu-series that will feature the Kentucky men’s basketball eam during the 2017-2018 season.The first episode of the docu-series, which...

No-injury fire in Woodland Glen 4 laundry room put out by Lexington Fire Department

News Staff February 13, 2018

A fire at Woodland Glen 4 on UK's campus was reported and put out around 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Lexington Fire Department put out the fire at the dorm, located at 703 Sports Center Dr. LFD remained...

Freshman guards Quade Green (0) and Hamidou Diallo (3) talk during a foul shot during the game against UIC on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 107-73. Photo by Hunter Mitchell

UK not shying away from challenges at Auburn

February 13, 2018

When the Kentucky Wildcats dropped out of the rankings for the first time this season and traveled to play at West Virginia that weekend, no one believed they would win. Fast forward three weeks and the...

UK students interacted with Zachary Humphrey, a preacher from Public Proclaimer Ministries, outside Whitehall on UKs campus on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Students gather to listen to and debate with campus preacher

Bailey Vandiver February 13, 2018

Many students paused in front of Whitehall to take pictures or video of a campus preacher with sign in hand. Others-- up to 50 at one time-- stopped to listen, ask questions or respond.The preacher was...

UK Sophomore Terry Wilson stepped officially became a member of UK football’s team earlier this year. Wilson is favored to be Kentuckys starting quarter back next season. Photo provided by UK Athletics

Terry Wilson adjusting to life in Lexington

February 13, 2018

It has not been long since Terry “Touchdown” Wilson stepped on campus and officially became a member of UK football’s team, but he already loves his new home.In fact, he even loved it long before...

The fried chicken with a side of fries is a signature meal at Pasture by Marksbury Farm at the Summit in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff

Local restaurant offers chicken raised with love

Lauryn Haas February 13, 2018

The best-tasting chicken is raised with love.Pasture by Marksbury Farm serves up "the healthiest fried chicken in the world," according to their slogan, by raising grass-fed animals on green pasture without...

Students at Apollo High School participate in a DanceBlue mini marathon on Jan. 27, 2018, in Owensboro, Kentucky. Apollo raised $68,324.87 for child cancer research. 

For The Kids, from the Commonwealth

Bailey Vandiver February 13, 2018

Communities across Kentucky come together for DanceBlueHundreds of UK students danced in unison to “Hollaback Girl,” one of the songs in the 2017 DanceBlue line dance.Six weeks earlier and 178 miles...

Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives towards the basket during the game against Tennessee at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 61-59. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK basketball looks to end skid at Auburn

Abbie Long February 13, 2018

After coming off an 11-point loss to Texas A&M in College Station, Kentucky will be looking for redemption against the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday night in a Valentine’s Day match-up, in hopes of...

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Indie folk band Motion Hotel to play in Lexington

Lauryn Haas February 13, 2018

Though Motion Hotel calls Houston home, the band can’t wait to see some Bluegrass musicians in Kentucky.Indie folk band Motion Hotel is touring its new EP “Broken VCRs” with supporting acts EZRA...

Alpha Phi members sell coffee, hot chocolate and donuts outside their house on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress

Blood donations, donut sales kick off week focused on women’s heart health

Rick Childress February 12, 2018

The Alpha Phi sorority kicked off its week-long philanthropy dedicated to women's heart health with a blood drive and coffee and donut sale on Monday. Taylor McDaniels, the philanthropy chair for Alpha...

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