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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats libero Riah Walker (9) slides to hit the ball during UK volleyball’s game against Southern California on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

No. 8 Kentucky battles in four-set loss to No. 2 Wisconsin

Hunter Shelton September 11, 2021

No. 8 Kentucky volleyball suffered their second loss of the season on Friday night, dropping a tightly contested match against No. 2 Wisconsin in Madison, Wis.The Badgers made quick work of the Wildcats...

Kentuckys Jordyn Rhodes (30) reacts after not getting a foul call from the referee during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Dayton womens soccer game on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK tied with Dayton 0-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK women’s soccer win second in a row, defeats EKU 6-0

Jaron Centers September 9, 2021

UK Women’s Soccer proved dominant once again defeating EKU 6-0, improving to 4-1-2 on the season.The Colonels had no answer for the ’Cats, as four players found themselves scoring Thursday afternoon...

The Albert B. Chandler Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

More people than ever are applying to the College of Medicine. Students and faculty have ideas about why

Emily Girard September 9, 2021

UK’s College of Medicine saw a dramatic increase in applications in 2020. In the past year, the number of applicants has increased from 2,777 to 3,792 — one of the highest recorded applicant numbers...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during UK’s home opener against Louisiana Monroe on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Missouri Tigers

Barkley Truax September 9, 2021

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky football fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Maneater,...

Kentucky and EKU hockey players chase after the puck during the game against EKU on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at The Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6 to 3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘A rowdy, exciting time.’ Hockey returns to Lexington following pandemic, fire

Hunter Shelton September 9, 2021

A fan-favorite Kentucky club sport makes its return this weekend. Kentucky hockey will welcome Tennessee to the Lexington Ice Center on Friday for the first of two games to kick off the 2021-2022 campaign. Returning...

History professor Karen Petrone poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at BUILDING in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Where were you?

News Staff September 9, 2021

While most undergraduate students weren’t alive or don’t remember Sept. 11, 2001, the events of that day have indisputably changed the trajectory of our daily lives. The Kernel asked several UK faculty...

Director of the School of Journalism and Media, Dr. Erika Engstrom, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at Blazer Dining in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Humans of UK: Dr. Erika Engstrom makes her presence known

Gillian Stawiszynski September 9, 2021

This is Humans of UK, inspired by the Humans of New York Instagram series by photographer and author Brandon Stanton. This series dives into the individuals of UK as well as their stories, strifes and...

El Cuerpo de Paz está reclutando voluntarios de Diversidad Cultural

September 9, 2021

(StatePoint) El Cuerpo de Paz (Peace Corps), fundado en 1961, se asocia con comunidades en el extranjero con objeto de desarrollar soluciones sostenibles para los desafíos más apremiantes del mundo a...

Family Conversations May Reveal Critical Health History

Family Conversations May Reveal Critical Health History

September 9, 2021

(StatePoint) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) is a rare disease that can be passed down from generation to generation within families. This condition causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys, resulting...

UK student assaulted near William T. Young Library

UK student assaulted near William T. Young Library

Hannah Stanley September 8, 2021

A reported assault took place involving four male UK students who assaulted another male UK student around 2 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2021, according to UK Police Chief Joe Monroe.The attack took place near University...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Eythor Bjorgolfsson (9) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats forward Luke Andrews (19) after a Andrewss goal during the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky defeats Louisville 3-1 for third win in a row

Scott Clarke September 7, 2021

No. 17 Kentucky men’s soccer returned to action on Tuesday night at Lynn Stadium, beating their in-state rival Louisville Cardinals 3-1.The Cats entered the game on a two-match winning streak after beating...

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