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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Lexington Hospitals physicians push COVID-19 vaccines

Gillian Stawiszynski August 19, 2021

Physicians from Lexington Hospitals, including emergency medicine doctors and infectious disease experts, met with the Lexington community Thursday to urge COVID-19 vaccinations among Lexington residents. “This...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops watches his players warm up during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Ty Bryant commits to Kentucky

Hunter Shelton August 19, 2021

Mark Stoops has landed his first recruit to the class of 2023. Ty Bryant, a defensive back from Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, has chosen the Wildcats over Cincinnati. Bryant also received...

Kentucky’s Jordan Wright speaks into a megaphone during the UK football media day on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Who’s expected to step up in UK’s pass rush and secondary?

Barkley Truax August 19, 2021

The two biggest question marks defensively for Kentucky this season are their pass rush and their skill in the secondary.At the end of last season, Kentucky’s pass rush was ranked 113th out of 126 FBS...

How Women Entrepreneurs Can Plan for Success

How Women Entrepreneurs Can Plan for Success

August 19, 2021

(StatePoint) The nearly 13 million small businesses owned by women nationwide are essential to the U.S. economy. Accounting for 42% of U.S. small businesses, they employ nearly 9.4 million people and generate...

What to Know When Updating Your Home’s Siding

What to Know When Updating Your Home’s Siding

August 19, 2021

(StatePoint) With climate change spurring an uptick in extreme weather events in recent years, homeowners today know that to keep their property -- and the people in it -- best protected, the siding they...

Creative Ways to Connect Kids to Science and Encourage STEM Learning

August 19, 2021

(StatePoint) 3M Sponsored Content. The pandemic has deeply impacted learning experiences for students across America. As educators and students return to school this year, they will continue to navigate...

Kentucky womens soccer players celebrate a goal by freshman forward Jordyn Rhodes during the game against Western Bowling Green State University on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. The game ended in a tie with a score of 3-3. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Preview: Kentucky women’s soccer kicks off season at Purdue on Thursday

Hunter Shelton August 18, 2021

Kentucky women’s soccer will kick off their season on Thursday, August 19 as they travel to West Lafayette, Indiana to take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Thursday’s match is the first of 19 in the...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Will Levis ready to lead Kentucky football after “unsurprising” decision being named starter

Hunter Shelton August 17, 2021

UK football held open practice to the media on Tuesday, allowing a look at the Wildcats just 18 days before they hit the field for their first game of the season. For most, it was an opportunity to see...

Great Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp As You Age

Great Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp As You Age

August 17, 2021

(StatePoint) September, which is World Alzheimer’s Month, is an excellent reminder to keep your mind and body healthy through the years. Experts say that doing so can reduce your risk for cognitive decline....

Quarterbacks. Photo by Elliott Hess | UK Athletics

The thrill and the agony: Will Levis named starting QB, Joey Gatewood to transfer

Hunter Shelton August 16, 2021

Possibly the most important quarterback battle in the tenure of Mark Stoops’ time at Kentucky ended on Sunday, as the head coach named Will Levis the starting quarterback for the Wildcats week...

Toys with charitable connections teach kids to help others.

How Playtime Can Teach Important Values

August 16, 2021

(StatePoint) Playtime is not only fun, it can also be an opportunity to teach children important values and help them learn to give back. Here are three ideas for infusing a philanthropic mindset into...

Looking to Retire Early? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First

Looking to Retire Early? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First

August 16, 2021

(StatePoint) The pandemic has changed our lives in numerous ways. As a result of all the upheaval, many people are reassessing their priorities and thinking about early retirement. According to Pew Research,...

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