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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Error made COVID-19 negative test results accessible

Error made COVID-19 negative test results accessible

Lauren Campbell August 23, 2020

A spreadsheet used by UK’s COVID-19 contract tracing team that contained the names of several hundred students and some employees was accessible by those with a UK email address.This information was...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari discusses a play with his team during a timeout in the game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 65-59. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky Basketball adds Four-Star Point Guard to 2021 Class

Kassidy Stumbo August 22, 2020

John Calipari and his Wildcats have had a rough few weeks on the recruiting trail, but he and the team are hoping today’s addition helps turn the trend.Earlier today, four-star point guard Nolan Hickman...

The Kentucky volleyball team celebrates a point during the second round game of the DI NCAA Volleyball Tournament against Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Division I to attempt Fall Sport Championships in Spring; Allow Additional Eligibility

Braden Ramsey August 21, 2020

Fall sport athletes may get the opportunity to play for an NCAA title this season after all.Over video conference earlier today, the Division I Board of Directors approved a number of recommendations from...

University of Kentucky students get tested for COVID-19 at a drive through testing site on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Fraternity, sorority students selected for first round of expanded testing

Lauren Campbell August 21, 2020

An email sent from President Capilouto announced that UK has begun “Phase II of our institution’s testing and retesting plan.”The plan, part of the reopening playbook, will begin with the retesting...

Anthony Davis answers questions at his induction to the University of Kentuckys Hall Of Fame. The event took place on Sept. 21, 2018 in Kroger Fields Woodford Reserve Room.

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble, First Round Game Two’s

Jordan Barber August 21, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Kentucky Wildcats nose tackle Quinton Bohanna (95) and Kentucky Wildcats defensive end T.J. Carter (90) celebrate after a sack during the University of Kentucky vs. UT Martin football game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 50-7. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky defense aims to raise the bar even higher in 2020

Eric Decker August 20, 2020

If anyone thought the modified ten-game conference schedule would waver confidence within the Kentucky locker room, the players inside sure aren’t worried about it.This Kentucky defense may arguably...

University of Kentucky students walk into the student center on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Is UK liable if students contract COVID-19?

Lauren Campbell August 19, 2020

As of Aug. 18, 301 UK students had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Lexington Fayette County Health Department. Students were tested on their return to campus, since many students were arriving...

Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats roars after an and-one play during the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. UK defeated LSU 94-77 to finish the season 23-8. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble Edition, First Round Game One’s

Jordan Barber August 19, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops holds up the Belk Bowl trophy after the Belk Bowl football game between Kentucky and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. UK won 37-30. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Stoops talks mentality, COVID protocols and quarterbacks

Eric Decker August 19, 2020

Despite potentially disappearing home-field advantages and conference-only scheduling, Mark Stoops doesn’t seem swayed as the start of his eighth year in Lexington approaches.When describing Kentucky’s...

Students sit in front of a masked wildcat statue on the Social Staircase in the Gatton Student Center during the first day of classes for the fall 2020 semester on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Answering questions on UK’s COVID-19 policy

Haley Simpkins August 18, 2020

What’s the deal with testing?All students were required to be tested within seven days of their arrival on campus.Test results are estimated to take 24 to 72 hours. The website UK has dedicated to reporting...

UK, in partnership with Nike, unveil a new graphic identity, secondary logo and uniforms during a press conference at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, February 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Cornerback Maxwell Hairston commits to Kentucky

Barkley Truax August 18, 2020

Mark Stoops and company have gained another recruit from the state of Michigan.In the whirlwind afternoon of football schedules being released, three-star cornerback Maxwell Hairston announced his commitment...

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