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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

UK changing enrollment guidelines, email says

Natalie Parks April 10, 2020

An email sent from President Capilouto to the campus community announced that UK will change enrollment requirements for prospective students as a response to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.The...

A parade of police and construction workers organized by Gooch Construction honors front-line health and public safety workers on Friday, April 10, 2020, on South Limestone outside of the UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK holds parade to honor front-line workers

Emily Girard April 10, 2020

A parade of vehicles drove near UK’s campus on Thursday to honor front-line workers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The parade passed UK’s Chandler Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital, showing...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans dribbles up the court during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky picks up Creighton grad transfer

Kernel Sports Staff April 10, 2020

While several athletes have announced their departure from the University of Kentucky, one has just made his commitment to the Cats.Creighton graduate transfer Davion Mintz announced on social media Friday...

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Quarantine Depression Diaries: Back to the bad place

Ryder Noah From April 9, 2020

This is the first installment of a new column by Ryder Noah concerning daily life struggles in quarantine. The screech of the lawnmowers. The cookie-cutter houses. The three schools right next to each...

Kentucky freshman guard Johnny Juzang passes the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 81-73. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Johnny Juzang transfers to UCLA; will apply for immediate eligibility

Braden Ramsey April 9, 2020

Former Kentucky guard Johnny Juzang has decided to return home. The freshman announced on Twitter that he would be continuing his college career as a Bruin at UCLA, just 15 minutes from where he grew...

UK staff and volunteers to personally call all students

UK staff and volunteers to personally call all students

Emily Girard April 6, 2020

Beginning the week of April 6, UK officials will be calling all graduate and undergraduate UK students in order to provide support during the coronavirus pandemic. The calls, which were previously announced...

A Lextran bus drives down South Limestone on Monday, March 26, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Some UK campus bus routes suspended because of reduced ridership

Emily Girard April 6, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and UK’s shift to online classes has led to less ridership on campus buses, forcing the university to temporarily suspend service on some of its bus routes.Beginning Tuesday,...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey claps during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Tyrese Maxey headed for NBA Draft

Kernel Sports Staff April 6, 2020

Freshman Tyrese Maxey has announced via social media that he's leaving the University of Kentucky to pursue an NBA career. “Even though I didn’t get a chance to compete for my ultimate goal, this...

Kaitlyn White

‘Young people are not immune.’ UK senior details life with COVID-19

Natalie Parks April 5, 2020

Just before UK’s mid-March spring break, senior Kaitlyn White noticed she had a cough.But since she has asthma she didn’t think much of it. She didn’t develop a fever until a week later.“And that's...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans holds the ball during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Ashton Hagans declares for NBA Draft

Braden Ramsey April 5, 2020

Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans has entered the NBA Draft. The sophomore announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday afternoon. "It's time for me to live out my life-long dream," he said in his post. "It's...

UK huddles up before the start of the game. University of Kentucky mens basketball team lost to Auburn 77-71 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

SEC extends in-person activities suspension, allowing virtual film sessions

Kernel Sports Staff April 3, 2020

The Southeastern Conference has a new update on its suspensions amid the coronavirus pandemic. The league previously suspended all in-person athletic activities, including team and individual practices,...

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