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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The University of Kentucky announced a $500,000 investment into the campuss mental health resources on Feb. 21, 2020. Photo by Rick Childress

As coronavirus fears grow, UK students and staff share their opinions

Emily Girard March 9, 2020

With eight cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed in Kentucky, students, faculty and staff have had mixed responses to the recently declared state of emergency. Though many students recognize the disease's...

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UK asking students to notify university of Spring Break travel

Rick Childress March 9, 2020

UK officials are asking students to notify the university of their Spring Break travel plans by filling out a voluntary form "so we can support returning travelers and safeguard our community as much as...

Kentucky senior Jaren Shelby swings at a pitch during the game against Norfolk State University on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-1. Photo by | Staff

Kentucky sweeps Oakland in doubleheader

Eric Decker March 8, 2020

The Wildcats went 3-0 this weekend just as they hoped, however, there was something that seemed off about it. They were supposed to see Bradley University come to Kentucky Proud Park for a weekend series,...

Then-Democratic candidate for governor Andy Beshear responds to a question during the gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Beshear announces three new coronavirus cases. No new cases are being treated at UK.

Addison Lander March 8, 2020

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed three new cases of novel coronavirus in a Facebook live on Sunday evening. "Our state lab confirmed three new cases of the novel coronavirus, raising Kentucky’s...

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Large-scale cyber attack slowed UK networks for almost a month

Rick Childress March 8, 2020

More aggressive network security measures were implemented early Sunday morning in response to a cyber attack which has slowed university and UK Healthcare systems for almost a month.The cyber intruders...

Kentucky senior guard Jaida Roper dribbles the ball up the court during the game against Georgia on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 88-77. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Wildcats fall to the Bulldogs in semifinals of SEC Tournament

Kernel Sports Staff March 7, 2020

After defeating Tennessee Friday night, the No. 3 seed Kentucky women's basketball team fell to Mississippi State 77-59 in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. Kentucky led by as many as 12 points in...

The Kentucky softball team congratulates senior Alex Martens on a home run during the home opener against Texas A&M on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 11-9. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

No. 10 Kentucky softball kicks off SEC play in comeback fashion

Eric Decker March 7, 2020

The No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats opened up their home schedule at John Cropp Stadium with an 11-9 comeback victory against Texas A&M after going 17-3 in a plethora of tournaments to start the year. Alex...

Kentucky sophomore forward EJ Montgomery gets excited in the huddle before the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Complete (18)0: Kentucky rallies to defeat Florida in Gainesville

Braden Ramsey March 7, 2020

My, how the turn tables.Just five days after giving up a 17-point lead versus Tennessee, Kentucky one-upped the Vols by climbing back from an 18-point second-half deficit to knock off Florida 71-70 on...

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UK Healthcare lacking in protective gear needed for coronavirus care, media reports show

Kernel News Staff March 7, 2020

Citing an "exceedingly low" supply of protective gear, UK Healthcare officials asked staff to be "frugal" with the gear needed for healthcare employees to care for patients with coronavirus and other infectious...

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Some Harrison Memorial employees advised to isolate after exposure to coronavirus patient

Emily Laytham March 7, 2020

Several Harrison Memorial Hospital employees were advised to self isolate themselves for at least 14 days following exposure to Kentucky's first patient with confirmed coronavirus, according to the hospital's...

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