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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 not playing in Saturday’s matchup versus Florida

Kernel Sports Staff March 7, 2020

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans did not make the trip to Gainesville for UK's final regular-season game, head coach John Calipari announced. Although Hagans isn't playing against the Gators, Calipari...

Anastasia Tkachenko. Kentucky beat Texas A&M 4-3. Photo by Hannah Phillips | UK Athletics

UK women’s tennis stays undefeated at home, defeats Alabama

Hunter Shelton March 7, 2020

The No. 34 ranked Wildcats women’s team looked to get back in the win column and stay undefeated at home as they took on Alabama inside the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex on Friday afternoon. Doubles...

Johnathan Bosley. Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Detention Center.

Alleged near-UK campus kidnapping attempt thwarted by fraternity members

Kernel News Staff March 7, 2020

A man faces two counts of kidnapping, two counts of wanton endangerment and two counts of assault in connection to an apparent kidnapping attempt near UK's campus last Wednesday night.WKYT reported that...

Kentucky redshirt senior guard Amanda Paschal and redshirt senior guard Sabrina Haines celebrate 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

UK women’s basketball breezes past Tennessee, advances to SEC Tournament semifinals

Kernel Sports Staff March 6, 2020

As a No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament, the Kentucky women's basketball team defeated Tennessee 86-65 in the quarterfinals in Greenville, South Carolina Friday night. The Cats led the Volunteers for the...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey takes the ball to the rim during 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 looks to bounce back in Gainesville

Barkley Truax March 6, 2020

No. 6 Kentucky (24-6, 14-3 SEC) was upset by the Tennessee Volunteers 81-73 on senior night in Rupp Arena this past Tuesday. The Wildcats were outscored by 19 points in the second half.Kentucky has to...

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Commissioner of Health Dr. Kraig Humbaugh address the public after the first case of coronavirus in Kentucky was announced on Friday, March 6, 2020. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement about the case in Lexington earlier in the day on Friday and also declared Kentucky in a state of emergency.

Coronavirus patient in isolation at UK Hospital. Mayor Gorton declares state of emergency.

Kentucky's first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Lexington, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.A UK release stated the patient is being treated in isolation at UK Chandler Hospital. In a campus-wide...

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What can we learn from “Flat Earthers”

Thomas Hart March 6, 2020

On February 22, Mike Hughes (aka “Mad Mike,” a daredevil and DIY rocketeer) died after crashing in a homemade, steam-powered rocket in California.The tone in media coverage was mixed. Some called...

Senior UK marketing and communications major Evie Lawson celebrates after beating YouTuber David Dobrik in Rock Paper Scissors for Dobrik to donate $10,000 to DanceBlue during the Student Activities Board David Dobrik YouTubeU event on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the the Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

YouTuber David Dobrik pledges $10,000 to DanceBlue

Kamilah Williams March 5, 2020

From Vine to YouTube, David Dobrik has grown into a social media sensation. Last night, the viral internet star pledged $10,000 to DanceBlue during his visit to the University of Kentucky.The content creator...

A shower inside Holmes Hall at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Editors note: Holmes Hall was not affected by the shortage. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Parts of some UK dorms have lacked adequate hot water for months

Natalie Parks March 5, 2020

At first, Ashley Konen didn’t think anything was wrong.New to Kentucky and new to UK, Konen had never lived in an apartment or dorm-style housing before. So when her shower water would not heat up, she...

A UK student holds her hands in desperation 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

Column: Tuesday night didn’t only hurt for the players

Braden Ramsey March 5, 2020

Tuesday was the final home game in Nate Sestina’s college career. It was probably the final home game in the brief Kentucky career of Tyrese Maxey, and likely the last of the atypical three-year term...

Sophomore pitcher Braxton Cottongame high fives a teammate after a scoreless inning during the game against Southeastern Missouri State on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky defeats Murray State on walk-off home run

Eric Decker March 4, 2020

Kentucky baseball outlasted in-state foe Murray State on Tuesday in an 9-8 battle thanks to a walk off home run from John Rhodes.The homer was the first of his collegiate career, and gets Kentucky back...

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