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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

SGA presidential candidate Courtney Wheeler and her running mate Bilal Shaikh (far left) prepare to speak during the President and Vice President Debate on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at UK College of Law Grand Courtroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Luke Taylor | Staff

Wheeler, Shaikh set to take SGA helm

Emily Laytham March 4, 2020

Courtney Wheeler and Bilal Shaikh are currently set to serve as next year's Student Government Association president and vice president, respectively, according to the organization's BBNvolved page.The...

Family photo, Johnson County, circa 1950s. Hannah Wests Mawmaw is pictured in the center.

Mountain Plea

Hannah West March 4, 2020

Recently I was driving through Eastern Kentucky, a drive I make often to visit family. For years I have driven or ridden through the gentle mountains and stared out the window of the car. I have seen the...

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Coffee week and the sustainability of hot bean liquid

Kelly Walker March 4, 2020

Recently during Lexington Coffee Week, participating coffee shops in Lexington offered drink specials for $3. I wanted to happily venture out with my wallet and a smile to take advantage of a week dedicated...

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A temporary home can still be a home

Ryder Noah From March 4, 2020

I love hearing the different ways U.S. or world history professors try to explain the baby boomer generation. They always say some variation of veterans being “excited” or “very happy” to see their...

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Armed suspects approached UK students and displayed gun, spokesperson says

Natalie Parks March 4, 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 week.WKYT reported that 26-year-old...

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The ‘understory’ of Appalachian forests and culture is ASA conference theme

Brianna Stanley March 4, 2020

This year marks two firsts in the Appalachian Studies Association conference’s 43-year history — the first time it’s being held at UK and the first time it’s had a main focus on the forests of...

McAfee Knob in Virginia, Mount Katahdin, Maine, and the Grayson Highlands of Virginia are three of the multiple landmarks Wright encountered along the Appalachian Trail. 

Venture into Appalachia

Will Wright March 4, 2020

The driveway that leads from Route 15 to Riverside Park in Whitesburg is easy to miss.It peels off from the main road and leads down to a gravel parking lot cozied up along the bank of the North Fork Kentucky...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans, sophomore forward EJ Montgomery and sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley rush over to help junior forward Nick Richards to his feet 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 second-half breakdown results in loss to the Volunteers

March 4, 2020

A 17-point lead just wasn’t enough for a Cats win. After a second half in which Kentucky (24-6, 14-3 SEC) looked like deer in headlights, the Tennessee Volunteers walked out of Rupp Arena with an 81-73...

Junior outfielder Oraj Anu fist bumps sophomore outfielder Cam Hill during the game against Southeastern Missouri State on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky back to winning ways with victory over Cincinnati

Eric Decker March 3, 2020

Kentucky averaged nearly 12 runs per game in their first five home contests of the year before limited to four total runs in their weekend series against UNC Wilmington. The Cats got back to that average...

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Lexington councilman whose district included areas around UK campus dies unexpectedly

Emily Girard March 3, 2020

Lexington councilman Jake Gibbs, whose district encompassed the University of Kentucky campus, died unexpectedly today. He was 66.Gibbs represented Council District 3, which encompasses UK, downtown Lexington,...

Warren Byron, left, and Chris Sullivan, right, perform for sQecial Medias 48th anniversary celebration amidst the stores unique stock. Photo by Gillian Stawiszynski

UK students, community celebrate 48 years of sQecial Media

Gillian Stawiszynski March 3, 2020

Cheese platters, fruit punch and colorful flyers that read “Everything 40% OFF Today Only!” filled the entrance of sQecial Media on Sunday.Lexington’s well-known metaphysical store celebrated its...

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