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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks to Freshman guard Immanuel Quickley while walking off of the court. UK mens basketball team played against Auburn at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky set to take on Auburn

Barkley Truax February 29, 2020

The No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats haven’t lost a game since traveling to Auburn Arena Feb. 1. This time around, the No. 15 Auburn Tigers travel to Lexington for a game that could potentially decide the SEC...

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UK profs wanted Kyians to connect on climate change issues. They started a group to do just that.

Addison Lander February 28, 2020

Climate change is a phenomenon that is frequently heard in both the news media and normal conversations. It has become a buzzword for politicians of all leanings, and for a newly-formed group that is headquartered...

Sophomore pitcher Braxton Cottongame throws a pitch during the game against Southeastern Missouri State on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky’s winning streak ends in series opener versus UNC Wilmington

Eric Decker February 28, 2020

Kentucky’s weekend series got off to a cold start, UNC Wilmington came into Kentucky Proud Park and shutout the Cats 8-0.The shutout ended the team’s 127-game scoring streak, a school record that was...

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How we can cope in the age of anxiety

Sarah Halsey February 28, 2020

It is no secret that we are an anxious generation. One news organization even named 2017 the year of anxiety. It is easy to blame politics, current events, violence, or even the everyday stressors of life...

UK seniors (left to right) Nae Nae Cole, Sabrina Haines, Amanda Paschal, Jaida Roper, and Ogechi Anyagaligbo pose with the Kentucky mascots after the University of Kentucky vs. Georgia womens basketball senior night game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 88-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK seniors sent off with a special win over Georgia

February 27, 2020

It was a night to remember for the Kentucky women’s basketball’s seniors in Memorial Coliseum Thursday night. The Cats (21-6, 10-5 SEC) put on a show in front of 4,163 fans on Senior Night, in what...

Moderator Lance Poston makes closing remarks 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

SGA presidential,VP candidates debate ahead of next week’s elections

Natalie Parks February 26, 2020

The candidates for president and vice president of UK’s Student Government Association gathered on Wednesday night for a debate ahead of the student body elections next week.Three tickets are running...

Tree Funeral Video

Arden Barnes February 26, 2020

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‘The Mad Scientist’: Why your life would be different without fruit flies

Thomas Hart February 26, 2020

The Mad Scientist is a new bi-weekly column by biology senior Thomas Hart. Fruit flies can be very annoying. But did you know they’re a very commonly studied organism in biology? Despite how many of...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley hypes up the crowd during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 65-59. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Quick Trigger: Immanuel puts up 30 points in Kentucky’s win

Braden Ramsey February 25, 2020

Earlier this season after a win over Alabama, Immanuel Quickley told reporters "if you touch me, you might burn." You may need a fireman's suit to be in his proximity after Tuesday night's performance.The...

Chase Estep and TJ Collett. UK beat Tennessee Tech 13-3. Photo By Barry Westerman | UK Athletics

Kentucky baseball puts away Tennessee Tech in seven

Eric Decker February 25, 2020

Sometimes you don’t need nine.The Kentucky baseball team (5-3) stayed hot winning its fifth consecutive game with a 13-3 victory in seven innings over Tennessee Tech, but did get hit with another blow...

A sign at the tree funeral on Feb. 21, 2020, hangs on a fence that surrounds the Kirwan-Blanding Construction Complex. Photo provided by Kelly Walker.

It’s not just about ‘tree hugging.’ It’s about student voices being heard.

Brianna Stanley February 25, 2020

The Kernel has published a lot of news about trees this past week. At risk of saturating the news feed further and causing people to scroll past the “tree huggers” (as one Facebook comment rightfully...

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