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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Jacob Heil - Fayette County Detention Center

UPDATE: UK student ‘showed signs of impairment’ when arrested Saturday after collision

Rick Childress September 15, 2018

UPDATE: Jacob Heil, 18, a UK freshman who was identified by police as the driver of a silver passenger car which struck a 4-year-old boy during Saturday's football game, was arrested at the scene of the...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) tries to maneuvers around defenders during the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats’ blow-out win over Murray State showcases depth and potential

Mohammad Ahmad September 15, 2018

Kentucky football’s 48-10 blowout win over Murray State on Saturday is an exception to the wins they’ve had in their last three seasons.That’s because Saturday’s 38-point differential is the highest...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs the ball during the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Bowden reaches career-high receptions

September 15, 2018

Kentucky’s 48-10 blowout over Murray State wasn’t just exciting for the bunch of young guys that got some crucial reps, but for the more experienced players, as well. One of them being sophomore wide...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) carries the ball towards the end zone during the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Everybody gets involved as Cats blow out Racers

September 15, 2018

Saturday afternoon, the Cats took care of business for their third straight win this season, defeating FCS opponent Murray State 48-10. For the first time this season, the Cats committed no turnovers,...

Junior Leah Edmond attempts a kill during the game against Dayton in the Bluegrass Battle on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Volleyball team knocks off Louisville

Braden Ramsey September 14, 2018

Kentucky volleyball won their second straight match Friday evening, taking out rival Louisville on the road 3-0. It is the second year in a row the Wildcats have won in straight sets over the Cardinals,...

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UK launches $2.1 billion fundraising campaign to fund scholarships, research, Coliseum renovations

Rick Childress September 14, 2018

UK officials announced Friday that the university is launching a $2.1 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign—the largest in the history of the state—in an effort to grow scholarship and research...

Students stand on a flipped car on State Street on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky after the UK football team beat the Florida Gators 27-16, ending a 31-year losing streak. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Lexington Police need help identifying students who flipped car on State Street

Kernel News Staff September 14, 2018

The Lexington Police Department is asking for help in identifying several individuals responsible for flipping a car on State Street after UK Football’s Saturday win over Florida.After the Wildcats ended...

A UK Hockey player escorts Kindly Myers onto the ice to drop the first puck before the teams game against the Akron Zips on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Remaking a famous poster: How UK hockey kept a 20-year tradition alive

Rick Childress September 14, 2018

Famous super models likely charge thousands to pose for a company’s promotional material. The UK club hockey team pays nothing.Over the years, the hockey team has managed to get a number of models to...

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UK alumna is on a roll with success in almond butter business

September 14, 2018

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. For one UK alumna, her health food expertise and business savvy won her over a husband and a business.Dawn Kelley, a UK political science graduate,...

Samantha Daily appears ready to work and show off her cooking abilities.

Former UK student eliminated from MasterChef but left as a winner

Akhira Umar September 14, 2018

On May 30, 2018, cooking competition show MasterChef premiered its ninth season. Former UK senior Samantha Daily was one of the lucky competitors to make it on the show.However, Daily was eliminated from...

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Students Helping Honduras

September 14, 2018

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