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Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos on the corner of South Limestone and Avenue of Champions in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Out with the old, in with the new: Businesses surrounding campus continue to change

Jade Grisham August 23, 2018

After years of campus construction and progression, UK students and employees are going to notice an array of new businesses on and around campus since last semester.UK has had exponential development...

Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen Runs out of the tunnel before the game against the Florida Gators on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 28-27. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Five Kentucky football players named to Preseason All-SEC Teams

Kernel Sports Staff August 23, 2018

Five Kentucky football players were named to a Preseason All-SEC Coaches Team on Thursday afternoon, headlined by three players named to the First-Team.Junior running back Benny Snell, senior linebacker...

Junior Outside Hitter Leah Edmond celebrates with teammates during UKs game against Utah on Friday, August 25, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK volleyball preparing for successful season after earning No. 5 pre-season ranking

August 23, 2018

Another season of UK volleyball is right around the corner, and this season projects to be another exciting year.Last year was arguably the most exciting for the Cats as they posted a 29-4 record to claim...

Approximately 100 chicken-lovers camped outside the new Chick-fil-a restaurant on Richmond road on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. The campout began at 6am on Wednesday and ended at 6am on Thursday. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK students among campers who will be eating ‘mor chikin’ for the next year

Arden Barnes August 23, 2018

Classes began at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018; the Chick-fil-A First 100 campout began at 6 a.m. Some UK students opted for the free chicken.Approximately 100 Lexington-area chicken lovers camped...

Junior volleyball player Caitlyn Cooper rises above the net during UK Volleyball Media Day on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Junior college route helped prepare Cooper for UK

August 22, 2018

As a freshman athlete at UK, sometimes the rigorous practice and tutoring schedule, time spent on the road or grind of a longer season can overwhelm an athlete, especially on a nationally prominent program...

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From Iowa hardwood to UK gridiron: Wagner’s switch from one college sport to another

August 22, 2018

When Ahmad Wagner goes to his first class of the fall semester on August 22, he will have already logged almost three weeks of practice toward his upcoming season, something he is not used to doing.That’s...

The Football Team training camp Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Photo by Britney Howard | UK Athletics

Kentucky football practice report: Aug. 21

August 21, 2018

UK Athletics allowed media to peek into its 16th football practice Tuesday afternoon, as the Cats inch closer and closer to their Sept. 1 season opener against Central Michigan. The Kernel Sports staff...

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The battle continues.

Bailey Vandiver August 21, 2018

After nearly two years of legal proceedings, the Kentucky Kernel is still involved in three lawsuits concerning the obtainment of records about sexual misconduct at universities.The Kernel’s pursuit...

Kasey Considine, a senior ISC and business double major and Kappa member, unpacks her boxes and suitcases in her new room in the new Kappa Kappa Gamma house on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2018 on UK’s campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

There’s no place like home: Kappa Kappa Gamma moves back into renovated house

Akhira Umar August 21, 2018

After more than a year, the women of Kappa Kappa Gamma were able to move into their newly renovated house.The Kappa house, located at 238 East Maxwell St., was a staple of the Kappa Chapter and had been...

The University of Kentucky Student Government Association holds a meeting in their new space in the Gatton Student Center on Monday, August 13, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Newly renovated student center to contribute to sense of community at UK

McKenna Horsley August 21, 2018

The Gatton Student Center is shaping up to be the “living room of campus” this fall.Multiple student groups moved into their new spaces in the Student Center over the summer. The Student Center now...

The last group of students who lived in Kirwin 4, the last traditional dorm open at UK, pose for a picture. Kirwin 4 officially closed in 2017.

UK dorms have changed radically, but not all students welcome the change

Rick Childress August 21, 2018

UK’s multi-year, multimillion-dollar campus housing overhaul is complete, and one thing is abundantly clear— the dorms ain’t what they used to be.Over the past six years, UK has constructed nearly...

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‘Just having fun’: UK gears up to continue dining expansion

Jacob Eads August 21, 2018

Those within UK Dining are eagerly eyeing the start of the fall semester, itching to unveil their newest culinary transformations to the student body.Whether they’re making their maiden voyages onto...

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