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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

 

UK to sever all financial ties to Papa John’s founder following racial slur

Kernel News Staff July 13, 2018

In a campus wide email Friday UK President Eli Capilouto announced that UK would be severing financial ties with John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John's.UK will remove Schnatter's name from the John...

Incoming psychology freshman Tara Sheuessler, middle, watches a movie in the Student Centers new movie theater with her parents, Candice, left, and Brian, right, on July 11, 2018.

Here’s what you need to know about the Student Center’s new movie theater

Sierra McLean July 13, 2018

As students start heading back to school, they will notice a new addition to UK’s campus. After three years of construction, large areas of the new Gatton Student Center have been opened to the public.One...

Bar Louies Tacho Average Burger is a Burger Week steal until July 15th.

Burger week returns to Lexington

Grant Noffsinger July 12, 2018

Burger Week has returned to Lexington July 9-15 with 40 different locations serving up 40 different specialty burgers for only $5 each.“I’ve been going to the gym twice as much just because it’s...

Gatton building mug

UK comments on Papa John’s founder’s use of racial slur in recent conference call

Kernel News Staff July 11, 2018

In a statement Wednesday, UK condemned John Schnatter's use of a racial slur in a conference call. Schnatter is more widely known as Papa John, the founder of the popular pizza chain. "Without question,...

Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear announces his Governor candidacy with his running mate Jacqueline Coleman (right of Beshear) from the rooftop of Dudleys on Short. July 9, 2018. Rick Childress | Staff

AG Beshear announces Governor candidacy, promises to restore funding to higher education

Sydney Momeyer July 9, 2018

Dudley’s rooftop patio was reserved for a bit more than the culinary arts Wednesday.Andy Beshear, Kentucky's acting attorney general, announced his candidacy to run under the Democratic ticket for Kentucky’s...

Red Bang Bang Chinese will close its doors for at least the month of July while the restaurant is remodeled to a hibachi and sushi restaurant. | Staff

UPDATE: Red Bang Bang closed for now, not forever. Near-campus store to reopen with new look.

Kernel News Staff July 5, 2018

Red Bang Bang, a near-campus Chinese restaurant known for its low prices and high volume of food, has closed its doors, but not for good. "What we're doing is we're changing the concept up from what we...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe calms down head coach John Calipari as he reacts to a call during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Sweet 16 at FedExForum on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Memphis, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Isaiah Briscoe inks his first NBA deal

Kernel Sports Staff July 5, 2018

Former UK basketball guard Isaiah Briscoe has agreed to his first NBA deal with the Orlando Magic after an outstanding season with Estonian team Kalev, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.For...

Taylor Swift performs during her headlining Reputation Stadium Tour at the Papa Johns Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday June 30, 2018. Photo by: Olivia Beach | Staff

Taylor Swift embraces her “Reputation” in Louisville concert

Jason Schroeder July 1, 2018

In the middle of Papa John's Cardinal Stadium stood a display screen 110 feet tall. On the screen the audience could see a newspaper with the headline "Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour." The fake articles...

Natalia Smith, 16, and Aniaya Timberlake, 16, dance in the crowd surrounding the stage during Lexingtons Pride Festival on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Annual Lexington Pride Festival takes place outside Fayette County Courthouse

McKenna Horsley June 30, 2018

Members of the LGBTQ* community and their allies gathered in front of the Fayette County Courthouse for the Lexington Pride Festival on Saturday.According to chairman of the festival Paul Brown, the Lexington...

The University of Kentucky Marching Band performs My Old Kentucky Home prior to the game against Florida on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 28 to 27. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK ticket prices are going up on Sunday thanks to the new state sales tax

Kernel News Staff June 29, 2018

A statewide 6 percent sales tax will affect tickets to UK sporting events, UK Athletics announced in a statement Friday evening. All season and single-game tickets—including student tickets—will increase...

South Upper Street near Bolivar Street is closed Friday due to repairs of a nearby water main break, UKNOW said in a press release. Photo by Sydney Momeyer | Staff

UPDATE: South Upper now open after water main break cleanup

Kernel News Staff June 29, 2018

UPDATE: As of 12:30 p.m. Friday, South Upper Street near Bolivar Street is open to traffic, according to UK Public Relations staff.Repairs on a near-campus water main break could continue to slow traffic...

Lexington Mayor Jim Gray gives Kentucky Congressional 6th District Democratic candidate Amy McGrath a tour of Lexingtons new Visitors Center on June 29, 2018. Photo by Sydney Momeyer | Staff

Congressional candidate Amy McGrath receives pledge of support from former opponent Jim Gray

Sydney Momeyer June 29, 2018

One month after winning the Democratic primary for the 6th congressional district, former Lt. Amy McGrath met with Lexington Mayor Jim Gray, her former opponent. It was on May 22 that McGrath pulled ahead...

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