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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

UK Housings Up, Up, and UK event was held at the Johnson Center Fields on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Up, up and maybe another day: hot air balloons did not take off Friday

Korrie Harris April 9, 2018

UK Housing hosted Up, Up and UK on Friday night which featured inflatables, a country performer and a hot air balloon that never made it off the ground.Throughout the week, many students looked forward...

The Kentucky volleyball team celebrates after their victory against WKU during the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-2. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

AD Barnhart pleased with the progress and success of ‘Olympic’ sports at UK

April 9, 2018

It’s clear that at most universities around the United States, two sports take most of the popularity and make the most revenue for its athletic department.That narrative is true at UK, as its football...

Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes calls for democratic votes in upcoming elections during the NOW Womens March Anniversary Rally in front of the Circuit Courthouse in downtown Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, January 20, 2018. The rally was held a year after the first Womens March protesting Donald Trumps presidency. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Legalize marijuana, give teachers their pension

Saadia Akhtar April 9, 2018

The biggest issue in Kentucky right now is the pension crisis. Currently, the state is anywhere from $39 billion to $64 billion deep in pension debt for state workers.What makes matters worse is that there...

A Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Tour of Kentucky

Kristina Rosen April 9, 2018

What could be better than a tour of Kentucky based around food? If the tour was guided by Guy Fieri.If you haven’t seen Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives or you don’t know who Guy Fieri is, then you 1) don’t...

University of Kentucky senior Luke Heyer gets a hit early in the game against Louisville on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK wins Sunday rubber match to secure second SEC series of the season

Charlee Schaefer April 8, 2018

The No. 9 UK baseball team locked up its second SEC series win of the season on Sunday with a 10-5 victory in the rubber match against the South Carolina Gamecocks.The Cats has their backs against the...

A participant participates in the bareback riding event during the 5th annual Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo at Alltech Arena on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Cowboy Up for a Cure was created in 2013 to raise money and awareness for various types of pediatric cancer. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo, UK students take a stand against pediatric cancer

Rafael Silva April 8, 2018

The greater UK community, alongside 200 entrants, "cowboyed up" for the fifth time to take a stand against pediatric cancer.The 2018 annual Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo was held Saturday, April 7, at the...

The Kentucky Gymnastics team huddles up after winning the final home meet of the season against Ohio State on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK gymnastics makes history with first-ever national semifinal

April 7, 2018

With its season on the line heading into the sixth and final rotation, UK gymnastics responded well to advance to the national semifinal round for the first time in program history.The team will compete...

Students write what they think freedom means at the Freedom Is... event hosted by the Bias Incident Report Service outside Whitehall on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Photo by Cody Ryan.

What does freedom mean? UK students answer with campus art project

Cody Ryan April 7, 2018

Members of the UK community expressed their idea of the meaning of freedom Thursday next to Whitehall.As a part of Bias Incident Support Services' first annual Facing Change Week, UK students and faculty...

Dancing Guy

April 7, 2018

Senior Catcher Troy Squires attempts to hit the ball on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky was defeated 8 - 6. Photo by Edward Justice | Staff

Explosive offense leads UK past South Carolina in game one

Charlee Schaefer April 6, 2018

The No. 9 UK baseball team devastated the South Carolina Gamecocks in game one of the weekend series on Friday, beating the Gamecocks 14-1.The victory was the first time the Cats have faced an SEC East...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) walks off after a play during the Governors Cup game against Louisville at Kroger Field on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Offense shows out at football spring practice

Braden Ramsey April 6, 2018

​With one week remaining until the Blue-White game, the Cats spent another day out on the field scrimmaging against one another. While today’s practice wasn’t open to the media, we got an idea of...

Kentucky Wildcats short stop Katie Reed throws the ball to first base during the second inning of game two of the Lexington Regional at John Cropp Stadium on Friday, May 19, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

UK softball dominates doubleheader against MTSU

April 6, 2018

The now 25-11 Kentucky softball team added two more wins to its record as the Cats took both games of their double-header against Middle Tennessee State University Friday evening. The Cats made...

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