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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Keldon Johnson steps up defensively in McDonald’s All-American Game

March 28, 2018

Two future UK basketball players took to the basketball court Wednesday evening as they participated in the McDonald’s All-American Boys’ Game in Atlanta.Small forward Keldon Johnson and point guard...

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Underground UK: Egg-cellent Easter brunches in Lexington

Megan Brown March 28, 2018

Easter is less than a week away, and one of the traditional ways to celebrate is with brunch. Restaurants across Lexington are taking part in the tradition by offering guests affordable specials for the...

A screenshot taken from GoPro footage of the reentry devices flight provided by the Kentucky Reentry Universal Payload System or KRUPS.

NASA Kentucky launch a partial success; students look to future

Sarah Ladd March 28, 2018

After several delays, UK students with KRUPS, or Kentucky Reentry Universal Payload System, launched a full-scale re-entry capsule into space from a NASA base in Virginia on Sunday.The design came after...

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Many children don’t know how to read, Pi Beta Phi wants to fix that

Matt Hasty March 28, 2018

UK sorority Pi Beta Phi has dedicated their organization’s philanthropy to the Pi Beta Phi Foundation. This foundation promotes literacy across the country through the phrase: “Read, Lead, Achieve.”In...

Former UK track star and current academic advisor Passion Richardson was selected as UK’s representative for the SEC’s 2018 Women’s Legends Class.

Former UK track star receives legendary honor

Tobias Gilliam March 28, 2018

Former UK track star and current academic advisor Passion Richardson was selected as UK’s representative for the Southeastern Conference’s 2018 Women’s Legends Class. The award for Richardson is...

Junior Kole Cottam high fives teammate Troy Squires during the game against Miami-Ohio on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats take out Redhawks in midweek matchup

Charlee Schaefer March 27, 2018

No. 6 UK baseball team hosted the Miami (OH) Redhawks in a midweek matchup on Tuesday evening. The Cats came out on top 13-7 behind another offensive surge.Freshman right-handed pitcher Daniel Harper had...

Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox watches a free throw during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Who should go pro? Kevin Knox

March 27, 2018

Kevin Knox is the next gamble an NBA team should make after seeing the good morale someone like him has had on teams in the league. Fifteen years ago, a basketball player with his stature would’ve never...

A group of friends discuss their answer to a question during trivia night at Ethereal Brewing on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Reduce stress at local trivia nights

Allie King March 27, 2018

Amidst the stress of homework, tests and projects, some college students may need some friendly competition to get some relief.Local trivia nights offer something for everyone. Here's a look into some...

President Eli Capilouto, Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and Head Coach Nick Mingione break ground at the new baseball facility that will take the place of Cliff Hagan Stadium on March 2, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky. 

You’re Out! UK baseball plays its last season in beloved Cliff Hagan Stadium

Charlee Schaefer March 27, 2018

For 50 years, Cliff Hagan Stadium has been the home of the UK baseball team, but the Cats are currently playing their final season there.Head Coach Nick Mingione often says he wants the team to do something...

Dr. Nicholas Teets and Leslie Potts spent the winter in Antarctica studying the Antarctic midge, an insect that may be the answer to cryopresevation. 

Freezing for science: UK researchers return from Antarctica

Kayla Coco March 27, 2018

Two staff members from UK's Department of Entomology recently returned from a chilling winter spent on the continent of Antarctica, studying an insect that may be the answer to cryopreservation.Assistant...

Jewish Student Center’s Seder meals are open to all UK students

Rick Childress March 27, 2018

In celebration of Passover, the Jewish Student Center will be holding two Seder meals this weekend— and the meals are open to all UK students who want to experience an authentic Seder.Rabbi Litvin of...

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First downloadable content for Call of Duty WW2 does not meet high expectations

Dalton Stokes March 27, 2018

The first Call of Duty WW2 DLC (downloadable content), Resistance, is out and I have to say that I am not impressed. Resistance released Jan. 30 on the PlayStation 4 and March 1 on the Xbox One.So far,...

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