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Photo of 2017 launch provided by KRUPS.

UK students to leave mark on space with Friday rocket launch

Sarah Ladd March 22, 2018

UK students prepare to launch a full-scale reentry capsule into space this week after years of hard work.For the past few years, UK students have worked on reentry spacecraft named KRUPS, or Kentucky Reentry...

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Bevin has hit a new low: Calling Kentucky educators “selfish” and “ignorant”

Hannah Woosley March 22, 2018

On Tuesday, March 13, Gov. Matt Bevin appeared on WLVC radio in Campbellsville, Kentucky, to discuss Kentucky’s pension reform – but instead, all he did was attack teachers.“There’s an old saying...

Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes in for a layup during the game against Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky defeated Buffalo 95-75. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kansas State not worried about UK’s defense, size or Gilgeous-Alexander

March 21, 2018

UK has won nine of its last 10 games and is one of the hottest teams remaining in the NCAA Tournament, and UK's Sweet 16 opponent has noticed.Before the teams of Wildcats face each other in Philips Arena...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari addresses the media during the press conference before Kentuckys open practice on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky will play Kansas State in the Sweet 16 game in the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Calipari is urging his team to not “drink the poison”

March 21, 2018

As heading to Atlanta for the Sweet 16, John Calipari implored his UK basketball team to do, or not do, one thing.“Don’t drink the poison.”The term likely draws inspiration from Alabama head football...

Kentucky freshman forward Jarred Vanderbilt sports watches the Wildcat Marching Band as they play the nation anthem prior to the game against Alabama in the SEC tournament semifinals on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Alabama 86-63. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Jarred Vanderbilt unlikely to play in Sweet 16

March 21, 2018

UK had hoped to have Jarred Vanderbilt back by the Sweet 16 from a left-ankle injury, but as tipoff gets closer, his status for the game remains a mystery.“I’m going to watch him today in the shootaround,”...

University of Kentucky Pitcher Brad Schaenzer throws from the mound during the 2018 baseball season home opener against Xavier University on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Early momentum pushes Cats closer to their goal: Omaha

Charlee Schaefer March 21, 2018

The UK baseball team has already smashed records and continues to impress opponents, fans and big names in college baseball through the 2018 season. The Cats have started the season better than they have...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells at the court during the game against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Scouting the Cats from Kansas State

Mohammad Ahmad March 21, 2018

As the dust settles on a Second Round filled with upsets, five-seed UK looks to survive in the Sweet 16 against the nine-seed Kansas State Wildcats.A rare matchup in the tournament, nine-seeds have battled...

Lexington Karaoke events

Lauryn Haas March 21, 2018

A fun night out doesn’t have to break the bank; sometimes all you need is your voice.Bars in Lexington frequently host karaoke nights because they are popular with the college community. Next time you’re...

Chi Omega sisters rehearse their “Decades” Greek Sing routine on Wednesday night. The women will donate proceeds from ticket sales at Greek Sing to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Greek Sing raised nearly $200,000 last year and granted wishes for 32 children.

Greek philanthropy is helping to make a lasting impact on young lives

Matt Hasty March 21, 2018

There is a stereotype among non-Greek affiliated people that people in fraternities and sororities just exist to party and get in trouble.How do I know this? Because I used to be one of these people until...

Between the Blue and White Lines: How Hamidou Learned Basketball

Kernel Sports Staff March 21, 2018

Team AC struggles with the fact that UK will likely make an Elite Eight, and possibly a Final Four. But, is the path as cut and dry as it seems? The guys weigh in.

BBWL Episode 18

March 21, 2018

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