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The drag queen Echo Echo Echo performs during the UK Gender Sexuality Alliance Gayla on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff

‘We gotta have each other’s back.’ Gayla drag show brings together LGBTQ+ community

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter April 17, 2025

Gayla, a fantasy-themed drag show, was hosted by the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) to further build and bring together the University of Kentucky's LGBTQ+ community. Held at the Gatton Student Center...

Student attendees dance at The Desi Prom: Maharaja's Ball hosted by Kentucky Karana on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at The Gatton Student Center Grand Ballrooms in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs

Students celebrate Indian culture at Desi Ball: Maharaja’s Ball

Kelsey House, Reporter April 16, 2025

University of Kentucky students celebrated Indian culture and heritage with dancing, food and music at the first-ever Desi Ball: Maharaja’s Ball.  Held at the Gatton Student Center on Saturday, April...

Reaghan Chen and Giana Gallo pose for portraits.

Kernel Media Board names 2025-2026 Kentucky Kernel and KRNL editors-in-chief

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 15, 2025

The Kernel Media Board of Directors has named Giana Gallo and Reaghan Chen as the next Kentucky Kernel and KRNL editors-in-chief. Gallo, a junior broadcast journalism and communication double major,...

Protesters walk around the campus of the University of Kentucky during a protest lead by Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

UK alumni, students and Lexington residents march for international students

Adah Hufana, Reporter April 14, 2025

People of Lexington, University of Kentucky students and alumni of all ages protested the recent revocations of some UK international graduate student visas in a 2-mile march around campus. Held on...

Audience cheers in celebration for a birthday during the Art on the Town event on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Tandy Park in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘Art creates the morale of the city.’ Local artist event connects artist and community

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 14, 2025

The Lexington mayor’s office hosted “Art on the Town,” a program that showcases an array of local artists to highlight the city's artistic talent. Held on Thursday, April 10, and sponsored by...

Guests line up along the fence to see the racehorses during the Keeneland College Scholarship Day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘You might as well take the risk.’ Keeneland College Scholarship Day raffles scholarships to students

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 13, 2025

As the first official week of events wrapped up, Keeneland hosted College Scholarship Day, welcoming college students from across the state for a day of community and prizes. Held on Friday, April 11,...

Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate

Adah Hufana, Reporter April 13, 2025

The 2024-2025 University of Kentucky Student Government Association (SGA) senate said goodbye to a year of work in its last full senate meeting as they welcomed new senators. The senators, SGA president...

Elizabeth King, Miss Danville, sings during the The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘You are not a statistic.’ The Luckiest Benefit gives support to foster children

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 13, 2025

The University of Kentucky hosted The Luckiest Benefit, an event dedicated to raising awareness for the foster care system, at the Gatton Student Center. On Tuesday, April 8, The Lucky Ones Foundation...

A jockey rides a horse during Keeneland college scholarship day on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland spring ‘College Scholarship Day’

Sydney Yonker and Cara Raiford April 12, 2025

Kentucky students attended 'College Scholarship Day' at Keeneland after last Friday's meet was canceled due to heavy rainfall.

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

Setting the clock back once again, TikTok’s future remains unknown

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 11, 2025

TikTok, a popular social media app, will remain available in the United States after the Trump administration extended its deadline for another 75 days. According to CNBC, President Donald Trump is...

Lisa Woods performs a scene from Our Confederate Cousin during the 250Lex Literary Celebration: An Evening Inspired by the Written Word on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Kentucky Theatre in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘Art is the thing we need most right now.’ Local writing event celebrates Lexington’s literary history

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 10, 2025

Lex250 hosted “An Evening Inspired by the Written Word” to showcase the city's history through a variety of performances by local poets, dancers and actors. The Lexington Public Library and its...

The Transylvania University Chamber Orchestra and the Eastern Kentucky University School of Music perform for the Dawning of Music in Kentucky on Sunday April 6th, 2025, at the Lexington Central Library in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sophia Isaacs | Staff

Dawning of Music in Kentucky highlights legacy of ‘Beethoven of America’

Aimee Pierce, Reporter April 9, 2025

The city of Lexington hosted the “Dawning of Music in Kentucky” concert, an event featuring music written by classical composer Anthony Phillip Heinrich, also known as the “Beethoven of America.” Held...

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