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Newtown Crossing apartment complex welcomes Gold Star Chili

August 26, 2011

A Gold Star Chili restaurant opened in the Newtown Crossing apartment complex in August, bringing a Cincinnati staple to UK’s campus.The restaurant replaced Blue Line Diner in the complex area. It opened...

 

Former UK basketball star to perform at Lexington Opera House

August 26, 2011

One former UK basketball star is returning to Lexington, but he’s leaving his athletic skill at home.Walter McCarty, a power forward for the UK basketball team from 1992-96, will showcase his singing...

 

Davis Marksbury Building receives LEED Gold award

August 26, 2011

By Alex RufSee green — that is how one of the new additions to the UK campus is viewing the future.The new Davis Marksbury Building, located on Rose Street, was recently awarded the prestigious LEED...

Sexual misconduct reported overnight on campus

August 26, 2011

A crime bulletin was issued Friday morning after a sexual misconduct incident was reported overnight, UK officials said.The case was closed Friday evening after two individuals came forward to UK Police,...

 

New program to improve dental health for 25,000 Kentucky children

August 26, 2011

Children in Appalachian counties will soon have a new reason to be smiling.Gov. Steve Beshear announced Thursday the formation of the Smiling Schools program to improve dental health services in parts...

 

Redesigned UK website gets mixed reviews from students

August 25, 2011

UK’s website introduced a new design Tuesday afternoon, with changes in appearance, navigation and access.More multimedia elements have been added to the homepage, including a slideshow of photos with...

 

Sorority recruitment shortened to 4 days to accommodate K Week events

August 25, 2011

Greeks lead more than half of UK’s campus organizations, but until this year, it was more difficult for them to get involved with one of the biggest events of the year.The kickoff of K Week, a nine-day...

Bicyclist struck near corner of Rose and Euclid

August 25, 2011

An accident involving a bicyclist and a truck occurred near the Papa John’s and Qdoba parking lot Wednesday afternoon on Avenue of Champions.UK Police Chief Joe Monroe said the student was traveling...

 

Retired Navy commander takes over as physical plant director

August 25, 2011

A new physical plant director has been hired by UK to replace long-time director Jack Applegate who passed away two years ago. Newly retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin Kreide, 46, assumed his new post on Aug....

Collaborative green efforts tie into new-student events

August 25, 2011

By Drew TeagueUK is continuing its efforts be get people to “go green” while they continue to “see blue.”New measures are being put in place on campus and in the residence halls to make the campus...

Thursday’s best K Week tweets

August 25, 2011

Below are some of our favorite K Week tweets from Thursday. Be sure to see some of our favorites from Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday and Sunday.View "Thursday's best K Week tweets" on Storify

Students gathered at the amphitheater behind Memorial Hall for We Are UK on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Latara Appleby

Wednesday’s best K Week Tweets

August 25, 2011

Below are some of our favorite K Week tweets from today. Be sure to see some of our favorites from Tuesday, Monday and Sunday.View "Wednesday's best K Week Tweets" on Storify

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