The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

UK service to ‘Kick Butts’

April 19, 2011

By Danielle KayeIn November 2009, UK’s tobacco-free policy took effect. Tobacco-free Take Action! reports that students and employees are five times more likely to enroll in tobacco treatment programs...

Spring brings flowers, activities to Arboretum

April 19, 2011

By Brad GosserOne hundred acres of beautiful Kentucky countryside are right across the street.On the other side of Commonwealth Stadium from UK campus, just off Alumni drive past Greg Page Apartments,...

Rand Paul visits Joseph-Beth for book signing

April 19, 2011

By Alex SimonSen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) arrived at Joseph-Beth Booksellers around 7 p.m. Monday to a crowd of nearly 100 people waiting to have their books signed.Paul's book is titled “The Tea Party Goes...

Tracking your daily commute

April 19, 2011

By Alissa HaywardNew technology is going to make riding the bus a lot easier.Cat Tracker, a GPS-based program designed to give CATS bus riders a way to track their buses location in real time, is coming...

‘No impact man’ makes campus impact

April 19, 2011

By Tyler HayesIt turns out you don’t need footprints to get a following. At least, Colin Beavan didn’t.Beavan’s 2009 book, blog and documentary, titled “No Impact Man,” will debut as UK’s common...

Classes can spark interest in Chinese language, culture

April 19, 2011

By Whitney AllenUK students have the opportunity to use free classes from the UK Confucius Institute as a “testing ground” for their interest in Chinese language and culture.The Confucius Institute...

President’s adviser gives advice on managing money

April 19, 2011

By Alex RufCollege students have a lot to balance. Students have to keep track of their classes, their jobs, extracurricular activities and their personal finances. Elizabeth Warren, special adviser for...

 

Record Store Day draws new collectors, My Morning Jacket signs for fans

April 18, 2011

By Latara ApplebyA line was already forming outside when the employees of CD Central arrived to work at 9 a.m. Saturday. By the time the store opened for business at 10 a.m., a line of about 50 people...

Commencement to individually recognize participants, feature Todd speech

April 18, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerAs the spring semester draws to an end, many UK students can look forward to the culmination of their academic careers.The 144th Commencement ceremonies will be held May 8 at Rupp Arena,...

Relay for Life raises $19,000, despite rain

April 17, 2011

By Drew TeagueFun was still had by many at Relay for Life, even with the cold and rain of Saturday night.Student organizations gathered at the Pieratt Student Recreation Field for UK’s Relay for Life...

Changes proposed to MCAT

April 15, 2011

By Patrick ThompsonProposals are being made to update the Medical College Admissions Test to reflect current science and information that is timely and important for medical students.Carol Elam, the associate...

 

Some fall head over heels in 50-yard dash

April 15, 2011

By Lee HagginFraternities and sororities gathered outside of William T. Young Library Thursday for the unique 50-yard dash known as the High Heel Derby.Students from all Greek organizations spectated and...

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