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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

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Mock to give his ‘Final Word,’ leader discusses involvement

March 8, 2011

By Gary HermannRobert Mock’s decisions have a great impact on the lives of UK students.On Tuesday Mock, UK’s vice president of Student Affairs, will give the Final Word lecture “We Are Student Affairs”...

Vacationing the right way, Student Wellness Ambassadors help students prepare for spring break

March 8, 2011

By Drew TeagueOne student group is trying to make midterm week feel like spreak break while preparing students for their actual spring break.The Student Wellness Ambassadors have planned Spring Break Relax...

Solving a problem, two freshmen awarded for work on civics act

March 8, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerJoining the ranks of those such as Elvis Presley and former President Ronald Reagan, two UK students were awarded the highest civilian status in Kentucky on March 3.Journalism freshmen...

Program offers sex education and advice

March 8, 2011

By Genevieve AdamsIn light of the government’s recent vote to cut federal funding to clinics like Planned Parenthood, one local group is starting a campaign to inform people of what they think is the...

Passports available through student ID office

March 8, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerFuture academic globetrotters don’t have to worry about where they can obtain their passport.The WildCard ID Center, located in the Student Center, has been accepting passport applications...

Student Government election set for the end of March

March 8, 2011

By Amelia OrwickPlans for next school year are being perfected and put into place, and the 2011 Student Government Election is one of the final pieces of the puzzle.Students have been working for nearly...

Fighting the problem, program raises awareness about prescription drugs

March 8, 2011

By Melody BailiffAs deaths due to drug poisoning climb to the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., UK pharmacy students are bringing a new program to campus in attempt to prevent prescription...

Student brings world news to UK

March 7, 2011

By Drew TeagueOne student is trying to bring the international world closer to the UK community.MeNore Lake, a biology sophomore, is starting a monthly publication to inform the UK community about international...

Summer institute connects cultures

March 7, 2011

By Charlie CecilHonors students at UK are being challenged in an open competition for the chance to be selected to the US-United Kingdom Fulbright Summer Institutes.The institutes provide an opportunity...

Failure to launch

March 7, 2011

By Fink DensfordA few UK students have learned firsthand just how hard it can be to make it into space.The UK Space Systems Laboratory is looking to the future after their satellite, KySat-1, failed to...

Diversity Dialogue addresses cultural relations

March 7, 2011

By Melody BailiffUK students joined together Thursday to break down stereotypes and become more culturally aware through discussion of international relations with their peers.The Multicultural Affairs...

GRE to change this summer

March 7, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerBeginning Aug. 1, aspiring graduate students will face an untested challenge when seeking admission to post-baccalaureate studies.A revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test...

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