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Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 9, 2025

President Donald Trump paused reciprocal tariffs on 75 countries for 90 days, starting Wednesday, April 9. According to The Associated Press, Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs, defined as a tax restriction...

Walter Nachazel, a freshman earth and environment science major, Claire Muir, a masters student in forestry and natural resources and other UK students climb a tree on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, outside the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Canopy Cats semiannual tree climb

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor April 9, 2025

The University of Kentucky Canopy Cats hosted a tree climbing event where they taught students how to climb, specifically while working on research for the forestry and natural resource department.

Keith and Amanda sit and read the program for the day during opening day on Monday, April. 7, 2025, at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Keeneland welcomes visitors and fans to annual Spring Meet after rescheduling

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 9, 2025

Keeneland opened its gates to begin the 2025 Spring Meet, welcoming visitors and horse racing fans alike to the long-standing Lexington tradition. Originally scheduled to start Friday, April 4,...

Photo provided by Mary Rezny

‘Not everybody is lucky enough to be able to be an artist.’ LuigART Exhibit commemorates Women’s History Month

Courtney Mysliwiec, Reporter April 8, 2025

The LuigART Exhibit commemorated Women's History Month with a female artist only gallery including more than 50 different artists. Open during the month of March, and only on weekends, the exhibit showcased...

City employees and volunteers lay our more tarp to stack sandbags on as heavy rain caused the Kentucky River to flood on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at East Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Preparations during near-historic flood in Frankfort

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky April 8, 2025

Severe weather and flooding caused Franklin County residents to begin evacuating their homes, as city officials prepared for historic rising water levels from the Kentucky River.

Attendees cheer and clap, while speakers talk during the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

‘We are watching our rights be eroded.’ Nationwide ‘Hands Off’ protests reach Lexington

Sylvia Freire, Reporter April 7, 2025

Over 1,000 people protested in Lexington’s Courthouse Plaza for the “Hands Off” movement held throughout the United States, against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. On Saturday, April 5, over 1,3000...

Protesters gather for the “Hands Off!” protest on Saturday, April. 5, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: ‘Hands Off!’ Lexington, national protest

The "Hands Off!" protest in downtown Lexington saw Fayette County residents share their frustration about the current presidential administration. This local protest was part of a national series...

UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 4, 2025

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto sent out a campus community email on Friday, April 4 regarding visas and immigration status of certain international students. The email said UK had learned...

A volunteer helping cleanup tornado damage, takes a break from work on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Jeffersontown in Louisville, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Tornado damage in Louisville Metro

Severe weather outbreak relief efforts continue in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, a major suburb of the Louisville Metro. According to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a majority of the damage was due to a tornado...

Volunteers work to prepare trees to be planted on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky. The tree planting event was a part of Lexington's fourth annual Tree Week. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

‘We’re making an impact on the earth.’ Students give back through Plant for the Planet

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter April 4, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s Lewis Honors College hosted Plant for the Planet, an event that gave students the chance to participate in making an impact on the campus environment. Students were able...

Dr. Jennifer Cramer talks about the Myths and Realities of Appalachian Englishes during her presentation on Saturday, March 6, 2025, at the Lexington Public Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

‘Language doesn’t just end on the county line.’ UK professor debunks Appalchian stereotypes

Laura Silva, Reporter April 4, 2025

The University of Kentucky held Myths & Realities of Appalachian Englishes, an event exploring the reality of language spoken in Eastern Kentucky. In collaboration with 250 Lex, UK professor of...

Crystal Wilkinson reads the opening of her own book during the Crystal Wilkinson Speaker Event on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 2025 Edward F. Prichard Lecture, Young Library Auditorium in Lexington, Lexington. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts’ author Crystal Wilkinson goes back to her roots

Nick Tenhundfeld, Reporter April 3, 2025

Award winning author and University of Kentucky professor Crystal Wilkinson discussed her latest book, “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks”...

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