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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

 

What UK wants in new president

February 4, 2011

Many people on campus have questions about who will be UK’s new president.While Dr. Britt Brockman, chairman of the Board of Trustees, could not answer the question of who will be the next president,...

 

UK, Lexington Police investigate early-morning shooting

February 4, 2011

By Drew TeagueUK Police Chief Joe Monroe said UKPD was the first to arrive on the scene and assess the situation.“Our officers arrived on scene first and found two individuals suffering from gunshot...

 

Bath salts used as hard drugs

February 4, 2011

By Ally RogersWhen average Americans thinks about bath salts, they probably think about the crystal- like substance their mother or grandmother bought at a body therapeutic store.But when the Drug Enforcement...

Business fraternity seeks members

February 4, 2011

By Kelsey CaudillOne fraternity is seeking male and female students of all majors who are interested in professionalism to join its ranks.Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed business fraternity at UK, held its spring...

Local business unveils new charity

February 3, 2011

By Eva McEnrueEvery car needs tires. Every tire has a valve stem. Every valve stem needs a cap. Every cap can now make a difference.S&S Tire, the only locally owned and operated tire and service centers...

Student ideas, inventions may be UK property

February 3, 2011

By Gary HermannIn this technological age, people like Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg can invent new products and start companies while still in college.The question still looms as to whether a university...

Study abroad fair a success

February 3, 2011

By Drew TeagueStudents browsed to see where they wanted to go in the world, on Wednesday, and learned how many credits they could obtain while there.The Education Abroad Fair, featuring summer session...

 

Unrest in Egypt hits home: Students with ties say unity trumps corrupt government

February 2, 2011

By Becca ClemonsUK students may not be actively involved in on-campus protests, but some have direct connections to the events occurring in Egypt.Unrest has plagued Egypt in recent days because of unhappiness...

Gen Eds to require less credit, more thinking

February 2, 2011

By Rachel AretakisThe new General Education program will replace the University Studies Program starting for incoming freshmen this fall, bringing multiple changes in courses and teaching methods.The Gen...

Event helps set up Education Abroad options

February 2, 2011

By Drew TeagueMany students study abroad each year, and now they often can for what they pay in tuition at UK.In the Student Center Small Ballroom today, there will be an Education Abroad fair, where students...

Two UK students forced to leave Egypt

February 1, 2011

Two UK students who are studying abroad in Egypt have plans to leave the country after the political rallies and protests have made the country unsafe.Joshua Koontz, an international studies and Arabic...

DanceBlue reaches capacity for 1st time

February 1, 2011

By Kelsey CaudillThe committee is organized, the props are nearly finished and more than 700 students are ready to take on UK’s 24-hour dance marathon.For the first time in history, DanceBlue has reached...

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