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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

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...

Renovations possible for Rupp Arena

February 1, 2011

By Eva McEnrueTalks have begun in Lexington on the possible renovation of Rupp Arena.Lexington Mayor Jim Gray announced a study to determine the possibility of renovating and redesigning Rupp Arena and...

Orange Leaf expanding; Popular frozen yogurt franchise is seeking a UK campus location

February 1, 2011

By Latara ApplebyThe Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt franchise is expanding to three new stores and has hopes of opening a location on the UK campus.The newest locations are at Brighton Place, Harrodsburg Road...

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...

Search forums spark debate

January 30, 2011

By Kelsey CaudillWilliam T. Young Library buzzed with ideas Friday as the campus community spoke of leadership, ambition and passion: qualities it envisions in UK’s next president.Members of the Presidential...

 

Patterson school starts iPad trial

January 30, 2011

By Nicole SchladtAn 18-month trial exploring the use of Apple’s iPad in higher education is underway at the University of Kentucky’s Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.This trial...

Students use bodies to make money: Selling eggs and nude modeling are two ways students can cash in

January 28, 2011

By Kelsey CaudillTwo UK students are using their bodies to make money—and no, it’s not prostitution.Faced with a struggling economy, rising tuition costs and spring break just around the corner, many...

 

Fraternity chapters expected to increase: New chapters arrive on campus and old ones prepare to return

January 28, 2011

These fraternities have a current membership of 1,431 members, Ellis said.Ten of the 19 fraternities have houses on campus, Ellis said, and another six of the fraternities have facilities off-campus.Ellis...

 

Todd encourages future research: Expresses hopes for UK as a land-grant university

January 28, 2011

By Drew TeagueThe future of education was a main topic for UK President Lee Todd during an event Wednesday evening.Part of the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration’s “Leaders of Public...

Kernel adopts new look: Celebrates tradition while unveiling redesign

January 28, 2011

It was time for a makeover. Times are changing, and so is the face of journalism. Papers are moving to the Internet, mobile devices and touch pads, and people want their information at break-neck speed.Through...

Research shows increase in mental illness

January 27, 2011

By Nicole SchladtMental illness among college students is on the rise.The number of students with serious mental illness who are seeking help at college health centers has doubled in the past decade, according...

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