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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

X marks the cache: This ain’t your mama’s treasure hunt

December 2, 2010

Hundreds of hidden treasures are within five miles of UK’s campus.To muggles, or non-geocachers that is, participants searching for these prizes may appear to be ordinary people wandering in circles...

 

Galbraith running for governor as independent: Campaign marks his fifth time running

December 2, 2010

Gatewood Galbraith announced Wednesday he is running for governor for a fifth time.Galbraith, who graduated from UK as an undergraduate in 1974 and from the UK Colleg of Law in 1977, will run as an independent...

Author to give talk on Africa, Europe

December 1, 2010

By Kelsey CaudillStudents interested in common themes of government, economy and religion in two globally opposite continents can discuss these topics with a renowned author on Wednesday.Jean Comaroff...

Expectations high for next president

December 1, 2010

By Becca ClemonsThe Presidential Search Committee, with the Board of Trustees, completed a position announcement for the search for the 12th president of the University of Kentucky.The announcement lists...

Lexington organizations provide service opportunities for students

November 30, 2010

By Brian HancockDuring this holiday season, students can take a break from end of semester cramming and get involved with nonprofit organizations this holiday season.The Lexington community has many needs,...

 

Finals Week relief: The Study offers students help, confidence when finishing the semester

November 30, 2010

By Becca ClemonsStudents sweating their upcoming finals could receive a little peace of mind after a short walk through campus to The Study.Located on the second floor of Complex Commons above Commons...

Butler is Ches’ stepfather, Ches pleads not guilty

November 30, 2010

By Drew TeagueUK’s executive vice president, who bailed out a UK student on $7,500 bond over Thanksgiving break, is his stepfather.Kathy Johnson, UK spokeswoman, confirmed that Executive Vice President...

 

Pakistani-Louisville doctor speaks to medical students about flood relief

November 30, 2010

By Nicole SchladtOne Louisville doctor has helped with flood relief in Pakistan and shared his experience with UK students Monday.Dr. Shahid Qamar, a practicing physician at the James Graham Brown Cancer...

UK vice president bails out student

November 29, 2010

UK’s executive vice president bailed a student out of jail Wednesday.Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Butler posted $7,500 bond for ROTC student Joseph Ches after Ches was...

‘05 grad 1st Republican in his county to win office

November 23, 2010

By Brian HancockStudents do all sorts of things with their free time, whether it’s playing sports, joining clubs or picking up a job.Ryan Quarles, a 2005 graduate who was recently elected state representative...

Fraternities to raise GPA standards

November 23, 2010

By Kate CarpenterIn an effort to promote scholarship in the Greek system, the organizational GPA of fraternities is being raised to a 3.0.“We are trying to hold Greek men to a higher standard,” UK...

Leader sheds light on Haiti’s troubles

November 22, 2010

By Christie CraigMembers of the UK community and a U.S. international development offical discussed the severe conditions of Haiti and how UK can help the struggling nation Friday.“The United States,...

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