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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

 

Lexington becomes health oasis

October 11, 2010

By Kelsey CaudillRunners, dancers, ribbon twirlers and Lexingtonians of all ages, including more than 200 UK student volunteers, covered downtown streets on Sunday in an effort to make Kentucky healthier.The...

Investment club aims for wealth

October 11, 2010

By Brian HancockNot all college kids have to be poor.The UK investment club, now in its second year on campus, certainly doesn’t plan to be.Known as the Wildcat Investors, the club was founded in November...

 

Ex-employee sentenced over child porn

October 8, 2010

A former UK employee was sentenced to three years in prison, but probated for four years for possessing child porn Wednesday.Robert N. McAllister, 26, who worked in Informtaion Technology, was charged...

 

Dean pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges

October 8, 2010

An assistant dean in the UK College of Social Work plead not guilty and waived formal arraignment to criminal trespassing and giving an officer a false name and address Thursday, under Fayette County District...

 

2nd Sunday promotes regular exercise for Lexingtonians

October 8, 2010

By Becca ClemonsDefying a negative statewide reputation, thousands will get off of their couches in an initiative to make Kentucky citizens healthier.The event, 2nd Sunday, now in its third year, encourages...

 

Clinton to endorse Conway at UK

October 8, 2010

By Brian ShlonskyFormer President Bill Clinton will visit UK Monday to promote Democratic US Senate nominee Jack Conway.Clinton’s visit is organized by Cats for Conway, a UK student organization.Economics...

Students commute to the challenge

October 7, 2010

By Marie CanavanWith a little more than 26,000 students,   UK creates pollution from everyday transportation of students and staff. However, UK Parking and Transportation Services is trying to soften...

Students learn from professor’s poetry, words

October 7, 2010

By Abby SniderNot all professors are native Kentuckians, famous African-American poets and world-known authors.But those are exactly the credentials following Frank X. Walker, who is in his second semester...

Program teaches self-defense

October 7, 2010

By Nicole SchladtAmanda Martin is a repeat offender. A repeat offender of the S.T.A.R.R. program, that is.S.T.A.R.R., or Self Defense Tactics and Risk Reduction, is a free 12-hour course designed to “encourage...

 

Growing hope for America

October 6, 2010

By Alexandria SardamMilwaukee is home to the Brewers, tasty beer, dairy farms and this past weekend, Farm Aid 25.Artists, activists, fans and farmers trekked out to Miller Park for a night of entertainment...

 

New OB/GYN chairman named

October 6, 2010

By Rachel AretakisThe new chairman of the UK Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is taking on challenges and setting goals.Dr. Wendy Hansen was recently named the new department chair and said she...

 

New supercomputer helps UK reach top research goals

October 6, 2010

By Drew TeagueUK has kicked up its technology to meet the Top-20 goal set by President Lee Todd.The university recently upgraded its supercomputer to get one that is three times faster than the old one...

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