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Kentucky’s sweetheart Polson grew up loving UK

Basketball players recruited from across the country soon catch the Big Blue Nation’s infectious ardor for UK basketball, but one player has loved the team since he was in diapers — literally.

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UK and U of L siblings divide families

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Saturday’s game isn’t the only rivalry this weekend. Some of the more bitter conflicts are between families who have students and legacies at both UK and Louisville.

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UK’s operating budget cut 6.4 percent

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UK’s operating budget cut 6.4 percent

The university’s operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year will be cut 6.4 percent. This equates to a $20 million reduction, according to an email sent to campus from UK President Eli Capilouto.
The legislature denied UK $200 million in debt capacity, which would be generated from university resources.

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Classes won’t be canceled for basketball games, celebrations

UK President Eli Capilouto said all UK classes will proceed as usual this week and next, regardless of the men’s basketball team making the Final Four and potentially the NCAA Tournament National Championship game if it beats Louisville this weekend.

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Lexington, UK officials say to celebrate wisely, classes won’t be canceled if UK wins

In a news conference on Wednesday, Lexington and university officials reminded students to be safe during Final Four celebrations. Classes will not be canceled Tuesday if UK wins the national championship, and police will be using social media and hidden cameras to catch those who start fires.

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UK’s Final Four game Saturday against the University of Louisville has fans doing anything they can for a ticket.

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Presidents of UK and U of L, governor talk Final Four

UK President Eli Capilouto and U of L President James Ramsey said they hope this will be an opportunity to give the state and their universities attention.

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Provost Subbaswamy chosen for chancellor position

UK Provost Kumble Subbaswamy accepted a position Monday evening to be the chancellor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

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Former UK President Lee Todd helps cut down net in Atlanta

Former President Lee Todd helped cut down the net in Atlanta after the Cats beat Baylor to advance to the Final Four.

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UK fans celebrate win at Tin Roof

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UK fans celebrate win at Tin Roof

Tim Gibbons, owner of the Tin Roof on South Limestone, interacted with loyal UK fans as he described the madness he expected on the streets if UK pulled a win against Baylor.

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