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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

Misuse of spending can be curbed by in-depth investigation

April 23, 2009

With cost-cutting measures already being implored by UK, one department failed to get the message.During the random internal investigation of around 20 departments, UK auditors found the misuse of more...

Torture allegations nothing new with Bush administration

April 22, 2009

Column by Andrew WaldnerThe latest issue getting everyone all hot and bothered is torture. President Barack Obama released memos used by the Bush administration to justify torture, but has sent mixed signals...

UK hypocritical with tobacco ban

April 22, 2009

UK is here and was built because of tobacco.For over 200 years, tobacco funded this university. For the university to totally ban tobacco from campus is wrong in so many ways.How can UK call itself a diverse...

Implications of Gardasil should be considered by doctors and patients

April 22, 2009

In the article “Concerns about Gardasil,” published April 22, the Kernel quoted Dr. Hatim Omar, who implied that teenagers faint at the sight of a needle, and a second doctor reported, “Concerns...

Experimental music leads to more diverse, intertwined culture

April 21, 2009

Column by Wesley RobinsonGrowing up, I used to feel awkward for liking some of the music I did, because some of it I wasn’t supposed to like. Culturally, enjoying rock, pop and alternative...

Obama’s plan will help bring needed freedom to Cubans

April 21, 2009

Column by Joe GallensteinWe have, over the past eight years, seen what can potentially happen when we demonize those who do not agree with our nation’s policies, and the difficulty to make...

Stronger graduation guidance must be offered to students

April 21, 2009

It seems a long time coming, but by this December, I will be a UK graduate. After five years of school, commencement will be sweet. However, taking five years to graduate is not a new trend. The Department...

Student Affairs report a good start to change

April 21, 2009

If you were to rank the most important departments, initiatives and plans at UK, how far down the list would you go to find Student Affairs? The Student Affairs Portfolio Review Committee, commissioned...

Fox News is not only biased media network

April 20, 2009

I am writing in response to Derek Brown’s recent column about the biasness of Fox News.Yes, Fox News is biased, but, in case you hadn’t noticed, so are CNN and MSNBC. It is unfair...

UK must make decision on smoking ban and listen to student voices on issue

April 20, 2009

No (cigarette) butts about it, there needs to be some progress already. If the Tobacco-Free Campus Task Force is planning on any success with the campuswide smoking ban that is supposed to go into effect...

Dead Week proposal feeds into student laziness

April 20, 2009

In response to “Dead Week plan allows focus on final class exams”:Give me a break. I am a recent college graduate living in the real world and proposals like this do a disservice to all students....

Earthdays in the Bluegrass provides students tools for sustainable living

April 20, 2009

Column by Tate WhiteI hope that you have had the opportunity to participate in one or more of the Earthdays in the Bluegrass events here at UK this rainy April. If not, fear not, for there are many ways...

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