Column by Andrew WaldnerI don’t know how common it is in my generation, but I’ve always been conflicted about Israel. Growing up, before I really cared about the news, I had a vague...
Congratulations, UK is finally number one. After years of talking about the Kentucky “uglies†and the role of UK in the life of the Commonwealth, our priorities have become crystal clear. Leadership...
It was bad enough that UK alerts were only sent out to students during ongoing instances of crime instead of after every crime.According to a Jan. 15 Kernel article, UK spokeswoman Kathy Johnson said it...
Just two short weeks ago, Ryan Smith was elected Student Government president for the 2009-10 school year. Though he hasn’t even assumed his new position, Smith’s win has already...
RELATED STORY: 'Sore loser syndrome' too prevalent in today's politicsThere’s this funny little thing called democracy that allows citizens to elect their leaders by voting for the candidates...
RELATED STORY: Like it or not, recounts are part of democratic processThere is nothing worse than a sore loser.In the grand scheme of things, there are at least four things that are seemingly worse than...
Column by Jacob SimsThroughout our beginning, it was a common consensus among the philosophers and political officials that constructed our Constitution and our country that excessive power was a negative...
April 8 was the first night of Passover, the annual Jewish celebration of the flight from slavery in Egypt. One hopes it was in ignorance that the University of Kentucky felt this an appropriate time to...
People will do just about anything out of desperation, and that was no exception with the recent Student Government elections. While campaign flyers still littered classrooms, the first complaint was filed...
Those who cried out against the new campus bike permit plan’s $15 registration fee can breath a sigh of relief. It’s over.UK Parking and Transportation Services — who designed...
Column by Tim RileyThere is a dark, terrible secret to the world of Hollywood movies that some people like to ignore. It explains so much about what kind of movies are made and the ideas contained within...
