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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

More students finding it difficult to graduate from college on time

March 12, 2009

In today’s world, college is no longer known as “the best four years of our lives,” but maybe the best five or six. In an article by CNN, Kevin Carey, author of the Education Trust’s...

Plan B employees served campus well during recent winter storm

March 12, 2009

Now that the temperatures are getting warmer, I am hopefully safe in putting winter in our past. This year’s winter storm wreaked havoc across the entire Commonwealth, including right here...

Lack of timeline for UK police chief search inexcusable

March 11, 2009

There has been no progress in the hiring of a police chief for UK. The 60 to 70 applications for the position are becoming stagnated, and no one seems to even be questioning a significant leadership role...

Downsides to Spring Break hookups outweigh excitement

March 11, 2009

This is a series of pro/con columns that will appear on the Kernel opinions page every other Thursday.We want to know your stance. E-mail [email protected] by Blair ThomasThe art of the Spring...

Smart and safe hookups can be a fun addition to Spring Break

March 11, 2009

This is a series of pro/con columns that will appear on the Kernel opinions page every other Thursday.We want to know your stance. E-mail [email protected] by Kenny ColstonSpring Break is about...

It will take a united America to see the country through its economy struggles

March 10, 2009

Column by Richard BeckerThe question over whether President Obama’s recently passed economic stimulus bill was broad enough in scope and properly tailored to the current economic crisis has...

DanceBlue enthusiasm must be continual effort for students involved

March 10, 2009

There is no denying that DanceBlue is an impressive organization. In its first year, the 24-hour dance marathon raised $123,323.16 for the UK Pediatric Oncology Clinic.Now, in its fourth year, DanceBlue...

Dead Week proposal only encourages procrastination

March 10, 2009

Recently, the Kernel printed an article concerning Student Government’s proposal to place certain restrictions on Dead Week. While I applaud SG for recognizing that many students are unhappy...

Catholics do not condemn homosexuals, only their sinful acts

March 10, 2009

Column by Philip TimmermanIt seemed to me that Andrew Waldner’s article in Wednesday’s Kernel (“A letter to the religious right: You have no right”) did less to defend...

Shiva sustainability lecture disappointing for experienced, knowledgeable audience

March 10, 2009

Column by Tate WhiteThe second lecture of the Sustainability Lecture Series took place March 4, when Vandana Shiva graced UK with her genteel and sophisticated presence. Although receiving her Ph.D. in...

Tuition cap will benefit students but may hinder growth in the long run

March 9, 2009

President Todd and the Board of Trustees are now charged with the task of aligning UK’s tuition rates after the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education and a group of collaborators capped...

Obama not bringing change and business as usual in Washington

March 9, 2009

Column by Jacob SimsCongress and the White House just don’t seem to get it. Every taxpayer in the United States has to be thrifty with their money, spend it wisely and balance their budget...

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