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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

RA check-ups lacking qualified professionals to rank student behavior

March 8, 2009

The idea of monitoring students for academic or social troubles is a smart one.In an era where campus shootings happen more frequently and the perpetrator always had “warning signs” that could...

Face-to-face interaction lost in today’s society

March 8, 2009

As part of a generation that is becoming more and more technological every minute, sometimes I feel lost in the abyss of devices and gadgets that bring the world to our fingertips — literally.Growing...

Republican party leaders unsuccessfully seeking new message

March 8, 2009

Column by Andrew WaldnerMichael Steele became the chairman of the Republican National Committee recently, if you were unaware, and has spent the entire time since making weird comments on air and all-around...

Energy put into placing blame must be used to overcome economic crisis

March 8, 2009

Column by Tim RileyThe Dow Jones sits at about 6,600. A 10-year low. From all available data, this does not appear to be a short blip on the path to riches either. Experienced, hard working people are...

Government promotes discrimination against large minority group

March 5, 2009

Column by Zachary KiserEveryone has an issue that they are passionate about. We all take stands on a variety of issues, but there is always that select cause or topic that we find comfort in. Ever since...

We must not let fear destroy ideals, torture should never be an option

March 5, 2009

Column by Derek BrownFear can affect humans in unusual ways. It can lead you to think irrationally, and it can bring your ideals and values into question. Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the...

Elimination of coal power does not solve nation’s energy crisis

March 4, 2009

Column by Mark WetheringtonThe issues raised by the demonstrators at the Capitol Power Plant March 2 should prompt Americans, and especially Kentuckians, to consider the impacts of coal and what place...

Public transportation may help reduce city’s poor carbon footprint

March 4, 2009

Despite the recession having a negative impact on most American industries, one seems to be thriving nationwide — public transportation.The use of public transportation likely picked up when gas...

UK’s marketing director has positive impact on SG, campus

March 4, 2009

Column by Tyler MontellThere are several perks to being student body president, I can admit that. The basketball tickets are nice, sure, and I don’t hate the full scholarship at all.Perhaps...

 

Kernel cartoon

March 3, 2009

An open letter to the religious right: You have no right

March 3, 2009

Column by Andrew WaldnerDustin Lance Black’s simple and heartfelt acceptance speech was a high point of this year’s stellar Oscar ceremony. It wasn’t combative or uncouth...

Find your personal ‘study groove’ with midterm truths and misconceptions

March 3, 2009

Column by Jordan CovveyDo you ever find yourself in a situation where you can’t help but feel like a hypocrite? I often hear people complain about prices at the gas station as they fuel up...

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