The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Abortion law not beneficial to women’s health

February 26, 2009

Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the United States. According to their Web site, the Freedom of Choice Act is both relevant and important. Their Web site states, “Planned Parenthood...

Students must be aware of tanning bed risks

February 26, 2009

“True Life: I’m a tanning bed addict.” Award-winning MTV series “True Life” would have girls lining up to appear on this episode. “True Life” reflects on...

Tuition cap keeps college affordable for UK students

February 26, 2009

It would be hard to find a student not in favor of the 5 percent tuition cap proposed by the state Council on Postsecondary Education. Any method the state can provide to keep the cost of tuition down...

Citizens can affect change, should get actively involved

February 26, 2009

Column by Nate KremerAs the sun rose over Capitol Avenue last Tuesday, something in me thawed. I stood alongside thousands of concerned Kentucky citizens from all across the state demonstrating support...

Act will overturn many abortion restrictions, require all hospitals to perform the procedure

February 26, 2009

I would like to address a few of Ms. Hopkins’ concerns on the Freedom of Choice Act in her letter to the editor.First, FOCA would not simply put “stipulations on abortions performed prior...

 

SG position could impact university if taken seriously

February 25, 2009

RELATED STORY: UK student body president has little influence on campusWho wouldn’t want to be Student Government president?Then benefits of getting to wear a fancy suit without looking like...

Advertised Freedom of Choice Act a non-issue with current administration

February 25, 2009

I’m sure you have seen the fliers protesting the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) plastered on bulletin boards and classroom walls around campus. Sporting an angry looking baby and exaggerated...

Joker Phillips is named head coach of the UK football team at Commonwealth Stadium on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Photo by Adam Wolffbrandt

UK student body president has little influence on campus

February 25, 2009

RELATED STORY: SG position could impact university if taken seriouslyWhy would anyone ever want to be Student Government president?It sure as hell seems like a cushy job, with tuition assistance and a...

Football player’s situation handled incorrectly

February 25, 2009

UK head coach Rich Brooks has done a disservice to all those associated with UK by allowing Ashton Cobb to remain on the football team. Cobb is a coward and a criminal and, in my opinion, has forfeited...

Tobacco ban sure to displease campus

February 24, 2009

The academically and athletically successful UK is experiencing some nips and tucks. The idea of using tobacco products as portraying a negative image on UK has caused a plastic surgery operation involving...

American dream realized at Academy Awards

February 24, 2009

Column by Richard BeckerCould progressives have been any happier with Sunday night’s splendid Academy Awards ceremony? It is no secret by now that Hollywood is a proud bastion of liberalism,...

Donors continue giving to UK event despite economy

February 24, 2009

UK students, alumni and fans have always claimed to bleed blue. Now their true colors are showing by continuing to contribute to DanceBlue during the country’s tough economic times.According...

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