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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

Group offers alcohol- free events for students, without the religion

February 5, 2009

Column by Zachary KiserI was truly at a loss for ideas when deciding what I should discuss in this edition of my bi-weekly column. I wanted to try to write about something that didn’t have...

UK Police keeping campus safe, must have more funding

February 5, 2009

There has been a lot to criticize when it comes to safety on UK’s campus, but the way UK Police patrol the Cat’s Path can only be applauded.From Monday at 7 p.m. through Tuesday...

Distillery District will bring culture, music to Lexington

February 4, 2009

It’s something that should have been developed years ago — with or without the CentrePointe controversy.Lexington has never been the most culturally diverse city or a place that has...

Despite canceled Frankfort rally, SG continuing to organize events

February 4, 2009

Column by Tyler MontellWildcats,I hope you are surviving the cold and snow. Even though the groundhog saw his shadow this week, we are a brief 35 days from Spring Break. I have never been a big fan of...

Columnists’ comment about atheism portrays group as ‘evil’ and ‘immoral’

February 4, 2009

In last Thursday’s paper, Blair Thomas wrote an article concerning the recent facetious request of Larry Flynt and Joe Francis for a $5 billion congressional bailout for the porn industry....

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

With season of ‘change’ comes new candidate for student body president

February 4, 2009

This election season was all about change.Don’t worry; this isn’t another column about my boy Barack. I’m not going to bash those feisty little Republicans who are doing...

UK students showed compassion, sense of community during storm

February 3, 2009

Column by David RempferIn the midst of bitter cold and beneath the icicles lingering after the winter storm blazed through, many students, families and communities have had their true hearts revealed....

Movie releases in 2009 likely to please all tastes, audiences

February 3, 2009

Column by Andrew WaldnerThis year has already gotten off to quite a start. Even in usually bleak January we’ve had surprises. “Gran Torino” took in an unexpected $30 million in...

SG’s  service hours can’t replace student rallying opportunity

February 3, 2009

When you start trying to find a reason for why Student Government did not plan to attend the Rally for Higher Education in Frankfort this year, you might be faced with a blizzard of reasons and excuses...

Johnson Center weight loss program discriminatory against older students

February 3, 2009

I am writing in regards to the Jan. 29 “Motivated to Lose” news story to say that readers need to be aware that this (Time to Change Weight Loss Program) is discriminatory because of age.I...

Traditional coal mining methods harmful, companies must have more restrictions

February 2, 2009

Nate Waters’ column in the Friday Kernel misrepresents mainstream opposition to mining efforts. Certainly no mainstream voices are calling for the end of mineral extraction entirely. The efforts...

Obama working to fight injustice, House Republicans are too partisan

February 2, 2009

Column by Joe GallensteinWe have seen in the last two weeks a president willing to take charge and fight the injustice in our country. He has shut down the unjust and questionably illegal detention center...

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