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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

Administration must consider those living off campus when debating university closures

January 28, 2009

On Tuesday, an aggressive winter storm hit Lexington, tearing through campus with an icy cocktail that left everyone having a hard time getting around, in vehicle or by foot.UK made the initial decision...

Instructors should better inform students about class during bad weather situations

January 28, 2009

I am not sure if the weather was bad enough to cancel all classes, but somebody messed up Tuesday.I commute everyday from Lawrenceburg, which is 30 miles away from the K-Lot. After the delay, I had one...

Todd embraces greener campus with signing of Sustainability Policy Statement

January 27, 2009

Column by Tate WhiteTo the delight of many UK students, faculty and alumni, President Lee Todd shrewdly entered the new year by signing an official Sustainability Policy Statement for the university. UK’s...

Todd’s new blog a creative way to reach student body

January 27, 2009

UK President Lee Todd has become a “card-carrying member of the blogosphere.”“I never thought I’d write the following words,” Todd — or his writing team —...

Cancellations should be better thought out for students’ safety

January 27, 2009

Flashback to December 2008: You woke up on a Tuesday morning during finals week, only to look out of your window and see at least a few inches of snow on the ground. “Surely, classes are canceled,”...

Obama taking a more intelligent look at terrorism, torture

January 27, 2009

Column by Richard BeckerThe question of whether President Barack Obama will, and should, dismantle many of the anti-terror programs of his predecessor, George W. Bush, is arguably a difficult one. Obama’s...

Service, responsibility key to Obama’s inauguration speech

January 26, 2009

Column by Duke GatsosI am not an Obama fan. I am not a fan of politics in general. I was not one of the masses who wanted to stand out in the cold in Washington and listen to an inauguration speech. Frankly,...

Politicians not fixing nation’s ills, citizens should act as government

January 26, 2009

Column by Jacob SimsDuring the historic 2008 election cycle, many issues were brought to the forefront of politics that affect many Americans. John McCain and Barack Obama discussed welfare, Medicare,...

Unsafe countries must be removed from study abroad

January 26, 2009

Sometimes, students just don’t know what’s best for them.Last semester, there was a lot of talk about what UK could do to better protect their students. A faster UK Alert system,...

Bush’s leadership resembles popular movie character

January 25, 2009

Somewhere amid the media coverage of President Barack Obama’s transition to power, experts and analysts weighed in on “The Bush Legacy.” All have tried to explain the man and his...

Blazer’s inviting atmosphere ruined with TV addition

January 25, 2009

When I walked into Blazer Café last night for dinner, I was appalled at the shiny new flat screens on the wall playing mtvU. To me, Blazer has always been the best dining hall on campus for food, service...

Directional signs may become worthy investment for UK

January 25, 2009

Column by David RempferLet’s be perfectly honest here: Those signs cost a lot of money.Let’s also choose to be a little bit visionary: It’s a great investment.When new...

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