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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

UK must better allocate money for campus signs

January 22, 2009

Out of all the things UK could have spent its money on, it chose signs. Not street signs or building signs, which would seem logical, but massive, expensive signs apparently needed to direct students to...

Obama supporters should hold him accountable, question motives

January 22, 2009

Column by Zachary KiserLet me start by making a few clarifying statements, so as to avoid confusion over the purpose, intent and sentiments of this column. First off, I am a staunch supporter of President...

New leader’s air of confidence, plans bring hope and believers

January 22, 2009

Column by CJ ConklinPrior to the Cats storming onto the field last year, the fans at Commonwealth Stadium erupted at the sound of Marcus McClinton shouting, “We believe” on the Jumbotron. In...

Students should become involved with SG events, campus activities

January 21, 2009

Column by Tyler MontellWildcats,Happy New Year! I hope you had a relaxing holiday break. If you were fortunate enough to make the trip to Beale Street, I’m sure you had a great time. Congratulations...

Campus identity not in sports or sororities, but people

January 21, 2009

A lot of life is about identity.A pretty simple statement, one that has probably graced these same pages in years past, surely. But, honestly, it couldn’t be more true. What your identity is,...

Campus 365 plan key to sealing Montell’s legacy

January 21, 2009

It’s one of the most common complaints about Student Government: it doesn’t really do anything.It’s also something that SG President Tyler Montell hoped to disprove.At...

Citizens must come together, support Obama in his restoration of America

January 20, 2009

Column by Richard BeckerTimes are tough. In my life, I recently had to apply for federal student aid for the first time in my college career. I have had the protective bubble of suburban prosperity in...

Stigma surrounding Bush legacy may improve with time

January 20, 2009

Column by Andrew WaldnerWe officially have a new president now, but that doesn’t mean we have to move on and forget the last one as soon as possible, as much as we might like to. George W....

Despite hope, Obama faces many skeptics, difficult challenges ahead

January 20, 2009

It’s probably time to step back for a reality check.There were chants, cheers and millions watching. The fans were dressed warm with toboggans and scarves to combat the weather. During the...

 

Kernel cartoon

January 19, 2009

Lessons, self identity can be discovered in Mother Nature

January 19, 2009

Column by Nate KremerA crisp mountain air stings my lungs as I tread onward up the trail, ignoring for the moment the burn of my thighs, which are currently pleading with my brain to chill out. The bead...

American Dream realized through breaking political, social barriers

January 19, 2009

Column by Joe GallensteinToday, we witness a peaceful transition in a country that is again inspired by the ideals it was founded upon. While much of the world is in turmoil, and while we face our own...

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