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Kentucky Kernel

Mass media is not always ideal, but that doesn’t make it a conspiracy

November 20, 2008

Column by Blair ThomasA group of students rustled through their newspapers, arguing over how Jodie Meeks played against North Carolina and whether or not the editorial cartoon made any sense.“Newspapers...

Incident shed light on UK’s parking woes

November 20, 2008

Following Sunday’s match against No. 22 Florida, women’s volleyball coach Craig Skinner offered to pay the parking citations for all of the attendees ticketed. Skinner said the...

­­­Bible’s teachings outdated, hypocritical

November 20, 2008

Column by Nate KremerI am writing this in response to Joseph Green’s column in Tuesday’s Kernel. In his article, he asserts that President-elect Barack Obama’s morals...

Kentucky felons have lost voting rights for a reason

November 20, 2008

I’m appalled that Joe Gallenstein advocates permitting felons to vote. These are drunk drivers, murderers, rapists and child abusers who have already demonstrated their lack of responsibility...

UK should focus on beneficial safety updates

November 19, 2008

UK finally has its heart in the right place with an effort in the direction of improving campus safety. But the administration might be a step ahead of itself in safety priorities.A campus-wide card swiping...

UK needs to be more conscious of fire hazards, better train RAs

November 19, 2008

Recently, I had a male resident adviser come up to my room at 11 p.m. to tell me that the lamp I had on was not allowed in the dorm rooms. He gave me the options of either giving him the whole lamp or...

Citizens who cannot vote need their voices heard

November 19, 2008

Column by Joe GallensteinThis year, we saw a triumph of democracy, as not only did the number of new voters surge, but we also saw many people voting for the first time. We saw people all across the country...

Government must protect minority rights, not limit them

November 19, 2008

I am one of what appears to be a dying breed in the United States— those citizens who consider themselves both Christians and political liberals. As such, the opinions expressed by Joseph Green...

Teaching program offers students a unique opportunity

November 18, 2008

The recent selection of Barack Obama signaled to the world that the young people of America are ready for a change. However, no matter how much we desire change, it will continue to be handicapped in America...

Rap show will be missed by viewers who seek good music

November 18, 2008

Column by Wesley RobinsonFor me the worst part about growing up is losing all the things that have brought me entertainment in my early years. Music, sports and The Simpsons will always provide regular...

Obama’s moral values do not align with Christians’

November 18, 2008

Column by Joseph GreenAs an African American, I would love to be overjoyed by the recent election of a black man to become the president of the United States. This has been a long time coming. Many blacks...

Money is good, but safety must be top priority

November 18, 2008

Fighting rarely leads to anything positive. But this weekend, at the second annual Fight Night, blood, sweat, bruised knuckles and egos all went to benefit a greater cause.According to a Kernel article...

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