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Letter to the editor: Students need to act like champions

April 1, 2012 Comments Off

We will be watching Monday night with all of you in Lexington and throughout Kentucky. This team has shown class, strength, and great skill.
On the other hand, I could hardly believe my eyes Sunday morning when on national and international news channels the lawlessness, lack of class, and outright utter destruction of the so-called celebration of the win over U of L was broadcast repeatedly to the entire world. This sure does make a positive statement for UK and for Lexington, don’t you think?

Sustainability initiatives affect all on campus

March 29, 2012 Comments Off

For a student in the School of Journalism, sustainability has not been in the forefront of my mind during my college career. Nonetheless, the environment is just as important for journalists as it is for scientists, and sustainability should be incorporated into all of our lives, starting with me.

‘Tucky Tweets

March 29, 2012 Comments Off

We scanned our Twitter feed for the best #BBN tweets during this epic week. Follow @kykernel to stay involved.

Remember to stay classy during Final Four mayhem

March 27, 2012 1 Comment

The basketball gods have answered Kentuckians’ prayers. That being said, I want to emphasize how important it is for UK students, faculty and fans in general to conduct themselves appropriately before, during and after Saturday’s game.

Staples, Wimberly aims to provide best ‘Kentucky’ experience

March 27, 2012 Comments Off

When Mary Ellen Wimberly and I announced our candidacy for student body president and vice president, we did so with two goals in mind.

Demonstrated leaders, Bilas-Kington deserve SG vote

March 26, 2012 Comments Off

Given careful consideration of both the Bilas-Kington and Staples-Wimberly tickets, Stephen Bilas and Mary Katherine Kington emerge as the candidates best suited for the roles of student body president and vice president.

Editorial Cartoon by Christopher Epling

March 25, 2012 1 Comment

Kernel Editorial: Staples, Wimberly qualified, innovative candidates

March 25, 2012 25 Comments

Student Government is designed to act on behalf of all UK students, and the Kernel believes Staples and Wimberly would best represent student interests.