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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Lexington voters fill out their ballots at the Dunbar Community Center polling location on Nov. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Election round-up: What Kernelites are seeing and hearing in Lexington

Natalie Parks November 3, 2020

Results updateSaturday, Nov. 7: The Associated Press, New York Times and other outlets call the Presidential race in favor of Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes pushed the...

Many college students aren’t eligible for stimulus checks. Here’s how they feel about it.

Many college students aren’t eligible for stimulus checks. Here’s how they feel about it.

Emily Girard May 12, 2020

As a response to economic issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government passed the CARES Act. One purpose of this act is to provide stimulus checks to taxpayers—however, many college...

Barr pointing off stage to his campaign staff. Andy Barr and his supporters attend his 2018 Election Night Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Griffin Gate Marriott Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Barr expresses ‘gratitude’ after win; McGrath calls to ‘resume our work’

Sydney Momeyer and Bailey Vandiver November 6, 2018

After defeating his Democratic challenger in a close, heated race this election day, incumbent Congressman Andy Barr said the one word to describe what he felt was “gratitude.”Barr received 51 percent...

Congressman Any Barr speaks during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Republican Andy Barr wins contested House race, will serve another term

Jacob Eads November 6, 2018

Republican incumbent Congressman Andy Barr will serve another term in the U.S. House of Representatives after defeating Democratic challenger Ret. Lt. Col. Amy McGrath in the race for Kentucky’s Sixth...

During the a debate watch party, students listened closely to the words of the Amy McGrath and Andy Barr, two candidates in Kentuckys Sixth District Congressional race, in the Britt Brockman Senate Chamber on Oct. 29, 2018. | Photo by Sarah Michels

UK students keep politics civil at Barr-McGrath-Harris debate watch party

Sarah Michels October 30, 2018

If you live in Lexington and own a radio or television, you’ve probably heard the incessant back-and-forth that is the Sixth Congressional District race between Andy Barr and Amy McGrath. With an overwhelming...

Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath, left, and Incumbent Representative Andy Barr are facing off to represent Kentuckys Sixth Congressional District. Photos by Arden Barnes and Jordan Prather | Staff

Big picture: Kentucky’s multimillion dollar House race has clear national implications

October 24, 2018

Like any risky investment, the most expensive House race in Kentucky history has much to gain and much to lose for both sides of the aisle.Multiple media outlets have pinned Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional...

Congressman Andy Barr and President Donald Trump exit the stage together during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Heated race pits first-time female candidate against Trump-backed incumbent

October 23, 2018

In a tight race, the Sixth Congressional District candidates are down to their final weeks of campaigning before the election.As of Oct. 17, polling website FiveThirtyEight shows that the race is close,...

Congressman Andy Barr and President Donald Trump exit the stage together during the make America great again rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Alumni Coliseum in Richmond, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘We are going to win, win, win.’ Trump rallies Kentuckians for Barr

Jacob Eads October 13, 2018

It was all about protecting “Kentucky values” Saturday night as President Donald Trump and a slew of incumbent Republicans joined a coliseum of hollering Kentuckians for a campaign rally in the heart...

Trump supporters who were unable to gain entry to the rally watch President Donald Trumps speech on a large screen in the parking lot outside Alumni Coliseum. President Donald Trump held a rally in support of congressional candidate Andy Barr on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 on Eastern Kentucky Universitys campus in Richmond, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Hundreds unable to enter Trump rally due to space limits, still ‘thrilled’ to be there

Sarah Ladd October 13, 2018

RICHMOND— Hundreds of Trump supporters were turned away from entering the Trump rally for Andy Barr when Alumni Coliseum reached maximum capacity around 5:30 p.m. Saturday.Those who were turned away...

Anti-Trump protestors hold signs and chant across the street from Alumni Coliseum. President Donald Trump held a rally in support of congressional candidate Andy Barr on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 on Eastern Kentucky Universitys campus in Richmond, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Protestors gather outside at EKU as Trump stumps for Barr inside arena

Sarah Ladd October 13, 2018

RICHMOND— Demonstrators began gathering off Eastern Bypass across from the Alumni Coliseum around 2 p.m. on Saturday ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Eastern Kentucky University’s campus.Hundreds...

Teresa Ball, a McCurry county native, waits in line for President Donald Trumps rally on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, outside Alumni Coliseum on Eastern Kentucky Universitys campus in Richmond, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Supporters gather at EKU in anticipation of Trump’s visit

Sarah Ladd October 13, 2018

RICHMOND— Crowds wearing red “MAGA” hats and paraphernalia populated the parking lot in front of Alumni Coliseum on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus as early as Friday night in anticipation...

Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath addresses her supporters during the rally on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at Bath County High School in Owingsville, Kentucky. Former Vice President Joe Biden also attended the event and spoke on behalf of McGrath. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

With ‘Kentucky values’ under assault, Joe Biden endorses Amy McGrath

Sydney Momeyer October 12, 2018

OWINGSVILLE, Ky.—The Sixth Congressional District race gained national attention in recent months, even in the eyes of a former vice president and the standing President of the United States.On Friday,...

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