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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

Light shines off a row of houses on Ohio Street in the East End of Lexington, Kentucky, on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Lexington’s East End: A changing neighborhood

A prostitute using the bathroom to wash up. A millionaire and his kids drinking smoothies. A man asking if he can clean the windows to make a couple bucks. A council member sitting in the corner.These...

A rendering of the future parking and retail space that is to occupy the space that was once Kennedys Bookstore. | Photo provided by UKNOW

Kennedy’s Bookstore to become parking garage and retail space

Sydney Momeyer February 22, 2019

Kennedy's Bookstore, once located on the corner of South Limestone and Winslow Street, will now become an opportunity for UK to expand parking and add space for retail.UK announced its plans for the space...

Two women are handcuffed outside the Gatton Student Center; one woman, on the right side, had already been handcuffed, while the other woman is handcuffed on the left side. Both were arrested for shoplifting from the UK Bookstore on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. Photo by Bailey Vandiver | Staff

Two arrested for shoplifting from UK Bookstore at student center

Bailey Vandiver October 18, 2018

Two women were arrested by UK Police for shoplifting on Thursday afternoon. UKPD spokesperson Kathy Johnson said the two were arrested for shoplifting from the UK Bookstore in the Gatton Student Center....

The temporary bookstore on Lexington Avenue is dismantled. Photo by Sophia Clarke

The fate of UK’s temporary buildings: more parking, green spaces

Sophia Clarke April 30, 2018

A familiar sight for UK students this school year has been white, tent-like, temporary buildings that contain the UK staples like Bowman’s Den and the University Bookstore.These interim buildings were...

UK Bookstores permanent location in the new Student Center opened Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK bookstore now in its permanent home in the partially opened Student Center

Rick Childress April 24, 2018

After years of construction, the UK bookstore moved into its permanent location.On Tuesday, the UK bookstore opened its new two-story, 33,000-square foot home in the heart of the Student Center.The store's...

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