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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Capilouto invites preferred candidate for Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement position to campus

Capilouto invites ‘preferred candidate’ for Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement position to campus

Laurel Swanz, Staff Reporter February 15, 2023

President Eli Capilouto announced that the “preferred candidate” for the position of Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement will be attending an open forum next week, in a campus wide...

Matt Bevin talks to his supporters during the Republican ticket election night party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff file photo

Dear Matt Bevin, journalism is no joking matter

Rayleigh Deaton, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2023

Friday, Jan. 6, at 4 p.m., was the deadline for Kentucky’s gubernatorial hopefuls to formally file their candidacy for governor. The state Capitol was lively, the first week of the General Assembly’s...

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When pragmatic support becomes passionate

Luke Schlake October 29, 2020

It was a fantastic turnout. On my way from Cincinnati to Louisville yesterday, I witnessed nearly 100 cars, complete with billowing MAGA flags and political decals, streaming down the highway in a show...

Hannah Legris, candidate for the District 3 seat for Urban City Council, poses for a portrait on Columbia Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky, on Oct. 14, 2020. Photo by Emily Girard | Staff

City Council candidate Hannah LeGris aims for ‘open, accessible and transparent’ leadership

Emily Girard October 22, 2020

Hannah LeGris’s work in Lexington activism started while she was living off $9,000 a year. She worked with AmeriCorps VISTA, a domestic Peace Corps focused on poverty alleviation.“Because you’re...

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Trump claimed victory, dismantling Biden’s arguments, base

Jacob Patterson October 4, 2020

We typically think of debates as events where candidates hash out the ideas of the day and battle for the minds of Americans. More times than not the issues which make or break candidates in debates have...

Moderator Lance Poston makes closing remarks during the President and Vice President Debate on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at UK College of Law Grand Courtroom in Lexington, Kentucky . Photo by Luke Taylor | Staff

SGA presidential,VP candidates debate ahead of next week’s elections

Natalie Parks February 26, 2020

The candidates for president and vice president of UK’s Student Government Association gathered on Wednesday night for a debate ahead of the student body elections next week.Three tickets are running...

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It’s time to change our country’s voting system

Sarah Michels December 10, 2019

In a little over 11 months, we will elect the next president of the United States. Millions will rush to the polls to perform their civic duty.But millions will not. Convinced their vote doesn’t mean...

A Vote Here sign outside of the Maxwell Elementary Voting location. Voters came out early in the morning to vote in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Maxwell Elementary Voting location in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

You know why you should vote, but do you and your peers know how?

Kernel Editorial Board October 26, 2019

As you may know, Kentucky’s gubernatorial election is on Tuesday, November 5th. If you are reading this, you have most likely already decided to vote. You probably understand that the candidate chosen...

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For presidential candidates, being a good debater should be part of the job description

Natalie Vincent October 16, 2019

The CNN/New York Times Democratic Presidential Debate on Tuesday night, with twelve competing candidates, was the largest primary debate in U.S. history—and it was certainly interesting.Candidates pinned...

Candidates for Kentucky governor Matt Bevin and Andy Beshear take part in a debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK students react to on-campus Kentucky gubernatorial debate

Hailey Peters October 15, 2019

Kentucky gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin and Andy Beshear participated in the second Kentucky gubernatorial debate at the Singletary Center for the Arts on UK’s campus on Tuesday evening, Oct. 15.The...

Candidates for Kentucky governor Matt Bevin and Andy Beshear take part in a debate on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Bevin, Beshear face off at UK’s Singletary Center in second gubernatorial debate

Sydney Momeyer October 15, 2019

In a heated, back-and-forth event, Kentucky’s second gubernatorial debate took place under a series of accusations and promises between candidates.Tonight, incumbent Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and his...

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UK hosts the second gubernatorial debate tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know.

Hailey Peters October 14, 2019

The second gubernatorial debate for the 2019 election race will be held at the Singletary Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky’s campus on Tuesday at 7 p.m.Incumbent Republican candidate...

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