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Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures at guard Kareem Watkins (25) during introductions before the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘If you have faith, you have everything.’ Oscar Tshiebwe finds God on and off the basketball court

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Going from growing up in a hometown over 7,000 miles away to finding a home in Kentucky basketball, Oscar Tshiebwe traveled to America with very little English but a lot of faith in God. Discovered...

Photographer Henry Horenstein shows photos from some of his published works on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Bolivar Art Gallery in Lexington, Kentucky. This particular photo of his family’s dog was, as he described it, a metaphor for his mother. Horenstein’s lecture is part of the “Visiting Artist Lecture” series hosted by the UK School of Arts and Visual Studies, also known as SA/VS. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

‘Monumental’ photographer hosts workshop at UK School of Art and Visual Studies

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter February 15, 2023

Photographer Henry Horenstein spoke to UK students and faculty about his involvement in the world of photography as a part of the Artist Talk & Workshop at the UK School of Art and Visual Studies’...

Reflecting on the uncertainties of college and career after MediaFest22

Reflecting on the uncertainties of college and career after MediaFest22

Emily Girard, Features Editor November 18, 2022

Like many other things, this column used to be much different. Its original title was “Is my existence inherently biased?” and it was 700 words of me ranting and panicking about my issues with unconscious...

University of Kentucky students gather in the Gatton College of Business and Economics building during the first day of classes on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Why are students at college?

Savannah Garnett, Reporter October 10, 2022

UK students and faculty agree that the culture of college is changing. An undergraduate degree used to be perceived as the end of education. For most careers, it was the maximum level needed in a profession....

Kentucky celebrates Josh Paschal’s (4) first tackle since being diagnosed with cancer during the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Kroger Field, in Lexington, Kentucky. Today, Paschal made his season debut after battling cancer. Kentucky defeated MTSU 34-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Josh Paschal drafted 46th overall by the Detroit Lions

Hunter Shelton April 29, 2022

After a tumultuous college career, Kentucky's Josh Paschal heard his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft on Friday night, being selected 46th overall by the Detroit Lions. The defensive end is the second...

James W. Stuckert Career Center on Rose Street on University of Kentuckys campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘A vital component of the student experience.’ UK helps students find internships

Emily Girard April 20, 2022

Entering a career after college is a daunting prospect for many students. In an effort to help bridge this gap, UK offers multiple options for students to find internships, but not all students end up...

Humans of UK: Peter Allen Stone brings the Bluegrass to Finland

Karley Keen March 31, 2022

Peter Allen Stone is learning to speak Italian, but for his upcoming adventure, Finnish might prove more useful.Stone, assistant professor of theatre and head of acting at UK, will take his craft to Finland...

A Southern Belle: His Journey For Identity

Audrey Fones January 24, 2022

Davis McIntire started his TikTok career toward the end of his high school years and in the midst of COVID-19. He created the character Dixie Jewel that skyrocketed his TikTok account to 100,000 followers...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy talks to her team during a timeout during the UK vs. Missouri womens basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 61-55. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff.

Past experiences are key for Kyra Elzy as Kentucky head coach

Barkley Truax October 21, 2021

Intensity, value, tough love and taking care of the woman next to you are four aspects of coaching Kyra Elzy has taken with her throughout her basketball journey.Elzy’s experiences over the last 25 years...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kyra Elzy talks to her team before the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 71-56. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Year two: Kyra Elzy looks to improve on unexpected first season as head coach

Barkley Truax October 8, 2021

Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Kyra Elzy knows what success looks like in Lexington.Elzy has brought a much-needed facelift to the program after her successful first season at the helm. She jump-started...

‘I am no bird’

Natalie Parks May 3, 2021

I’ve been thinking about what to say in this parting column for a long time. I thought this would be my chance to finally explain just how damaging being the editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Kernel was...

Recently retired history professor dies from COVID-19

Recently retired history professor dies from COVID-19

Haley Simpkins December 2, 2020

Retired UK history professor Bruce Holle died from COVID-19 earlier this week.  “The institution lost a dear colleague in Professor Bruce Holle," UK spokesperson Jay Blanton said. "He was treasured...

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