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Cheer coaches Ryan O’Connor and Jason Keogh lead the UK cheer team onto the lawn outside of William T. Young Library ahead of a pep rally performance in the evening of Friday, October 2. Photo by Natalie Parks.

A job “you just can’t turn down’: New cheer coach trio to write own story

Sarah Michels October 13, 2020

 As her U-Haul pulled up to move her into her new home in western Kentucky, Ryan O'Connor got a call from UK. She couldn't say no. UK had called to offer O’Connor the job of head cheer coach, a position...

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Cheer coach Jomo Thompson responds to firings, investigation

Natalie Parks May 29, 2020

Almost two weeks after being fired from his position as head coach of UK's championship cheer team, Jomo Thompson has posted a statement on his Facebook page responding to the investigation and firings.Thompson,...

The Kentucky Wildcat cheerleaders stand on the court for the playing of My Old Kentucky Home following the game against Wofford in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Breaking down the UK cheerleading hazing investigation

Natalie Parks May 20, 2020

OverviewAfter a months-long investigation into hazing allegations, the University of Kentucky fired the coaching staff of its award-winning cheer program and turned management of the team over to the athletics...

UKs cheerleading team making a pyramid during ESPN College GameDay at Rupp Arena on January 26, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. No. 8 Kentucky mens basketball takes on No. 9 Kansas at 6:00 PM. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Current and former UK cheerleaders react in outrage at the firing of the coaching squad over hazing allegations

Sarah Michels May 19, 2020

Yesterday UK announced the conclusion of a three-month investigation into the UK cheerleading squad, regarding allegations including hazing, underage drinking and public nudity. After a concerned parent...

Photo of Lily Johnson in AT&T Stadium in Dallas is courtesy of UKNOW.

Former UK dancer fulfills lifelong dream of becoming Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

October 15, 2019

Let’s face it. The University of Kentucky is no stranger to its students moving on to bigger and better things. Some go to the NBA, some become teachers or doctors or engineers, some move on play professional...

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Culture, not just rules, must change for true equality

March 7, 2019

TIME reported on Feb. 20 that a high school in Wisconsin that previously presented cheerleaders with awards based on a competition of body parts has ended the practice. While I don’t think any of us...

UK cheerleading chairmanship rings lay on the court at the Seaton Center before the teams sendoff on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Dynasty: UK Cheer wins 24th national championship

Erika Bonner January 28, 2019

It’s been quite the year for Kentucky Athletics.Ten wins that include a Citrus Bowl victory for UK football, an SEC Championship title and NCAA tournament run for volleyball, an Elite 8 appearance from...

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