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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

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...

U of L cheerleader suspended after election night tweets

Madison Rexroat November 11, 2016

Brynn Baker and several other Louisville cheerleaders were placed under investigative suspension after posting controversial tweets on Tuesday night regarding the election results.The tweets on Baker’s...

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Holding each other up

Brothers in arms February 14, 2016

In his freshman year of high school, Josh Marsh was told to choose between his two passions: football and cheerleading. His friends told him to stop wasting time — he was a real athlete, and he needed...

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