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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Freshman nursing major Katie Ray shares a laugh with her coworkers while working at Panda Express in the Gatton Student Center on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

‘A learning experience.’ UK student workers find a balance between school and work

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter March 8, 2023

Students at the University of Kentucky are finding that, with friendly work environments and flexible schedules, there are plenty of benefits and opportunities that accompany being an employee on campus. According...

Students wait in line at restaurants in the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel

Tired and hungry: Students should be able to use meal swipes at campus restaurants

Bailey Darbro, Reporter January 25, 2023

University of Kentucky sophomore Nya Shackles takes 15 credit hours and works 36 hours a week. After her shift is over, she heads to Champions Kitchen for a meal, but the lines are out the door.  Like...

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On-campus dining altered by restaurant closures, openings and meal swipes

Haley Blackburn August 9, 2020

As students arrive back on UK’s campus, social distancing procedures are not the only change they will encounter - UK’s dining scene has changed as well.Four campus restaurants closed and have been...

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‘Just having fun’: UK gears up to continue dining expansion

Jacob Eads August 21, 2018

Those within UK Dining are eagerly eyeing the start of the fall semester, itching to unveil their newest culinary transformations to the student body.Whether they’re making their maiden voyages onto...

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Lexington’s newest Chick-fil-A to give out a year of coupons to 24-hour campers

Rick Childress August 20, 2018

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant will open in Lexington on Thursday and one hundred tired and lucky chicken lovers will go home with a year's worth of Chick-fil-A coupons. According to the Chick-fil-A press...

On average, eating on campus is only six cents more than eating off campus. 

On campus food only slightly more expensive than off at several key restaurants

Bailey Vandiver March 30, 2017

If UK students want a chicken sandwich, they can pinch pennies by driving off campus to buy one. But for a cup of coffee, a walk to Willy T. is just as cost effective.Those who see eating on campus as...

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