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UK Student Government Association’s childcare roundtable reveals student parent struggles

UK Student Government Association’s childcare roundtable reveals student parent struggles

Autumn King, Reporter May 1, 2023

The University of Kentucky’s Student Government Association (SGA) held a childcare roundtable on Monday, April 24, in the Jacobs Science Building from 6 to 7 p.m.  The meeting offered a chance for...

The Last of Us. Image from HBO.

‘The Last of Us’: The downfall of humanity

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter April 22, 2023

“The Last of Us” is a promising HBO Max series that premiered in January 2023 and was written and created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, based on the video game of the same name that was released...

A University of Kentucky Sign sits on north campus  on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK’s annual ‘One Day for UK’ raised $956,957

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter April 22, 2023

Correction: According to Kel Hahn, the communications manager for the UK Office of Philanthropy, the current amount raised from “One Day for UK” is $1,164,390 and will continue to update throughout...

Ethan Staten, a freshman electrical engineering major, studies on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Burnout: not a requirement for college students

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter April 17, 2023

You need to arrive before everyone else. You need to finish before everyone else. You need to give your all completely to be successful. I always heard these phrases throughout my childhood. I always...

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TEK: UK’s new program to prepare students for the workforce

Owen Chesemore, Reporter April 17, 2023

UK will begin offering students the chance to participate in a program called Transdisciplinary Educational Approaches to Advance Kentucky (TEK) in the fall of 2023, as a part of UK’s Quality Enhancement...

UK Percussion Ensemble flyer provided by the College of Fine Arts.

UK Percussion Ensemble to world premiere “Blue Ranger”

Courtney Suber, Reporter April 15, 2023

The UK Percussion Ensemble and Steel Drum Band will premiere “Blue Ranger” by Andrea Venetat the Singletary Center for the Arts on April 16. The percussion ensemble concert is held every semester.  “The...

The University of Kentucky Wildcats Team win the 2021 Intercollegiate National Championship. Photo provided by the USEA

Unbridled community: UK Eventing team gallops toward success

Natalia Garcia, Reporter April 14, 2023

The Bluegrass region is at the heart of the equine industry. With world-renowned thoroughbred auctions and tracks, there is never a lack of equine activities to enjoy.  While horse racing may be at...

Rana Alsoufi eats after sundown while fasting for Ramadan on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the University of Kentucky dining hall champions kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

‘Don’t sell yourself short.’ Reflecting during Ramadan

Rana Alsoufi, Reporter April 14, 2023

It has been just about three weeks since the start of Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, and there is much that I have learned about myself in that time. For most Muslims,...

Kentucky Kernel News Editor and senior Kendall Staton poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Screaming goodbye to the Kentucky Kernel

Kendall Staton, News Editor April 14, 2023

I first realized my words were not always welcomed in August of my eighth grade year.  The boy who sat next to me in my first class of the day asked me to speak only so he could use my words against...

An exercise rider rides a horse on the main track during morning training on the opening day of the Spring Meet on April 7, 2023, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘A world class racetrack.’ Spectators pack the grandstand for Keeneland’s opening day

Bryce Towle, Reporter April 13, 2023

Racing fans gathered for opening day of Keeneland, a local horse racetrack on Friday, April 7.  The event brings in spectators of all ages, some attending since their younger years. Local attendee...

The College of Fine Arts on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

School of Music students raise concerns with school director

Natalia Garcia, Reporter April 12, 2023

The University of Kentucky’s School of Music held a forum on March 28, addressing growing concerns among students who have been dissatisfied with the operation of the school. Stanley Pelkey, the director...

Zach Sears poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by staff

Humans of UK: Zach Sears branches out to stay fit

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter April 11, 2023

Most students have trouble finding the time to stay active on a college campus. For Zach Sears, the opposite is true. Where one might opt to visit the gym to jog on a treadmill or lift weights, Sears...

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