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Common Grounds closed all of its University of Kentucky locations before the start of the fall 2022 semester. Photo by Emily Wrenn | Kentucky Kernel

Common Grounds no longer on UK ground(s)

Grace Medley, Reporter September 13, 2022

Local coffee shop Common Grounds closed all three of their University of Kentucky campus locations for the 2022-2023 school year. Common Grounds held residence in three buildings across UK’s campus:...

The class of 2026 fills the student section at Big Blue U on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

‘Healthier, wealthier, wiser Kentucky.’ The changing landscape of UK

Hannah Stanley, News Editor August 25, 2022

As the fall 2022 school year begins, UK is challenged with welcoming a historical first year class of more than 6,000 students while juggling COVID, monkeypox and internal renovations. In order to keep...

A student studies in the library in the UK Law Building on campus on Friday, September 6, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

The $53 million UK law building is open for students

Amanda Bryant September 11, 2019

University of Kentucky law students now have a new place to call home.The estimated $53 million UK College of Law building, located beside Memorial Hall and under renovation since the summer 2017, is open,...

Broomwagon will remain open until 9 p.m. on weekdays so that students can have a place to come, hang out and study.

Local business calls students’ return “the perfect storm”

Sarah Ladd August 23, 2017

As the fall semester begins, and with it the return of thousands of students to the area, local businesses are preparing for a change of pace. Throughout the summer, both staff and revenue decrease when...

BCTC environmental science and sign language junior Katie Stillwell makes a Turtle Mocha at Common Grounds on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. Photo by Adam Wolffbrandt

Party for 24 years of local business

Aayat Ali October 10, 2016

College students can thank local coffee shops for providing them a second home, especially in the midst of midterm week. To celebrate 24 years of local businesses, Common Grounds will be hosting the Grand...

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