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UK freshman Zoey Drexel sits in the Gatton Student Center with Scooby, a 4 Paws for Ability dog, on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

SAD winters: Seasonal depression affects some UK students

Laurel Swanz, Staff Reporter February 3, 2023

Windy, gray and freezing cold — that’s been the trend for January weather at the University of Kentucky.  When walking to class feels like crossing the Arctic tundra, it can be especially difficult...

The Lexington Humane Society helps animals find their forever homes

Jessica Kinsella April 21, 2022

 Oscar the Grouch isn’t the only Oscar who lived in a trash can. In February, an officer found a tan dog in a garbage can in Lexington. “He’s such a good boy,” said Sarah Martin, animal care...

Lindsay McSorely poses for a photo on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Humans of UK: Lindsay McSorley trains dogs to make a difference

Elijah Hendricks October 21, 2021

Lindsay McSorley, the recruitment chair of UK 4 Paws for Ability, can often be seen walking around campus with her four-month-old Goldendoodle foster, Emmy. UK 4 Paws allows UK students to get involved...

There is an urgent need for more good boys (and girls) on campus

Dylan Wain September 18, 2019

I’ll be honest, I’m a simple guy with simple needs. Just like the rest of you, I need more dogs on campus! I have noticed a dangerously low level of dogs walking around campus. I am in favor of more...

Students played and posed with dogs as part of SABs Puppies and Polaroids.

Puppies take SAB Pinterest party to new heights

Natalie Harrington February 28, 2019

A combination of arts and crafts, cookies and dogs— what many would consider an ideal night in— was hosted in one event by UK’s Student Activities Board on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Creative Arts...

Oliver, UK police departments first therapy K-9, was used by UKPD to help develop relationships with UKs community by easing tension and relieving stress. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

One cuddly companion is leaving UKPD, but another may soon join

Rick Childress February 17, 2019

The UK Police Department announced last week that the department's first-ever therapy dog would be leaving the force. But department officials also said that they'd work to get a new dog. Oliver, a cantankerous...

Kernel Opinion SIG

Our language propagates unconscious racial bias

Kellsie Kennedy November 8, 2018

Instances of police brutality are less publicized recently, but they continue to happen regularly. A large amount of the blame is placed on language and how it is used to describe victims of police brutality....

Former UKPD community affairs officer Amy Boatman tells about her 50 page masters thesis written about the use of therapy animals in university police departments on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Oliver was UK police departments first therapy K-9. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

He can’t sniff out bombs or drugs, but UKPD’s new dog can earn trust and respect in the community

Rick Childress January 24, 2018

UK police department’s newest non-lethal weapon weighs 40 pounds and loves to chew on squeaky toys.Oliver, handled by community affairs officer Amy Boatman, is UKPD's new therapy K-9. “He’s got...

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Bad dogs give wrong idea about service dogs

September 25, 2016

Seeing an adorable dog proudly wearing a service vest can bring a lot of joy to many UK students, but when those dogs are not really service dogs, it can cause a lot of problems. When students make their...

Officer Jason Thomas commands his dog on the catwalk during the agility portion of the United States Police Canine Association Region five certification and trials on July 12, 2016.

UK Police host annual police dog certification trials

July 12, 2016

Police dogs sniffed, jumped and crawled their way through the United States Police Canine Association Region five certification and trials on Monday and Tuesday.The UK Police Department hosted the event,...

Zeus, a White German Shepherd, was found on UK’s campus Monday afternoon. Photo by Michael Reaves

Missing dog found near Kernel newsroom

STAFF January 12, 2016

Zeus, a young White German Shepherd male who has been missing for about a day, was returned to his caretakers after walking into the Kentucky Kernel newsroom.The dog was last seen at 6 p.m. Saturday around...

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