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The harsh side of going home for break

Ryder Noah From February 5, 2020

When summer after my senior year of high school came to an end, I was dead ready to go to college. No more would I have to drive around my boring suburb with five fast food places in a row down one street,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Sawyer Smith (12) runs the ball out of bounds during the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Sawyer Smith has mixed results in loss against Florida

Mohammad Ahmad September 15, 2019

Sawyer Smith’s first-ever start as a Wildcat didn’t end the way he would’ve hoped.The quarterback had a series of highs and lows in his team’s 29-21 loss against the No. 9 ranked Florida Gators...

The Kentucky Blood Center uses their bloodmobile to collect blood from those willing to donate.

UK students donate blood to save lives

Brandon Brown April 5, 2019

The University of Kentucky has partnered with the Kentucky Blood Center to host an April blood drive.This week, the KBC has made it their mission to encourage those who pass through the Gatton Student...

Donors recline while giving blood at Rupp Arena on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. Photo by Taylon Baker

UK establishes slim lead in blood donation battle

Kernel News Desk January 17, 2019

Kentucky donors maintain a small lead over their Florida competitors in this year's edition of Big Blue Slam, an interstate blood donation competition that seeks to boost winter donations with friendly...

Sophomore Maddie Bland donated blood at the Singletary Center for the Arts at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Blood drive pits UK against Florida; donation sites all over campus

Kernel News Desk January 13, 2019

Kentucky takes on Florida this week in the blood center's annual Cats vs. Gators blood battle. Big Blue Slam, Jan. 14-18, is the Kentucky Blood Center's week-long blood drive competition against the KBC...

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. high fives fans after UKs win over MTSU. University of Kentucky football defeated Middle Tennessee State University 34-23 at Kroger Field on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football defeats Middle Tennessee 34-23 on Senior Day

November 17, 2018

The Kentucky Wildcats brought a complete performance on Senior Day against Middle Tennessee State University on Saturday afternoon and grabbed their eighth win of the season to make for their best 11-game...

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The fear of needles shouldn’t stop you from giving blood

Matt Hasty November 13, 2018

An extreme fear of medical procedures involving needles is classified as trypanophobia, according to Healthline.It’s important to understand trypanophobia because there's a blood drive on UK's campus...

Lynn Bowden Jr. attempts to break a tackle during the game Vanderbilt on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Weather conditions freeze UK’s offense against Vanderbilt

October 21, 2018

It was a cold, windy night at Kroger Field for the 54,269 fans watching Kentucky take on Vanderbilt, and the weather conditions affected Kentucky's offense as much as it affected the fans.Up to 50 mile-per-hour...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Mississippi State on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky defeats no. 14 ranked Mississippi State 28-7

September 22, 2018

Kentucky returned to their home field for week four of their schedule, this time taking on no. 14 ranked Mississippi State. The Cats battled to earn a 28-7 win over the Bulldogs.Despite the pouring rain...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) carries the ball towards the end zone during the game against Murray State on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Murray 48-10. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Everybody gets involved as Cats blow out Racers

September 15, 2018

Saturday afternoon, the Cats took care of business for their third straight win this season, defeating FCS opponent Murray State 48-10. For the first time this season, the Cats committed no turnovers,...

Conrad was a psychology major and planned to use her degree to help victims of domestic abuse. 

Deceased student honored by LLP, friends with successful food drive

Cathryn Perini March 7, 2018

On Feb. 5, more than 70 members of the community gathered to celebrate Hailee Conrad’s 20th birthday.At the end of the event, 364 food items and over $520 in monetary donations had been collected. The...

Sophomore Maddie Bland donated blood at the Singletary Center for the Arts at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

UK hosts blood drive, donates to disaster relief

Kayla Coco August 29, 2017

Bringing relief to the victims of Hurricane Harvey’s rainy terror does not have to involve heroic feats worthy of an action film.Starting on Monday, UK’s campus is hosting a blood drive through the...

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