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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky students cheer during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK students love their mens basketball team

Nia Chancellor, Reporter March 20, 2023

After attending a UK mens basketball home game on Wednesday, March 1, I decided to reflect on my experience as a student attending the games this season. Just how loyal are UK students to their team? One...

The not so ‘Fine Line’ between loving and hating Harry Styles

The not so ‘Fine Line’ between loving and hating Harry Styles

Nia Chancellor, Reporter March 15, 2023

It’s time we finally talk about it. What makes Harry Styles so popular? What makes his fans ride or die for him?  Is it his music, his looks or his personality? I think it's all of the above and...

Freshman Garrett Nealen poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Nealen said he chose the sweatshirt because he found it buried in his closet. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

Students Representing other colleges than Kentucky on Campus

Olivia Tader, Reporter March 10, 2023

Walking across the University of Kentucky’s campus, I see many students wear UK apparel to show their support for our school.  But it is not rare to see students wearing apparel that represents other...

Unexpected wins and disgruntled fans at 65th Grammys

Unexpected wins and disgruntled fans at 65th Grammys

Gracie Moore, Reporter February 15, 2023

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards saw lots of surprises and backlash after its commencement on Feb. 5. Many thought that the nominations and wins were unfair or undeserved, including the wins of Bonnie...

An ‘excit(ing) night’ for UK gymnastics first home meet

Laurel Swanz, Staff Reporter January 20, 2023

UK gymnastics’ “Excite Night” lived up to its name on Friday, Jan. 13 The first home meet of the gymnastics season, Excite Night attracted an above-average crowd that head coach Tim Garrison told...

UK students cheer before UK’s game against Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 35-28. Photo by Jack Weaver | Kentucky Kernel

Student expectations higher than ever as football season approaches

Luke Fetzer, Reporter September 1, 2022

Cue up “Grove Street Party” because Lexington is ready for the 2022 Kentucky football season to get underway. The Wildcats are coming off a 10-3 season, finishing second in the SEC East while also...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waves to fans during the Cat Walk before the No. 16 University of Kentucky vs. LSU game on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Why Big Blue Madness is an afterthought this year

Barkley Truax October 15, 2021

Kentucky fans have used the term “just wait ‘till basketball season” to death over the years. In 2021–that saying couldn’t be more irrelevant.We’re just hours away until Big Blue Madness takes...

Eli Cox UK Football Training Camp 2021 Photo by Jacob Noger | UK Football

I’m glad to contribute,” Eli Cox reveling from Saturday’s touchdown

Barkley Truax September 15, 2021

“I feel like I had a better feel for the game,” Kentucky offensive lineman Eli Cox said about his performance against Missouri.You can say that again. Cox did what every offensive linemen dreams of...

William Bolden, also known as Stone Cold Willow, sits in the road on State Street after Kentuckys Elite Eight loss against Auburn on Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky was defeated 77-71, ending Kentuckys NCAA Tournament run. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

‘It really hurts.’ Somber State Street takes in UK’s Elite Eight defeat

Emily Laytham March 31, 2019

Heartbroken UK fans laid face-down on State Street Sunday afternoon following Kentucky’s loss to Auburn.The first to lie in the street was UK superfan William Bolden, better known around campus as Stone...

Freshman Tyler Herro wears Rex Chapmans jersey while competing in the dunk contest during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Big Blue Madness brings fans excitement for UK basketball

October 12, 2018

Kentucky fans young and old gathered at Rupp Arena Friday evening to welcome the 2018-2019 men’s and women’s basketball teams in a little event fans like to call Big Blue Madness.It’s clear why fans...

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