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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Ansley Colvin, left, and Brigid Whipp talk during their blind date on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Puccini’s Pizza Pasta in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

Love is blind … but the Kernel can help

Alexis Baker and Laurel Swanz February 16, 2023

In a culture where dating decisions often take the form of split-second swipes on a phone screen, the Kernel wanted to offer four UK students the chance to find something deeper. On Sunday, Feb. 12,...

Games rest stacked on a shelf on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at Chaotic Good Coffee, Comics, and Games in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Bryce Towle | Staff

Board games and beans: Lexington’s Chaotic Good Coffee is the best of both worlds

Nate Lucas, Reporter January 30, 2023

Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games Shop opened their doors for the first time on Jan. 12, located at 561 South Broadway, suite 160. When customers first walk in, they are greeted by a barista to...

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Beach, you kill my vibe: Why the shell it’s overhyped

Morgan Luster March 10, 2022

As spring break approaches, the beach dominates as the most popular hotspot for students to take time to unwind from their daily studies. While it’s an ideal place to de-stress, taking a trip to the...

University Health Services offering free flu shots for students

Haley Simpkins October 6, 2020

With flu season fast approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, opportunities to get a free flu shot are popping up all across Lexington.University Health Services opened up their flu shot clinic...

University of Kentucky strategic communications sophomore Maigan Williams gets tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK implementing required random testing

Barkley Truax September 18, 2020

The University of Kentucky will begin required and random student testing starting today, university officials announced.This new regimen has been put into place as an effort to use science and data for...

Jiayu Zheng, a freshman computer science major, logs into his iPad for the first time at the distribution station in Gatton Student Center on Friday, August 23, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

UK leverages new iPads in first step toward ‘Smart Campus’

Natalie Parks September 3, 2019

10.5 inch screen. 64 gigabytes. Smart keyboard. Apple pencil.The iPad Air and its accessories have arrived on campus.A little over 6,000 incoming freshmen and graduate teaching assistants were eligible...

After three months of renovations, the new McDonalds on South Limestone opens its doors to customers on Thursday August 22, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jacob Eads | Staff 

Return of the ‘Mac’: McDonald’s reopens doors on South Limestone

Jacob Eads August 22, 2019

The arches are back in business. After three months of renovations, the UK McDonald’s on South Limestone celebrated its grand re-opening complete with Big Macs, balloons and prizes Thursday morning. The...

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Wildcab: Free, safe rides

November 3, 2017

Kentucky Wildcab offers a safe ride home, and it's free.Since Wildcab’s start in August 2016, the student-taxi service has completed about 19,000 rides, Chrissie Balding Tune, the UK Transportation Services...

Triangle Park is located in downtown Lexington. 

Free outdoor movies downtown makes for great summer date night

Lexington Souers April 15, 2016

As classes wind down and the weather starts to heat up, Lexington offers a unique event that makes the perfect girls night or date night. This year, the city’s summer movie series, Fountain Films on...

Free student-run clinic provides health care to city’s most needy

February 11, 2016

UK’s Salvation Army Clinic may be the only access to health care for many in Lexington, but it also offers students an opportunity to learn about the medical field in a hands-on environment. The free...

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