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The FarmHouse Fraternity house on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, the night Hazelwood died, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

UK’s FarmHouse chapter suspended following investigations into Hazelwood’s death

Emily Girard December 22, 2021

FarmHouse Fraternity’s UK chapter is suspended for at least four years following investigations into the death of former pledge Thomas “Lofton” Hazelwood by UK Police and the UK Dean of Students...

When they say ‘Journalism Against the Odds’

Natalie Parks February 26, 2021

What they mean is that when the first case of COVID-19 was announced in Kentucky, I was eating dinner. I had just left the interview at which I was selected as editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Kernel for...

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Kaitlin Bennett’s real problem isn’t her controversial opinions. It’s her journalism ethics.

Sarah Michels January 21, 2020

Kaitlin Bennett, self-titled “Kent State gun girl” and “conservative journalist,” recently visited campus to talk about whether resources such as pads, tampons and urinals should be provided in...

On Jan. 10, Twitter user @LilithLovett posted the video of Michael Hawse being interviewed by Kaitlin Bennett on UKs campus just outside of White Hall Classroom Building. 

After going viral with ‘gun girl’ interview, UK student uses spotlight to help fundraiser

Sydney Momeyer January 14, 2020

In a recent viral video, UK sophomore Michael Hawse has been praised on Twitter for an interview he had with Kaitlin Bennett, also known as the Kent State "gun girl."On Jan. 10, Twitter user @LilithLovett...

WATCH: The sights and sounds of UK women’s basketball media day

Makenzie Dixon October 24, 2019

"We are fired up for the 2019-2020 season," said UK women's basketball head coach Matthew Mitchell at the team's media day on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. 

Do attractive people have it easier?

Natalie Vincent September 5, 2019

There are two main opposing arguments about whether attractive people have advantages over the average person. The first is that attractive people have a striking appearance that works in their favor,...

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Billie Eilish album review: WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

Autumn Miller April 3, 2019

I got into Billie Eilish fairly recently, but I kind of didn’t understand the hype surrounding her and her music at first. I knew a lot of other people liked her music, but I was almost avoiding listening...

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How to survive job and internship interviews

Kellsie M. Kennedy February 19, 2019

Being a college student is understandably stressful, despite some comments from our elders about it being the best, most carefree time of our lives. For some of us, there may not be another time in our...

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Between the Blue & White Lines: Ben Aklinski, Miley Cyrus and Chipotle

Kernel Sports Staff February 15, 2018

The crew sits down with UK baseball centerfielder Ben Aklinski to talk about his love for baseball and how he's preparing for the upcoming season. After the interview, we sit down and preview the rest...

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Between the Blue & White Lines: JeBALL Shot Maker (Jemarl Baker)

Kernel Sports Staff February 9, 2018

The guys sit down with UK men's basketball player Jemarl Baker to discuss their new nickname for him, Brad Calipari's obsession with The Blacklist and the possibility of seeing the sharpshooter next season.After...

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Cleveland-based band The Village Bicycle to perform at The Burl today

Rebecca Feigin November 15, 2017

The Village Bicycle, a Cleveland-based band with a mix of rock and roll, pop and electronic music, are performing at The Burl this Wednesday, Nov. 15.This Wednesday will not only be The Village Bicycle’s...

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Artist Alec Ganesha discovered his talent after losing his mother

Hannah Woosley November 14, 2017

An artist who currently has a show of his work at the Parachute Gallery through Sunday, Nov. 18, only discovered his calling three years ago.Soon after Alec Ganesha’s mother passed away, he realized...

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