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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Muslim Day at the Capitol, Wednesday, January 22. A handful of men with signs protested the event.

Muslim day: A push against stigma, xenophobia and bullying at Kentucky’s capitol

Akhira Umar January 28, 2020

A week ago on Wednesday, January 22, Frankfort hosted the first Muslim Day at the Capitol. Muslims from all over Kentucky, young and old, made their way to the Capitol not only to celebrate Islam but to...

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What Ramadan means to a little Muslimina in a big Christian world

Akhira Umar May 6, 2019

Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers and sisters!It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s now summer break. The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and stressful classes are out of session for...

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What it means to be Muslim: a response to the New Zealand mosque shooting

Saadia Akhtar March 18, 2019

Anger. Sadness. Frustration.On Friday, a white supremacist opened fire at two mosques, killing 50 and injuring over 20 others. So far, the youngest of the victims was only three years old. I cannot begin...

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Muslim Student Association hosts conference to discuss ‘faith behind our actions’

Sydney Carter January 18, 2019

UK's Muslim Student Association is hosting the Midwest Conference in Lexington for the second year in a row. This year the lectures and workshops will be hosted on UK’s campus at the Gatton Student Center,...

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Celebrating the first hijabi in Congress

November 26, 2018

This incoming batch of congressmen and congresswomen are more diverse than ever, mainly due to Democratic victories. There will be more than 100 women, about 26 percent of Congress will be non-white, there...

Religious organizations welcome students to campus, give them a home

Angel Logan August 25, 2017

Coming to college can be difficult, but one thing that makes this new environment more enjoyable is finding a home away from home. The many religious organizations on UK’s campus provide comfort and...

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