The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Demonstrators hold a banner outside White Hall Classroom Building during a rally organized by United Campus Workers of Kentucky on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

UCW leads march calling for fair pay for undergraduate students

Courtney Suber, Reporter April 18, 2023

In wake of National Student Employee Appreciation Week, the United Campus Workers (UCW) of Kentucky protested the average wage of undergraduate student workers with a march on campus on Friday, April 14. The...

The Phi Kappa Tau house on Monday, April 17, 2023, on Pennsylvania Ct. in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Phi Kappa Tau fraternity revoked as a UK student organization

Hannah Stanley, Managing Editor April 18, 2023

Clarification: According to UK spokesperson Jay Blanton, the Sigma Nu fraternity has completed the revocation period. The Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity has concluded the set revocation period by the university,...

A fallen tree covers Administration Drive near the Gatton Student Center after damaging wind gusts hit the area on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK begins repair efforts following historic windstorm

Kristen Roberts, Reporter March 6, 2023

UK’s campus sustained damage to multiple buildings and properties after high winds crashed through on Friday, March 3.  UK spokesperson Jay Blanton said the university is still assessing the damage...

Former UK Student Media Adviser Michael Mike Agin passed away on Nov. 17, 2022, at the age of 70. Photo provided by Clark Legacy Center.

‘A wonderful teacher.’ Former Kentucky Kernel staffers reflect on the life of Mike Agin

Kendall Staton, Asst. News Editor December 5, 2022

Former UK Student Media Adviser Michael “Mike” Agin passed away on Nov. 17, 2022, at age 70, leaving the legacy of the Kernel in his wake. Agin worked at the university from 1987 - 2000 as a student...

Ann O’Hanlon’s 1934 mural located in UK’s Memorial Hall has been the subject of controversy for several years, due to its depictions of people of color. On Nov. 22, president Eli Capilouto announced that it would be removed and relocated. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff file photo

UK under legal pressure for planned removal of Memorial Hall mural

Alexis Baker, Reporter December 1, 2022

After years of controversy surrounding a mural in Memorial Hall, UK president Eli Capilouto announced the university’s plan to remove and relocate it on Nov. 22. The mural illustrates segregation...

A community member receives a COVID-19 test on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at UK’s Kroger Field testing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

College Way COVID-19 testing to close at end of May

Emily Girard May 26, 2022

The last day UK’s COVID-19 testing site at Kroger Field will be open is Tuesday, May 31, according to an email sent on May 24 by UK Health Corps. UK spokesperson Jay Blanton said the decision to close...

Holmes Hall is one of many dorm-living options for students on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff

Water main breaks in UK residence hall

Hannah Stanley April 5, 2022

Shortly before 8 p.m. on April 4, a sprinkler broke in a Holmes Hall resident’s room, causing water intrusion and flooding throughout the building.  At 10:09 p.m., a text message was sent from UK Alert...

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

Investigations continue five months after FarmHouse member’s death

Rayleigh Deaton March 15, 2022

Nearly five months after the death of Thomas "Lofton" Hazelwood, police investigations continue, and no charges have been filed. BackgroundOn Oct. 18, UK Police responded to the university's FarmHouse...

UK loosens mask policy as spring break approaches

Kendall Staton March 10, 2022

The University of Kentucky transitioned to a mask-optional policy in certain spaces and at certain events beginning on March 9.UK president Eli Capilouto sent a campus-wide email on March 8 detailing an...

A screenshot of the University of Kentuckys Twitter post from Tuesday, March 1, 2022, expressing its stance of solidarity with Ukraine.

UK releases statement in support of Ukraine

Kendall Staton March 1, 2022

UK’s Public Relations and Marketing department shared university president Eli Capilouto’s statement on the school’s stance of solidarity with those impacted by violence in Ukraine.In the statement,...

Jayden Riggs, a sophomore clinical management major, gets tested for COVID-19 on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at K-Lair in Haggin Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

All of UK should be tested

Editorial Board January 13, 2022

As students approach the fifth semester that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems unlikely that the virus will be going away anytime soon. At this point, though, the University of Kentucky...

Jewell Hall at the University of Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Former UK employee suspected of illegally entering dorm rooms faces multiple charges

Allie Walters January 5, 2022

While students were enjoying their two-week winter break, a thief illegally accessed approximately 860 dorm suites on the University of Kentucky’s north campus, according to a Wednesday campus-wide email.The...

Load More Stories