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Cars are parked outside of UK’s Parking Structure No. 1 on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at University and Cooper Drive in Lexington, Kentucky. Staff File Photo

Shots fired on campus Wednesday morning, UK police said no injuries reported

Abbey Cutrer and Alexis Baker February 15, 2023

Early Wednesday morning, UK police reported that shots were fired in an area near the Johnson Center and Kroger Field. A subsequent update said the incident was not declared an active threat to students,...

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UK’s student fees should be optional for students who don’t partake in what they cover

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor February 2, 2023

As an out-of-state college student, my tuition at this university is steep – upwards of $50,000 a year. However, thanks to a scholarship that takes care of a large amount of it, I am fortunate enough...

A student uses an ICONx rack to exercise in a newly-renovated weight room on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the Johnson Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Racking it up: UK’s Johnson Center introduces new workout equipment

Courtney Suber, Reporter February 2, 2023

In fall 2022, UK’s Johnson Center recreation facility went through a series of upgrades, including the transformation of the racquetball court to an open floor plan and the addition of new equipment. Every...

Students attend a morning cycling class at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Alumni Gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

At Alumni Gym, students are up and moving before the sun

Emily Girard, Features Editor December 2, 2022

Most days, the first items listed on UK’s daily Event Calendar website are early morning workouts at Alumni Gym and the Johnson Center. These workouts are varied, with the fitness centers offering sunrise...

Students attend a morning cycling class at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Alumni Gym in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Maria Rauh | Staff

Pedal to the metal: The trend of cycling at UK

Savannah Garnett, Reporter November 23, 2022

Taking cycling classes has sparked the interest of many around the United States, as well as specifically on the University of Kentucky's campus. Cycling classes are a type of exercise done on a stationary...

University of Kentucky students have access to different types of workout equipment housed in the Johnson Center on campus. Photo by Emily Wuetcher | Staff File Photo

A beginner’s guide to navigating UK’s gyms

Kelly Benzenhoefer January 30, 2019

By this time, most new year's resolutioners have abandoned their goal of going to the gym. Contrarily, there are others who are just beginning to make their way into the gym as the crowds thin out. Even...

Alumni Gym opened to the public on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads

‘So excited’ for UK’s new Alumni Gym? Here’s what you need to know.

Jacob Eads July 18, 2018

The once familiar clinks and clangs of weights have found their way back to north campus.The long-awaited Alumni Gym Fitness Center officially opened Wednesday, inviting the UK community to a facility...

Set small goals to reach a big one

Belle Kendrick February 1, 2018

What’s the easiest thing to plan, but the hardest to go through with? Of course it’s New Year’s Resolutions. These dreaded goals that everyone sets after the holidays always sound like an amazing...

Views of an Active: Drop the freshman 15

Matt Hasty November 30, 2017

Are you feeling sluggish as you get ready for finals week? Are your clothes feeling a little tighter than normal?It could be because you are not getting enough exercise. It is common for people to gain...

Sophomore Maddie Bland donated blood at the Singletary Center for the Arts at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Interstate blood drive comes to campus this week

Rick Childress November 13, 2017

Kentucky takes on Tennessee this week in the blood center's annual Cats vs. Vols blood battle. Big Blue Crush, Nov. 13-17, is the Kentucky Blood Center's week-long blood drive competition against the...

Formerly Commonwealth Stadium, Kroger Field is the home to the University of Kentucky football team. Taken Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. Kaitlyn Gumm | Staff 

Yoga takes over Kroger field

Lindsey Brady October 13, 2017

Kroger Field, formerly known as Commonwealth Stadium, is home to many fun activities. Almost every Saturday in the fall, you can find wildcat fans cheering on the football team to victory, The Paddock...

Vehicle and bike collide near Johnson Center

Sarah Ladd September 11, 2017

Police responded to a motor vehicle and bicycle collision outside of the Johnson Center around 7 p.m. on Monday.Eyewitnesses said cyclist Carlos Sierra was riding his bike against traffic flow on Complex...

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