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Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) high fives fans after the Belk Bowl football game between Kentucky and Virginia Tech on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. UK won 37-30. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Lynn Bowden selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in NFL Draft

Braden Ramsey April 24, 2020

Kentucky's receiver-turned-quarterback is headed to Sin CityLynn Bowden has gone off the board in the third round of the NFL Draft, headed to Las Vegas as the 80th overall pick.Bowden was the second receiver...

Kentucky sophomore forward EJ Montgomery and Kentucky graduate student forward Nate Sestina talk during a timeout during the game against Lamar on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 81-56. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats go 0-2 on Vegas trip after loss to Ohio State

December 21, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday evening in the CBS Sports Classic in their second and final game in Las Vegas and will head back to Lexington with two more losses than they...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans brings the ball up the court after a steal during the game against Lamar on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 81-56. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Wildcats look to bounce back against Ohio State

Eric Decker December 20, 2019

Just as Tyrese Maxey got out of a shooting slump, the team ran right into one. The freshman guard wanted to go into Vegas with confidence in his ability to shoot.“I think I’m like 1-for-17, coach...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey shoots a three pointer during the game against Lamar on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 81-56. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

No. 6 UK basketball falls to Utah 69-66 in Neon Hoops Showcase

December 19, 2019

Game one of Kentucky basketball’s Las Vegas trip didn’t end in the Cats’ favor. UK (8-1) was defeated by the University of Utah (8-2) 69-66 in the Neon Hoops Showcase, which tipped off at 11 p.m....

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Despite hardships, good came out of 2018

Amy Tesfayesus December 27, 2018

If you search “Ellen Isn’t Giving Up Hope in the Midst of Devastating Events” on YouTube, you will find an eight-minute compilation of acts of kindness and heroic stories, both big and small, from...

 

Spring break is a time for relaxation, head to the beach

Matt Hasty March 7, 2018

Spring break is less than a week away and all students want is to finally get that well-deserved break they’ve been waiting for.Many students want to just lay out on the beach and leave college life...

Mass shootings should be politicized now

Sydney Nash October 11, 2017

The tragedy in Las Vegas last Sunday marks the 273rd mass shooting in the United States since the beginning of 2017, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. Today is the 282nd day of the year,...

Thoughts and prayers not enough, America needs gun control now

October 3, 2017

The massacre that happened in Las Vegas was horrific. Over 50 people dead, more than 500 injured. All across the country people are mourning the victims and sending their thoughts and prayers. But thoughts...

The Wildcat and cheerleaders pump up the crowd before Vanderbilts final play during UKs homecoming game at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, October 8, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 20 to 13. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff

UK mascots trek to Sin City

Emily Scott October 26, 2016

As the Cats prepare for another basketball season, the excitement from students and other fans alike is just beginning. But what would the UK basketball season be without the beloved Wildcat mascot? The...

The top male and female stein hoisters at Fridays competition will receive this commemorative ceramic stein

Bottoms up at The Burl

Matt Wickstrom October 5, 2016

Raise your glass and keep it there this Friday at The Burl. The music club is teaming up with Sam Adams to host a stein hoisting competition in celebration of Oktoberfest, with the winners receiving prizes...

Guard Tyler UIis and Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats high fives after a foul during the NCAA Tournament second round game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Kentucky fell to Indiana 73-67. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Ulis hits buzzer-beater, Suns advance in Summer League tournament

Kevin Erpenbeck July 17, 2016

Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray dazzled Kentucky fans when they shared the court at Rupp Arena last year. Now, they're dazzling NBA fans while squaring off against each other.Saturday's Las Vegas NBA Summer...

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