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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Makenna Theissen, Staff

Op-ed: Know your resources, share your responsibility to the UK community

February 17, 2019

The Kentucky Kernel’s focus on mental wellness among UK students is not only commendable.It is vital.So, too, is the admonition throughout the Kernel’s recent reporting, captured in two statements:“We...

Students tailgate at the bowl prior to the game against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff File Photo

A look at UK’s attempt to change tailgate culture without taking away from the fun

Rick Childress September 1, 2018

In an attempt to change student tailgate culture and better enforce its alcohol policy, UK is trying to push student tailgating into an enclosed and more easily monitored setting.The Bowl, UK’s historically...

Panelists at UKs Free Speech vs. Hate Speech in the Jacobs Science Building on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Photo by Brandon Jent

Leaders, students talk on hate speech, First Amendment

Brandon Jent February 21, 2018

Hate speech is protected by the First Amendment, but that doesn’t mean it comes without consequences, panelists said.UK invited students, faculty and community members to attend a panel discussing freedom...

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