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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

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The surprises and snubs of the 95th Oscar nominations

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter February 6, 2023

On Jan. 24, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 95th Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars. The Oscars are widely considered one of the most important,...

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Best Picture win for ‘Parasite’ was a long time coming. There’s still a long way to go.

Emily Laytham February 25, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made history last Sunday when it awarded a Korean film the most coveted title of the night—and, for certain cinephiles—of the entire year.Bong Joon Ho’s...

Whitewashing society in film

Editorial Board March 19, 2017

Oscar season officially came to a close and Moonlight, an unapologetically black-casted film, took home the award for best film of the year. Now, it would be ridiculous to continue to point out the flaws...

Jamilyn Hall, Opinions Editor

March should belong to women, not just basketball

Jamilyn Hall March 3, 2016

March is known for basketball, spring break and Saint Patrick’s Day, but the UK Journalism and Media School tweeted on Tuesday, “It’s Women’s History Month all through March.”This may come as...

Aspen Gage, Assistant Features Editor

The beauty industry casts a shadow on women of color

Aspen Gage January 16, 2016

Our world is becoming more aware of women of color in industries where they are the minority. In the media, black actresses are getting lead roles and winning Oscars. In the fashion industry, more models...

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