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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Carla Girbau hits the ball across the net during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky womens tennis suffers first road loss of season against Penn State

Jonathon Bruner, Reporter February 12, 2023

Kentucky womens tennis suffered its first road loss of the season on Saturday, being defeated 4-1 by the Penn State Nittany Lions. The team got off to a slow start as the team of junior Makayla Mills...

Fiona Arrese celebrates a point during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee women’s tennis match on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Hillary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky womens tennis sweep doubleheader, improves to 8-0

Ian Alvano February 14, 2022

Kentucky womens tennis had a busy Sunday, as the Cats played competitively for the first time in three weeks, sweeping a doubleheader inside the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. UK last played a doubleheader...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) looks for an open receiver during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Faith, family, football (and fruit, of course): The story of Will Levis

Jack Weaver January 27, 2022

Will Levis knows what it’s like to be a “normal student.”Last semester, Levis spent his weekends at Kroger Field, where he led the Wildcats in a successful 10-3 season. But just a semester before...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Will Levis (7) celebrates a game winning interception being confirmed during the UK vs Iowa VRBO Citrus Bowl football game on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. UK won 20-17. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Redemption for Will Levis sweet as Citrus

Barkley Truax January 1, 2022

From Big 10 backup to Citrus Bowl champion—Kentucky quarterback Will Levis bet on himself and it payed off for himself and his teammates as they took down Iowa 20-17 Saturday afternoon.“A year ago...

Former Penn State quarterback Will Levis watches a play at Beaver Stadium.

Will Levis’ Finance degree has prepared him for NIL era

Barkley Truax July 27, 2021

Some student-athletes are struggling with marketing themselves in the NIL era, but in the case of Will Levis, his background in finance and support group around him has given him a grasp on what it means...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. runs down the field during the VRBO Citrus Bowl against Penn State on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Florida. Bowden scored Kentuckys first touchdown of the game. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Wildcats claim Citrus Bowl with 27-24 victory over Penn State

January 1, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats competed in Orlando, Florida against Penn State, their first meeting in exactly 20 years, in the VRBO Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Kentucky defeated the Nittany Lions 27-24,...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Terry Wilson (3) throwing during warmups before the game. University of Kentuckys football team lost to University of Tennessee, 24-7, at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Wildcats face McSorley-led Nittany Lions

Pranavdeep Singh January 1, 2019

The No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats are set to face off against the No. 12 Penn State Nittany Lions in the VRBO Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL. Both the Wildcats and the Nittany Lions come into the game with an identical...

Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Josh Allen (41), Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jordan Jones (34) and Kentucky Wildcats cornerback Derrick Baity Jr. (8) celebrate after stopping a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders play during the game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Kroger Field, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated MTSU 34-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Wildcats look to take Citrus Bowl over Penn State

Hailey Peters December 31, 2018

New Year’s Day, 1999: The Kentucky Wildcats played the Penn State Nittany Lions in the first sold-out Outback Bowl in history. Through the battle, the Nittany Lions emerged victoriously by a 26-14 margin....

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Season 3, Episode 12: We’re going to Disney World!

December 4, 2018

The crew preps for the Citrus Bowl trip by talking some Penn State, specifically how cool of a name Trace McSorley is. Chris has questionable memories of the Happiest Place on Earth, and the basketball...

Kentucky Wildcats running back Benny Snell Jr. (26) celebrates after Kentucky defeated the University of Louisville 56-10 at Cardinal Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

UK picked for Citrus Bowl against Penn State

December 2, 2018

After its best record in 41 years at 9-3, UK will play in the VRBO Citrus Bowl to finish the season against Penn State in Orlando, Florida, on New Year’s Day. The Cats are 2-3 all-time against the Nittany...

The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house on Aylesford Place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Staff

UK Greek members asked to pledge against hazing

Elle Smith September 19, 2017

Everyone has heard the horror stories of tragic results from hazing incidents, ranging from minor to fatal infractions.Because this week is National Hazing Prevention Week, Director of Fraternity and Sorority...

Pharmacy Dean Tim Tracy named interim provost

First dean of Lewis Honors College announced

Bailey Vandiver July 11, 2017

UK Provost Tim Tracy announced the first dean of the Lewis Honors College in a campus-wide email Monday.Christian Brady, formerly the dean of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University, will...

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