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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Lewis Hall at the University of Kentucky on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Lewis, which also houses the honors college, is one of the university’s newest dorms. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kernel finds no evidence that Greystar had power in campus reopening decision

Sarah Michels December 2, 2020

When campus reopened in August for the fall semester, some were skeptical of the university's motives.In September, United Campus Workers, a campus union open to all UK graduate students, staff and faculty,...

Nicole Freebersyser is cutting back school costs by exchanging independent living with living at home with her family.

Student keeps things cheap by living at home

Abby Logan April 26, 2019

Between tuition, rent and textbooks, college students are left with a lot of expenses at the end of the year.Students often find ways to cut down on those expenses, and UK junior accounting major Nicole...

Kernel Opinion SIG

To buy or not to buy? Purchasing textbooks could be better than renting

August 22, 2018

With the fall semester starting back up, most students will be required by their professors to acquire textbooks at soaring prices. In doing so, many students are faced with a seemingly trivial yet important...

William T. Young Library

Underground UK: Avoid the weight of textbook shopping

Megan Brown August 24, 2017

Textbook shopping is a burden all students must carry. Whether they are used as an overpriced paperweight, a TV stand or their intended purpose, buying textbooks at the beginning of each semester can seem...

Marjorie Kirk, News Editor

When finding off-campus housing, don’t be hasty, but don’t be lazy

Marjorie Kirk February 20, 2016

It’s spring again, and in addition to finding a nice spot on my porch to put my cute potted jade plant, I’m looking for a cute spot to hang my coat for the next year.For my senior year, I’ve decided...

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