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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Jacob Toppin. Men’s basketball practice. Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Jacob Toppin aims to continue family tradition in blue and white

Grant Grubbs October 30, 2020

For most people, basketball is a game or a hobby. For Jacob Toppin, it is in his blood.The 6-foot-9 Rhode Island transfer hit the lottery ticket for genetics. In fact, his brother, Obi, won the Wooden...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari directs his team during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Toppin the Class: Kentucky adds Younger Brother of Wooden Award winner

Braden Ramsey April 16, 2020

John Calipari is well on his way to replenishing his roster. Jacob Toppin, the younger brother of 2020 John R. Wooden Award winner Obi Toppin, announced via Twitter earlier this evening that he will be...

Senior Maci Morris talks to her teammates during the game against Rhode Island on Thursday, December 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball starts 9-0 with win over Rhode Island

Jake Maynard December 6, 2018

The UK women's basketball team beat the Rhode Island Rams 75-52 Thursday night, moving the Wildcats to a perfect 9-0 to start the season.  Kentucky got off to a slow start in the game. The Wildcats haven’t...

Chef Jonathan Lundy opened Corto Lima in January. This new Latin-inspired restaurant is located on the corner of Limestone and Short Street. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Corto Lima brings Latin cuisine to downtown

Becky Feigin February 8, 2017

After the closure of Coba Cocina last year, Lexington’s vibrant culinary scene was left with a missing void. Former Coba Cocina Chef Jonathan Lundy is looking to change that, opening his own slice of...

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“In Flight” to illustrate the diversity of theater

Morgan Smith January 18, 2017

The upcoming “In Flight” dance concert by the UK Department of Theatre and Dance has been spreading its wings, and is almost ready to soar into performance.The concert is made up of five unique dance...

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