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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Savon Gray is a contributing columnist for the Kentucky Kernel.

Less meat would improve American’s happiness, health

Savon Gray April 18, 2016

Meat is American. Going to a baseball game and eating a hotdog is almost as American as shaking Uncle Sam’s hand, and meat has become a staple of American society. Many Americans are given no choice...

Savon Gray is a contributing columnist for the Kentucky Kernel.

Keep UK gun free

Savon Gray March 31, 2016

On March 30, 2016 at approximately 3:08 p.m., a UK alert reading “Reported armed robbery at Parking Structure 3. Avoid Area,” was sent out to students. Within the hour an all-clear message was sent...

Savon Gray is a contributing columnist for the Kentucky Kernel.

Trump’s political incorrectness could contaminate campus

Savon Gray March 25, 2016

On March 22, journalism junior Kaelin Massey said she was called a “n*****” by who she thinks were UK students as they drove past her on campus.Massey said there needs to be some sort of direct actions...

In wake of ‘Damn Daniel,’ ‘fleek’ star left behind

Savon Gray February 25, 2016

In the Internet age, everyone is a potential celebrity. Social media platforms like Vine and Twitter give everyday people the chance to become the next big thing, even if only for a day. Dresses, animals,...

Spoonfuls of soup, hip-hop at MLK Center’s Soup and Substance

February 18, 2016

UK students got a taste of diversity and hip-hop with the latest Soup and Substance discussion Thursday.This month’s event, hosted by the Martin Luther King Center, continued a conversation from last...

Savon Gray is a contributing columnist for the Kentucky Kernel.

Don’t underestimate importance of Black History Month

Savon Gray February 4, 2016

The month of February is dedicated to a side of history that most people know little about. During this month, public schools tend to focus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all of the amazing things he...

Savon Gray is a contributing columnist for the Kentucky Kernel.

Racing for seats

Savon Gray January 29, 2016

It is about that time of the semester where everyone finds his or her unassigned-assigned seat. This unspoken rule was one of the first I learned at UK.On the first day of classes each year, I walk in...

Savon Gray is a contributing columnist for the Kentucky Kernel.

Share the wealth with more Powerball winners

Savon Gray January 16, 2016

Thoughts of winning the Powerball lottery have filled Americans with hope and joy since its start in 1992. Especially during the past few weeks, the Powerball received a tremendous amount of attention...

Oregon occupiers: militants, occupiers or terrorists?

Savon Gray [email protected] January 12, 2016

On Jan. 3, a group of armed “patriots,” led by Ammon Bundy, broke into a federally owned wildlife refuge near Burns, Oregon. Bundy is the son of Cliven Bundy, who led a standoff against the government...

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