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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures at guard Kareem Watkins (25) during introductions before the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘If you have faith, you have everything.’ Oscar Tshiebwe finds God on and off the basketball court

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Going from growing up in a hometown over 7,000 miles away to finding a home in Kentucky basketball, Oscar Tshiebwe traveled to America with very little English but a lot of faith in God. Discovered...

UK freshman Zoey Drexel sits in the Gatton Student Center with Scooby, a 4 Paws for Ability dog, on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

SAD winters: Seasonal depression affects some UK students

Laurel Swanz, Staff Reporter February 3, 2023

Windy, gray and freezing cold — that’s been the trend for January weather at the University of Kentucky.  When walking to class feels like crossing the Arctic tundra, it can be especially difficult...

William T. Young Library is surrounded by ice-covered trees following an ice storm on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

This sad girl winter, let’s look for the little joys in life

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor February 3, 2023

Sad girl winter is setting into my spine. I’m not a fan of cold weather. And I like to take snow in doses, never lasting more than an hour in the harsh cold it sets upon us.  Unless I can admire...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) hypes up the crowd during the UK vs. Vanderbilt SEC Tournament quarterfinals mens basketball game on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK won 77-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kernel Sports predicts 2022 college basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Ali Cetinok, and Samantha Money November 4, 2022

With a new season on the horizon and Kentucky’s two basketball programs in very different positions, speculation is running rampant as to how either team will do. Here at the Kernel that is no different. On...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops and associate head coach Vince Marrow watch their team during the No. 9 Kentucky vs. Youngstown State football game on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 31-0. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky football unveils 2023 schedule

Cole Parke, Sports Editor September 21, 2022

Kentucky football released its 2023 football season on Tuesday, detailing the home and away matchups the Wildcats will take on next season. The Cats start the year like any year, at home in Kroger Field,...

Vendela Norris, a freshman broadcast journalism major, sits in a hammock on Friday, April 9, 2021, outside William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

The best season to be a Wildcat

Brooklyn Kelley February 3, 2022

Although sledding at Willy T seems to be a crowd favorite, there is no better season than spring on UK’s campus, though autumn is a close second.In spring, the redbuds are blooming, tulips are popping...

Teammates surround Raena Worley after her floor routine during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK’s gymnasts have each others’ backs – and their eyes ahead

Natalie Parks February 16, 2021

Achievement unlocked for Kentucky gymnastics.In their Friday night meet against Arkansas, the Cats catapulted into the second half of the season by posting 13 individual career highs and a total score...

Josie Angeny preforms her bars routine during the University of Kentucky vs. Arkansas gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 197.000-196.675. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK gymnastics moves to 3-2 with season high score against Arkansas

Natalie Parks February 12, 2021

Coming off a narrow loss to Alabama and subsequent bye week, UK gymnastics kicked off the second half of its season with a win over no. 5 Arkansas.The Razorbacks traveled to Memorial Coliseum for Friday...

Kentucky freshman forward Keion Brooks Jr. grabs a pass during the game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 65-59. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Men’s basketball strives for nine ahead of 2020 – 2021 season

Barkley Truax November 24, 2020

In the Big Blue Nation, three things are guaranteed: death, taxes and Kentucky basketball.The 2019-20 season was halted abruptly due to the coronavirus pandemic. At long last, it’s once again basketball...

during the UK vs Alabama women’s basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 66-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Predictions for women’s basketball season

Sports writers Braden, Eric and Barkley answer questions and predict outcomes for the UK women’s basketball team’s 2020 – 2021 season.Throughout the offseason, this team’s expectations have been...

Kentucky players huddles up during the game against Auburn on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 68-61. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Change and community key factors for women’s basketball

Eric Decker November 24, 2020

Change is the only constant in life and is exactly what shocked the Kentucky Women’s basketball just 13 days before its season.On Nov. 12, head coach Matthew Mitchell suddenly retired. The decision came...

WATCH: The sights and sounds of UK women’s basketball media day

Makenzie Dixon October 24, 2019

"We are fired up for the 2019-2020 season," said UK women's basketball head coach Matthew Mitchell at the team's media day on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. 

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