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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Demonstrators march during the Queer Youth Visibility March on Friday, March 31, 2023, in downtown Lexington in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

‘Trans people are not a threat.’ Some UK students won’t stand for Senate Bill 150

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter April 2, 2023

According to the Kentucky General Assembly, Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of Senate Bill 150 was overridden on Wednesday, leaving some UK students unhappy.  The bill sets guidelines for the study of sexuality...

UK Theatre presented “Blood at the Root” on Feb. 23-26, 2023, at Briggs Theatre at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

‘Blood at the Root’ play explores race, sexuality and justice

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor March 6, 2023

Going to see “Blood at the Root” by Dominique Morisseau in Briggs Theatre took me straight into the heat of the Deep South with how humid it was there. On Sunday, Feb. 26, the tiny theater was packed....

A look into UK’s relationship with queer studies

Emily Girard, Features Editor December 5, 2022

Editor’s note: This article was written and had its topic chosen by the features editor, who is a member of the queer community currently taking classes in gender and women’s studies. It has been thoroughly...

Pastor Craig Gross (left) and porn star Ron Jeremy (right)

Pastor and porn star debate: Is porn harmless or harmful?

Noah Oldham March 6, 2019

“Jesus Loves Pornstars” is probably not what you would expect to read on the cover of a Bible. But that is exactly what is printed on the cover of Pastor Craig Gross’ Bible.  On Tuesday evening,...

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UK Lewis Honors College creates a holistic learning community

Haley Hintz February 25, 2019

As a high school senior, I remember applying to the University of Kentucky. At the bottom of the online application was an extra option that prompted students to apply to become a part of the Lewis Honors...

Sex Ed

Facts call for sexual education in schools

Blake Blevins June 2, 2017

Sex, the three-letter-word parents dread entering their child’s vocabulary, is a widely tabooed subject. Perhaps this is why the goal of education on the matter seems to be concerned not with providing...

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