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Kentucky Kernel

‘A sacred responsibility.’ University president Eli Capilouto says UK alumni among Louisville shooting victims

‘A sacred responsibility.’ University president Eli Capilouto says UK alumni among Louisville shooting victims

Courtney Suber, Reporter April 11, 2023

UK president Eli Capilouto released a statement Tuesday addressing the deadly shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday.  According to the statement, sent via campus-wide email, two of the five victims...

The safety of children isn’t up for debate

The safety of children isn’t up for debate

Gracie Moore, Reporter January 19, 2023

As a result of a mother’s carelessness, many families spent the first days of the new year in fear for their children’s safety. “Our children shouldn’t have to live like this in our schools,”...

Police talk to witnesses after responding to reports of shots being fired on University Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Shooting at off-campus house party injures 11 UK students

Rayleigh Deaton and Hannah Stanley September 8, 2022

After shots were fired at an off-campus house late Wednesday evening, 11 University of Kentucky students sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The event was associated with the Theta Chi Fraternity. One...

Kentucky huddles up before the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame mens soccer game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 1-0. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky falls 2-1 at Clemson, ending season in Sweet 16

Cole Parke November 29, 2021

No. 9 Kentucky men’s soccer fell short on the road against No. 8 Clemson, falling 2-1 and ending their season in the Sweet 16.The Wildcats were able to find the net late in the second half but allowed...

Kentucky Wildcats defender Caroline Trout (18) chases the ball during UK’s game against Bellarmine on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 4-0. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Kentucky loses 4-1 to Vanderbilt, SEC struggles continue

Cole Parke October 8, 2021

Kentucky (6-6-2) came up short 4-1 at home against Vanderbilt (6-5-2) after a stoppage of play in the 78’ for lightning. The loss adds to the Wildcats’ conference losing streak as they fall to 0-5...

Joseph Gonzalez. Photo provided by Lexington Police Department.

Woman shot in near-campus apartment complex popular among UK students, media reports show

Kernel News Staff March 2, 2020

A Lexington woman was shot in a near-campus apartment complex popular among UK students, a police detective testified in court on Monday morning, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.After a drug deal...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro hits a three point basket to put Kentucky 2 points ahead of Houston with only 25 seconds to play in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 on Friday, March 30, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kentucky won 62-58 and will play Auburn in the Elite Eight. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

‘Commonwealth Closer’: The anatomy of Tyler Herro’s game-winner

March 30, 2019

KANSAS CITY, MO. -- A team’s basketball season can be culminated in one play. The tip of the iceberg that encompasses a season of sweat, struggle and success. For Kentucky, it was the Commonwealth Closer...

Freshman guard Keldon Johnson smiles while walking off the court after UKs win. University of Kentucky mens basketball team defeated Vanderbilt University 56-47 at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Why the Cats are contenders… for real this time

February 2, 2019

The UK men’s basketball team’s win over Florida on Saturday is the most important win this year.Yes, the Cats beat Vanderbilt by 35.Yes, the Cats never lost control against consecutive ranked teams...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro shoots a three-pointer during the game against Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won with a final score of 71-58. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Herro notches career-high 24 points in win over Louisville

December 29, 2018

“Shooters shoot, scorers try to score, and I just go out there to try to do my thing.”Post-Louisville victory, Kentucky’s Tyler Herro admitted that he hasn’t shied away from letting the ball leave...

Kentucky freshman guard Ashton Hagans guards the ball during the game against Monmouth on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Killing bad habits: Calipari creates new system to encourage defensive pressure

November 29, 2018

It’s no secret that the defense for Kentucky has had its problems to start the season, and the coaching staff is doing everything it can to straighten out the defense before the tougher tests come to...

Sophomore forward PJ Washington walking off of the court. University of Kentucky mens basketball defeated University of North Dakota 96-58 at Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Washington is the difference maker in win over North Dakota

November 15, 2018

Kentucky forward P.J. Washington found his stride in his team’s 96-58 win over the University of North Dakota late Wednesday night after producing just eight and three points in the first two games of...

Sophomore Kalil Elmedkhar (21) celebrating after scoring the first and only goal of the game. University of Kentucky mens soccer played for their 1st win of the season against DePaul University on Friday, August 24th, 2018. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

In season opener, Kentucky men’s soccer takes 1-0 win over DePaul

Mohammad Ahmad August 24, 2018

The UK Men’s soccer team opened its season on a high note with a 1-0 win over the DePaul Blue Demons.Kentucky, picked by coaches to finish fourth in the C-USA standings this season, comes off an 8-6-4...

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