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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Matt Bevin talks to his supporters during the Republican ticket election night party on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff file photo

Dear Matt Bevin, journalism is no joking matter

Rayleigh Deaton, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2023

Friday, Jan. 6, at 4 p.m., was the deadline for Kentucky’s gubernatorial hopefuls to formally file their candidacy for governor. The state Capitol was lively, the first week of the General Assembly’s...

Student Press Freedom Day: The right to speak freely

Student Press Freedom Day: The right to speak freely

Evelyn Mickschl March 3, 2022

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of...

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Best Picture win for ‘Parasite’ was a long time coming. There’s still a long way to go.

Emily Laytham February 25, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made history last Sunday when it awarded a Korean film the most coveted title of the night—and, for certain cinephiles—of the entire year.Bong Joon Ho’s...

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Nancy Pelosi’s “rip heard round the world”—Immature or praiseworthy?

Sarah Michels February 12, 2020

President Trump delivered his third State of the Union address last Tuesday, Feb. 4, but the content of his speech wasn’t what made the most headlines. The actions of Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House,...

The annual Anatomy Fashion Show adds a unique and educational twist to fashion. Photo by Taylor Beavers

Fashion show put on by UK students helps fund children’s hospitals

Taylor Beavers April 15, 2019

High fashion met science on Sunday evening as Phi Delta Epsilon, also known as KY Gamma, held its third annual Anatomy Fashion Show at the Signature Club at Lansdowne.This fraternity is a part of one of...

Pro-Life Wildcats created anti-abortion chalk drawings on a sidewalk leading towards the Gatton Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes

On UK’s campus, where opinions are encouraged, free speech gets sticky

Arden Barnes March 1, 2019

When Thomas Smith decided to call UKPD, the damage had already been done.An outraged student had poured water on anti-abortion chalk drawings written on a sidewalk leading up to the Gatton Student Center....

Season 3 Finale: Chris’s Goodbye, Top Fall Moments

December 11, 2018

Chris Leach records his final episode with BBWL after over a year and being a co-founder of the show. He gives a speech, and we cry a little. We also debate our favorite moments from the fall semester...

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Free Speech Zones are a First Amendment violation

November 28, 2018

Perhaps the amendment most well known is the first one: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,...

Linda Gorton and her supporters celebrate her mayoral race win at her election party at Limestone Hall in Lexington, Ky. on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by McKenna Horsley | Staff

Gorton supporters celebrate future of Lexington at watch party

Sarah Ladd and Sarah Michels November 6, 2018

A large crowd celebrated Linda Gorton's victory over opponent Ronnie Bastin for the Lexington mayoral seat at a watch party at the Historic Lexington Courthouse on Tuesday with chants of "Linda, Linda,"...

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Pulitzer-prize winning historian tells UK campus crowd about importance of history

Raymond Vanderpool September 18, 2018

Lexingtonians and members of the UK community packed tightly into the Worsham Cinema on Monday night to hear the perspective and expertise of a Pulitzer-prize winning presidential historian.The UK Gaines...

An attendee of the Clothesline Project event peers through some of the t-shirts arrayed into an art display inside the Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building on April 12, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

From classroom to public statement, UK students send a message about violent crime with t-shirt project

Cathryn Perini April 13, 2018

Students took the conversation around violent crime into their own hands Thursday evening.Sociology 439, a class taught by Emily Bonistall Postel, held an event to boost awareness for violent crimes.The...

UK Speech and Debate team competed at the WKU Fall Fiesta Tournament in September. Photo used with permission of vice president Rachel Brase.

Speech and Debate enriches teamwork, academic life for members

Sarah Ladd October 4, 2017

The UK Speech and Debate Team is off to a great start for the 2017-2018 year with a seventh-place placement at WKU’s Fall Fiesta Tournament in September.The team has ranked top 10 for the past three...

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