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Kentucky Kernel

Horses move towards the main track and barns during morning training on the opening day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

PHOTOS: Morning training at Keeneland on Spring Meet opening day

The Keeneland Spring Meet began on Friday, April 7, and will conclude on Friday, April 28.

Photo provided by Rev. Jim Sichko.

‘It costs nothing to be kind.’ Rev. Jim Sichko performs random acts of kindness

Grace Medley, Reporter November 23, 2022

Lexington-based papal Missionary of Mercy Rev. Jim Sichko travels the world teaching and showing kindness to others. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Texas, Sichko has been a practicing priest in...

Sophia Rosing leaves the stand at her preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Kentucky Kernel

Former UK student arrested for assault waives right to preliminary hearing

Kendall Staton November 15, 2022

Former UK student Sophia Rosing appeared in court this morning for a preliminary hearing on charges of assault and public intoxication. Upon arrival, Rosing waived the right to a preliminary hearing based...

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops high fives fans during the Cat Walk before the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

What to know about UK football midway through spring practice

Hunter Shelton March 31, 2022

Kentucky is a football school, anyways…right?For fans who are still reeling from the historic loss to Saint Peter’s, not to worry. Mark Stoops is back for his 10th season at the helm of UK football,...

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...

Horses turn a bend in the second race of Keenelands first of the spring meet on Friday, April 6, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Spring heralds horse racing in the bluegrass

Brooklyn Kelley April 2, 2021

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and some aspects of life in Lexington – like traffic – are ramping up to normal. A much more beloved tradition will return this spring as well.Keeneland will have...

Madison Webster, a junior biology and neuroscience double major, loads a cart while moving in on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at University Flats in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Back for more with high hopes, say students ahead of new semester

Natalie Parks & Jack Weaver January 25, 2021

 It was a long six weeks.When students left campus at the end of last semester - most just before Thanksgiving - they still had to contend with finals week. Then, they faced down an unusually long winter...

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Between the Blue and White Lines: Point Guards and Special Hearing

Kernel Sports Staff April 11, 2018

Chris, Ryan and Chase sit down to discuss what the addition of Ashton Hagans means for the UK basketball team, as well as the departure of Sacha Killeya-Jones. They preview the Blue-White Spring game,...

Student relaxing on a bench outside of the William T. Young library at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Photo by Josh Mott | Staff.

Spring a time for better moods

Abby Eaton April 21, 2016

Look across campus during the warmer months, students might have more of a pep in their step and larger smiles on their faces. People being happier in the spring time isn’t just an idea, but it can actually...

Aspen Gage, Assistant Features Editor

Tips for surviving volatility of spring weather

Aspen Gage April 10, 2016

Spring is here, and if the time of the month wasn’t indication enough, the weather has proven that point. With volatile Kentucky weather, making a choice on what to wear means having to worry about it...

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