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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Freshman nursing major Katie Ray shares a laugh with her coworkers while working at Panda Express in the Gatton Student Center on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

‘A learning experience.’ UK student workers find a balance between school and work

Liberty Gilbert, Reporter March 8, 2023

Students at the University of Kentucky are finding that, with friendly work environments and flexible schedules, there are plenty of benefits and opportunities that accompany being an employee on campus. According...

Students wait in line at restaurants in the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022. Photo by Michael Smallwood | Kentucky Kernel

Tired and hungry: Students should be able to use meal swipes at campus restaurants

Bailey Darbro, Reporter January 25, 2023

University of Kentucky sophomore Nya Shackles takes 15 credit hours and works 36 hours a week. After her shift is over, she heads to Champions Kitchen for a meal, but the lines are out the door.  Like...

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UK grad shares nitty gritty of her NYC life to help guide other grads

Emily Baehner January 24, 2019

Intestinal bleeding, subway rides and career developments are all a part of Lauren Allen’s new book, “How to Be 23: What Nobody Tells You About Adulting.”UK and JAM School graduate Allen released...

Students wait in line at Subway in Bowmans Den on Monday, February 27, 2017. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Tapingo app makes campus dining faster

Megan Brown February 28, 2017

Hungry students, rushing to their third class in a row, have only 10 minutes to eat. To their rescue comes a hero: an app called Tapingo.UK has recently followed in the footsteps of seven other SEC schools,...

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