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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Horses race during the first day of the Spring Meet on Friday, April 8, 2022, at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Bourbon and bread pudding: The Keeneland tradition continues

Sophia Shoemaker April 21, 2022

The Keeneland Spring Meet began this year on April 8. Now, a few weeks later, ticket sales are still up, bets are being placed and the Lexington tradition remains alive and well. The racecourse has been...

Kentucky students cheer on the Wildcats during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 20-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘It’s impossible.’ Students face obstacles in purchasing UK game tickets

Sophia Shoemaker November 12, 2021

In May 2021, UK announced that Kroger Field would be returning to full capacity for the first time since COVID- 19 shut down in-person sporting events. Students and spectators have felt the excitement...

UK, in partnership with Nike, unveil a new graphic identity, secondary logo and uniforms during a press conference at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, February 5, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

How to score tickets this football season

Trinity Bratchett September 2, 2021

With the return to a more normal football season, Kentucky fans will soon be filling the seats of Kroger Field. Here’s how to purchase single-game tickets and access season passes for the upcoming games.First,...

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...

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Youtuber David Dobrik to visit campus, tickets still on sale

Emily Laytham February 25, 2020

After a busy first day of sales, SAB is re-opening ticket sales Tuesday morning for the Youtube U event starring David Dobrik.Students with valid UK IDs can purchase tickets at the Singletary Center box...

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Forecastle Music Festival 2020: All you need to know about Louisville’s music and arts festival.

Autumn Miller February 21, 2020

Forecastle is a music, arts, and activism festival hosted in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. This year, the festival is the weekend of July 17-20 and tickets are currently on sale. Currently, Tier 1 tickets...

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Ariana Grande performs on stage during her Sweetener World Tour at The O2 Arena on August 17, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AG)

Lexington’s Ariana Grande concert canceled

Natalie Parks November 17, 2019

Ariana Grande has canceled her concert in Lexington on Sunday, citing health concerns. The singer announced the cancellation in an Instagram story, where she also said there would be refunds.The Lexington...

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Chopped all-star and Iron Chef to answer UK students’ broiling questions

Emily Laytham November 8, 2019

Chefs, prepare to open your baskets – Chopped and Iron Chef star Alex Guarnaschelli is coming to campus.On Monday, Nov. 11, Guarnaschelli will participate in a moderated Q&A session inside the Gatton...

Audience member gets hype during SABs last fall concert. Music artist Jack Harlow performed at the University of Kentucky on November 12, 2018. Photo by Sukruthi Yerramreddy | Staff

Quinn XCII is coming to UK for SAB’s fall concert

Addison Lander November 5, 2019

The UK Student Activities Board announced that it would be hosting Quinn XCII for its 2019 fall concert.According to the Student Activities Board website, “Quinn XCII is a Detroit-based vocalist and...

Chris Stapleton announced he will be the first artist to perform at Kroger Field on Wednesday, October, 2, 2019. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Chris Stapleton to headline first-ever concert performance at Kroger Field

Sydney Momeyer October 2, 2019

Kroger Field is going to host a lot more than football this year.  On Wednesday, country singer Chris Stapleton teamed up with UK Athletics to announce that he would be the first artist to perform at...

UK fans rush the lawn in front of Memorial Coliseum to camp out for Big Blue Madness tickets at 5:00am on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Skinned knees were the only casualties at this year’s Big Blue Madness rush for tickets

Sydney Momeyer September 25, 2019

This year’s Big Blue Madness started as it does every year… with madness.At 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, those wishing to obtain their Big Blue Madness tickets lined up along Avenue of Champions, tents...

The University of Kentucky announced a $500,000 investment into the campuss mental health resources on Feb. 21, 2020. Photo by Rick Childress

Trevor Noah to kick off UK’s 70-year anniversary of integration

Hailey Peters August 29, 2019

Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah will be at the University of Kentucky on Friday, Aug. 30. Noah’s assembly is part of a “a series of events throughout the 2019-2020 academic...

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