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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Construction takes place around Memorial Hall. Photo by Sarah Ladd

Construction on campus is ruining the college experience

Kellsie Kennedy October 8, 2018

I came to UK’s campus in the fall of 2015. I lived in dorms that even sophomores did not recognize. I watched as new dorms, restaurants and classrooms popped up around campus. Now having spent two...

Nathan Roszman sits outside Pence Hall on UK’s campus on Sept. 4, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Momeyer | Staff

The man who holds signs on campus wants to talk to you

September 25, 2018

College is a great place to discover new things and start compelling conversations.This was one dedicated man’s reasoning for sitting on UK’s campus almost every day, homemade sign in hand with free,...

The Jimmy Johns on S. Limestone closed its doors on May 10, 2018. Photo by Jacob Eads. 

Jimmy John’s closes its doors on S. Limestone amid trend of closing restaurants in area

Jacob Eads May 11, 2018

The South Limestone Jimmy John’s suddenly closed its doors on Thursday in a way reminiscent of its “freaky fast” motto. This Jimmy John’s location has been the ninth eatery in just over a year...

Armed man apprehended on campus

Rick Childress November 27, 2017

A gun-carrying man was reportedly apprehended by UKPD, after he was spotted entering Buell Armory just before 1 p.m., President Eli Capilouto wrote in a campus-wide email.A UK employee saw Diontre Davis...

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