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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Awards sit on a table during the 2023 Student Film Festival on Friday, April 28, 2023, in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Students and friends celebrate filmmaking at 2023 Student Film Festival

Ale Scrivner, Reporter May 3, 2023

The University of Kentucky Student Organizations and Activities partnered with UK Smart Campus and Courage Media to present the UK Student Film Festival on April 28, a showcase of short films created by...

UK Student Government Association’s childcare roundtable reveals student parent struggles

UK Student Government Association’s childcare roundtable reveals student parent struggles

Autumn King, Reporter May 1, 2023

The University of Kentucky’s Student Government Association (SGA) held a childcare roundtable on Monday, April 24, in the Jacobs Science Building from 6 to 7 p.m.  The meeting offered a chance for...

UK police notify campus of sexual abuse in residence hall

UK police notify campus of sexual abuse in residence hall

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter May 1, 2023

A crime bulletin was issued by UK Police Department via a campus-wide email on Friday, April 28, to inform the UK community of a sexual assault that occurred on campus. According to the email, the victim...

Man arrested on campus for trespassing

Man arrested on campus for trespassing

Laurel Swanz, Staff Reporter April 26, 2023

A man was arrested by UKPD on Tuesday, April 25 outside the Thomas Hunt Morgan Science building along Rose Street.  Timothy Dodson, 33, was previously ordered to not be on campus by UKPD, according...

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A New Romantic: Breathitt lecture highlights popstar Taylor Swift

Gracie Moore, Reporter April 25, 2023

The Gaines Center for the Humanities hosted the annual Breathitt Lecture featuring senior Hayden Osbounre on Thursday, April 13.  The Breathitt lectureship is a prestigious award presented to undergraduate...

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice exhibit is displayed on the third floor of Lucille Little Library. Photo by Haley Simpkins.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice Research study strikes a chord with students

Kristen Roberts, Reporter April 25, 2023

With student research from CI SONA, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Photo Voice exhibit has been on display since their opening reception on April 4, and will remain until May 5.  The Alzheimer’s...

UK Delta Phi Lambda hosts UK’s first ‘859 Night Market’

UK Delta Phi Lambda hosts UK’s first ‘859 Night Market’

Amelia Bucher, Reporter April 24, 2023

UK Delta Phi Lambda, an Asian-interest sorority, and the Asian American Association joined forces to administer the 859 Night Market on Friday, April 21.  Local Asian restaurants and campus organizations...

People participate in Field Day on Thursday, April 20, 2023, on the  South Campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Courtney Suber | Staff

UK Future Farmers of America hosts annual Field Day

Courtney Suber, Reporter April 24, 2023

The UK College of Agriculture at and UK Future Farmers of America (FFA) held their 53rd annual FFA/4-H Field Day on Thursday, April 20 at Kroger Field. The event invited middle and high school Future...

Liam Draxl celebrates winning a set during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

No. 5 Kentucky mens tennis defeat No. 4 Georgia for SEC Championship title

Sara Gibson, Reporter April 24, 2023

No. 5 Kentucky mens tennis took down No. 4 Georgia 4-3 in a tightly contested matchup to become the 2023 SEC Tournament champions. The Wildcats took the courts at the Yarbrough Tennis Center in Auburn,...

The Last of Us. Image from HBO.

‘The Last of Us’: The downfall of humanity

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter April 22, 2023

“The Last of Us” is a promising HBO Max series that premiered in January 2023 and was written and created by Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, based on the video game of the same name that was released...

A University of Kentucky Sign sits on north campus  on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

UK’s annual ‘One Day for UK’ raised $956,957

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter April 22, 2023

Correction: According to Kel Hahn, the communications manager for the UK Office of Philanthropy, the current amount raised from “One Day for UK” is $1,164,390 and will continue to update throughout...

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