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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

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Remember your manners this spring break

Peyton Keyes, Reporter March 7, 2024

For most of my life, spring break has been my favorite time of the year. The latter half of the school year always turns into an uphill battle, and that week-long break is exactly what I need to reset...

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Beach, you kill my vibe: Why the shell it’s overhyped

Morgan Luster March 10, 2022

As spring break approaches, the beach dominates as the most popular hotspot for students to take time to unwind from their daily studies. While it’s an ideal place to de-stress, taking a trip to the...

A slice of sweet potato pie is served on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff file photo

Thanksgiving: A holiday glow up

Sarah Michels November 18, 2021

I used to abhor Thanksgiving. For a holiday marketed as some fantastic feast, I couldn’t fathom why turkey was the star of the show. I personally preferred ham, and I could never understand why anyone...

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Four ways you can stay safe this holiday break

by Gillian Stawiszynski November 12, 2020

This school year, we’re all getting a much longer winter intersession than usual. Last school year, fall semester ended Dec. 20, and spring semester started Jan. 15. In contrast, this fall semester...

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The case for living off campus: How much money can you actually save?

Matt Hasty August 9, 2018

UK has widely advertised the benefits of living on-campus, but there are also ample benefits to living off-campus.Perhaps closest to every student’s heart is the financial benefits. Living off-campus...

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