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New students form the shape of the state of Kentucky during the Wildcat Welcome Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

‘What college is supposed to look like.’ Sophomores adjust to new college experience

Sophia Shoemaker and Rayleigh Deaton September 5, 2021

As in-person classes, full-capacity stadiums and other college traditions return to UK, the class of 2024 finds itself in the strange position of having what feels like a second freshman year. On Sept....

Michael Hawse and Maya Elias pose for a portrait at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Photo by Corrie McCroskey | Staff

Student government vice president resigns over statement at K Week event

Sarah Michels August 22, 2021

After comments made at a first-generation student event, University of Kentucky Student Government Association Vice President Maya Elias has been removed from her office, effective immediately. SGA President...

Data from UKs COVID-19 dashboard shows trends in active and new daily cases through Feb. 22, 2021. Graph by Natalie Parks.

UK’s COVID-19 dashboard more than two weeks behind

Natalie Parks March 8, 2021

Despite a statement that COVID-19 data would lag by only two days this semester, the data on UK's dashboard is 16 days behind.UK's dashboard currently shows metrics as of Feb. 22, 2021, more than two weeks...

Kentucky junior Gabby Curry high fives a teammate during the game against South Carolina on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Gabby Curry named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

Mohammad Ahmad October 28, 2019

Kentucky Volleyball junior libero Gabby Curry has been named crowned the SEC Defensive Player of the Week, the league office early Monday. Curry has received the honor in back-to-back weeks now. The Atlanta-area...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) at open practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Cats continue to build off bye week in practice

Braden Ramsey October 9, 2019

Just three days from taking the game field for the first time in October, the Cats spent their bye week doing several things: getting healthy and back to the basics.The biggest health question seems to...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the UK vs Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Florida won 29-21. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky football depth chart: Sep. 23

Mohammad Ahmad September 23, 2019

UK football head coach Mark Stoops announced Monday that he's hoping quarterback Sawyer Smith "will be good today" after getting banged up in last weekend's contest against Mississippi State. He added...

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The flaws with Read Across America Day

Kellsie M. Kennedy March 1, 2019

If you attended public school, you already know what Read Across America day is. In honor of Dr. Suess’s birthday, elementary students complete reading activities typically related to Dr. Suess books.My...

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Use syllabus week to establish good grades for semester

Sarah Ladd January 9, 2019

There’s a stereotype about straight-A students: they’re the weird ones who never sleep because they live in the library, the ones who have no friends because grades are happiness. Truthfully, though,...

Kentucky defense celebrates an interception during the game against South Carolina on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Football practice report: October 17

October 17, 2018

Kentucky football’s defense had time to heal up over the bye week and fix some issues they’ve had in the first half of the season. Defensive coordinator Matt House and several defensive players spoke...

Celebrating Banned Books Week: Why I read banned books

Celebrating Banned Books Week: Why I read banned books

September 24, 2018

Sunday kickstarted Banned Books Week 2018 and marks the perfect time for a discussion on another freedom we have in this country: the freedom to read and write whatever we want, which is part of our right...

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Between the Blue & White Lines: Winter Break Special

Kernel Sports Staff January 10, 2018

In this week's edition of Between the Blue and White Lines, Chris Leach and Chase Campbell discuss UK basketball's performance in the Texas A&M matchup, as well as catchup on some headlines that took...

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