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UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’

May 8, 2025

Jay Stringer-Vaught, right, a masters graduate in library science, wipes tears from their eyes during the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK canceled DEI-based ceremonies, so students made their own

May 8, 2025

Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order

May 7, 2025

Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour

May 3, 2025

Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’

May 3, 2025

Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour

May 3, 2025

Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’

May 3, 2025

The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations

April 30, 2025

Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism

April 29, 2025

Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.

UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge

April 24, 2025

Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff

‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit

March 4, 2025

A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’

March 1, 2025

President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK

President Eli Capilouto addresses executive order changes, potential impacts to UK

February 28, 2025

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speaks during the Lewis Honors College Leadership Conference on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025 at University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College in Lexington Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky lieutenant governor speaks at Leadership Conference hosted by Singletary Scholars

February 24, 2025

How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research

How President Trump’s federal loan and grant halt affects UK Research

February 19, 2025

UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’

May 8, 2025

Former UK swimmer, Riley Gaines, talks during “The Fight is Far from Over” on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Riley Gaines comes to UK for ‘The Fight is Far from Over’ tour

May 3, 2025

The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations

April 30, 2025

Attendees eat and converse during the 2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Environment and Health Symposium event calls for environmental activism

April 29, 2025

Riders enter the track during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘There’s no place like Keeneland.’ Spring Meet comes to a close

April 29, 2025

Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.

UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge

April 24, 2025

Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies

April 24, 2025

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns

April 19, 2025

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

Setting the clock back once again, TikTok’s future remains unknown

April 11, 2025

Students walk between classes in the morning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Gatton College of Business in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Trump pauses tariffs on countries, adds additional tax to China

April 9, 2025

The Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance protests before the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Protestors organize at UK Board of Trustees meeting; board passes presidential recommendations

April 30, 2025

University of Kentucky President, Eli Capilouto, addresses the board and attendees during the board of trustees meeting on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK Board of Trustees approves LLC to oversee athletics operations

April 26, 2025

UK President Eli Capilouto. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Capilouto: Some international UK graduate students’ visas, status revoked

April 4, 2025

International students potentially affected by future immigration policy

International students potentially affected by future immigration policy

March 3, 2025

A crowd of students gather with signs to protest outside the William T. Young Library during the Day of DEI Protest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students protest for state-wide ‘Day of DEI’

March 1, 2025

Vice Chief Regional Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

UK provides Kernel with requested documents per court order

May 7, 2025

Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days

March 25, 2025

Former UK student Sophia Rosing walks into her sentencing on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Rosing was sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting a student desk clerk in November 2022. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Former UK student asks for early release from 12-month sentence

February 27, 2025

Kernel sues UK over withheld records

Kernel sues UK over withheld records

November 25, 2024

Timothy Umstead's mugshot from the Fayette County jail website on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Umstead was arrested on the night of Feb. 7, and he was booked on Feb. 8.

Former UK student’s weapon possession charges reduced

February 12, 2024

Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK Student Government Association senators welcome 2025-2026 senate

April 13, 2025

Presidential Candidate Morgan Brooke speaking during the SGA Presidential Debate on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Worsham Room in the Gatton Student Center. Photo by Dayssia Jones | Staff

Presidential and vice presidential candidates share platforms at SGA debate

February 18, 2025

University of Kentucky Student Government Association senate executive council members discuss the Y’all Means All resolution, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff

UKSGA puts off resolution reaffirming commitment to inclusivity amid anti-DEI legislation

February 13, 2025

University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) senate executive council members address the student fee allocation committee roster during a full senate meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in the E. Britt Brockman Senate Chamber in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

UK SGA expands Senate seats, amendments made to Constitution

February 3, 2025

Freshman Senator Conner Brumley speaks to fellow University of Kentucky SGA members during the SGA Safety Alliance Caucus on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK SGA holds first ‘Wildcats Safety Alliance Caucus’

January 17, 2025

Addison Adkins and Angus Thompson sit in court for preliminary hearing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Fayette County District Court in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Judge sends UK students arrested for rape and strangulation to grand jury

April 17, 2025

Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days

March 25, 2025

Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury

March 22, 2025

Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students arrested for on-campus rape

March 4, 2025

A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency

February 26, 2025

Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 9 Vanderbilt walks off Kentucky baseball 9-8 for the second straight game

May 16, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Brody Holcomb hits a three-run walk off home run as No. 9 Vanderbilt beats Kentucky baseball 8-7

May 15, 2025

Kentucky outfielder Carson Hansen (34), Dylan Koontz (25) and Patrick Herrera (1) celebrate a home run during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball to close out 2025 regular season against No. 9 Vanderbilt

May 15, 2025

Kentucky pitcher Scott Rouse (3) picthes the ball to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball takes care of Northern Kentucky 6-1 in final home game of the season

May 15, 2025

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament

May 13, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops shrugs during the Kentucky vs. Texas football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Kentucky lost 31-14. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kernel at the Buzzer: A Long Road Ahead

December 8, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) hug after a timeout was called during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era

November 22, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils

November 15, 2024

Kentucky wideout Fred Farrier II (13) jogs off the field during the football game vs. Auburn on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page

November 1, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) looks for an open receiver during the football game vs. Florida on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. Kentucky lost 48-20. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: One Last Chance

October 25, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) and head coach Mark Pope answer interview questions after the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Reflecting on the 2024-25 Kentucky men’s basketball season

April 25, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball lands Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen

April 23, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks to Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) after a timeout during the first half of the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Travis Perry commits to Ole Miss after entering the NCAA transfer portal

April 22, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with Andrew Carr (7) and Lamont Butler (1) during the basketball game vs. WKU on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 87-68. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky four-star Acaden Lewis decommits following transfer portal additions

April 11, 2025

Jayden Quaintance. Photo sourced from Instagram: qjay_21

Kentucky men’s basketball lands former five-star Wildcat commit Jayden Quaintance in transfer portal

April 8, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

BREAKING: Georgia Amoore drafted No. 6 in 2025 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics

April 14, 2025

Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s basketball earns commitment of former Hilltopper Josie Gilvin

April 11, 2025

Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks greats the studio as he walk on set on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

No. 16 Kentucky women’s basketball ranked in final AP Top 25 ranking of season for first time since 2022

April 7, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cassidy Rowe (5) celebrates after a good quarter for the Wildcats during the Kentucky vs. Purdue Fort Wayne women’s basketball game on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79—67. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

‘I Poured Everything I Have Into This Program.’ Cassidy Rowe ends her basketball career with the same loyalty that defined it

April 5, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats guard Georgia Amoore (3) points to Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence (10) for the assist during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff

‘Every single thing that I’ve been through has shaped me.’ From ACC breakout to SEC standout, Georgia Amoore bids farewell to college basketball

April 3, 2025

Kentucky defensive lineman Deone Walker prepares before the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Deone Walker drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills

April 26, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston (1) celebrates after getting a pick-six during the game vs. Ohio University on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 41-6. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

BREAKING: Maxwell Hairston selected 30th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills

April 24, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Hardley Gilmore IV (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of the Kentucky vs. Murray State football game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 48-6. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Nebraska parts ways with ex-Kentucky receiver Hardley Gilmore IV

April 5, 2025

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks through the Cat Walk before the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo Abbey Cutrer | Staff

From Paducah to Lexington: Jarvis Strickland’s commitment fuels UK football’s ambitions

April 3, 2025

Head Coach Mark Stoops yells out instructions during Kentucky Football’s media day on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky football’s Mark Stoops speaks about program’s first Spring practice

March 10, 2025

Kentucky infielder James McCoy (13) highfives Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes (7) after an inning ended during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 9 Vanderbilt walks off Kentucky baseball 9-8 for the second straight game

May 16, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats meet for a timeout during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Brody Holcomb hits a three-run walk off home run as No. 9 Vanderbilt beats Kentucky baseball 8-7

May 15, 2025

Kentucky outfielder Carson Hansen (34), Dylan Koontz (25) and Patrick Herrera (1) celebrate a home run during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PREVIEW: Kentucky baseball to close out 2025 regular season against No. 9 Vanderbilt

May 15, 2025

Kentucky pitcher Scott Rouse (3) picthes the ball to the batter during the baseball game vs. Hofstra on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball takes care of Northern Kentucky 6-1 in final home game of the season

May 15, 2025

Kentucky Wildcat infielder Tyler Bell (6) swings and hits an single during the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 6-1. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky baseball completes series sweep over No. 17 Oklahoma in 7-2 game three win

May 11, 2025

Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Julie Kelley and Sarah Haendiges come through in lopsided sweep to No. 12 South Carolina

May 2, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky softball dominates Western Kentucky in 9-1 mercy-rule win

April 21, 2025

Kentucky infielder/outfielder Peyton Plotts (37) prepares to bat during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. Bellarmine softball match on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Peyton Plotts shines in Kentucky softball’s doubleheader sweep of Boston

April 14, 2025

The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky softball improves to 15-0 all-time against Marshall with 7-3 win

April 14, 2025

Kentucky pitcher Sarah Haendiges (30) celebrates after striking out a batter for the third out during the Kentucky vs. Missouri softball match on Friday, March 7, 2024 at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 6-4. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky softball splits doubleheader with Auburn

April 14, 2025

Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Chesney Bennett, flips on the beam for her routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Historic performance from Florida sees Kentucky gymnastics fall short to end regular season

April 3, 2025

Kentucky Wildcat Gymnast, Creslyn Brose, hugs her coach after her beam routine during the Senior Night meet vs. Arkansas on Friday, Mar. 7, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.925-197.725. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnastics defeats Arkansas 197.925 to 197.725

March 10, 2025

University of Kentucky Gymnast Skyler Killough-Wilhem marched out during the Kentucky vs. Louisiana State women's gymnastics meet on Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky gymnastics wraps up home season with stellar showing versus Arkansas

March 9, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats gymnast Sharon Lee competes on vault during the Kentucky vs LSU women’s gymnastics meet on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 197.200-197.075. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Late stumble and fall cause Kentucky gymnastics to lose away at Georgia

March 3, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats Haley Davis Beginning her performance on the mat during the gymnastics meet vs. Temple on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 197.175-194.200. Photo by Robby Robinson | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Gymnatiscs falls to LSU 197.200 – 197.075

February 24, 2025

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis season comes to an end in the SEC Tournament

May 13, 2025

Kentucky sophomore Zoe Hammond dives for the ball Kentucky junior Lidia hits the ball Kentucky junior Lidia Gonzalez prepares to hit the ball during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis dominates Missouri and Saint Louis after falling to No. 13 Vanderbilt

May 7, 2025

Sophomore Jaden Weekes and freshman Eli Stephenson (left) celebrate a set win at the Hillary J. Boone Tennis Facility on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky men’s tennis finishes regular season undefeated at home

May 7, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats Martin Breysach celebrates during the Kentucky vs South Carolina men’s tennis match on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025 at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky men’s tennis defeats Ole Miss 4-1

April 18, 2025

Kentucky senior Elizabeth Stevens celebrates after winning a point during the Kentucky vs Wichita State women's tennis match on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky women’s tennis honors senior trio on senior day

April 8, 2025

University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky rifle finishes second in GARC Championship to West Virginia

March 4, 2025

University of Kentucky rifle team members aim at their targets during the Kentucky vs. West Virginia rifle match on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Baker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4749 to 4716. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

No. 3 Kentucky rifle loses in a nailbiter to No. 1 West Virginia

February 12, 2025

Kentucky fifth year Jaden Thompson lines up a shot during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 3 Kentucky rifle suffers first loss of 2024-25 season at No. 2 Alaska Fairbanks

February 3, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats Rifle head coach Harry Mullins gives a speech after the Kentucky vs. Morehead State rifle NCAA Qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Barker Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky finished with a 4716 qualifying score. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

No. 1 Kentucky rifle defeats No. 10 Memphis thanks to strong performance by Braden Peiser

January 21, 2025

Kentucky fifth year Emmie Sellers and junior Allison Buesseler prepare shots during the Kentucky vs. Ole Miss rifle match on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at the Buell Armory in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4718-4707. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 1 Kenutcky rifle bests No. 5 Murray State to remain undefeated

January 21, 2025

The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT wins Mid America West Conference Championship

April 9, 2025

Jocelyn Zerr (#19) and Chloe Lynch (#17) compete during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT sweeps Trevecca Nazarene Tournament to improve to 24-1

April 3, 2025

The Kentucky and Alma STUNT teams shake hands after the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT drops first game of season during lengthy stint in California

March 28, 2025

The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT sweeps double header versus Muskingum to improve to 11-0

March 5, 2025

The Kentucky STUNT team celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Alma STUNT game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Alma won 17-13. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky STUNT sweeps Midwest Showdown to improve to stunning 9-0

March 2, 2025

Kentucky assistant coach Meredith Jewell and Kentucky head coach Craig Skinner watch closely during the Kentucky vs Louisville volleyball game on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Memorial Colosseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

A look into Kentucky volleyball’s three incoming transfers

January 30, 2025

Kentucky outside hitter Megan Wilson (1) celebrates after scoring a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky volleyball punches ticket to Elite Eight with 3-1 win over Missouri

December 12, 2024

Setter Emma Grome (4) and Brooke Bultema (8) celebrate after Kentucky scored a point during the Volleyball match vs. Arkansas on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky volleyball advances to NCAA Regional Semifinals behind record-setting Emma Grome performance

December 10, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats outside hitter Erin Lamb (13) and libero Molly Tuozzo (12) celebrate their win during the Kentucky vs Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky volleyball defeats Minnesota 3-1 to advance in the NCAA Tournament

December 7, 2024

Kentucky wildcats head coach Craig Skinner celebrates after the win during the Kentucky vs. Minnesota volleyball game on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky volleyball begins road to Louisville as No. 3 seed in NCAA Tournament

December 7, 2024

Forward, Isaiah Chisolm warms up for the Kentucky Men's Soccer game vs. Virginia Tech at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex on Monday, Sep. 2, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The teams tied 2-2. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer stars build community at Lionsbridge FC

March 4, 2025

Kentucky goalie (30) Ryan Jack celebrates after a block during the Kentucky vs. Georgia Southern Men's Soccer game on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Tied 0-0. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer goalkeeper Ryan Jack lays foundation for strong collegiate career

January 31, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner (1) calls out to his teammates during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida Atlantic men’s soccer match on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 3-0. Photo by Amanda Braman | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer adds former star goalkeeper Jan Hoffelner as assistant coach

January 24, 2025

Kentucky Forward Logan Dorsey celebrates after making a goal on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor. Kentucky defeated Oral Roberts 3-2.

Kentucky men’s soccer’s Logan Dorsey excels with lifelong soccer dream

December 10, 2024

Forward, Eric Onos watches as Louisville players celebrate their win over Kentucky on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 1-0. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Kentucky men’s soccer falls 2-1 to West Virginia in Sun Belt Tournament Semifinals

November 15, 2024

Brooklyn FC defender Grace Phillpotts (28). Photo provided by Brooklyn FC.

Kentucky women’s soccer star Grace Phillpotts recognizes professional dream with USL’s Brooklyn FC

March 2, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Troy Fabiano smiles as he celebrates with his team after the win in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer season ends after 3-1 NCAA Tournament loss to Notre Dame

November 24, 2024

Fans cheer as the Kentucky goalkeeper saves a penalty in extra time of the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky Women’s Soccer defeats WVU (4-2) in Penalties

November 17, 2024

Kentucky Wildcat Forward Maddie
Kemp (2) celebrates with her team after her equalizing goal in the Kentucky vs. WVU soccer match on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-2 in penalties in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship. Photo by Jack Stamats | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer advances in NCAA Tournament with 4-2 penalty kick win over West Virginia

November 17, 2024

Kentucky forward Mia Bookhard kicks the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kent State women’s soccer game on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Wendell and Vickie Bell soccer complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 3-1. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s soccer hosts first NCAA Tournament game in decade

November 15, 2024

Kentucky track and field ends indoor season at NCAA Championships

April 3, 2025

A Kentucky track and field athlete competes in the pole vault competition during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky track and field wraps up SEC Indoor Championships

March 8, 2025

Kentucky track and field completes simultaneous events in Clemson and Boston

February 21, 2025

Kentucky track and field logs numerous first-place finishes in Fairgrounds Invitational

February 12, 2025

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky cross country’s Collins Kiprop Kipngok and Morgan Dick lead successful showing

November 6, 2024

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky cross country places sixth in Alabama

October 17, 2023

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky men’s and women’s cross country compete in Sean Earl Lakefront Invitational

October 2, 2023

Kentucky cross country shines at Panorama Farms Invitational

October 19, 2022

Katy Kunc runs in the 2017 Bluegrass Cross Country Invitational in Lexington, KY., which she went on to win. Kunc will be racing in the 2017 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

UK Women’s Cross Country finish third at NCAA Southeast Regional

November 12, 2021

Cross Country FSU Pre-Nationals

UKXC completes top-25 finish at FSU Pre-Nationals

October 15, 2021

A Kentucky women's swimmer competes during the Kentucky Swim & Dive Senior Night and meet against the University of Cincinnati on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky Men's swim & dive won 186-111, while Kentucky Women's swim & dive won 207-93. Photo by Cameron Guagenti

Kentucky swim and dive gains Olympic experience in transfer Esteban Núñez del Prado

April 9, 2025

Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive sees records broken at NCAA national championships

April 3, 2025

A Kentucky swimmer competes during the 2024 SEC Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at the James E. Martin Aquatic Center in Auburn, Alabama. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swimmers participate in Last Chance Meet

March 5, 2025

Kentucky men’s swimmer Carson Hick competes during the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jenna Lifshen | Staff

Kentucky swim and dive competes in SEC Championships in Athens

February 25, 2025

A Louisville swimmer celebrates after beating the Kentucky swimmer in the 200 meter freestyle during the swim meet vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Lancaster Aquatic Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky swimmers and divers participate in First Chance Meet in Louisville

February 9, 2025

Kentucky men’s golf finishes Desert Mountain Collegiate tied for ninth

March 10, 2025

Kentucky women’s golf concludes Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in last place

March 9, 2025

Kentucky men’s golf concludes Watersound Invitational in tie for eighth place

February 25, 2025

Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics

Kentucky women’s golf concludes Spartan Sun Coast Invitational tied for ninth

February 20, 2025

Kentucky women's golf sophomore Brooke Oberparleiter at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Photo provided by UK Athletics

Cathryn Brown and Karlie Campbell lead UK women’s golf to third place finish in Boca Raton

February 9, 2025

The Kentucky hockey team poses for a photo with the trophy at the Kentucky vs. Louisville hockey game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Lexington Ice Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 7-2. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky hockey sweeps Louisville in weekend series to clinch third straight Bourbon Barrel

January 29, 2025

Kentucky center Marc L'Heureux (37) celebrates during the Kentucky vs. Michigan hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky hockey ends 2024 with sweep of Ohio State

December 10, 2024

Kentucky players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky club hockey splits home-and-home series against Cincinnati

November 18, 2024

Kentucky fan Gavin Marshall, 16, shouts during the Kentucky vs. Boston University hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 3-4. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky club hockey moving up to ACHA men’s Division-I, highest level of non NCAA hockey

November 11, 2024

Fans react to Kentucky scoring a goal during the Kentucky vs. Penn State hockey match on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at the Lexington Ice and Recreation Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-1. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky hockey scores 23 combined goals in two-game sweep over Bowling Green State Univeristy

November 10, 2024

Kentucky Wildcats fans hold up Cassidy Rowe cutouts during the Kentucky vs. Louisville women’s basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 71—61. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: Letting go of Cassidy Rowe was an act of betrayal to Kentuckians

March 31, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality

March 13, 2025

LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) is fouled by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

COLUMN: NIL is the lifeblood of the SEC and LSU is falling behind fast

March 12, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable

February 5, 2025

Kentucky head coach John Calipari calls a timeout during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M men's basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: Big Blue Nation, voice your true feelings for John Calipari

February 1, 2025

Attendees pet and feed the sanctuary horses during the walkthrough at the BraveHearts Equine Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Paris, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Providing a second chance, horses find their light at BraveHearts

April 22, 2025

Shawn Pryor, an author talks during an interview on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025 at University of Kentucky Bookstore in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff

How Shawn Pryor is inspiring the next generation of authors

April 21, 2025

Bryan Station High School teacher and Unsung Hero award winner Justin Royal discusses his classroom posters during an interview on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in his classroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

No cape needed: Lexington teacher honored as an Unsung Hero

April 15, 2025

Kentucky state representative Nick Wilson discusses his time on show 'Survivor" on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the Kentucky Capitol Annex in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Empathy and perseverance: How a winner of ‘Survivor’ learned humanity through competition

April 14, 2025

Opera professor Everett McCorvey poses for a portrait in his office in the William E. and Casiana Schmidt Vocal Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky, on March 4, 2025. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff

From civil rights to concert halls: The African American spiritual legacy

April 2, 2025

Illustration by Cameron Holmes.

Film review of ‘A Minecraft Movie’

April 21, 2025

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

‘Forever Is a Feeling’: Lucy Dacus’s spin on her gamble on love

April 19, 2025

Illustration by Cameron Holmes.

Corporate America continues to abuse farmers

April 16, 2025

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

The live-action ‘Snow White’ was just okay

April 14, 2025

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

Some non-voter woes

April 3, 2025

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

The ceasefire in Gaza is misleading

February 9, 2025

Illustration by Cameron Holmes.

Another four years of Trump will be disastrous for civil rights

February 2, 2025

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

COLUMN: Democrats gifted Trump his second term

November 24, 2024

Illustration by Cameron Holmes.

COLUMN: There is nothing undemocratic about third parties

November 4, 2024

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

COLUMN: Kamala Harris has a Palestine problem

September 28, 2024

A UKPD police officer surveys a crowd on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, outside of the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

EDITORIAL: Assaults, shootings and silence: UK’s safety crisis requires transparency

February 26, 2025

Illustration by Akhila Nadimpalli.

EDITORIAL: Your vote matters

October 22, 2024

UK head coach Lars Jorgensen hugs signee Madison Winstead after she swam the 100m breaststroke during the UK's "Sun Shall Shine" Blue and White meet at Lancaster Aquatic Center in , Ky. on Friday, April 22, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

EDITORIAL: UK must protect those who cannot protect themselves

April 23, 2024

Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.

BROADCAST: DEI Editorial

March 29, 2024

Graphic by College Heights Herald Commentary Editor Price Wilborn.

Editorial: Defending DEI against legislative threats is vital to the future of Kentucky

March 29, 2024

VIDEO: Students search for alternative housing as Tri-It prices increase

May 10, 2025

VIDEO: University of Kentucky community members respond to DEI commencement cancellations

May 8, 2025

VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars

VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars

May 6, 2025

VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus

VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus

May 5, 2025

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

May 5, 2025

VIDEO: Students search for alternative housing as Tri-It prices increase

May 10, 2025

VIDEO: University of Kentucky community members respond to DEI commencement cancellations

May 8, 2025

VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars

VIDEO: UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars

May 6, 2025

VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus

VIDEO: NIH research budget cuts on UK’s campus

May 5, 2025

VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research

VIDEO: New Al tool from UK Libraries aims to assist with student research

May 5, 2025

UK students, faculty, and speakers stand off stage listening to “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the Senior Salute hosted by Alpha Phi Alpha on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: UK fraternity hosts ‘Senior Salute’

May 8, 2025

Jay Stringer-Vaught, surround by their family, is kissed by their husband after the Community Commencement on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: First annual ‘Community Commencement’

May 3, 2025

Horses race by while spectators watch beneath umbrellas during Spring Closing Day on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

PHOTOS: Keeneland Spring Meet closing weekend

April 26, 2025

Kentucky infielder Patrick Herrera (1) celebrates a thriple during the Kentucky vs Louisville baseball game on Tuesday, Apr. 22, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 17-5. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky baseball upsets No. 19 Louisville 17-5

April 23, 2025

Kentucky wildcats outfielder James McCoy (13) celebrates a double while Texas Longhorns infielder Ethan Mendoza keeps a tag on him incase he steps off the base during the Kentucky vs Texas baseball game on Saturday, Apr. 12, 2025 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky baseball loses series to No. 2 Texas 2-1

April 15, 2025

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

May 5, 2025

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas

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May 4, 2025

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 15

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April 28, 2025

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Cats in the pros and comebacks on the diamond

April 28, 2025

University of Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach Kenny Brooks observes his team during the Kentucky vs Kansas State women’s basketball March Madness game on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 79-80. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New cats on the block

April 18, 2025

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: NFL Draft and cats vs. gorillas

May 4, 2025

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 16

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