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Two dreams: Nick Wilson’s humanity carried through law and ‘Survivor’

Olivia White, Broadcaster April 28, 2025

House representative Nick Wilson shares his journey on “Survivor” and where it has led him as a member of the government. The lessons he learned in the jungle have taught him lessons that he is reminded...

VIDEO: Bilingual poetry reading event highlights language and translation in literature

Chloe Bradley, Broadcaster April 22, 2025

Attendees at the Kentucky Foreign Language Conference were given the opportunity to come and listen to poetry be read in both Spanish and English and discuss what they heard with each other. This event...

VIDEO: Professor Kurt Gohde carves wood and community outside the classroom

Isabella Lindsey, Broadcaster April 22, 2025

At Transylvania University, professor Kurt Gohde’s carving circle offers students more than creative practice. It creates a space for friendship, reflection and belonging beyond the classroom.

VIDEO: Color Me Kentucky takes the classroom to the runway

Chloe Bradley, Broadcaster April 21, 2025

The annual Color Me Kentucky Fashion Show gives students in the department of retailing and tourism management a chance to take their knowledge from the classroom to the runway. This year’s theme is...

VIDEO: The ‘No Kings Then, No Kings Now!’ protest marches through Lexington

Olivia White, Broadcaster April 21, 2025

Protesters walk the streets of Lexington in a peaceful protest against immigration policies. The assembly included testimonies from speakers and attendees and ended in a march.

VIDEO: Students win prizes at the annual Ping Pong Ball Drop event

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor April 17, 2025

University of Kentucky students tried to catch marked ping pong balls to win prizes during the annual Ping Pong Ball Drop event.

VIDEO: Sidewalks turn into studios at Art on the Town

Isabella Lindsey, Broadcaster April 16, 2025

With live displays and local talent, Lexington’s Art on the Town event redefines how the city experiences art: up close, accessible and all around. It’s more than just an exhibit, it’s a celebration...

VIDEO: UK HealthCare becomes the first to use new cochlear implant technology

Chloe Bradley, Broadcaster April 15, 2025

UK HealthCare placed the first MED-EL Flex 34 cochlear implant in 11-year-old DuJuan Broadus Jr. Dr. Nathan Cass, an ear, nose and throat specialist, was the one to place the technology and discusses how...

VIDEO: Keeneland draws in tailgaters for spring College Scholarship Day

Olivia White, Broadcaster April 13, 2025

Tailgaters braved the cold for spring College Scholarship Day. Attendees enjoyed food, music and activities outside Keeneland’s doors.

VIDEO: CATS-UP survey provided by UK Housing

Delaney Wells, Broadcaster April 11, 2025

Students living in dorms may be familiar with the CATS-UP survey provided by UK Housing. This survey is given twice a semester, the first time being at the beginning of the semester, and the second survey...

Ariana Rodriguez, President of The Lucky Ones Foundation, hugs members after giving a speech during The Luckiest Benefit hosted by The Lucky Ones: Impact on Foster Youth, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

VIDEO: The Luckiest Benefit provides a place for foster care reform to be heard

Isabella Lindsey, Broadcaster April 10, 2025

The Lucky Ones Foundation hosted The Luckiest Benefit, an event combining fashion and music to raise awareness for foster care reform. Attendees included titleholders and advocates who shared personal...

VIDEO: The Lexington Public Library celebrates 250 years of literature

Olivia White, Broadcaster April 9, 2025

The Lexington Public Library hosted “An Evening Inspired by the Written Word.”The show highlighted artists in Lexington and the history of literature in the city.

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