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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.

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

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, AJ Nava, and Landon Smith April 18, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland and co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava are joined by Kentucky Kernel sports reporter Landon Smith to talk about the men’s and women’s basketball...

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...

PODCAST: Pop! Goes the Kernel: Episode 14

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop! Goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Libby Heckert, Marissa Armstrong, Gabriella Mercedes and Lauren Smiley discuss the trends of “A Minecraft Movie,”...

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.

PODCAST: Pop goes the Kernel: Episode 13

Welcome back to this week’s episode of Pop goes the Kernel! This week, your hosts Gabriella Mercedes, Libby Heckert and Marissa Armstrong discuss ‘Bachelor’ finale, festival season and opening day...

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...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: New look Wildcats and struggles on the diamond

Kai McClelland, Israel Schill, and AJ Nava April 10, 2025

This week on Kernel at the Buzzer, host Kai McClelland is joined by co-hosts Israel Schill and AJ Nava to break down the new look wildcats basketball team, struggles on the diamond and a quick game of...

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