Kentucky Kernel

BROADCAST: Art on the Town

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager • April 11, 2024

“All handmade, all local” is the motto for Art on the Town, a weekly market hosted by the city of Lexington. Held in Tandy Park, this event features homegrown foods, mobile art carts and even a bouquet...

BROADCAST: Opening Weekend at Keeneland

Sofia Gustafson, Reporter • April 10, 2024

Keeneland opened Friday, April 5. Still under renovation, crowds filled the stands to watch the races. Keeneland offers food, drinks and a chance to bet for all attendees. The Spring Meet will last from...

BROADCAST: UK’s DanceBlue raised over $2.13 million dollars during the annual marathon

Carlee Hogsten, Reporter • April 9, 2024

On Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, the annual DanceBlue marathon supporting the Hematology/Oncology Clinic took place in Rupp Arena on account of construction in the marathon’s usual Memorial...

BROADCAST: UK catches brief glimpse of solar eclipse

Edward Smith, Reporter • April 9, 2024

While clouds obscured viewing of the Solar Eclipse for most of the day, UK students, faculty and staff were still able to take in the wonder of the cosmic occurrence.

Kernel at the Buzzer: The Bat Cats

Colton Johnson and Jonathon Bruner • April 5, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by baseball beat writer Jonathon Bruner where they talk about all the moving parts in Kentucky baseball’s 8-1 start to conference...

Catching Up with the Kernel: Severe rainstorms, DEI editorial and the perfect day at Keeneland

Giana Gallo, Hannah Stanley, Abbey Cutrer, and Peyton Keyes • April 3, 2024

Welcome to Catching Up with the Kernel. Today, host Giana Gallo interviews Managing and Photo Editor Abbey Cutrer to talk about her coverage on yesterday’s heavy rainstorms, followed by Editor-in-Chief...

BROADCAST: African Students Association presents Taste of Africa

Sofia Gustafson, Reporter • April 3, 2024

Taste of Africa was hosted by the African Students Association on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Students prepared presentations, food and performances highlighting their culture. Here is reporter Sofia Gustafson...

BROADCAST: UK cancels classes due to massive rainstorm that caused damages around campus

Giana Gallo, Broadcast/Podcast Manager • April 2, 2024

Around 9:30 a.m., the University of Kentucky sent out a tornado warning advising all students to seek shelter. However, after many trees fell, students wondered why class wasn’t canceled earlier.

BROADCAST: Lexington-favorite restaurant Tolly-Ho moves locations down South Broadway

Gabriella Mercedes, Reporter • March 31, 2024

All-night burger restaurant Tolly-Ho, currently located on South Broadway, is relocating next to the Newtown Crossing apartments after the University of Kentucky bought the current building. Reporter Gabriella...

BROADCAST: DEI Editorial

Kentucky Kernel Editorial Board, College Heights Herald, the Eastern Progress, the Murray State News, the Louisville Cardinal, The Northerner, and Thorobred News • March 29, 2024

Kentucky state legislators have put forth an attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the commonwealth’s public university campuses, failing to recognize these initiatives are the best...

Kernel at the Buzzer: The Calipari Conversation

Colton Johnson, Cole Parke, and Tyler Russell • March 28, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Tyler Russell, where they discuss Kentucky’s first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament...

Catching Up with the Kernel: The Anti-Transparency Bill

Giana Gallo and Michael Abate • March 27, 2024

Welcome to Catching Up with the Kernel. Today, host Giana Gallo interviews Kentucky healthcare, media and appellate litigator Michael Abate on his recent guest column about the Anti-Transparency Bill and...