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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

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 30, 2025

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees meeting approved President Recommendations two through six, including the creation of Champions Blue, LLC. Peaceful Bluegrass Resistance and United Campus...

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

Ariana Contreras, Reporter April 29, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s Center for the Environment hosted the annual 2025  Environment and Health Symposium, an event featuring student exhibitors and a panel of professionals discussing environmental...

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

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter April 29, 2025

Keeneland opened for the end of their 2025 Spring Meet, welcoming guests to the Lexington area showing the horse racing culture. On Friday, April 25, the final day of the Spring Meet started with a...

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

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter April 26, 2025

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has officially approved the creation of Champions Blue, LLC, a newly formed corporate entity that will operate the university’s athletic department. The...

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

Sydney Novack, Staff April 26, 2025

On the Friday of Keeneland Spring Meet closing weekend, people watched horse races during cold and rainy weather conditions.

Illustraion by Akhila Nadimpalli.

UK students react to Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2025

The #SpeakYourMIND campaign’s Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral since it began in April 2025, with many University of Kentucky students participating. Created by the University of South Carolina...

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

Sammy Wynn, Reporter April 24, 2025

Over 3,000 individuals gathered for the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest to peacefully march and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Held on Saturday, April 19, and...

Ben Costigna and his son dig a hole with a dibble bar during Reforest the Bluegrass, a community tree planting festival at Jacobson Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Casey Sebastiano | Staff

‘It’s beyond just tree planting.’ Volunteers plant new trees across Jacobson Park

Kenley Likins, Reporter April 23, 2025

The city of Lexington hosted the 26th annual Reforest the Bluegrass tree planting event. This event gives volunteers the opportunity to plant new trees across different parks in Lexington. Held on Saturday,...

Attendees listen to poetry recited in both Spanish and English at the Kentucky Foreign Language Clinic Bilingual Poetry Reading on Friday, April 19, 2025, at Patterson Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chloe Bradley | Staff

‘Anybody who’s interested in literature can find books like this.’ Poetry reading event highlights Hispanic culture

Chloe Bradley, Reporter April 22, 2025

Combining Spanish and English, the Bilingual Poetry Reading event allowed attendees to listen and discuss poetry originally written in Spanish to immerse themselves in the language. On Friday, April...

Attendees listen to speakers during the UNITE Research Showcase on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘We have to raise our voices.’ Research showcase highlights importance of young generations

Drew Metanchuk, Reporter April 21, 2025

University of Kentucky organization UNITE hosted a celebration of research and brought attendees together with a message of perseverance and staying informed in the media. Held on Thursday, April 17,...

A student worker looks at the wall during the Color Me Kentucky fashion show organized and led by students in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management on Monday, March 17, 2025, at The Manchester Reserve in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘It’s worth all the hard work.’ Color Me Kentucky prepares students for future careers

Christian Kantosky, Reporter April 21, 2025

In a semester-long fashion show production class, University of Kentucky students learned the necessary skills to host the 15th annual Color Me Kentucky Fashion Show. Nearly 350 people attended...

Illustration by Sarah Reed.

US takes a toll with stock market and tariff concerns

Sylvia Freire, Staff Reporter April 19, 2025

The United States stock market index took a downturn following China’s retaliatory tariffs on Friday, April 4. Since President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, inflation rates are likely to increase,...

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