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Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed

Acting dean of the College of Education reappointed

Sylvia Freire, Reporter December 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky reappointed Danelle Stevens-Watkins as acting dean of the College of Education beginning Jan. 1, 2025.  By serving as acting dean, the position is a temporary replacement...

Paula Scanlan takes the stage during the Young Americans for Freedom event held at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

Former swimmer speaks at ‘Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports’ event

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter December 15, 2024

Former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Paula Scanlan discussed her views on transgender women being allowed to compete in women’s sports at the University of Kentucky’s Young Americans for Freedom...

Students fill their plates with chicken tenders before grabbing waffles during the Crunch Brunch event on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students unwind with food, activities at Crunch Brunch

Aimee Pierce, Reporter December 13, 2024

University of Kentucky students took a break from studying for finals at the annual Crunch Brunch in the Gatton Student Center. Students could unwind from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, with all...

Callie Brown, a graduate student, purchases a poinsettias during the Horticulture Club Winter Sale on Dec. 11, 2024 at the Agriculture North Building Lobby, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

Horticulture Club sells wreaths and plants for winter sale

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter December 12, 2024

The University of Kentucky Horticulture Club sold plants and unique crafts to students and faculty at their annual winter sale. Mistletoe, holiday door swag, poinsettias, holiday planters and living...

A student chooses a song to break-dance to during Rhythm Riot on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at UKFCU Esports Lounge in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Gamers get down at Rhythm Riot

Courtney Mysliwiec, Reporter December 11, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s Federal Credit Union Esports Lounge and Esports Club hosted “Rhythm Riot,” an event where UK students and members of the community can play rhythm games. The event...

A student chooses a song to break-dance to during Rhythm Riot on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at UKFCU Esports Lounge in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: UK Esports Club hosts Rhythm Riot

Christian Kantosky, Assistant Photo Editor December 6, 2024

The UK Esports Club hosts Rhythm Riot, an event where students are able to play rhythm based games such as Guitar Hero, Just Dance, Donkey Conga, Dance Dance Revolution and many others on Friday, Dec....

University of Kentucky students play along with BOOMCat club members at the BOOMCats Fall 2024 Performance in the Esports Lounge at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

UK club brings the boom

Zach Eads, Reporter November 27, 2024

The University of Kentucky boomwhacker club, known as the BOOMCats, hosted their 2024 fall performance at the Cornerstone ESports Lounge. The BOOMCats performed many songs at their semesterly performance,...

Kernel sues UK over withheld records

Kernel sues UK over withheld records

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor November 25, 2024

The Kentucky Kernel filed a lawsuit against the University of Kentucky after it did not provide requested records concerning the case of the alleged rape and strangulation of a UK student in an on-campus...

Saif Al-Khafaji was arrested by Louisville Airport police on a warrant issued in Fayette County. Al-Khafaji was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree indecent exposure. Photo sourced from WDRB.

Suspect arrested for reported on-campus sexual assault released from jail

Lilly Keith, Assistant News Editor November 24, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Dec. 4, 2024 at 4:08 p.m. An arrest was made in connection to an on-campus sexual assault that occurred on Nov. 10. Saif Al-Khafaji of Louisville was released...

Dr. Ben Carson answers questions asked by the Kentucky Turning Point USA President Emma McDaniel on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at the University of Kentucky’s College of Nursing in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Nathan Jones | Staff

Former neurosurgeon and presidential candidate speaks at Turning Point USA event

Adah Hufana, Reporter November 23, 2024

Former neurosurgeon and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson gave a lecture at the University of Kentucky’s College of Nursing for a Turning Point USA event. The lecture,...

Gabi Franzone, the Student Activities Board Executive Director of Event Management, hands out a coat, hat, and gloves at the annual Coats for Cats event on Nov. 13 held in the Center for Student Involvement in the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Annie Alvarez | Staff

‘Coats for Cats’ provides students with opportunity for winter gear

Kelsey House, Reporter November 22, 2024

  The University of Kentucky Student Government Association hosted the annual “Coats for Cats” event, where students can get free coats, hats and gloves to prepare for the winter season. The...

Students walk through the snow on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at The University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: First snowfall of the season on campus

Christian Kantosky and Abbey Cutrer November 21, 2024

  University of Kentucky students took to campus during the first snowfall of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

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