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A map on the fence blocking off the White Hall Classroom Building on the University of Kentucky’s campus for renovations shows alternate walking routes amidst White Hall renovations on Friday, March, 28, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Ongoing White Hall renovation impacts campus life

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter March 29, 2025

The White Hall Classroom Building’s renovation has impacted students’ security, navigation and schedules as construction operations still take place on campus. Expected to be completed in June 2026,...

Circuit Judge Thomas Travis listens to the Kentucky Kernel’s attorney Mike Abate during a hearing for the lawsuit between The Kernel Press Inc. and the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kernel lawsuit to be ruled on within 30 days

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor March 25, 2025

A Fayette Circuit Judge heard arguments on March 25 from the Kentucky Kernel and the University of Kentucky on their motions regarding an open records lawsuit. UK denied an open records request filed...

Chase McGuire leaves the podium at his preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. McGuire is facing charges of rape, strangulation, sodomy and sexual abuse of a UK student. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Case of rape, strangulation of UK student dismissed by grand jury

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor March 22, 2025

The case against a Lexington man accused of raping and strangulating a UK student was dismissed by a Fayette County grand jury on March 18. Kathryn Holt, an assistant Commonwealth attorney, said the...

UK President Capilouto addresses university investigation led by US Department of Education

UK President Capilouto addresses university investigation led by US Department of Education

Sammy Wynn, Reporter March 14, 2025

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto said the university is under review for using “racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities” in a university-wide email. The...

Sophia Rosing poses for her mugshot after being sentenced to 12 months in jail for assault on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Photo provided by Fayette County jail website

Former UK student to serve remainder of sentence, court denies shock probation request

Hannah Piedad, Assistant News Editor March 12, 2025

Fayette County Circuit Court denied former University of Kentucky student, Sophia Rosing’s, shock probation request on Wednesday, March 12, according to court documents. After consideration, the court...

Studnets skate around on the floor during the Cosmic Roller Skating event on Thursday, March. 6, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Students roll into midterms with Cosmic Roller Skating

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter March 11, 2025

University of Kentucky students spent a night roller skating during Cosmic Roller Skating, an event hosted by the Student Activities Board at the Gatton Student Center. Held on Thursday, March 6, the...

Leonardo Johnson, a marketing sophomore, and Russell Van Liew IV, a business and marketing sophomore, walk to the main stage for the first time during the Mr. Ivy Pageant presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts in Lexington, Lexington. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

‘I dreamed of moments like these,’ Alpha Kappa Alpha hosts Mr. Ivy Scholarship Pageant

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter March 8, 2025

Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted the Mr. Ivy Scholarship Pageant, a Princess and the Frog-themed event, where contestants competed for the title of Mr. Ivy and a scholarship award. Held at the University of...

Fayette County Attorney Angela Evans speaks during the University of Kentucky Public Policy Society's meeting on Wednesday March 5, 2025, at the William T. Young Library in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

‘People are people,’ Fayette County Attorney discusses mental health in the legal field

Sylvia Freire, Reporter March 6, 2025

University of Kentucky students heard from a Fayette County Attorney who discussed how the start of her career pushed her advocacy for mental health in law.  The event was held by UK’s Public Policy...

Sophie Ciaverelii, a public health junior, pets a cat during the Cats and Crafts activity on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Harris Ballroom in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Students gather for an afternoon of kitty cuddles, coffee and crafts

Ariana Contreras, Reporter March 5, 2025

Cats and Crafts, hosted at the University of Kentucky, allowed students to spend some time out of their busy agendas to enjoy the company of kittens, among other activities.  On Feb. 27 the UK Student...

Addison Adkins walks out of his arraignment with Mike Roland, his defense attorney, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Robert F. Stephens District Courthouse in Lexington, Kentucky. Adkins is facing charges of rape in the first-degree and strangulation in the second-degree. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

UK students arrested for on-campus rape

Casey Sebastiano, Managing Editor March 4, 2025

This story has been updated as of March 4, 2025, 5:50 p.m. Two University of Kentucky students have been charged with the rape of another student in an on-campus residence hall. Freshmen Angus Thompson,...

Authors Rachel Elliot and Willie Carver Jr. watch Frank X Walker deliver a story to the audience during the LGBT Trailblazers event on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Rachel Trotter | Staff

‘UK Trailblazers’ share journeys of literary joy and hardship during Lunch and Lit

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

Five authors discussed their journey of writing and navigating their identities during the second installment of the University of Kentucky Office of LGBTQ* Resources Lunch and Lit series. The installment...

Angus Thompson

Louisville man arrested in connection to on-campus sexual assault

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter March 4, 2025

This story was updated as of 3:39 p.m. on March 5, 2025. A Louisville man was arrested in connection with a reported on-campus sexual assault, according to WKYT.  Angus Thompson, 18, was arrested...

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